Port of ATLANTIC CITY

USAIY🇺🇸USA

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About Port of ATLANTIC CITY

Atlantic City Harbor is a sheltered harbor established in 1854. It serves as a port of entry for the United States.

Background
Atlantic City, sometimes referred to by its initials A.C., is a seaside resort city in Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1854

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USAIY
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
39.3753°
Longitude
-74.4239°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8020 →
GeoNames ID
4504170 →
Wikidata
Q139564 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cityofatlanticcity.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ATLANTIC CITY?

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The approach to ATLANTIC CITY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Absecon Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the SE. Other aids include Point Comfort (2 NM NE), Tucker'S Island (14.1 NM NNE), Ludlum Beach (17.8 NM SW), Barnegat (27.6 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ATLANTIC CITY?

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The Port of ATLANTIC CITY is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of ATLANTIC CITY?

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You can track vessels near ATLANTIC CITY (USAIY) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of ATLANTIC CITY?

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The Port of ATLANTIC CITY is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USAIY — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USAIY mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of ATLANTIC CITY?

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The Port of ATLANTIC CITY operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.