Port of Albany

USALB🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Albany

This port is situated on the Hudson River in New York. It serves as a cargo handling facility for various commodities.

Background
The Port of Albany is located within Princess Royal Harbour in King George Sound on the south coast of Western Australia, in the Great Southern region.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
3m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7720 →
GeoNames ID
11886729 →
Wikidata
Q7231075 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.albanyport.com.au →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USALB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-NY
Area
US East Coast
Sub-area
Hudson River
Body of Water
Hudson River
Latitude
42.6403°
Longitude
-73.7488°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Albany?

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The approach to Albany is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mill Creek Lighthouse at 13.8 NM to the S. Other aids include Mill Creek (Stuyvesant, Kinderhook) (13.8 NM S), Columbia County Lighthouses (23.5 NM S), Hudson City (23.5 NM S), Saugerties (35 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Albany on?

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The Port of Albany is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Albany (USALB) 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 Albany?

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The Port of Albany is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USALB — 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 USALB 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 Albany?

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The Port of Albany 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.