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Port of BEACON

USBCN🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of BEACON

This marina is located on the Hudson River in New York. It serves recreational vessels and offers pilotage and tug services.

Background
A beacon is an intentionally conspicuous device designed to attract attention to a specific location. A common example is the lighthouse, which draws attention to a fixed point that can be used to navigate around obstacles or into port. More modern examples include a variety of radio beacons that can be read on radio direction finders in all weather, and radar transponders that appear on radar displays.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
246m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7660 →
GeoNames ID
4745915 →
Wikidata
Q7321258 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBCN
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
US East Coast
Sub-area
Hudson River
Latitude
41.5065°
Longitude
-73.9869°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of BEACON?+
The approach to BEACON is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Orange County Lighthouse Lighthouse at 6.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Stony Point (15.9 NM S), Esopus Island (21.8 NM N), Ulster County Lighthouses (21.8 NM N), Rockland County Lighthouses (21.9 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of BEACON?+
The Port of BEACON 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 BEACON?+
You can track vessels near BEACON (USBCN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USBCN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of BEACON?+
The Port of BEACON 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.