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Port of Brooklyn

USBOC🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Brooklyn

Also known as: Brooklyn Basin, Embarcadero Cove, North Channel

This harbor is located in New York, USA, on the western end of Long Island. It is a sheltered harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
Brooklyn is the most populous of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located at the westernmost end of Long Island and formerly an independent city, Brooklyn shares a land border with the borough and county of Queens. It has several bridge and tunnel connections to the borough of Manhattan, across the East River, including the architecturally significant Brooklyn Bridge, and is connected to Staten Island by the Verrazzano–Narrows Bridge.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
10m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
M
Repair Code
A

History

Established
1634

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBOC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-CT
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
40.5888°
Longitude
-73.9307°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7630 →
GeoNames ID
5330956 →
Wikidata
Q18419 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.brooklynbp.nyc.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Brooklyn?+
The approach to Brooklyn is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is NOAA Nautical Charts Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the S. Other aids include Kingsborough Community College (0.8 NM S), Coney Island (3.8 NM W), Fort Wadsworth (5.7 NM W), Lightship LV-75 St. Clair (5.7 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Brooklyn?+
The Port of Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?+
You can track vessels near Brooklyn (USBOC) 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 USBOC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Brooklyn?+
The Port of Brooklyn operates in the UTC-8 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.