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Port of Brooklyn/New York

USBOY🇺🇸US

Port Location

About Port of Brooklyn/New York

The Port of Brooklyn/New York (USBOY) is a maritime port facility located in US.. Local time zone: UTC-5.

Position: 40.7333°N, 73.9333°W. UN/LOCODE: USBOY.

Geographic context: The Port of Brooklyn/New York is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Brooklyn/New York
Country
🇺🇸US
UNLOCODE
USBOY
Time Zone
UTC-5
Latitude
40.7333°
Longitude
-73.9333°

Navigation Aids Near Brooklyn/New York

Manhattan Hudson River Lighthouses Lighthouse

3.6 NMWNW

Roosevelt Island Reef Lighthouse

4.6 NMWSW

Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns Lighthouse

5.3 NMSW

Upper New York Bay Lighthouse

7.5 NMSW

Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse

9.4 NMSW

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Brooklyn/New York?+
The approach to Brooklyn/New York is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Manhattan Hudson River Lighthouses Lighthouse at 3.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Roosevelt Island Reef (4.6 NM WSW), Lightship 84 (WAL-509) St. Johns (5.3 NM SW), Upper New York Bay (7.5 NM SW), Lightship LV-75 St. Clair (9.4 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Brooklyn/New York?+
The Port of Brooklyn/New York 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/New York?+
You can track vessels near Brooklyn/New York (USBOY) 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 USBOY on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Brooklyn/New York?+
The Port of Brooklyn/New York 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.