Port of Brownsville

USBRO🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Brownsville

This deepwater seaport is located at the southern tip of Texas. It serves as a significant hub for cargo handling and maritime operations in the region.

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The Port of Brownsville is a deepwater seaport in Brownsville, at the southern tip of Texas.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9340 →
GeoNames ID
4676743 →
Wikidata
Q7231093 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portofbrownsville.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBRO
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-TX
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
25.9568°
Longitude
-97.3791°

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 Brownsville?

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The approach to Brownsville is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brownsville Channel Inbound Range D Rear Lighthouse at 2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Brownsville Channel Inbound Range F Rear (3.3 NM WSW), Brownsville Channel Outbound Range G Rear (4.1 NM ENE), Brownsville Channel Inbound Range B Rear (6.3 NM ENE), Brownsville Channel Inbound Range A Rear (8.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Brownsville on?

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The Port of Brownsville is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near Brownsville (USBRO) 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 Brownsville?

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The Port of Brownsville is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBRO — 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 USBRO 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 Brownsville?

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The Port of Brownsville operates in the UTC-6 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.