Port of Baton Rouge

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About Port of Baton Rouge

Located on the Mississippi River, this port is a major hub for bulk cargo. It handles significant tonnage, ranking among the largest in the United States. The port can accommodate Panamax vessels, serving as the river's northernmost point for such ships.

Background
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge is the tenth largest port in the United States in terms of tonnage shipped, and is the northernmost port on the Mississippi River capable of handling Panamax ships.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
8m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8970 →
GeoNames ID
13580464 →
Wikidata
Q22059311 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBTR
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
PRT (Port)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.4548°
Longitude
-91.1921°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Baton Rouge?

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The approach to Baton Rouge is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southwest Reef Lighthouse at 45.7 NM to the S. Other aids include St. Mary Parish Lighthouses (45.7 NM S), Pass Manchac (47.3 NM ESE), Cubits Gap (48.8 NM ESE), Point Aux Herbes (48.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Baton Rouge on?

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The Port of Baton Rouge 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 Baton Rouge?

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You can track vessels near Baton Rouge (USBTR) 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 Baton Rouge?

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The Port of Baton Rouge is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBTR — 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 USBTR 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 Baton Rouge?

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The Port of Baton Rouge 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.