Port of Chesapeake City

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About Port of Chesapeake City

Chesapeake City is a marina located in Cecil County, Maryland, USA. Established in 1850, it serves as a small harbor facility.

Background
Chesapeake City is a town in Cecil County, Maryland, United States. The population was 736 at the 2020 census.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
US-MD
Latitude
39.5167°
Longitude
-75.8000°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7274433 →
Wikidata
Q729440 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.chesapeakecity-md.gov →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USCC8
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1850

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Chesapeake City?

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The approach to Chesapeake City is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Liston Range Rear Lighthouse at 7.4 NM to the E. Other aids include Liston Range Front (9.9 NM ESE), Bulkhead Shoal Channel Range Rear (10 NM ENE), Turkey Point (10.5 NM WSW), Baker Range Front (10.8 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Chesapeake City?

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The Port of Chesapeake City 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 Chesapeake City?

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You can track vessels near Chesapeake City (USCC8) 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 Chesapeake City?

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The Port of Chesapeake City is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USCC8 — 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 USCC8 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 Chesapeake City?

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The Port of Chesapeake City 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.