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Port of Fernandina Beach

USFEB🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port of Fernandina Beach

Located on Florida's Atlantic coast, this harbor handles pulp and paper, steel, machinery, and auto parts. It serves container routes to the Caribbean and South America, with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
The Port of Fernandina is located on Florida's Atlantic coast. It is used for terminal service for pulp and paper as well as steel exports, machinery, auto parts, chemicals, beverages, chemicals, building materials and food products. Container lines from the port serve routes to Colombia, Venezuela, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Aruba, Curaçao and Bermuda.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8560 →
GeoNames ID
11467674 →
Wikidata
Q15953014 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USFEB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-FL
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
30.6786°
Longitude
-81.4637°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Fernandina Beach?+
The approach to Fernandina Beach is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mayport Basin Range Front Lighthouse at 17.3 NM to the S. Other aids include Little Cumberland Island (17.8 NM N), Mayport Basin Range Rear (17.9 NM S), Glynn County (Brunswick Area) Lighthouses (27.6 NM N), St. Simons Island (27.6 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Fernandina Beach on?+
The Port of Fernandina Beach 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 Fernandina Beach?+
You can track vessels near Fernandina Beach (USFEB) 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 USFEB on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Fernandina Beach?+
The Port of Fernandina Beach 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.