Port of FISHERS ISLAND

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About Port of FISHERS ISLAND

This marina serves Fishers Island, located at the eastern end of Long Island Sound. It facilitates ferry service connecting the island to New London, Connecticut.

Background
Fishers Island is an island within the town of Southold in Suffolk County, New York. It lies at the eastern end of Long Island Sound, 2 miles (3 km) off the southeastern coast of Connecticut, across Fishers Island Sound. About 9 miles (14 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide, it is about 11 miles (18 km) from the tip of Long Island at Orient Point, 2 miles (3 km) each from Napatree Point at the southwestern tip of Rhode Island and Groton Long Point in Connecticut, and about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of New London, Connecticut. It is accessible from New London by plane and regular ferry service.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1929

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
41.2656°
Longitude
-72.0097°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7480 →
GeoNames ID
4838358 →
Wikidata
Q3460931 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.mysticseaport.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of FISHERS ISLAND?

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The approach to FISHERS ISLAND is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is North Dumpling Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Race Rock (2.1 NM SW), Morgan Point (3.2 NM NNE), Avery Point (3.8 NM NW), New London Ledge (3.9 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of FISHERS ISLAND?

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The Port of FISHERS ISLAND 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 FISHERS ISLAND?

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You can track vessels near FISHERS ISLAND (USFID) 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 FISHERS ISLAND?

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The Port of FISHERS ISLAND is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USFID — 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 USFID 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 FISHERS ISLAND?

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The Port of FISHERS ISLAND 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.