Port of ARROWHEAD

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About Port of ARROWHEAD

This canal port is located inland on a waterway in California. It handles general cargo and is accessible to vessels of moderate size. Pilotage is compulsory.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
16570 →
GeoNames ID
5345477 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USFIP
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
US West Coast
Latitude
38.2911°
Longitude
-121.6440°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ARROWHEAD?

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The approach to ARROWHEAD is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southampton Shoals Lighthouse at 16.8 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Discovery Bay (22.6 NM S), Carquinez Strait (30 NM WSW), Alameda County (Oakland Area) Lighthouses (41.7 NM SW), East Brother Island (42.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ARROWHEAD?

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The Port of ARROWHEAD is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports 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 ARROWHEAD?

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You can track vessels near ARROWHEAD (USFIP) 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 ARROWHEAD?

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The Port of ARROWHEAD is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USFIP — 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 USFIP 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 ARROWHEAD?

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The Port of ARROWHEAD operates in the UTC-8 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.