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Port Fourchon

USFOC🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port Fourchon

Louisiana's southernmost port, Port Fourchon is a critical hub for the Gulf of Mexico's deepwater oil and gas industry. It handles significant petroleum traffic from offshore platforms and drilling rigs, servicing over 90% of the region's deepwater production.

Background
Port Fourchon is Louisiana’s southernmost port, located on the southern tip of Lafourche Parish, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is a seaport, with significant petroleum industry traffic from offshore Gulf oil platforms and drilling rigs as well as the Louisiana Offshore Oil Port pipeline. Fourchon's primary service markets are domestic deepwater oil and gas exploration, drilling, and production in the Gulf. Port Fourchon currently services over 90% of the Gulf of Mexico's deepwater oil production. There are over 600 oil platforms within a 40-mile radius of Port Fourchon. This area furnishes 16 to 18 percent of the US oil supply.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
29.1200°
Longitude
-90.2074°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USFOC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4324837 →
Wikidata
Q3709427 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portfourchon.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Fourchon?+
The approach to Port Fourchon is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Barataria Bay (16.5 NM NE), Houma Navigation Canal B (20.9 NM W), Houma Navigation Canal B Range Rear (20.9 NM W), Houma Navigation Canal A (22.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Fourchon on?+
The Port Fourchon 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 Fourchon?+
You can track vessels near Port Fourchon (USFOC) 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 USFOC on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Fourchon?+
The Port Fourchon 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.