Port of Gloucester

USGLO🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Gloucester

Gloucester is a historic fishing port located on Cape Ann, Massachusetts. It serves as a hub for commercial fishing vessels and handles a significant volume of seafood. The harbor offers shelter and is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8120 →
GeoNames ID
7274550 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-MA
Latitude
42.6000°
Longitude
-70.6667°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Gloucester is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ten Pound Island Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Gloucester (1.1 NM SSW), Eastern Point (1.2 NM S), Annisquam Harbor (3.8 NM N), Cape Ann (4.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Gloucester on?

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The Port of Gloucester is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Gloucester?

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You can track vessels near Gloucester (USGLO) 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 Gloucester?

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The Port of Gloucester is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USGLO — 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 USGLO 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 Gloucester?

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The Port of Gloucester 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.