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Port of Howland Hook

USH4H🇺🇸US

Port Location

About Port of Howland Hook

The Port of Howland Hook (USH4H) is a maritime port facility located in US.. Local time zone: UTC-5.

Position: 40.6333°N, 74.1833°W. UN/LOCODE: USH4H.

Geographic context: The Port of Howland Hook is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

Vessel Limits

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General Information

Port Name
Howland Hook
Country
🇺🇸US
UNLOCODE
USH4H
Time Zone
UTC-5
Latitude
40.6333°
Longitude
-74.1833°

Navigation Aids Near Howland Hook

Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse

0.8 NMNNW

Upper New York Bay Lighthouse

5.6 NMENE

Middlesex County (Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill) Lighthouse Lighthouse

5.8 NMSSW

Lightship LV-75 St. Clair Lighthouse

6.1 NMESE

Princes Bay Range Front Lighthouse

7.7 NMS

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Howland Hook?+
The approach to Howland Hook is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Union County Lighthouse Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Upper New York Bay (5.6 NM ENE), Middlesex County (Raritan Bay and Arthur Kill) Lighthouse (5.8 NM SSW), Lightship LV-75 St. Clair (6.1 NM ESE), Princes Bay Range Front (7.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Howland Hook?+
The Port of Howland Hook 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 Howland Hook?+
You can track vessels near Howland Hook (USH4H) 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 USH4H on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Howland Hook?+
The Port of Howland Hook 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.