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Port of Washington

USHQJ🇺🇸USA

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Port of Washington USHQJ

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About Port of Washington

This marina is located in Washington, D.C., USA. It serves as a recreational harbor with facilities for small craft.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
43m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
19320 →
GeoNames ID
4096460 →
Wikidata
Q15229256 →
OpenStreetMap
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Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USHQJ
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
38.8713°
Longitude
-77.0143°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Washington is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jones Point Lighthouse at 5 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Tangier Sound (5 NM SSW), Fort Washington (9.6 NM S), Triton (26 NM ENE), Thomas Point Shoal (26.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Washington?

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The Port of Washington 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 Washington?

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You can track vessels near Washington (USHQJ) 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 USHQJ on the live map.

Where is the Port of Washington?

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The Port of Washington is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USHQJ — 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 USHQJ 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 Washington?

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The Port of Washington 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.