Port of Ship Island

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About Port of Ship Island

Ship Island is a natural barrier island off the coast of Mississippi, USA. It serves as a natural harbor and anchorage point in the Gulf of Mexico.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USIPX
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
US-MS
Latitude
30.2000°
Longitude
-88.9500°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Ship Island?

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The approach to Ship Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ship Island Lighthouse at 1.1 NM to the NW. Other aids include Chandeleur (9.9 NM SSE), Broadwater Beach Marina (11.4 NM N), Biloxi (11.9 NM NNE), Harrison County (Biloxi and Gulfport Area) Lighthouses (11.9 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ship Island on?

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The Port of Ship Island 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 of Ship Island?

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You can track vessels near Ship Island (USIPX) 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 Ship Island?

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The Port of Ship Island is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USIPX — 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 USIPX 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 Ship Island?

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The Port of Ship Island 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.