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Port of Loop Terminal

USLO9🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Loop Terminal

This offshore terminal in the Gulf of Mexico serves as a key hub for crude oil imports and exports. It accommodates large tankers and is equipped with extensive offshore loading and unloading facilities.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8980 →
Wikidata
Q15242994 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USLO9
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Body of Water
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
28.8693°
Longitude
-89.9725°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Loop Terminal?

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The approach to Loop Terminal is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Belle Pass Range Rear Lighthouse at 20 NM to the NW. Other aids include Barataria Bay (24.3 NM N), Southwest Pass Entrance Range Rear (28.6 NM E), Houma Navigation Canal B (37.8 NM WNW), Houma Navigation Canal B Range Rear (37.8 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Loop Terminal on?

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The Port of Loop Terminal 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 Loop Terminal?

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You can track vessels near Loop Terminal (USLO9) 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 USLO9 on the live map.

Where is the Port of Loop Terminal?

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The Port of Loop Terminal is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USLO9 — 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 USLO9 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 Loop Terminal?

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The Port of Loop Terminal 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.