Port of Mobile

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About Port of Mobile

This deep-water port is Alabama's sole such facility. It handles significant cargo tonnage, ranking among the nation's largest.

Background
The Port of Mobile is a deep-water port in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It is the only deep-water port in Alabama. It was ranked by the United States Army Corps of Engineers as the 9th largest port by tonnage in the nation during 2014, with a trade volume of 64.3 million tons. This ranking had increased from 12th largest during 2010, with a trade volume of 55,713,273 tons, an increase of 19.1%.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
6m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile, Floating
Drydock
Medium
Repair Code
A
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8770 →
GeoNames ID
4076599 →
Wikidata
Q7231202 →
Wikipedia
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Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USMOB
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
US-AL
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.7020°
Longitude
-88.0375°

Terminals

APM TERMINALS MOBILE

APM TERMINALS MOBILE

901 Ezra Trice Blvd, Mobile, AL 36603, USA

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Mobile is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mobile Middle Reach Range Rear Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the S. Other aids include Theodore Channel Outer Range Rear (14.1 NM S), Mobile Lower Reach Range Rear (14.7 NM S), Mobile Bay (15.9 NM S), Mobile Point (Range A Rear) (28.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Mobile on?

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The Port of Mobile 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 Mobile?

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You can track vessels near Mobile (USMOB) 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 Mobile?

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The Port of Mobile is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USMOB — 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 USMOB 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 Mobile?

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The Port of Mobile 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.