Port of North Houston

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About Port of North Houston

North Houston is a port located in Texas, USA. It handles general cargo and is equipped with tugs and a medium-sized drydock. The port's sheltered harbor is accessible to compulsory pilotage.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
14ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9240 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USN2R
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-TX
Latitude
29.9167°
Longitude
-95.5000°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of North Houston?

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The approach to North Houston is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Freeport Jetty Inbound Range Rear Lighthouse at 29.7 NM to the N. Other aids include Lake Conroe (29.7 NM N), Beacon Island (31.5 NM SE), South Shore Harbour (32.5 NM ESE), Upper Galveston Bay Inner (32.5 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of North Houston on?

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The Port of North Houston 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 North Houston?

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You can track vessels near North Houston (USN2R) 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 North Houston?

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The Port of North Houston is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USN2R — 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 USN2R 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 North Houston?

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The Port of North Houston 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.