Port of Obion

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About Port of Obion

This port is located along the Obion River in Tennessee, USA. It serves as a point for riverine commerce, handling bulk commodities.

Background
Obion is a town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States, along the Obion River. As of the 2020 census, Obion had a population of 991. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
84m

Region

Subdivision
US-TN
Latitude
36.2500°
Longitude
-89.1833°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4646811 →
Wikidata
Q3289390 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.obiontn.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Obion is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cairo Point Lighthouse at 44.1 NM to the N. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Obion on?

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The Port of Obion is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Obion?

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You can track vessels near Obion (USOBI) 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 Obion?

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The Port of Obion is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USOBI — 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 USOBI 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 Obion?

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The Port of Obion 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.