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Port of ONSET TOWN PIER

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About Port of ONSET TOWN PIER

Onset Town Pier is a small harbor located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It primarily serves recreational vessels and local fishing boats. The pier offers limited facilities for transient boaters.

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Elevation
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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4947575 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USONS
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
41.7400°
Longitude
-70.6583°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of ONSET TOWN PIER?

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The approach to ONSET TOWN PIER is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Nantucket Ii Lighthouse at 2.5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Wings Neck (3.6 NM S), Cleveland East Ledge (6.7 NM SSW), Lewis Bay (6.7 NM SSW), Cape Cod Canal Entrance Range Rear (6.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ONSET TOWN PIER?

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The Port of ONSET TOWN PIER is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of ONSET TOWN PIER?

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You can track vessels near ONSET TOWN PIER (USONS) 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 USONS on the live map.

Where is the Port of ONSET TOWN PIER?

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The Port of ONSET TOWN PIER is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USONS — 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 USONS 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 ONSET TOWN PIER?

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The Port of ONSET TOWN PIER 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.