Port of ANACORTES

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About Port of ANACORTES

Anacortes is a marina located in Washington State, USA. It is a sheltered harbor that accommodates various vessel types. The port operates with compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
Anacortes is a city in Skagit County, Washington, United States. The name "Anacortes" is an adaptation of the name of Anne Curtis Bowman, who was the wife of early Fidalgo Island settler Amos Bowman. Anacortes' population was 17,637 at the time of the 2020 census. It is one of two principal cities of and included in the Mount Vernon-Anacortes Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1891

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USOTS
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
48.5231°
Longitude
-122.6082°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18040 →
GeoNames ID
7602310 →
Wikidata
Q483595 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
cityofanacortes.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to ANACORTES is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Burrows Island Lighthouse at 5 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Minor Island (14.6 NM SW), Cattle Point (14.8 NM WSW), Smith Island (15.5 NM SW), Patos Island (21.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of ANACORTES?

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The Port of ANACORTES is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports 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 ANACORTES?

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You can track vessels near ANACORTES (USOTS) 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 ANACORTES?

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The Port of ANACORTES is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USOTS — 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 USOTS 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 ANACORTES?

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The Port of ANACORTES operates in the UTC-8 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.