Port of Pasadena

USPAS🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Pasadena

Pasadena is a harbor on the Houston Ship Channel in Texas, USA. It serves as a key industrial and petrochemical hub. The port handles a significant volume of liquid bulk cargo and is equipped with facilities for tugboats and a drydock.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
2m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9220 →
GeoNames ID
12382327 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPAS
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-TX
Latitude
29.6833°
Longitude
-95.2000°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Pasadena is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Beacon Island Lighthouse at 10.6 NM to the SE. Other aids include South Shore Harbour (12.4 NM ESE), Upper Galveston Bay Inner (12.4 NM ESE), Kemah (12.8 NM SE), Morgan'S Point Approach Outer (14.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Pasadena on?

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The Port of Pasadena 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 Pasadena?

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You can track vessels near Pasadena (USPAS) 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 Pasadena?

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The Port of Pasadena is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPAS — 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 USPAS 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 Pasadena?

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The Port of Pasadena 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.