Port of POINT COMFORT

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About Port of POINT COMFORT

This harbor is located on the Texas coast. It serves as a port for the region, handling various cargo types. The port is equipped with compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
Point Comfort is a city in Calhoun County, Texas, United States. It is a part of the Victoria, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 603 at the 2020 census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
13ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9270 →
GeoNames ID
7274594 →
Wikidata
Q982226 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.calhounport.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
28.6520°
Longitude
-96.5605°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of POINT COMFORT?

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The approach to POINT COMFORT is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Channel Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Halfmoon Reef (3.1 NM WSW), Entrance Range (15.6 NM SE), Ship Channel (15.6 NM SE), Matagorda Ship Channel Entrance (18.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of POINT COMFORT on?

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The Port of POINT COMFORT 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 POINT COMFORT?

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You can track vessels near POINT COMFORT (USPCR) 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 POINT COMFORT?

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The Port of POINT COMFORT is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPCR — 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 USPCR 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 POINT COMFORT?

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The Port of POINT COMFORT 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.