Port of Palatka

As a small-sized facility, Palatka serves fishing vessels, coastal traders, small tankers, and recreational craft. It provides essential maritime connectivity for the local area. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Palatka is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is St. Johns County (St. Augustine Area) Lighthouse Lighthouse at 22.8 NM to the NE. Other aids include Volusia Bar (26.4 NM S), Mayport Basin Range Rear (46.1 NM NNE), Mayport Basin Range Front (46.2 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Palatka 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.

You can track vessels near Palatka (USPLT) 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 USPLT on the live map.

The Port of Palatka is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPLT — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Palatka operates in the UTC-4 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.