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Port Manatee

USPME🇺🇸USA

Port Location

About Port Manatee

Located in the eastern Gulf of Mexico at the entrance to Tampa Bay, SeaPort Manatee is one of Florida's largest deepwater seaports. It handles bulk, breakbulk, containerized, and heavy-lift project cargoes. The port is noted as the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal.

Background
SeaPort Manatee is a county-owned deepwater seaport located in the eastern Gulf of Mexico at the entrance to Tampa Bay in northern Manatee County, Florida. It is one of Florida's largest deepwater seaports and also regarded as the closest U.S. deepwater seaport to the Panama Canal. The port handles a variety of bulk, breakbulk, containerized, and heavy-lift project cargoes.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
-11m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Mobile, Floating
Drydock
S
Repair Code
C
Terminals
1

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8667 →
GeoNames ID
4169154 →
Wikidata
Q7230779 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.portmanatee.com →

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal tide gate
Shelter
U

Region

Subdivision
US-FL
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
27.6338°
Longitude
-82.5602°

Terminals

PORT MANATEE TERMINAL

SEAPORT MANATEE

1705 Piney Point Rd, Palmetto, FL 34221, USA

www.seaportmanatee.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Manatee?+
The approach to Port Manatee is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lee County Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Port Manatee Inbound Range Front (0.2 NM SSE), Port Manatee Inbound Range Rear (0.5 NM SE), Egmont Channel Range Rear (9.6 NM W), Egmont Key Light (10.8 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Manatee on?+
The Port Manatee 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 Manatee?+
You can track vessels near Port Manatee (USPME) 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 USPME on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Manatee?+
The Port Manatee 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.