PORT NECHES

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About PORT NECHES

This canal port is located in Texas, USA. It serves as a facility for barge and tug operations.

Background
Port Neches is a city in Jefferson County, Texas, United States. The population was 13,692 at the 2020 census, an increase over the figure of 13,040 tabulated in 2010. It is part of the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
11ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
9100 →
GeoNames ID
4671589 →
Wikidata
Q431631 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.ci.port-neches.tx.us →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USPON
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.0030°
Longitude
-93.9474°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the PORT NECHES?

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The approach to PORT NECHES is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sabine-Neches Canal Range H Rear Lighthouse at 8 NM to the S. Other aids include Port Arthur Canal Outbound Range F Rear (13.7 NM S), Port Arthur Canal Southbound Range (13.7 NM S), Port Arthur Canal Inbound Range E Rear (13.8 NM S), Port Arthur Canal Northbound Range (13.8 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the PORT NECHES on?

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The PORT NECHES 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 NECHES?

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You can track vessels near PORT NECHES (USPON) 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 NECHES?

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The PORT NECHES is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USPON — 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 USPON 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 NECHES?

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The PORT NECHES 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.