Port of Saco

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About Port of Saco

Saco is a dockyard located in Maine, USA. It is a small, fully sheltered harbor. The port is listed in the World Port Index.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
5m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7160 →
GeoNames ID
12495039 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USQSK
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
DCKY (Dockyard)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-ME
Latitude
43.5000°
Longitude
-70.4500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Saco is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Wood Island Lighthouse at 5.9 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Goat Island (8.6 NM S), Cape Elizabeth East (11.6 NM ENE), Portland Head (12.9 NM NE), Portland Breakwater (13.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Saco on?

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The Port of Saco is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Saco?

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You can track vessels near Saco (USQSK) 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 Saco?

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The Port of Saco is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USQSK — 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 USQSK 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 Saco?

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The Port of Saco 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.