Port of SANIBEL

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About Port of SANIBEL

Sanibel is a small port located on an island off the coast of Southwest Florida. It primarily serves recreational and fishing vessels. The port's facilities are limited, reflecting its role as a local harbor.

Background
Sanibel is an island and city in Lee County, Florida, United States. Its population was 6,382 at the 2020 census, down from 6,469 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Cape Coral-Fort Myers, Florida metropolitan statistical area. The island, also known as Sanibel Island, constitutes the entire city. It is a barrier island—a collection of sand on the leeward side of the more solid coral-rock of Pine Island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
4m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1884

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USSBP
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
26.4500°
Longitude
-82.0306°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4168329 →
Wikidata
Q284242 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.mysanibel.com →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to SANIBEL is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sanibel Island Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Boca Grande (20.3 NM NW), Gasparilla Island (21.5 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of SANIBEL on?

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The Port of SANIBEL 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 SANIBEL?

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You can track vessels near SANIBEL (USSBP) 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 SANIBEL?

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The Port of SANIBEL is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USSBP — 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 USSBP 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 SANIBEL?

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The Port of SANIBEL 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.