Port of Sandy Point

The approach to Sandy Point is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Point Lighthouse at 3 NM to the S. Other aids include Fort Point Ledge (3.3 NM S), Dice Head (8 NM S), Pumpkin Island (12.9 NM SSE), Belfast Beacon (15.1 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sandy Point 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.

You can track vessels near Sandy Point (USSYP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Sandy Point is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USSYP — 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 Sandy Point 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.