Port of Tow

UST5W🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Tow

This port is located in Texas, USA. It serves as a port facility within the region.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
UST5W
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
US-TX
Latitude
30.8833°
Longitude
-98.4667°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Tow is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Lake Buchanan Lighthouse at 8.7 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Horseshoe Bay (20.3 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Tow on?

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The Port of Tow is situated on the North Pacific Ocean 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 Tow?

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You can track vessels near Tow (UST5W) 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 Tow?

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The Port of Tow is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is UST5W — 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 UST5W 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 Tow?

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The Port of Tow 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.