Port of Taft

USTFT🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Taft

Taft is a canal port located in Louisiana, USA. It handles various cargo types and serves as a transshipment point. The port is accessible to tugs and requires pilots for navigation.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Elevation
91m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Floating
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8940 →
GeoNames ID
4411173 →
Wikidata
Q2316930 →
Official Site
www.portsl.com →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
None

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
29.9926°
Longitude
-90.4437°

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Flag
Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Taft is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cubits Gap Lighthouse at 5.7 NM to the NE. Other aids include Point Aux Herbes (5.7 NM NE), New Canal (17.3 NM E), Orleans Parish (New Orleans City) Lighthouses (17.3 NM E), Hibernia Bank (19.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Taft on?

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The Port of Taft 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 Taft?

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You can track vessels near Taft (USTFT) 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 Taft?

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The Port of Taft is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTFT — 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 USTFT 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 Taft?

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The Port of Taft 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.