Port of TAUNTON

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About Port of TAUNTON

Taunton is a port located in Massachusetts, USA. It serves as a hub for commercial and recreational activities on the Taunton River.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
41.8127°
Longitude
-71.1159°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to TAUNTON is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Borden Flats Lighthouse at 7.4 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Nayatt Point (11.3 NM WSW), Pomham Rocks (11.5 NM W), Conimicut (11.8 NM WSW), Fuller Rock (11.9 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of TAUNTON?

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The Port of TAUNTON is located within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near TAUNTON (USTNS) 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 TAUNTON?

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The Port of TAUNTON is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTNS — 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 USTNS 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 TAUNTON?

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The Port of TAUNTON 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.