Port of Cape Carteret

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About Port of Cape Carteret

This harbor is located in North Carolina, USA. It is a small, fully sheltered harbor established in 1959. Pilotage is compulsory, and tugs and drydock facilities are available.

Background
Cape Carteret is a town in Carteret County, on the southern coast of North Carolina, United States. It was incorporated in 1959 and had a population of 2,224 as of the 2020 census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1959

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USTPC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-NC
Latitude
34.6833°
Longitude
-77.0667°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
8440 →
GeoNames ID
7274519 →
Wikidata
Q2023179 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.townofcapecarteret.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Cape Carteret?

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The approach to Cape Carteret is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Lookout Lighthouse at 27 NM to the E. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Cape Carteret?

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The Port of Cape Carteret 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 Cape Carteret?

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You can track vessels near Cape Carteret (USTPC) 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 Cape Carteret?

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The Port of Cape Carteret is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTPC — 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 USTPC 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 Cape Carteret?

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The Port of Cape Carteret 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.