Port of Violet

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About Port of Violet

Also known as: Lake Borgne Canal, Mexican Gulf Canal, Ship Island Canal, Violet Canal

Violet is a canal port located in Louisiana, USA. It serves as a transshipment point for bulk commodities. The port primarily handles barge traffic.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
3m

Region

Subdivision
US-LA
Latitude
29.8833°
Longitude
-89.8833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4344685 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Violet is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Gretna Lighthouse at 9.5 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Governor Nicholls (10.1 NM WNW), Hibernia Bank (10.6 NM WNW), Port Pontchartrain (12.9 NM NW), New Canal (14.7 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Violet on?

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The Port of Violet 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 Violet?

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You can track vessels near Violet (USVOT) 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 Violet?

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The Port of Violet is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USVOT — 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 USVOT 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 Violet?

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The Port of Violet 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.