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Port of VENTNOR CITY

USVYA🇺🇸USA

This canal port is located on Absecon Island, New Jersey. It is a small harbor with compulsory pilotage.

Background
Ventnor City is a city situated on the Jersey Shore on Absecon Island, within Atlantic County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, on the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2020 United States census, the city's population was 9,210, a decrease of 1,440 (−13.5%) from the 2010 census count of 10,650, which in turn reflected a decrease of 2,260 (−17.5%) from the 12,910 counted in the 2000 census. The city, and all of Atlantic County, is part of the Atlantic City–Hammonton metropolitan statistical area, which is part of the Philadelphia–Wilmington–Camden, PA–NJ–DE–MD combined statistical area, also known as the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area.
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Channel Depth
2ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
1m
Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C
UN/LOCODE
USVYA
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good
Area
US East Coast
Latitude
39.3469°
Longitude
-74.4783°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of VENTNOR CITY?+
The approach to VENTNOR CITY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Absecon Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Point Comfort (5 NM NE), Ludlum Beach (14.9 NM SW), Tucker'S Island (16.6 NM NNE), Hereford Inlet (25.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of VENTNOR CITY?+
The Port of VENTNOR CITY 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.
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What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of VENTNOR CITY?+
The Port of VENTNOR CITY 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.