Port of WINTERPORT

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About Port of WINTERPORT

Established in 1860, Winterport is a port located in Maine, USA. It is a facility with a compulsory pilotage requirement and a drydock.

Background
Winterport is a town in Waldo County, Maine, United States. The population was 3,817 at the 2020 census. It contains the census-designated place of the same name. The Winterport Historic District, extending several blocks along Main Street, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Tidal Range
4ft

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1860

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
44.6313°
Longitude
-68.8456°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
6890 →
Wikidata
Q3447557 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.winterportmaine.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to WINTERPORT is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Point Lighthouse at 10 NM to the S. Other aids include Fort Point Ledge (10.3 NM S), Dice Head (15 NM S), Pumpkin Island (19.8 NM SSE), Belfast Beacon (21.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of WINTERPORT on?

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The Port of WINTERPORT is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

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

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You can track vessels near WINTERPORT (USWIE) 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 WINTERPORT?

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The Port of WINTERPORT is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWIE — 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 USWIE 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 WINTERPORT?

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The Port of WINTERPORT 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.