Port of GREEN POINT

The approach to GREEN POINT is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Worton Point Lighthouse at 2.5 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Poole'S Island (4.7 NM W), Craighill Channel Lower Range Rear (11 NM WSW), Craighill Channel Lower Range Front (11.9 NM WSW), Turkey Point (12.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of GREEN POINT 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.

You can track vessels near GREEN POINT (USWO8) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for USWO8 on the live map.

The Port of GREEN POINT is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWO8 — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of GREEN POINT 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.