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Port of WOODS HOLE

USWOH🇺🇸US

Port Location

About Port of WOODS HOLE

The Port of WOODS HOLE (USWOH) is a maritime port facility located in US.. Local time zone: UTC-5.

Position: 41.5256°N, 70.6739°W. UN/LOCODE: USWOH.

Geographic context: The Port of WOODS HOLE is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean, within the US East Coast shipping lane — a major shipping corridor serving ports along the Atlantic seaboard of the United States. The location falls within the temperate maritime climate zone.

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General Information

Port Name
WOODS HOLE
Country
🇺🇸US
UNLOCODE
USWOH
Time Zone
UTC-5
Latitude
41.5256°
Longitude
-70.6739°

Navigation Aids Near WOODS HOLE

Elizabeth Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse

5.1 NMSW

Lewis Bay Lighthouse

6.4 NMN

Cape Cod Canal Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse

16.4 NMNNE

Cape Cod Canal Breakwater Lighthouse

Range: 9 NM

17.4 NMNNE

Plymouth Lighthouses Lighthouse

28.9 NMN

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of WOODS HOLE?+
The approach to WOODS HOLE is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Elizabeth Islands Lighthouses Lighthouse at 5.1 NM to the SW. Other aids include Lewis Bay (6.4 NM N), Cape Cod Canal Entrance Range Rear (16.4 NM NNE), Cape Cod Canal Breakwater (17.4 NM NNE), Plymouth Lighthouses (28.9 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of WOODS HOLE?+
The Port of WOODS HOLE 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 WOODS HOLE?+
You can track vessels near WOODS HOLE (USWOH) 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 USWOH on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of WOODS HOLE?+
The Port of WOODS HOLE 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.