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Port of Wadmalaw Island

USWW9🇺🇸USA

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About Port of Wadmalaw Island

This marina is located on Wadmalaw Island, part of the Sea Islands chain off the Atlantic coast of South Carolina. It serves as a small-scale harbor facility.

Background
Wadmalaw Island is an island located in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. It is one of the Sea Islands, a chain of tidal and barrier islands on the Atlantic Ocean.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
2m

Region

Subdivision
US-SC
Latitude
32.6667°
Longitude
-80.1667°

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USWW9
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
7274387 →
Wikidata
Q7959310 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Wadmalaw Island?

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The approach to Wadmalaw Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is St. Philip'S Church Lighthouse at 13.8 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Morris Island (14.4 NM E), Fort Sumter Range Rear (14.6 NM ENE), Charleston (17.2 NM ENE), Combahee Bank (18.1 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 Wadmalaw Island?

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The Port of Wadmalaw Island 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 Wadmalaw Island?

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You can track vessels near Wadmalaw Island (USWW9) 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 USWW9 on the live map.

Where is the Port of Wadmalaw Island?

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The Port of Wadmalaw Island is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USWW9 — 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 USWW9 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 Wadmalaw Island?

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The Port of Wadmalaw Island 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.