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Port of MARYLAND

USZJV🇺🇸USA

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About Port of MARYLAND

This historic canal port, established in 1788, is located in Maryland, USA. It serves as a vital waterway for regional commerce.

Background
Maryland is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions of the United States. It borders Virginia to its south, West Virginia to its west, Pennsylvania to its north, and Delaware to its east, as well as with the Atlantic Ocean to its east, and the national capital and federal district of Washington, D.C. to the southwest. With a total area of 12,407 square miles (32,130 km2), Maryland is the ninth-smallest state by land area, and its population of 6.1 million ranks it the 19th-most populous state and the fifth-most densely populated. Maryland's capital city is Annapolis, and the state's most populous city is Baltimore.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
809m

Operations & Services

History

Established
1788

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USZJV
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Area
US East Coast
Latitude
39.3237°
Longitude
-76.4004°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5358888 →
Wikidata
Q1391 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.maryland.gov →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to MARYLAND is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Craighill Channel Lower Range Rear Lighthouse at 5.7 NM to the S. Other aids include Poole'S Island (6.5 NM ESE), Craighill Channel Upper Range Rear (7.1 NM SSW), Craighill Channel Lower Range Front (8.1 NM S), Fort Carroll (8.6 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 MARYLAND?

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The Port of MARYLAND 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 MARYLAND?

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You can track vessels near MARYLAND (USZJV) 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 USZJV on the live map.

Where is the Port of MARYLAND?

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The Port of MARYLAND is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USZJV — 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 USZJV 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 MARYLAND?

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The Port of MARYLAND operates in the UTC-8 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.