Port of South Hamilton

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About Port of South Hamilton

Also known as: Salem Harbor, South River

This harbor is located in Essex County, Massachusetts. It is a general harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug services.

Background
South Hamilton is a postal address assigned to ZIP code 01982 by the Postal Service and is part of the town of Hamilton, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The designation arose in the 1960s when the Postal Service built a new modern post office in downtown Hamilton with the intention of closing the original post office 2 miles north on the same road. Due to public objection, the original post office was preserved and remains open to this day. To distinguish between the two post offices in an era when the use of ZIP code was not yet mandatory, the new post office was designated the "South Hamilton" post office.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Tidal Range
3ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
7220 →
GeoNames ID
4950071 →
Wikidata
Q7567411 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USZYX
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-MA
Latitude
42.6000°
Longitude
-70.8667°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of South Hamilton?

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The approach to South Hamilton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Hospital Point Range Rear Lighthouse at 3.1 NM to the S. Other aids include Hospital Point Range Front (3.2 NM S), Fort Pickering (4.4 NM S), Derby Wharf (5.1 NM S), Baker'S Island (5.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of South Hamilton on?

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The Port of South Hamilton 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 South Hamilton?

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You can track vessels near South Hamilton (USZYX) 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 South Hamilton?

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The Port of South Hamilton is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USZYX — 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 USZYX 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 South Hamilton?

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The Port of South Hamilton 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.