Port of Brooklyn (USBOY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Brooklyn (UN/LOCODE USBOY) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.6667° N, 74.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USBOY
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
40.6667° N, 74.0167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Brooklyn (USBOY)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Brooklyn

Where is Port of Brooklyn located?

Port of Brooklyn is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.6667° N, 74.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Brooklyn?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Brooklyn is USBOY — country code US, location code BOY.

How deep is Port of Brooklyn?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Brooklyn has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Brooklyn require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Brooklyn.

What type of harbor is Port of Brooklyn?

Port of Brooklyn is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Brooklyn have?

Port of Brooklyn is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Brooklyn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7630), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →