Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Medium
- Railway type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about HOUSTON port (USHOU) — United States of America (the)
Key information on HOUSTON Port.
HOUSTON (UN/Locode: USHOU), United States of America (the) is a seaport located at approximately 29.72779° N, -95.27004° E.
What type of vessels HOUSTON Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (56.38%), Cargo (24.99%), Other (18.32%) and Passenger (0.31%).
Where is HOUSTON Port located?
Coordinates: 29.72779° N, -95.27004° E.
- PASADENA — UN/Locode: USPAS — 29.72000° N, -95.22000° E
- DEER PARK — UN/Locode: USDEX — 29.75000° N, -95.33000° E
- BAYPORT — UN/Locode: USBPX — 29.75000° N, -95.33000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at HOUSTON Port?
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 14m - 15.2m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 12.02 m.
What restrictions apply at HOUSTON Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do HOUSTON Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Bunkering, Container, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 126; max draft: 21.09; max DWT: 311,798; max GT: 160857; max NT: 106460; min LOA: 6; min beam: 3; min draft: 1.23; min DWT: 90; min GT: 319; min NT: 134 and build year: 1980.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | USHOU |
| Latitude / Longitude | 29.73º, -95.27º |
| Country | USA |
| Channel Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.02 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Tide Gate |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
