Port of Boston

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Port of Boston

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Port of Boston Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Boston located in United States. Recognized by its distinct US BOS code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes. Benefiting from Excellent shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at 42.35, -71.05, Port of Boston beckons as a portal to savor the captivating coastal elegance of United States. MarineTraffic provides real-time information on the movements of ships and maritime traffic around the world. Track ships at Port of Boston with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: United States
  • World Water Body: North Atlantic Ocean
  • LOCODE: US BOS
  • Latitude: 42.35
  • Longitude: -71.05
  • Harbor Type: Coastal (Natural)
  • Harbor Size: Large
  • Shelter: Excellent

Ship Tracker Port of Boston

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Map of Port of Boston in United States

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 3 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Boston: No
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Boston: No
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Boston: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Boston: No

Pilotage

  • Compulsory: Pilotage Compulsory At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Available: Pilotage Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Local Assistance: Local Pilotage Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • Advisable: Pilotage Advisable At Port of Boston: Unknown

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 11 m
  • Anchorage Options: 12.5 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: 12.5 m
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 11 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Boston: Yes

Communications

  • Telephone: Telephone Communications Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Telefax: Telefax Communications Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Radio: Radio Communications Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Radiotelephone: Radiotelephone Communications Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Airport: Airport Communications Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Rail: Rail Communications Available At Port of Boston: Yes

Load/Offload

  • Wharves: Wharves Facilities Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Anchorage: Anchorage Facilities Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • Med Mooring: Med Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • Beach Mooring: Beach Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • Ice Mooring: Ice Mooring Facilities Available At Port of Boston: Unknown

Cranes

  • Fixed: Fixed Cranes Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Mobile: Mobile Cranes Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Floating: Floating Cranes Available At Port of Boston: Yes

Lifts

  • 100 Tons plus: Lifts for 100 Tons Plus Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • 50 – 100 Tons: Lifts for 50 - 100 Tons Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • 25 – 49 Tons: Lifts for 25 - 49 Tons Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • 0 – 24 Tons: Lifts for 0 to 24 Tons Available At Port of Boston: Yes

Port Services

  • Longshoremen: Longshoremen Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Electricity: Electricity Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Steam: Steam Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Navigation Equip.: Navigation Equipment Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Electrical Repair: Electrical Repair Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Ice Breaking: Ice Breaking Available At Port of Boston: Unknown
  • Diving: Diving Available At Port of Boston: Unknown

Supplies

  • Provisions: Provisions At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Water: Water Supplies Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Fuel Oil: Fuel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Diesel Oil: Diesel Oil Supplies Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Deck: Deck Supplies Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Engine: Engine Supplies Available At Port of Boston: Yes

Quarantine

  • Pratique:Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • SSCC Cert:Quarantine Sanitation Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Other:Other Quarantine Pratiques Available At Port of Boston: Unknown

Services

  • Dry Dock: Large
  • Railway: Large
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Boston: Yes
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Boston: No

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