Port of Galveston

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Port of Galveston

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Port of Galveston Highlights

Embark on a journey to explore the allure of Port of Galveston located in United States. Recognized by its distinct US GLS code, this port boasts an expansive harbor catering to vessels of diverse sizes. Benefiting from Good shielding, it stands as a dependable nucleus for global commerce and seamless voyages. Anchored at 29.316667, -94.783333, Port of Galveston 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 Galveston with our live ship tracking map .

  • Country: United States
  • World Water Body: Gulf of Mexico, North Atlantic Ocean
  • LOCODE: US GLS
  • Latitude: 29.316667
  • Longitude: -94.783333
  • Harbor Type: Coastal (Natural)
  • Harbor Size: Large
  • Shelter: Good

Ship Tracker Port of Galveston

S T A R T

Map of Port of Galveston in United States

Entrance Restrictions

  • Tidal Range: 0 m
  • Tide: Tidal Restrictions Available At Port of Galveston: No
  • Heavy Swell: Heavy Swell Restrictions Available At Port of Galveston: No
  • Ice: Ice Restrictions Available At Port of Galveston: No
  • Overhead Limits: Overhead Limits Restrictions Available At Port of Galveston: Yes
  • Other:Other Restrictions Available At Port of Galveston: Yes

Pilotage

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

Other Port Infos

  • Channel Services: 11 m
  • Anchorage Options: 7.9 m
  • Cargo Pier Management: 7.9 m
  • LNG Terminals: n/a
  • Oil Terminals: 6.4 m
  • Good Holding Ground: Good Holding Ground Available At Port of Galveston: Unknown
  • Turning Area :Turning Area Available At Port of Galveston: Yes

Communications

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

Load/Offload

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

Cranes

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

Lifts

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

Port Services

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

Supplies

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

Quarantine

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

Services

  • Dry Dock: Small
  • Railway: Small
  • Medical Facilities: Medical Facilities Available At Port of Galveston: Yes
  • Garbage Disposal:Garbage Disposal Services Available At Port of Galveston: Yes
  • Degaussing:Degaussing Services Available At Port of Galveston: Unknown
  • Dirty Ballast:Dirty Ballast Disposal Services At Port of Galveston: Yes

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