Fort Pierce
USFPR
Also see
General before first USA port
OVERVIEW:
Facility dedicated for handling and storing bulk aggregate materials.
LOCATION:
Mid Atlantic coast of Florida, approx. 100 n.m. north of Miami.
CHARTS:
Digital: US3FL30M, US3GC07M, US4FL43M, US4FL89M, US5FL40M, US5FL41M, US5FL41M, US5FL43M
and US5FL88M.
Paper: US 11474 and 11475.
Publications:
NP70, West Indies Pilot Vol 1.
DOCUMENTS:
See ``
General – Documents'' before first USA port.
MAX. SIZE:
LOA 600 ft., draft 18 ft.
RESTRICTIONS:
Vessels may arrive or depart at any stage of the tide, however, the port's Pilot may
restrict deeper draft vessels to high water movements only. Contact Port Authority
for advice.
Berthing/Unberthing:
Throughout 24 hours, provided the weather is clear.
APPROACHES:
The narrow channel is clearly marked by leading lights. However, care should be taken
as a number of buoys may be unlit. Least channel depth 28 ft.
Turning Basin:
Diameter of 1,100 ft.
PILOTAGE:
Compulsory. Pilot boards…
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