Fort Pierce (USFPR)

The deep water port, acquired in 2018 by St. Lucie County, was transformed to a state-of-the-art shipyard for mega yachts. The once dated general cargo facility operated by Derecktor, is a purpose-built hub for mega yacht repairs, refits and overhauls.

Summer.

The port of Fort Pierce is a deep water port centrally located on Florida's Atlantic coast. It is situated 70nm S of Port Canaveral and 60nm N of the port of Palm Beach.

Max LOA 152m, beam unrestricted, draught 8.5m and 432DWT.

The entrance channel has a depth of 9.1m.

BA 2866. Admiralty Pilot NP70.

Available in the following locations: Ft. Pierce: +1 561 844 6101 Ft. Lauderdale: +1 954 927 1611 Miami: +1 305 535 4300 Miami Beach: +1 305 535 4368

Compulsory. Pilots board off No 2 Lightbuoy (1.25nm E of the entrance). The pilot boat is black with white superstructure and red deck, with the word "Pilot" on the sides.

Range 0.5m, MLW to MHW.

Available: 1 x 1,200hp and 1 x 500hp.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

FORT PIERCE, FLORIDA 27°27.62'N 80°19.04'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US FPR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/25 United States Coastguard Bulletin 4/25, (RSDRA2025000043144), 08/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Harbour Master/Pilot contact info VHF: Ch 16, 13. Call 2 hours prior to arrival. Fort Pierce contact info Telephone: +1 772 348 2604 (Main office) / +1 772 348 2604 (General manager). Facsimile: +1 772 264 3899

For crew not to be detained onboard each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels to coordinate their movements within the harbour and then ingress/egress to and from the yard.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

A vessel subject to quarantine will be boarded on arrival at the berth. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.