Melville (USZMV)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Melville has become a destination for yacht service, storage and new construction.

Melville, New York State, is located on the W shore of Rhode Island, E of Dyer Island.

Approach: From the NW through waters clear of dangers. The shoal water N and NE of Dyer Island (41°35'N 071°18'W) is marked by No 24 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) and Nos 9, 7 and 5 Buoys (port hand). The shoal water S of Dyer Island is connected to Rhode Island by a bar with depths of between 2.7-5.2m.

Admiralty Pilot NP68.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.