United States
General Information
Address Boston, MA
United States
Port Authority Massachusetts Port Authority
Phone 617-946-4422
Fax -
Email -
Coordinates 42º 21' 0'' N, -71º -4' -59'' W
Decimal 42.35, -71.0833333
UN/LOCODE USBOS
Port Type Deepwater Seaport
Port Size Very Large
Website www.massport.com/ports
Terminal Yes
Port Detail
Inland port No
Entrance Restrictions
Mean tide 10 feet m
Tide
Overhead Limit
Swell
Water Depth
Channel 36 - 40 feet 11 - 12.2 meters
Cargo Pier 41 - 45 feet 12.5 - 13.7 meters
Mean Tide 10 feet
Anchorage 41 - 45 feet 12.5 - 13.7 meters
Oil Terminal 36 - 40 feet 11 - 12.2 meters
Harbor Characteristics
Harbor Size Large
Shelter Excellent
Max Vessel Size Over 500 feet in length
Harbor Type Coastal Natural
Turning Area Yes
Pilotage
Compulsory
Available
Advisable
Local Assist
Supplies
Provisions
Fuel Oil
Deck
Water
Diesel Oil
Engine
Lifts & Cranes
0-24 Ton Lifts
25-49 Ton Lifts
50-100 Ton Lifts
100+ Ton Lifts
Fixed Cranes
Mobile Cranes
Floating Cranes
Loading & Unloading
Wharves
Med Moor
Ice
Anchor
Beach
Tugs
Assist
Salvage
Quarantine
Pratique
Deratt Cert
Port Services
Longshore
Electrical Repair
Steam
Electrical
Navigation Eq
Repairs, Drydock & Other Services
Ship Repairs Major
Marine Railroad Large
Degauss -
Drydock Size Large
Garbage Disposal
Dirty Ballast
Communications
Telephone
Radio
Air
Telegraph
Radio Tel
Rail