Port profile · USGLS

Port of Galveston

Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Galveston in United States.

Port Information

Port nameGalveston
UN/LOCODEUSGLS
CountryUnited States
Port typePort
Latitude29.3100400
Longitude-94.7993100
Maritime areaGulf of Mexico
Local areaGulf of Mexico

Live Vessel Map

Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.

About Galveston Port

Galveston Port is a verified port location in United States. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE USGLS and the coordinates 29.3100400, -94.7993100. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.

Port Location

The recorded position places Galveston within Gulf of Mexico and the wider Gulf of Mexico maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.

Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.

Live vessel tracking near Galveston

The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Galveston Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.

Nearby Ports

Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Houston, Sabine Pass, Port Arthur. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.

Bolivar
USPOB · US
Texas City
USTXT · US
Freeport
USFPO · US
Houston
USHOU · US
Sabine Pass
USNSS · US
Port Arthur
USPOA · US

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Galveston Port located?

The verified position is latitude 29.3100400 and longitude -94.7993100 in United States.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Galveston?

The UN/LOCODE recorded for Galveston is USGLS.

Can I view vessels near Galveston Port?

Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.

Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?

No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.

Which ports are near Galveston?

The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Bolivar, Texas City, Freeport, Houston, Sabine Pass, Port Arthur.

Sources & Data Notes

Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.