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Cove Point
Pilot
- Chesapeake Bay Pilot boards38°19.8′N 076°19.6′W
Key data
updated May 2023Size limits
Offshore: LOA 300m, beam 52.0m, draught 11.3m, 98,954DWT.
Load line zone
Summer Zone for vessels over LOA 100m and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of LOA 100m or less, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Point LNG | 11.30 m | 300 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2023Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 2920, 2921. Admiralty Pilot NP69,NP286(5).
Inspections
Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.
Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.
Port services
updated May 2023Medical
Nearest hospital: MedStar St. Maryâs Hospital - Outpatient Pavilion.
Transport
Nearest airport: Chesapeake Ranch Airport-MD50.
About Cove Point
updated Jan 2019Where it is
Cove Point is located near Lusby, in S of Chesapeake Bay.
The port
The Cove Point facility receives, stores and vaporizes imported LNG from sea-going tankers and transports this cargo to distribution points in the mid-Atlantic region.
Questions about Cove Point
Where does the pilot board at Cove Point?
The pilot boards at Chesapeake Bay, 38°19.8′N 076°19.6′W.
What time zone is Cove Point in?
Local time at Cove Point is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Cove Point?
The deepest berth listed is at Cove Point LNG: 11.30 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Cove Point in?
Summer Zone for vessels over LOA 100m and Winter Seasonal Area for vessels of LOA 100m or less, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Cove Point?
Port State Control at Cove Point: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Cove Point?
The UN/LOCODE of Cove Point is USCP6.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Cove Point say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.