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Fort Pierce
Pilot
updated May 2010- Fort Pierce Pilot boards27°28.7′N 080°15.4′W
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.
Key data
updated Feb 2024Size limits
Max LOA 152m, beam unrestricted, draught 8.5m and 432DWT.
Load line zone
Summer.
Tides
Range 0.5m, MLW to MHW.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Pierce | 8.50 m | 152 m | 3 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2024Approach
The entrance channel has a depth of 9.1m.
Tugs
Available: 1 x 1,200hp and 1 x 500hp.
Charts and publications
BA 2866. Admiralty Pilot NP70.
Reporting before arrival
updated Feb 2024ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels to coordinate their movements within the harbour and then ingress/egress to and from the yard.
Communications
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
Documents
Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.
Health
A vessel subject to quarantine will be boarded on arrival at the berth.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.
Customs and immigration
For crew not to be detained onboard each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.
Notices and regulations
Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.
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 Feb 2024Repairs
Fort Pierce shipyard services include; metal repair, custom metal fabrication, custom joinery work, composite work, electrical, propulsion, pipe fitting, paint/finish.
Dry docks
There are plans for a 5,000t drydock and numerous floating drydocks to support the maintenance, refit and overhaul of mega yachts.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available via pipeline.
Bunkering: DO available via road tankers. Note: Derecktor does not undertake in fuelling vessels. Road tankers can be available on the premise from 0800-1500hrs Mon-Fri via prior arrangement and loaded onto vessels by an authorised crew member.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Lawnwood Regional Medical Centre (3.6km) and MD Now Urgent Care (10.35km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Treasure Coast International Airport (FPR) (5.3km), Palm Beach International (PBI) (88.6km), Orlando International Airport (MCO) (145km) and Fort Lauderdale / Hollywood International (FLL) (154km).
Nearest highway: Port has access to Route 1. The highway runs 877km from Key West in the S to Jacksonville in the N.
Nearest railway: Florida East Coast, spur on site.
Nearest public transport: Bus routes throughout Fort Pierce via St. Lucie County Transit and greyhound.
Working hours
Main office: Mon-Fri 0730-1600hrs. Overtime available on Sat-Sun and holidays.
About Fort Pierce
updated Feb 2024Where it is
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.
The port
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.
Questions about Fort Pierce
Where does the pilot board at Fort Pierce?
The pilot boards at Fort Pierce, 27°28.7′N 080°15.4′W.
What time zone is Fort Pierce in?
Local time at Fort Pierce 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 Fort Pierce?
The deepest berth listed is at Fort Pierce: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Fort Pierce in?
Summer.
Who carries out Port State Control at Fort Pierce?
Port State Control at Fort Pierce: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Fort Pierce?
The UN/LOCODE of Fort Pierce is USFPR.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Fort Pierce 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.