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Hopewell
Key data
updated May 2019Size limits
Draught 6.9m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honeywell International Chemical Plant | — | — | 2 |
| Regional Enterprises Inc | — | — | 1 |
| WestRock - Hopewell Mill | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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.
About Hopewell
updated Mar 2019Where it is
The Port of Hopewell is located in Virginia at the confluence of the James and Appomattox River.
The port
The port consists of one closed dry bulk terminal and two multipurpose terminals.
Traffic
Approx 730,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Hopewell
What time zone is Hopewell in?
Local time at Hopewell is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Hopewell?
Port State Control at Hopewell: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Hopewell?
The UN/LOCODE of Hopewell is USHPW.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Hopewell 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.