Port Parameters for Gloucester, MA USA

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Operating Depth

Cruiseport Gloucester Marine Terminal is a Mega Dock accessed via the North Channel of Gloucester Inner Harbor that can receive freight as well as passenger ships. Vessels up to 500 feet (152.4m) in length and drawing up to 20 feet (6.09m) can be accommodated dockside.

Larger Vessels, up to 1500 feet (457.2m) in length and drawing up to 26 feet (7.9m) can be accommodated inside the Breakwater at Gloucester Harbor.

Still larger vessels can be accommodated in Gloucester Harbor outside the Breakwater. Please contact the Gloucester Harbor Master Web Site for more details on anchorage for vessels over 500 feet in length.

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Tidal Range

Mean tide at Gloucester Harbor is 8.9 feet (2.71m).

Security

Cruiseport Gloucester Marine Terminal has a facility security plan that has been approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.