BREMERTON

  • USPWT
  • Latitude: 47.5619
  • Longitude: -122.626
  • US West Coast
  • Port in US

Location: US

Marine Port Description and Specification: Bremerton, USA

Port Overview:

  • Name: Port of Bremerton
  • Location: Bremerton, Washington, United States
  • Coordinates: Latitude 47.5653° N, Longitude 122.6265° W
  • Harbor Type: Coastal Naturally Sheltered Harbor
  • Terminals: Deepwater and shallow draft terminals
  • Primary Function: Military, Commercial, Recreational

Key Facilities:

  1. Military Facilities:

    • Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS): One of the largest and most operationally active naval shipyards in the country.
    • Naval Base Kitsap: Supports both surface ships and submarines and includes ship repair, maintenance, and modernization.
  2. Commercial Facilities:

    • Bremerton Marina: Provides moorage and serves recreational boating community.
    • Port of Bremerton Industrial Park: Over 230 acres of industrially zoned land, businesses focused on manufacturing, maritime, and aerospace sectors.
  3. Recreational and Supporting Services:

    • Bremerton Waterfront: Features dining, shopping, and cultural attractions for visitors and residents alike.
    • Bremerton Marina Facilities: Fuel docks, restrooms, showers, laundry, and WiFi services.

Navigation and Access:

  • Water Depth: Maintenance ensures channel depths accommodate a variety of vessels:
    • Deepwater docks: Mean low water depth approximately 9-11 meters (30-36 feet).
    • Shallow draft facilities provide adequate depth for smaller recreational craft.
  • Channel Width: Generally adequate for safe passage of large naval and commercial vessels.
  • Tidal Information: Tidal range can vary with significant influence on docking procedures; real-time monitoring and guidelines available from port authority.

Port Services:

  • Docking and Berthing: Multiple docks with both fixed and floating berths.
  • Ship Repair and Maintenance: Full-service shipyards with dry docks, vessel fabrication, and modernization capabilities.
  • Cargo Handling:
    • Military cargo: Weapons, machinery, and personnel supplies.
    • Commercial cargo: Mixed types, dependent on regional demand.
  • Pilotage and Towage: Mandatory pilotage for large vessel navigation, with services provided by certified local pilots and tugs with high-capacity engines.

Support Infrastructure:

  • Transportation Links:
    • Road Access: Connected via highways and local road networks.
    • Rail Access: Available for military and industrial transport.
    • Airports: Bremerton National Airport facilitates regional and cargo flights.
  • Utilities:
    • Dockside power and water supply.
    • Waste management and wastewater treatment facilities.

Security and Regulations:

  • Port Security: Enhanced security measures due to military presence; access control, surveillance, and patrolling by Port and Naval security.
  • Customs and Inspections: CBP (Customs and Border Protection) ensures compliance with import/export regulations.

Environmental Considerations:

  • Protection Measures: Implementation of eco-friendly policies and practices.
  • Pollution Control: Regular monitoring and mitigation strategies for water and air quality.
  • Habitat Conservation: Programs in place to protect local marine life and ecosystems.

Economic Impact:

  • Local Employment: Significant provider of jobs through naval operations, commercial enterprises, and port services.
  • Regional Development: Contributions to local and state economy via trade activities and industrial growth.

Future Developments:

  • Expansion Plans: Ongoing projects to expand and enhance port facilities and infrastructure to meet growing demands.
  • Green Initiatives: Increase in sustainable practices, aiming for a reduction in carbon footprint and environmental impact.

The Port of Bremerton thus stands as a vital hub, integrating military stature, commercial viability, and recreational value, fostering both regional economic growth and national security.

Vessels in the port

Flag Name Type Destination Date/Time
COMMANDER Other WSFSW>USSEA>WSFSW 05:27:33
WATERMAN Passenger USPXO>USPWT>USPXO 04:57:38
RICH PASSAGE 1 Other BREM-SEA-BREM 04:57:36
RELIANCE Other USPWT>USSEA>USPWT 04:24:52
GRAND ADVENTURE Pleasure 04:21:28
FORTITUDE Pleasure 03:24:45
CARLISLE II Passenger USPXO>USPWT>USPXO 01:25:19
ANMCHARA 46 FT Pleasure 12:54:50
CAREFREE Sailing 12:19:09
COOL KAT Sailing 1/17/2025
WSF SUQUAMISH Passenger 1/17/2025
LINNEA Sailing 1/17/2025
KOODORI Pleasure 1/17/2025
ENETAI Other WSFSW>USSEA>WSFSW 1/16/2025
FALCON Pleasure 1/16/2025
ADMIRAL PETE Passenger PO-BREM-ANA SVC. 1/14/2025
MONKEY BUSINESS Sailing 1/13/2025
YT800 Towing/Tug BREMERT0N 1/13/2025
ISLAND SPIRIT Pleasure 1/13/2025
WSF CHIMACUM Passenger WSF TERMINAL 1/13/2025

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