Port of Anacortes (USOTS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Anacortes (UN/LOCODE USOTS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.5167° N, 122.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 10.5 m, an anchorage depth near 15.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USOTS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
48.5167° N, 122.6167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
10.5 m
Anchorage Depth
15.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
2.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Region
United States W Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Anacortes (USOTS)
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Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Anacortes

Where is Port of Anacortes located?

Port of Anacortes is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.5167° N, 122.6167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Anacortes?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Anacortes is USOTS — country code US, location code OTS.

How deep is Port of Anacortes?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Anacortes has a channel depth of about 10.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 15.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Anacortes require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Anacortes.

What type of harbor is Port of Anacortes?

Port of Anacortes is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Anacortes have?

Port of Anacortes is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Anacortes are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18040), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →