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