Port of Belfast (USBEL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Belfast (UN/LOCODE USBEL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.4167° N, 69.0000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Belfast
Where is Port of Belfast located?
Port of Belfast is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.4167° N, 69.0000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Belfast?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Belfast is USBEL — country code US, location code BEL.
How deep is Port of Belfast?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Belfast has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Belfast require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Belfast.
What type of harbor is Port of Belfast?
Port of Belfast is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Belfast have?
Port of Belfast is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Belfast are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →