Port of Bellingham (USBLI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bellingham (UN/LOCODE USBLI) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.7500° N, 122.5000° W. The port reports an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USBLI
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
48.7500° N, 122.5000° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

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

Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 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 DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Bellingham (USBLI)
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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 Bellingham

Where is Port of Bellingham located?

Port of Bellingham is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.7500° N, 122.5000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bellingham?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bellingham is USBLI — country code US, location code BLI.

How deep is Port of Bellingham?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bellingham has an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Bellingham require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bellingham.

What type of harbor is Port of Bellingham?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Bellingham have?

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

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bellingham are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18050), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →