Port of Brownsville (USBRO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Brownsville (UN/LOCODE USBRO) is a small canal or lake harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 25.9500° N, 97.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Brownsville
Where is Port of Brownsville located?
Port of Brownsville is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 25.9500° N, 97.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Brownsville?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Brownsville is USBRO — country code US, location code BRO.
How deep is Port of Brownsville?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Brownsville has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Brownsville require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Brownsville.
What type of harbor is Port of Brownsville?
Port of Brownsville is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Brownsville have?
Port of Brownsville is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Brownsville are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9340), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →