Port of Bucksport (USBUP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Bucksport (UN/LOCODE USBUP) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.5667° N, 68.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USBUP
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
44.5667° N, 68.7833° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
3.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bucksport

Where is Port of Bucksport located?

Port of Bucksport is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.5667° N, 68.7833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bucksport?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bucksport is USBUP — country code US, location code BUP.

How deep is Port of Bucksport?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bucksport has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Bucksport require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bucksport.

What type of harbor is Port of Bucksport?

Port of Bucksport is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Bucksport have?

Port of Bucksport is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Bucksport are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6880), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →