Port of Carteret (USCSF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Carteret (UN/LOCODE USCSF) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.5833° N, 74.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Carteret
Where is Port of Carteret located?
Port of Carteret is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.5833° N, 74.2167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Carteret?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Carteret is USCSF — country code US, location code CSF.
How deep is Port of Carteret?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Carteret has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Carteret require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Carteret.
What type of harbor is Port of Carteret?
Port of Carteret is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Carteret have?
Port of Carteret is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Carteret are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7910), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →