Port of Castine (USCAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Castine (UN/LOCODE USCAS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.3833° N, 68.7333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very 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 Castine
Where is Port of Castine located?
Port of Castine is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.3833° N, 68.7333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Castine?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Castine is USCAS — country code US, location code CAS.
How deep is Port of Castine?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Castine has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Castine require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Castine.
What type of harbor is Port of Castine?
Port of Castine is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Castine have?
Port of Castine is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Castine are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →