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.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USCAS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
44.3833° N, 68.7333° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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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 →