Port of Chrome (USHYM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Chrome (UN/LOCODE USHYM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.5667° 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 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USHYM
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
40.5667° N, 74.2167° 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
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m

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

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
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chrome

Where is Port of Chrome located?

Port of Chrome is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.5667° N, 74.2167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chrome?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chrome is USHYM — country code US, location code HYM.

How deep is Port of Chrome?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chrome has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Chrome require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chrome.

What type of harbor is Port of Chrome?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Chrome have?

Port of Chrome is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Chrome are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7920), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →