Port of Destrehan (USNEW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Destrehan (UN/LOCODE USNEW) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.9500° N, 90.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- None
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Destrehan
Where is Port of Destrehan located?
Port of Destrehan is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.9500° N, 90.3667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Destrehan?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Destrehan is USNEW — country code US, location code NEW.
How deep is Port of Destrehan?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Destrehan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Destrehan require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Destrehan.
What type of harbor is Port of Destrehan?
Port of Destrehan is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering none shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Destrehan have?
Port of Destrehan is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Destrehan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8940), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →