Port of Essex (USEEX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Essex (UN/LOCODE USEEX) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.3500° N, 72.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USEEX
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
41.3500° N, 72.3833° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
3.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Port of Essex (USEEX)
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Distance
14 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Essex

Where is Port of Essex located?

Port of Essex is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.3500° N, 72.3833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Essex?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Essex is USEEX — country code US, location code EEX.

How deep is Port of Essex?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Essex has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Essex require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Essex.

What type of harbor is Port of Essex?

Port of Essex is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Essex have?

Port of Essex is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Essex are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →