Port of Fall River (USFAV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Fall River (UN/LOCODE USFAV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.7000° N, 71.1667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USFAV
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
41.7000° N, 71.1667° 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
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
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 RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Fall River

Where is Port of Fall River located?

Port of Fall River is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.7000° N, 71.1667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Fall River?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Fall River is USFAV — country code US, location code FAV.

How deep is Port of Fall River?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Fall River has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Fall River require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Fall River.

What type of harbor is Port of Fall River?

Port of Fall River is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Fall River have?

Port of Fall River is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Fall River are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →