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.
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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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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 →