Port of Galveston (USGLS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Galveston (UN/LOCODE USGLS) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.3167° N, 94.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- 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 Galveston
Where is Port of Galveston located?
Port of Galveston is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.3167° N, 94.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Galveston?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Galveston is USGLS — country code US, location code GLS.
How deep is Port of Galveston?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Galveston has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Galveston require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Galveston.
What type of harbor is Port of Galveston?
Port of Galveston is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Galveston have?
Port of Galveston is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Galveston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →