Port of Gulfport (USGPT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Gulfport (UN/LOCODE USGPT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.3500° N, 89.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USGPT
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
30.3500° N, 89.0833° 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
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
0.6 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gulfport

Where is Port of Gulfport located?

Port of Gulfport is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.3500° N, 89.0833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gulfport?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gulfport is USGPT — country code US, location code GPT.

How deep is Port of Gulfport?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gulfport has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Gulfport require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gulfport.

What type of harbor is Port of Gulfport?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Gulfport have?

Port of Gulfport is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Gulfport are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →