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.
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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 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 →