Port of Kingston (USKGT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Kingston (UN/LOCODE USKGT) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.9333° N, 73.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USKGT
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
41.9333° N, 73.9667° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
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 DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Kingston (USKGT)
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Distance
14 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Kingston

Where is Port of Kingston located?

Port of Kingston is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.9333° N, 73.9667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingston?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Kingston is USKGT — country code US, location code KGT.

How deep is Port of Kingston?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Kingston has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Kingston require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Kingston.

What type of harbor is Port of Kingston?

Port of Kingston is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Kingston have?

Port of Kingston is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Kingston are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →