Port of Loop Terminal (USLO9): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Loop Terminal (UN/LOCODE USLO9) is a large open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 28.8833° N, 90.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USLO9
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
28.8833° N, 90.0167° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
23.2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / No
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionUnknown
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Loop Terminal (USLO9)
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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Loop Terminal

Where is Port of Loop Terminal located?

Port of Loop Terminal is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 28.8833° N, 90.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Loop Terminal?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Loop Terminal is USLO9 — country code US, location code LO9.

How deep is Port of Loop Terminal?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Loop Terminal has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m.

Does Port of Loop Terminal require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Loop Terminal.

What type of harbor is Port of Loop Terminal?

Port of Loop Terminal is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of large size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Loop Terminal have?

Port of Loop Terminal is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Loop Terminal are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →