Port of Miami (USMIA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Miami (UN/LOCODE USMIA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 25.7833° N, 80.1833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USMIA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
25.7833° N, 80.1833° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
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 / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Miami (USMIA)
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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Miami

Where is Port of Miami located?

Port of Miami is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 25.7833° N, 80.1833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Miami?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Miami is USMIA — country code US, location code MIA.

How deep is Port of Miami?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Miami has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Miami require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Miami.

What type of harbor is Port of Miami?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Miami have?

Port of Miami is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Miami are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →