Port of Mobile (USMOB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Mobile (UN/LOCODE USMOB) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.6833° N, 88.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- 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 Mobile
Where is Port of Mobile located?
Port of Mobile is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.6833° N, 88.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Mobile?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Mobile is USMOB — country code US, location code MOB.
How deep is Port of Mobile?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Mobile has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Mobile require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Mobile.
What type of harbor is Port of Mobile?
Port of Mobile is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Mobile have?
Port of Mobile is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Mobile are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8770), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →