Port of Morehead City (USMRH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Morehead City (UN/LOCODE USMRH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 34.7167° N, 76.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Morehead City
Where is Port of Morehead City located?
Port of Morehead City is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.7167° N, 76.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Morehead City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Morehead City is USMRH — country code US, location code MRH.
How deep is Port of Morehead City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Morehead City has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Morehead City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Morehead City.
What type of harbor is Port of Morehead City?
Port of Morehead City is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Morehead City have?
Port of Morehead City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Morehead City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8430), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →