Port of Morgan City (USLMO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Morgan City (UN/LOCODE USLMO) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.7000° N, 91.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USLMO
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
29.7000° N, 91.2167° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
None
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
26 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Morgan City

Where is Port of Morgan City located?

Port of Morgan City is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.7000° N, 91.2167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Morgan City?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Morgan City is USLMO — country code US, location code LMO.

How deep is Port of Morgan City?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Morgan City has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Morgan City require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Morgan City.

What type of harbor is Port of Morgan City?

Port of Morgan City is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering none shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Morgan City have?

Port of Morgan City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Morgan City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →