Port of New Bedford (USNBD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of New Bedford (UN/LOCODE USNBD) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.6333° N, 70.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of New Bedford
Where is Port of New Bedford located?
Port of New Bedford is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.6333° N, 70.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New Bedford?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of New Bedford is USNBD — country code US, location code NBD.
How deep is Port of New Bedford?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of New Bedford has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of New Bedford require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New Bedford.
What type of harbor is Port of New Bedford?
Port of New Bedford is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of New Bedford have?
Port of New Bedford is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of New Bedford are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →