Port of New Orleans (USMSY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of New Orleans (UN/LOCODE USMSY) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.9500° N, 90.0500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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 New Orleans
Where is Port of New Orleans located?
Port of New Orleans is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.9500° N, 90.0500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New Orleans?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of New Orleans is USMSY — country code US, location code MSY.
How deep is Port of New Orleans?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of New Orleans has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of New Orleans require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New Orleans.
What type of harbor is Port of New Orleans?
Port of New Orleans is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of New Orleans have?
Port of New Orleans is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of New Orleans are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →