Port of New York City (USNYC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of New York City (UN/LOCODE USNYC) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.7000° N, 74.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USNYC
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
40.7000° N, 74.0167° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Large
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Large
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of New York City (USNYC)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of New York City

Where is Port of New York City located?

Port of New York City is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.7000° N, 74.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New York City?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of New York City is USNYC — country code US, location code NYC.

How deep is Port of New York City?

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

Does Port of New York City require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New York City.

What type of harbor is Port of New York City?

Port of New York City is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of New York City have?

Port of New York City is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of New York City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7640), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →