Port of Newport (USNPT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Newport (UN/LOCODE USNPT) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.5000° N, 71.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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 Newport
Where is Port of Newport located?
Port of Newport is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.5000° N, 71.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Newport?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Newport is USNPT — country code US, location code NPT.
How deep is Port of Newport?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Newport has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Newport require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Newport.
What type of harbor is Port of Newport?
Port of Newport is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Newport have?
Port of Newport is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Newport are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7380), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →