Port of Norfolk (USORF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Norfolk (UN/LOCODE USORF) is a large river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 36.8500° N, 76.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Norfolk
Where is Port of Norfolk located?
Port of Norfolk is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.8500° N, 76.3000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Norfolk?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Norfolk is USORF — country code US, location code ORF.
How deep is Port of Norfolk?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Norfolk has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Norfolk require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Norfolk.
What type of harbor is Port of Norfolk?
Port of Norfolk is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Norfolk have?
Port of Norfolk is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Norfolk are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →