Port of Olympia (USOLM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Olympia (UN/LOCODE USOLM) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 47.0500° N, 122.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Olympia
Where is Port of Olympia located?
Port of Olympia is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 47.0500° N, 122.9000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Olympia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Olympia is USOLM — country code US, location code OLM.
How deep is Port of Olympia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Olympia has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of Olympia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Olympia.
What type of harbor is Port of Olympia?
Port of Olympia is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Olympia have?
Port of Olympia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Olympia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17660), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →