Port of Orcas (USXJY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Orcas (UN/LOCODE USXJY) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.6000° N, 122.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USXJY
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
48.6000° N, 122.9333° 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
20.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Region
United States W Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Orcas (USXJY)
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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Orcas

Where is Port of Orcas located?

Port of Orcas is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.6000° N, 122.9333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Orcas?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Orcas is USXJY — country code US, location code XJY.

How deep is Port of Orcas?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Orcas has a channel depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Orcas require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Orcas.

What type of harbor is Port of Orcas?

Port of Orcas is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Orcas have?

Port of Orcas is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Orcas are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →