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.
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
- Very 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 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 →