Port of Pascagoula (USPGL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Pascagoula (UN/LOCODE USPGL) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 30.3500° N, 88.5667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USPGL
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
30.3500° N, 88.5667° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
0.6 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
17 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pascagoula

Where is Port of Pascagoula located?

Port of Pascagoula is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 30.3500° N, 88.5667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pascagoula?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pascagoula is USPGL — country code US, location code PGL.

How deep is Port of Pascagoula?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pascagoula has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Pascagoula require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pascagoula.

What type of harbor is Port of Pascagoula?

Port of Pascagoula is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Pascagoula have?

Port of Pascagoula is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Pascagoula are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →