Port of Perth Amboy (USPAY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Perth Amboy (UN/LOCODE USPAY) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.5000° N, 74.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USPAY
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
40.5000° N, 74.2667° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
1.5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Perth Amboy

Where is Port of Perth Amboy located?

Port of Perth Amboy is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.5000° N, 74.2667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Perth Amboy?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Perth Amboy is USPAY — country code US, location code PAY.

How deep is Port of Perth Amboy?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Perth Amboy has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Perth Amboy require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Perth Amboy.

What type of harbor is Port of Perth Amboy?

Port of Perth Amboy is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Perth Amboy have?

Port of Perth Amboy is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Perth Amboy are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7960), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →