Port of Piney Point (USPYP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Piney Point (UN/LOCODE USPYP) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 38.1333° N, 76.5333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent.
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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Piney Point
Where is Port of Piney Point located?
Port of Piney Point is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 38.1333° N, 76.5333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Piney Point?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Piney Point is USPYP — country code US, location code PYP.
How deep is Port of Piney Point?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Piney Point has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Piney Point require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Piney Point.
What type of harbor is Port of Piney Point?
Port of Piney Point is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Piney Point are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8245), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →