Port of Point Richmond (USRCH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Point Richmond (UN/LOCODE USRCH) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 37.9167° N, 122.3667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USRCH
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
37.9167° N, 122.3667° 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
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
14 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
United States W 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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Port of Point Richmond (USRCH)
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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Point Richmond

Where is Port of Point Richmond located?

Port of Point Richmond is a seaport located in United States, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.9167° N, 122.3667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Point Richmond?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Point Richmond is USRCH — country code US, location code RCH.

How deep is Port of Point Richmond?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Point Richmond has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Point Richmond require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Point Richmond.

What type of harbor is Port of Point Richmond?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Point Richmond have?

Port of Point Richmond is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Point Richmond are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #16370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →