Port of Port Arthur (USPOA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Arthur (UN/LOCODE USPOA) is a medium canal or lake harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.8333° N, 93.9667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Canal or Lake
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Arthur
Where is Port of Port Arthur located?
Port of Port Arthur is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.8333° N, 93.9667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Arthur?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Arthur is USPOA — country code US, location code POA.
How deep is Port of Port Arthur?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Arthur has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Port Arthur require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Arthur.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Arthur?
Port of Port Arthur is classified as a canal or lake harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Arthur have?
Port of Port Arthur is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Arthur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9080), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →