Port of Port Jefferson (USPTJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Jefferson (UN/LOCODE USPTJ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.9500° N, 73.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Jefferson
Where is Port of Port Jefferson located?
Port of Port Jefferson is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.9500° N, 73.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Jefferson?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Jefferson is USPTJ — country code US, location code PTJ.
How deep is Port of Port Jefferson?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Jefferson has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Port Jefferson require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Jefferson.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Jefferson?
Port of Port Jefferson is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Jefferson have?
Port of Port Jefferson is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Jefferson are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →