Port of Port Sulphur (USSUL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Sulphur (UN/LOCODE USSUL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.4833° N, 89.6833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- 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 Sulphur
Where is Port of Port Sulphur located?
Port of Port Sulphur is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.4833° N, 89.6833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Sulphur?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Sulphur is USSUL — country code US, location code SUL.
How deep is Port of Port Sulphur?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Sulphur has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Port Sulphur require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Sulphur.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Sulphur?
Port of Port Sulphur is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Sulphur have?
Port of Port Sulphur is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Sulphur are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8830), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →