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.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USSUL
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
29.4833° N, 89.6833° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
14 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / No
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
22 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →