Port of Portsmouth (USPTM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Portsmouth (UN/LOCODE USPTM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 36.8167° N, 76.3000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USPTM
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
36.8167° N, 76.3000° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
0.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Large
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Portsmouth (USPTM)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Portsmouth

Where is Port of Portsmouth located?

Port of Portsmouth is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 36.8167° N, 76.3000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Portsmouth?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Portsmouth is USPTM — country code US, location code PTM.

How deep is Port of Portsmouth?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Portsmouth has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.

Does Port of Portsmouth require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Portsmouth.

What type of harbor is Port of Portsmouth?

Port of Portsmouth is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Portsmouth have?

Port of Portsmouth is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Portsmouth are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8290), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →