Port of Providence (USPVD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Providence (UN/LOCODE USPVD) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 41.8000° N, 71.4000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Providence
Where is Port of Providence located?
Port of Providence is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 41.8000° N, 71.4000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Providence?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Providence is USPVD — country code US, location code PVD.
How deep is Port of Providence?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Providence has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Providence require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Providence.
What type of harbor is Port of Providence?
Port of Providence is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Providence have?
Port of Providence is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Providence are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →