Port of Richmond (USRIC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Richmond (UN/LOCODE USRIC) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 37.5333° N, 77.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Richmond
Where is Port of Richmond located?
Port of Richmond is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 37.5333° N, 77.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Richmond?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Richmond is USRIC — country code US, location code RIC.
How deep is Port of Richmond?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Richmond has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Richmond require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Richmond.
What type of harbor is Port of Richmond?
Port of Richmond is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Richmond have?
Port of Richmond is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Richmond are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8320), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →