Port of Sabine Pass (USNSS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sabine Pass (UN/LOCODE USNSS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.7333° N, 93.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USNSS
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
29.7333° N, 93.9000° 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
11 m
Tidal Range
0.3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
None
World Water Body
Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
US Gulf Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sabine Pass

Where is Port of Sabine Pass located?

Port of Sabine Pass is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.7333° N, 93.9000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sabine Pass?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sabine Pass is USNSS — country code US, location code NSS.

How deep is Port of Sabine Pass?

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

Does Port of Sabine Pass require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sabine Pass.

What type of harbor is Port of Sabine Pass?

Port of Sabine Pass is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering none shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sabine Pass have?

Port of Sabine Pass is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sabine Pass are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #9060), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →