Port of Saipan (MPSPN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Saipan (UN/LOCODE MPSPN) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Northern Mariana Islands, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 15.2000° N, 145.6833° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 4.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor.

Country
Northern Mariana Islands
UN/LOCODE
MPSPN
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
15.2000° N, 145.6833° E

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
4.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m
Tidal Range
1 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
North Pacific Ocean
Region
Northern Mariana Is

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilNo / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockNone / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo

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Port of Saipan (MPSPN)
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Distance
15 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saipan

Where is Port of Saipan located?

Port of Saipan is a seaport located in Northern Mariana Islands, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 15.2000° N, 145.6833° E.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Saipan?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Saipan is MPSPN — country code MP, location code SPN.

How deep is Port of Saipan?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saipan has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 4.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Saipan require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saipan.

What type of harbor is Port of Saipan?

Port of Saipan is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Saipan are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #56520), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →