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.
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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Northern Mariana Is
Services & Restrictions
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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 →