Port of Salacgriva (LVSAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Salacgriva (UN/LOCODE LVSAL) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Latvia, on the Gulf of Riga. It sits at 57.7000° N, 24.3667° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 5.8 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes solid bulk, breakbulk 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Riga; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Latvia
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Salacgriva
Where is Port of Salacgriva located?
Port of Salacgriva is a seaport located in Latvia, on the Gulf of Riga. Its coordinates are 57.7000° N, 24.3667° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Salacgriva?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Salacgriva is LVSAL — country code LV, location code SAL.
How deep is Port of Salacgriva?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Salacgriva has a channel depth of about 5.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Salacgriva?
Port of Salacgriva reports a maximum draft of 5.6 m, a maximum length of 115 m, a maximum beam of 20 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Salacgriva require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Salacgriva.
What type of harbor is Port of Salacgriva?
Port of Salacgriva is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Salacgriva have?
Port of Salacgriva is recorded as offering solid bulk, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Salacgriva are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28605), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →