Port of Salem (USSLM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Salem (UN/LOCODE USSLM) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 42.5167° N, 70.8833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Salem
Where is Port of Salem located?
Port of Salem is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 42.5167° N, 70.8833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Salem?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Salem is USSLM — country code US, location code SLM.
How deep is Port of Salem?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Salem has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Salem require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Salem.
What type of harbor is Port of Salem?
Port of Salem is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Salem have?
Port of Salem is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Salem are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7225), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →