Port of Sankt-Peterburg (RULED): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sankt-Peterburg (UN/LOCODE RULED) is a large coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Russia, on the Gulf of Finland. It sits at 59.9333° N, 30.3000° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Finland; Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Russia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sankt-Peterburg
Where is Port of Sankt-Peterburg located?
Port of Sankt-Peterburg is a seaport located in Russia, on the Gulf of Finland. Its coordinates are 59.9333° N, 30.3000° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sankt-Peterburg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sankt-Peterburg is RULED — country code RU, location code LED.
How deep is Port of Sankt-Peterburg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sankt-Peterburg has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sankt-Peterburg?
Port of Sankt-Peterburg reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 333.3 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sankt-Peterburg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sankt-Peterburg.
What type of harbor is Port of Sankt-Peterburg?
Port of Sankt-Peterburg is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of large size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sankt-Peterburg have?
Port of Sankt-Peterburg is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sankt-Peterburg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28370), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →