Port of Sassnitz (DESAS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sassnitz (UN/LOCODE DESAS) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 54.5167° N, 13.6500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Germany
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sassnitz
Where is Port of Sassnitz located?
Port of Sassnitz is a seaport located in Germany, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 54.5167° N, 13.6500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sassnitz?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sassnitz is DESAS — country code DE, location code SAS.
How deep is Port of Sassnitz?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sassnitz has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Sassnitz?
Port of Sassnitz reports a maximum draft of 9.5 m, a maximum length of 229 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Sassnitz require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sassnitz.
What type of harbor is Port of Sassnitz?
Port of Sassnitz is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sassnitz have?
Port of Sassnitz is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sassnitz are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →