Port of Savannah (USSAV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Savannah (UN/LOCODE USSAV) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 32.0833° N, 81.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USSAV
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
32.0833° N, 81.0833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
2.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Savannah (USSAV)
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Distance
26 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Savannah

Where is Port of Savannah located?

Port of Savannah is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 32.0833° N, 81.0833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Savannah?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Savannah is USSAV — country code US, location code SAV.

How deep is Port of Savannah?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Savannah has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Savannah require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Savannah.

What type of harbor is Port of Savannah?

Port of Savannah is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Savannah have?

Port of Savannah is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Savannah are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8530), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →