Port of Seattle (USSEA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Seattle (UN/LOCODE USSEA) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 47.6000° N, 122.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 23.2 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Seattle
Where is Port of Seattle located?
Port of Seattle is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 47.6000° N, 122.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Seattle?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Seattle is USSEA — country code US, location code SEA.
How deep is Port of Seattle?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Seattle has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 23.2 m.
Does Port of Seattle require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Seattle.
What type of harbor is Port of Seattle?
Port of Seattle is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Seattle have?
Port of Seattle is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Seattle are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →