Port of Seward (USSWD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Seward (UN/LOCODE USSWD) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Alaska. It sits at 60.1000° N, 149.4333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USSWD
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
60.1000° N, 149.4333° 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
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
3 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Alaska

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryUnknown
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Seward (USSWD)
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Distance
41 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Seward

Where is Port of Seward located?

Port of Seward is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Alaska. Its coordinates are 60.1000° N, 149.4333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Seward?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Seward is USSWD — country code US, location code SWD.

How deep is Port of Seward?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Seward has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

What type of harbor is Port of Seward?

Port of Seward is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Seward have?

Port of Seward is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Seward are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →