Port of Shishmaref (USSHH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Shishmaref (UN/LOCODE USSHH) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Chukchi Sea. It sits at 66.2500° N, 166.0833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.7 m, an anchorage depth near 5.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Chukchi Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Alaska Continued
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Shishmaref
Where is Port of Shishmaref located?
Port of Shishmaref is a seaport located in United States, on the Chukchi Sea. Its coordinates are 66.2500° N, 166.0833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Shishmaref?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Shishmaref is USSHH — country code US, location code SHH.
How deep is Port of Shishmaref?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Shishmaref has a channel depth of about 3.7 m, an anchorage depth of about 5.5 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Shishmaref?
Port of Shishmaref is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Shishmaref have?
Port of Shishmaref is recorded as offering anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Shishmaref are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #20425), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →