Port of Sochi (RUAER): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sochi (UN/LOCODE RUAER) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Russia, on the Black Sea. It sits at 43.5833° N, 39.7333° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Black Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Russia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sochi
Where is Port of Sochi located?
Port of Sochi is a seaport located in Russia, on the Black Sea. Its coordinates are 43.5833° N, 39.7333° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sochi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sochi is RUAER — country code RU, location code AER.
How deep is Port of Sochi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sochi has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Sochi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sochi.
What type of harbor is Port of Sochi?
Port of Sochi is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sochi have?
Port of Sochi is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sochi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #44240), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →