Port of South Amboy (USZZM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of South Amboy (UN/LOCODE USZZM) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.4833° N, 74.2667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- United States E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of South Amboy
Where is Port of South Amboy located?
Port of South Amboy is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.4833° N, 74.2667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of South Amboy?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of South Amboy is USZZM — country code US, location code ZZM.
How deep is Port of South Amboy?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of South Amboy has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of South Amboy require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of South Amboy.
What type of harbor is Port of South Amboy?
Port of South Amboy is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of South Amboy have?
Port of South Amboy is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of South Amboy are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →