Port of Southwest Pass (USSW8): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Southwest Pass (UN/LOCODE USSW8) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 28.4500° N, 90.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 13.7 m. Shelter afforded is rated none. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- None
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Southwest Pass
Where is Port of Southwest Pass located?
Port of Southwest Pass is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 28.4500° N, 90.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Southwest Pass?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Southwest Pass is USSW8 — country code US, location code SW8.
How deep is Port of Southwest Pass?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Southwest Pass has a channel depth of about 13.7 m.
What type of harbor is Port of Southwest Pass?
Port of Southwest Pass is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering none shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Southwest Pass have?
Port of Southwest Pass is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Southwest Pass are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8822), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →