Port of St. James (USSNJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of St. James (UN/LOCODE USSNJ) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 29.9792° N, 90.8275° W. 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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nautical miles (direct)
@ 14 knots
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St. James
Where is Port of St. James located?
Port of St. James is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 29.9792° N, 90.8275° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St. James?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of St. James is USSNJ — country code US, location code SNJ.
Does Port of St. James require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St. James.
What type of harbor is Port of St. James?
Port of St. James is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of St. James have?
Port of St. James is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of St. James are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8893), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →