Port of St Petersburg (RULED): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of St Petersburg (UN/LOCODE RULED) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It sits at 27.7667° N, 82.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container 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
- Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- US Gulf Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St Petersburg
Where is Port of St Petersburg located?
Port of St Petersburg is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. Its coordinates are 27.7667° N, 82.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St Petersburg?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of St Petersburg is RULED — country code RU, location code LED.
How deep is Port of St Petersburg?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St Petersburg has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of St Petersburg?
Port of St Petersburg reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 333.3 m, a maximum beam of 43 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of St Petersburg require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St Petersburg.
What type of harbor is Port of St Petersburg?
Port of St Petersburg is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of St Petersburg have?
Port of St Petersburg is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of St Petersburg are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8680), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →