Port of Szczecin (PLSZZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Szczecin (UN/LOCODE PLSZZ) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Poland, on the Baltic Sea. It sits at 53.4167° N, 14.5500° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Baltic Sea; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Poland
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Szczecin
Where is Port of Szczecin located?
Port of Szczecin is a seaport located in Poland, on the Baltic Sea. Its coordinates are 53.4167° N, 14.5500° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Szczecin?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Szczecin is PLSZZ — country code PL, location code SZZ.
How deep is Port of Szczecin?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Szczecin has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Szczecin?
Port of Szczecin reports a maximum draft of 9.1 m, a maximum length of 215 m, a maximum beam of 31 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Szczecin require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Szczecin.
What type of harbor is Port of Szczecin?
Port of Szczecin is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Szczecin have?
Port of Szczecin is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Szczecin are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #28823), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →