Port of Tacoma (USTIW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tacoma (UN/LOCODE USTIW) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 47.2833° N, 122.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- United States W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tacoma
Where is Port of Tacoma located?
Port of Tacoma is a seaport located in United States, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 47.2833° N, 122.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tacoma?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tacoma is USTIW — country code US, location code TIW.
How deep is Port of Tacoma?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tacoma has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Tacoma require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tacoma.
What type of harbor is Port of Tacoma?
Port of Tacoma is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tacoma have?
Port of Tacoma is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tacoma are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #17700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →