Port of Tiksi (RUIKS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tiksi (UN/LOCODE RUIKS) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Russia, on the Laptev Sea. It sits at 71.6444° N, 128.8906° E. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Laptev Sea; Arctic Ocean
- Region
- Russia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tiksi
Where is Port of Tiksi located?
Port of Tiksi is a seaport located in Russia, on the Laptev Sea. Its coordinates are 71.6444° N, 128.8906° E.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tiksi?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tiksi is RUIKS — country code RU, location code IKS.
How deep is Port of Tiksi?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tiksi has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Tiksi require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tiksi.
What type of harbor is Port of Tiksi?
Port of Tiksi is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tiksi have?
Port of Tiksi is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tiksi are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #62670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →