Port of Valdez (USVDZ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Valdez (UN/LOCODE USVDZ) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Gulf of Alaska. It sits at 61.1167° N, 146.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Alaska
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Valdez
Where is Port of Valdez located?
Port of Valdez is a seaport located in United States, on the Gulf of Alaska. Its coordinates are 61.1167° N, 146.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Valdez?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Valdez is USVDZ — country code US, location code VDZ.
How deep is Port of Valdez?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Valdez has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Valdez require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Valdez.
What type of harbor is Port of Valdez?
Port of Valdez is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Valdez have?
Port of Valdez is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Valdez are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #19670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →