Port of Vinalhaven (US9VV): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Vinalhaven (UN/LOCODE US9VV) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 44.0500° N, 68.8333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
US9VV
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
44.0500° N, 68.8333° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m
Tidal Range
2.7 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
United States E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vinalhaven

Where is Port of Vinalhaven located?

Port of Vinalhaven is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 44.0500° N, 68.8333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vinalhaven?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vinalhaven is US9VV — country code US, location code 9VV.

How deep is Port of Vinalhaven?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vinalhaven has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Vinalhaven require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vinalhaven.

What type of harbor is Port of Vinalhaven?

Port of Vinalhaven is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Vinalhaven have?

Port of Vinalhaven is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Vinalhaven are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6840), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →