Port of Weehawken (USWJQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Weehawken (UN/LOCODE USWJQ) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 40.7667° N, 74.0167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USWJQ
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
40.7667° N, 74.0167° 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
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Large
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Port of Weehawken (USWJQ)
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Distance
1 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Weehawken

Where is Port of Weehawken located?

Port of Weehawken is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 40.7667° N, 74.0167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Weehawken?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Weehawken is USWJQ — country code US, location code WJQ.

How deep is Port of Weehawken?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Weehawken has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Weehawken require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Weehawken.

What type of harbor is Port of Weehawken?

Port of Weehawken is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Weehawken have?

Port of Weehawken is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Weehawken are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #7760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →