Port of Wilmington (USILM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Wilmington (UN/LOCODE USILM) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 34.2333° N, 77.9500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USILM
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
34.2333° N, 77.9500° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
1.2 m
Oil Terminal Depth
11 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
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 DockLimited / Small
Ice RestrictionNo
Wharves

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Distance
7 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Wilmington

Where is Port of Wilmington located?

Port of Wilmington is a seaport located in United States, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 34.2333° N, 77.9500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Wilmington?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Wilmington is USILM — country code US, location code ILM.

How deep is Port of Wilmington?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Wilmington has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Wilmington require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Wilmington.

What type of harbor is Port of Wilmington?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Wilmington have?

Port of Wilmington is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Wilmington are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #8470), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →