USA

Port of Galveston (US GLS)

USA
Port information
UN/LOCODE US GLS
Coordinates 29.3167, -94.7833 (29°19′N 94°47′W)
Region US-TX
Nearest city Galveston
Body of water Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 7.9 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Small
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves Anchorage
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Floating crane Lifts over 100 t Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 25–49 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in USA, the port of Galveston serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Galveston has a Large harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Galveston work with a channel depth of 11.0 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Galveston located?
Galveston is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Galveston?
The UN/LOCODE for Galveston is US GLS.
What is the channel depth at Galveston?
The channel depth at Galveston is 11 m.
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