USA

Port of Mobile (US MOB)

USA
Port of Mobile, USA © Adrien Lamarre, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers · Public domain
Port information
UN/LOCODE US MOB
Coordinates 30.6833, -88.1167 (30°41′N 88°07′W)
Region US-AL
Nearest city Mobile
Body of water Gulf of Mexico; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type River, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 0.6 m
Channel depth 11 m
Anchorage depth 21.6 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice No
Entrance restricted by tide No
Facilities
Wharves
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
Ratings
  • Container Port Performance Index (2025): #81
  • Liner Shipping Connectivity Index: 123.2

Mobile is a seaport on the coast of USA, handling commercial vessel traffic. The harbor is classed as Large, with a River, natural layout. The channel depth runs to 11.0 m, a key limit on vessel draft.

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