USA

Port of San Francisco (US SFO)

USA
Port of San Francisco, USA © TheConduqtor · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE US SFO
Coordinates 37.8167, -122.4167 (37°49′N 122°25′W)
Region US-CA
Nearest city San Francisco
Body of water North Pacific Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Large
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Excellent
Tidal range 1.2 m
Channel depth 9.4 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 11 m
Oil terminal depth 11 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Marine railway (slipway) Large
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
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in USA, the port of San Francisco serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, San Francisco has a Large harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching San Francisco work with a channel depth of 9.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of San Francisco located?
San Francisco is a seaport in USA.
What is the UN/LOCODE of San Francisco?
The UN/LOCODE for San Francisco is US SFO.
What is the channel depth at San Francisco?
The channel depth at San Francisco is 9.4 m.
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