Port of Sitka (US SIT)
USA
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | US SIT |
| Coordinates | 57.0500, -135.3333 (57°03′N 135°20′W) |
| Region | US-AK |
| Nearest city | Sitka |
| Body of water | Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 2.4 m |
| Channel depth | 7.9 m |
| Anchorage depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 11 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Marine railway (slipway) | Small |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Anchorage
Supplies
Deck supplies
Fuel oil
Fresh water
Diesel fuel
Engine supplies
Provisions
Located in USA, the port of Sitka serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Sitka has a Small harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Sitka work with a channel depth of 7.9 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Sitka located?
- Sitka is a seaport in USA.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Sitka?
- The UN/LOCODE for Sitka is US SIT.
- What is the channel depth at Sitka?
- The channel depth at Sitka is 7.9 m.
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Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 7874 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7360 km
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- Durban South Africa 16818 km
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