Port of Valdez (US VDZ)
USA
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| Port information | |
|---|---|
| UN/LOCODE | US VDZ |
| Coordinates | 61.1167, -146.2500 (61°07′N 146°15′W) |
| Region | US-AK |
| Nearest city | Valdez |
| Body of water | Gulf of Alaska; North Pacific Ocean |
| First port of entry | Yes |
| Harbor | |
|---|---|
| Harbor size | Very small |
| Harbor type | Coastal, natural |
| Shelter | Good |
| Tidal range | 3.7 m |
| Channel depth | 23.2 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 12.5 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 23.2 m |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Pilotage compulsory | Yes |
| Pilotage available | Yes |
| Tug assistance | Yes |
| Quarantine / pratique | Yes |
| Repairs | Limited |
| Medical facilities | Yes |
| Nearest airport | Yes |
| Entrance restricted by ice | No |
| Entrance restricted by tide | No |
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane
Mobile crane
Lifts over 100 t
Supplies
Fresh water
Provisions
Located in USA, the port of Valdez serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Valdez has a Very small harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Valdez work with a channel depth of 23.2 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is the port of Valdez located?
- Valdez is a seaport in USA.
- What is the UN/LOCODE of Valdez?
- The UN/LOCODE for Valdez is US VDZ.
- What is the channel depth at Valdez?
- The channel depth at Valdez is 23.2 m.
Nearby ports
- Valdez Marine Terminal USA 9 km
- Orca USA 66 km
- Cordova USA 68 km
- Whittier USA 137 km
- San Juan Cannery USA 155 km
- Anchorage USA 196 km
- Seward USA 207 km
Distance to major hubs
- Shanghai China 7124 km
- Rotterdam Netherlands 7184 km
- Los Angeles USA 3642 km
- Mina Jabal Ali United Arab Emirates 10250 km
- Hamburg Germany 7094 km
- Santos Brazil 12855 km
- Durban South Africa 16539 km
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