Port of Port Sulphur
Port Sulphur is a river harbor in United States of America, registered under the UN/LOCODE code USSUL.
This is a directory stub generated from the UN/LOCODE registry; a fuller write-up has not yet been added.
This record’s port function has not been confirmed by United States of America’s national authority — UN/LOCODE lists it as a “recognised location” (status RN), not an approved one. It may represent a distinct small port, a berth, terminal, or anchorage within a larger port, or a place with no distinct port facility.
Port characteristics
- Size / type
- Very small, River, natural
- Shelter
- Excellent
- Entrance restrictions
- Affected by other factors
- Charted depths
- Channel11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Anchorage11.0–12.2 m (36–40 ft)
- Cargo pier14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft)
- Oil/LNG terminal9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft)
- Terminal infrastructure
- Cargo handlingCargo pier charted (14.0–15.2 m (46–51 ft))
- Oil / LNG handlingOil/LNG terminal charted (9.4–10.7 m (31–35 ft))
Container-terminal handling is not classified by the WPI dataset, so this entry does not infer it.
- Mean tidal range
- 0 m
- Max. vessel size
- Over 152 m (500 ft) length
Facilities and services
The port requires an ETA message. Pilotage is compulsory and available. Assist tugs are available. Communications include telephone, radiotelephone, and air. Cargo can be worked at wharves.
The port offers medical facilities. Fixed cranes are available. Supplies on offer include provisions, fuel oil, and diesel oil.
Repair capability is rated limited.
Notes and references
- NGA Pub. 150, World Port Index, 27th ed. (2019), index no. 8830, Pub. CP05, chart 11364. Port characteristics are historical reference data; verify current depths, restrictions, facilities, and services with official notices.
- NGA World Port Index database (WPI.mdb), 2019. Facilities and services data.
- Record status: WPI-classified port.