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WILMINGTON

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 00:59.
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World Port Index Number: 
8050
Region: 
United States (East Coast)
Reference Material
Nautical Chart(s): 
12311
GuideBook: 
CP03

Location

Wilmington39° 43' 48" N, -76° 27' 0" W
See map: Google Maps
Port Characteristics
Harbor Type: 
River Natural
Harbor Size: 
Medium
Shelter Afforded: 
Good
Entrance Restriction (Ice): 
No
Entrance Restriction (Other): 
Yes
Entrance Restriction (Swell): 
No
Entrance Restriction (Tide): 
No
Good Holding Ground: 
Unknown
Overhead Limits: 
Yes
Channel Depth: 
21ft - 25ft/6.4m - 7.6m
Anchorage Depth: 
21ft - 25ft/6.4m - 7.6m
Cargo Pier Depth: 
41ft - 45ft/12.5m - 13.7m
Oil Terminal Depth: 
36ft - 40ft/11m - 12.2m
Tidal Range: 
6 feet
Maximum Vessel Size: 
Up to 500 feet in length
Turning Area: 
Unknown
First Port of Entry: 
Yes
Pilotage Requirements
ETA Message: 
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory: 
Yes
Quarantine Requirements
Quarantine (Pratique): 
Yes
Quarantine (De-ratting Certificate): 
Unknown
Quarantine (Other): 
Unknown
Communications Facilities
Telephone: 
Yes
Telegraph: 
Yes
Radio: 
Yes
Radio Telephone: 
Yes
Air Service: 
Yes
Rail Service: 
Yes
Loading Facilities
Load/Offload (Wharves): 
Yes
Cranes (Fixed): 
Yes
Cranes (Mobile): 
Yes
Lifts (0 to 24 tons): 
Yes
Lifts (25 to 49 tons): 
Yes
Lifts (50 to 100 tons): 
Yes
Lifts (100 tons +): 
Yes
Services Available
Services (Electrical Repair): 
Yes
Services (Electrical): 
Yes
Services (Longshore): 
Yes
Services (Navigation Equipment): 
Yes
Tugs (Assist): 
Yes
Medical Facilities: 
Yes
Garbage Disposal: 
Yes
Dirty Ballast Facilities: 
No
Tugs (Salvage): 
Yes
Supplies
Supplies (Provisions): 
Yes
Supplies (Water): 
Yes
Supplies (Fuel Oil): 
Yes
Supplies (Diesel Oil): 
Yes
Supplies (Deck): 
Yes
Supplies (Engine): 
Yes
Repair Facilities
Repair Types: 
Major - Extensive overhauling and rebuilding in well equipped shipyards.
Marine Railway Size: 
201 to 1000 tons
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