Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Medium
- Railway type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about SAN FRANCISCO port (USSFO) — United States of America (the)
Key information on SAN FRANCISCO Port.
SAN FRANCISCO (UN/Locode: USSFO), United States of America (the) is a seaport located at approximately 37.77395° N, -122.39630° E.
What type of vessels SAN FRANCISCO Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (39.71%), Cargo (27.75%), Other (21.53%) and Passenger (11%).
Where is SAN FRANCISCO Port located?
Coordinates: 37.77395° N, -122.39630° E.
- BALLENA ISLE — UN/Locode: USNGZ — 37.76580° N, -122.28300° E
- OAKLAND — UN/Locode: USOAK — 37.79784° N, -122.28640° E
- RICHMOND — UN/Locode: USRCH — 37.91814° N, -122.36870° E
What are the key facilities and depths at SAN FRANCISCO Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 11m - 12.2m and maximum draft approx. 16.76 m.
What restrictions apply at SAN FRANCISCO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do SAN FRANCISCO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 63; max draft: 17.65; max DWT: 158,902; max GT: 169116; max NT: 154047; min LOA: 8; min beam: 5; min draft: 3.05; min DWT: 300; min GT: 256; min NT: 149 and build year: 1981.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | USSFO |
| Latitude / Longitude | 37.77º, -122.40º |
| Country | USA |
| Channel Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 16.76 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
