Seaport · United States
Port of Mount Desert
Mount Desert (United States) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 6730). It lies on the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Port profile
- Country / territory
- United States
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- USDZT
- World Port Index no.
- 6730
- Coordinates
- 44.37°N, 68.33°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- North Atlantic Ocean
- WPI region
- United States E Coast
- Other names
- Somesville
- Repairs
- Limited
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 6.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 6.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 4.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.4 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- Quarantine: pratique
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage available
Supplies
- Provisions
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 7,490 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 7,500 nm |
| Hai Phong | 6,880 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Mount Desert, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: U.S. Coast Pilot 1 - Atlantic Coast: Eastport ME to Cape Cod MA.
Frequently asked questions about Mount Desert
Where is Port of Mount Desert?
Mount Desert (United States) lies on the North Atlantic Ocean, at about 44.37°N, 68.33°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Mount Desert?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE USDZT for Mount Desert. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Mount Desert from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 7,490 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 6,880 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Halifax, Montreal, New York / New Jersey.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Mount Desert?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Mount Desert through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.