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Everett
Pilot
updated May 2010Available for vessels over 350GT. Contact Port Angeles pilots.
Key data
updated Aug 2026Size limits
Max LOA 225m, beam 36m, 72.863DWT.
Water density
1000.
Load line zone
Summer zone.
Tides
Range 3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port of Everett | 16.60 m | 198 m | 5 |
| South Terminal | 11.20 m | 225 m | 2 |
| Pacific Terminal | 11.00 m | 213 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2026Approach
Snohomish River enters the E side of Possession Sound forming a delta off which there is an extensive flat. The steep to edge of which is marked by a light (black and white chequered diamond on pile) and by No 1 Lightbuoy (port hand, bell) situated on the edge of the flat 2.5nm and 4.5nm, respectively, SSE of the entrance to Tulalip Bay (48°03'N 122°17'W).
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of No 1 Lightbuoy.
Caution: There is a charted submarine pipeline extending 0.5nm W from the shore 0.6nm SSW of the entrance to East Waterway.
Anchorages
A designated general anchorage area, lies within 1.25nm W of the knuckle at the SW corner of East Waterway and W of the entrance to the Snohomish River. Vessels normally proceed direct to their berths but those wishing to use the anchorage area must obtain permission from the Port Authority.
"IQ" Lightbuoy (isolated danger) marks a wreck in the centre of the anchorage area 0.7nm W of the knuckle at the SW corner of East Waterway.
Tugs
Available.
Charts and publications
BA 47,1947. Admiralty Pilot NP25, NP286(5).
Inspections
Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.
Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.
Port services
updated Nov 2021Repairs
Available. However, there are no repair facilities for deep draught vessels in Everett. These can be found in Seattle.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Road tankers and barges deliver fuel on request.
Stores: Available but limited in quantity.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Providence Regional Medical Center - Everett Pacific Campus, 1.5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Paine Field, 12.7km.
Nearest railway: BNSF - Railway Everett Delta Terminal, 4.7km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours (3 shifts).
About Everett
updated Nov 2021Where it is
Everett is situated 25mls N of Seattle on the Snohomish River at the NE end of Possession Sound in Washington state.
The port
There are berths for cement, forest product, RoRo, general cargo, specialised break bulk, containerised and project cargoes, including oversized items from local Boeing factory. These are served by one railroad and major truck lines. Commodities handled include; wood products, pulp and paper.
Traffic
Approx 1,400,000t of cargo, 11,000TEU and 151vessels handled annually.
Questions about Everett
What are the pilot arrangements at Everett?
Available for vessels over 350GT.
What time zone is Everett in?
Local time at Everett is UTC−8. Clocks go to UTC−7 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−8 on 7 Nov 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Everett?
The deepest berth listed is at Port of Everett: 16.60 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Everett?
1000.
Which load line zone is Everett in?
Summer zone.
Who carries out Port State Control at Everett?
Port State Control at Everett: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Everett?
The UN/LOCODE of Everett is USPAE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Everett say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.