Newport

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 2.44m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The entrance bar is dredged to 13.7m and the navigation channel has a controlled depth of 9.1m MLW. The turning basin, located adjacent to the cargo berth, is 274m wide with length 365m.

Note: For the latest controlled depths, the port authorities should be consulted.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Single lane in and out. Standard practice is to move large vessels on incoming tides only.

Anchorages

There are no designated anchorages for large vessels. Ships may be held for short periods of time in the turning basin while tidal current is running.

Restrictions

The Yaquina Highway Bridge enforces an airdraught of 41.1m MLW.

Tugs

There are tugs available, "Tioga" 3,000hp, "Coos Bay" 1,700hp and "North Bend" 1,700hp, contact on Ch 18A, 16.

Mooring

Ships are almost always turned and berthed starboard side to. Ships with deck loads should take notice.

Charts and publications

BA 4918, 2531. NOAA 18581. Admiralty Pilot NP8.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

VHF: Harbour Control: Ch 16, 18A.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

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.

Repairs

Minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Marine Diesel only available by road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available in town.

Transport

Nearest airport: Newport Municipal Airport S of Newport, (8km).

Airport facilities: Small airport handling charter planes up to Boeing 727.

Nearest railway: City of Toledo, 10km E of the port.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs. Overtime and weekends can be arranged.

Where it is

Newport is situated on the right bank of the Yaquina River, just inside Yaquina Bay, 115nm S of the Columbia River.

The port

Newport is a small port with used primarily for general cargoes, lumber and timber products. There are several large lumber mills and a paper mill at Toledo, 11nm upriver, products are barged downriver to Newport for shipment.

What are the pilot arrangements at Newport?

Compulsory. Pilots are ordered from Coos Bay, notification of minimum 48 hours required prior to arrival, arrangements are usually made in advance by the agents.

What time zone is Newport in?

Local time at Newport is UTC−8. Clocks go to UTC−7 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−8 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Newport?

1015.

Which load line zone is Newport in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Newport?

Port State Control at Newport: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Newport?

The UN/LOCODE of Newport is USNPO.

What crews who called at Newport 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.

Read and add tips for Newport →