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Port of Saipan

MPSPN🇲🇵Northern Mariana Islands

Port Location

About Port of Saipan

Also known as: Garapan Anchorage, Saipan Harbour

Saipan is a small, coastal harbor in the Northern Mariana Islands. It handles various cargo types including bulk, container, and general cargo, serving vessel types from bulk carriers to passenger ships. The port features mobile and fixed cranes with lifting capacities up to 100 MT and above.

Background
Saipan is the largest island and capital of the Northern Mariana Islands, an unincorporated territory of the United States in the western Pacific Ocean. According to 2020 estimates by the United States Census Bureau, the population of Saipan was 43,385. Its people have been United States citizens since the 1980s. Saipan is one of the main homes of the Chamorro and the Carolinian, the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
N

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
56520 →
GeoNames ID
4041548 →
Wikidata
Q51679 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
MPSPN
Country
🇲🇵Northern Mariana Islands
Time Zone
UTC+10
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
North Pacific
Latitude
15.2250°
Longitude
145.7384°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Saipan?+
The approach to Saipan is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sunharon Lighthouse at 16.7 NM to the SSW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Saipan on?+
The Port of Saipan is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in MP. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Saipan?+
You can track vessels near Saipan (MPSPN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for MPSPN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Saipan?+
The Port of Saipan operates in the UTC+10 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.
What is the Port of Saipan?+
SAIPAN (UN/Locode: MPSPN), Northern Mariana Islands (the) is a seaport located at approximately 15.22498° N, 145.73840° E.
Where is the Port of Saipan located?+
Coordinates: 15.22498° N, 145.73840° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TINIAN — UN/Locode: MPTIQ — 14.96237° N, 145.62300° E
What facilities are available at the Port of Saipan?+
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 4.9m - 6.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and oil terminal depth 4.9m - 6.1m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Saipan?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Saipan?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Saipan?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified.