Port of CHIGNIK

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About Port of CHIGNIK

Chignik is a small, protected harbor on the Alaska Peninsula. It serves local fishing fleets and handles general cargo.

Background
Chignik is a city in Lake and Peninsula Borough, Alaska, United States. It is two hundred and fifty miles southwest of Kodiak. At the 2020 census the population was 97, up from 91 in 2010.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
10m
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
20010 →
Wikidata
Q79530 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USKCL
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
Alaska
Latitude
56.3014°
Longitude
-158.3960°

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Type
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Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of CHIGNIK?

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The controlling depth at CHIGNIK is 10 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

What sea or ocean is the Port of CHIGNIK on?

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The Port of CHIGNIK is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of CHIGNIK?

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You can track vessels near CHIGNIK (USKCL) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of CHIGNIK?

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The Port of CHIGNIK is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USKCL — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USKCL mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of CHIGNIK?

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The Port of CHIGNIK operates in the UTC-5 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.