Port of Soap Lake

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About Port of Soap Lake

Soap Lake is a canal located in Washington State, USA. It is a meromictic soda lake formed by the Missoula Floods.

Background
Soap Lake is a meromictic soda lake in the town of Soap Lake, Washington formed by the Missoula Floods at the foot of the Grand Coulee. The lake gets its name from the naturally occurring foam that gives its water a soapy appearance, and because the lake's mineral-rich waters have a slick, soapy feel. The lake is approximately 2 square miles (5.2 km2) in area and 70 feet (21 m) deep.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
454m

Region

Subdivision
US-WA
Latitude
47.3833°
Longitude
-119.4833°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USSE3
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5814810 →
Wikidata
Q81249 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Soap Lake?

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The Port of Soap Lake is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Soap Lake (USSE3) 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 Soap Lake?

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The Port of Soap Lake is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USSE3 — 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 USSE3 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 Soap Lake?

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The Port of Soap Lake operates in the UTC-8 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.