Philadelphia
About Philadelphia
<h1>Entering the Seaport in Philadelphia, USA</h1><br /><h2>Approaching the Port</h2><br />As you approach the seaport in Philadelphia, USA, you will first need to navigate the Delaware River. The port is located on the eastern bank of the river, just south of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Keep an eye out for the ports entrance, which is marked by a series of buoys and navigational aids.<br /><h2>Entering the Port</h2><br />Once you have located the entrance to the seaport in Philadelphia, USA, ...
Vessels in Philadelphia
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PSC Inspections at Philadelphia
Port PSC Tier B · 79.44Port State Control statistics, last 12 months — what inspectors find here and which ship types they target
What gets ships in trouble here
Which ship types get targeted
| Segment | Inspections | Def./Insp. | Detention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containers | 51 | 0.3 | 0.0% |
| Bulkers | 45 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Tankers | 42 | 0.3 | 2.4% |
| General Cargo | 25 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Other | 13 | 1.0 | 7.7% |
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Shipyards in Philadelphia
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Port Details
- Harbor Type
- River Natural
- Port Size
- BIG
- Port Type
- River Port
- Channel Depth
- J
- Anchorage Depth
- J
- Cargo Pier Depth
- J
- Max Vessel
- Over 500 feet in length
- Pilotage
- Y
- Tugs Assist
- Y
- Drydock
- L
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