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Description. The Mississippi State Port Authority at Gulfport is the only State owned deepwater seaport, and is one of the most easily accessible ports on the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. The MSPA is responsible for the daily operations of the Port of Gulfport. The ship channel and harbor basin are maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the MSPA, with an authorized minimum project depth of 36 feet. Tidal range averages 1.5 feet, with actual depth influenced by wind direction and force. Masters and owners of deep laden vessels should consult with the Port Authority and Gulfport Pilots Association. The Port facilities include two piers, East and West, mooring pile clusters and extensive open storage areas, with modern concrete and steel shipside and transit shed, container and trailer marshaling areas. On both piers, shipside double marginal tracks are available with multiple rail trackage serving transit sheds.