Port of Alabaster (USLBA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Alabaster (UN/LOCODE USLBA) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.1833° N, 83.5500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USLBA
Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Coordinates
44.1833° N, 83.5500° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Open Roadstead
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Poor
World Water Body
Lake Huron; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Huron

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
5 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alabaster

Where is Port of Alabaster located?

Port of Alabaster is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.1833° N, 83.5500° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alabaster?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alabaster is USLBA — country code US, location code LBA.

How deep is Port of Alabaster?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alabaster has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Alabaster require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alabaster.

What type of harbor is Port of Alabaster?

Port of Alabaster is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Alabaster have?

Port of Alabaster is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Alabaster are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4420), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →