Port of Bay City (USBCY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Bay City (UN/LOCODE USBCY) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 43.6000° N, 83.8667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Bay City
Where is Port of Bay City located?
Port of Bay City is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 43.6000° N, 83.8667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Bay City?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Bay City is USBCY — country code US, location code BCY.
How deep is Port of Bay City?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Bay City has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Bay City require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Bay City.
What type of harbor is Port of Bay City?
Port of Bay City is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Bay City have?
Port of Bay City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Bay City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4400), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →