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.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USBCY
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
43.6000° N, 83.8667° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
6.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
4.9 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Small
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
10 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →