Port of Calumet Harbor (USCAY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Calumet Harbor (UN/LOCODE USCAY) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.7333° N, 87.5167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Calumet Harbor
Where is Port of Calumet Harbor located?
Port of Calumet Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.7333° N, 87.5167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Calumet Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Calumet Harbor is USCAY — country code US, location code CAY.
How deep is Port of Calumet Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Calumet Harbor has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Calumet Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Calumet Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Calumet Harbor?
Port of Calumet Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Calumet Harbor have?
Port of Calumet Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Calumet Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4790), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →