Port of Gary (USGYY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Gary (UN/LOCODE USGYY) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.6167° N, 87.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Gary
Where is Port of Gary located?
Port of Gary is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.6167° N, 87.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Gary?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Gary is USGYY — country code US, location code GYY.
How deep is Port of Gary?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Gary has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Gary require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Gary.
What type of harbor is Port of Gary?
Port of Gary is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Gary have?
Port of Gary is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Gary are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4760), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →