Port of Harbor Springs (USHS3): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Harbor Springs (UN/LOCODE USHS3) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 45.4333° N, 84.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USHS3
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
45.4333° N, 84.9833° 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
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
Region
US Lake Michigan

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
4 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Harbor Springs

Where is Port of Harbor Springs located?

Port of Harbor Springs is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 45.4333° N, 84.9833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Harbor Springs?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Harbor Springs is USHS3 — country code US, location code HS3.

How deep is Port of Harbor Springs?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Harbor Springs has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Harbor Springs require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Harbor Springs.

What type of harbor is Port of Harbor Springs?

Port of Harbor Springs is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Harbor Springs have?

Port of Harbor Springs is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Harbor Springs are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4590), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →