Port of Indiana Harbor (USECH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Indiana Harbor (UN/LOCODE USECH) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.6667° N, 87.4333° 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 fair. 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Indiana Harbor
Where is Port of Indiana Harbor located?
Port of Indiana Harbor is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.6667° N, 87.4333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Indiana Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Indiana Harbor is USECH — country code US, location code ECH.
How deep is Port of Indiana Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Indiana 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 Indiana Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Indiana Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Indiana Harbor?
Port of Indiana Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Indiana Harbor have?
Port of Indiana Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Indiana Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4780), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →