Port of Manistee (USMBL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Manistee (UN/LOCODE USMBL) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.2500° N, 86.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 17.1 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USMBL
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
44.2500° N, 86.3167° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
17.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
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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Port of Manistee (USMBL)
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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Manistee

Where is Port of Manistee located?

Port of Manistee is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.2500° N, 86.3167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Manistee?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Manistee is USMBL — country code US, location code MBL.

How deep is Port of Manistee?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Manistee has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 17.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Manistee require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Manistee.

What type of harbor is Port of Manistee?

Port of Manistee is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Manistee have?

Port of Manistee is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Manistee are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4650), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →