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.
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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- 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 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 →