Port of Manitowoc (USMTW): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Manitowoc (UN/LOCODE USMTW) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 44.0922° N, 87.6483° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 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
- River (Natural)
- 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 Manitowoc
Where is Port of Manitowoc located?
Port of Manitowoc is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 44.0922° N, 87.6483° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Manitowoc?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Manitowoc is USMTW — country code US, location code MTW.
How deep is Port of Manitowoc?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Manitowoc has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Manitowoc require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Manitowoc.
What type of harbor is Port of Manitowoc?
Port of Manitowoc is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Manitowoc have?
Port of Manitowoc is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Manitowoc are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4890), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →