Port of Marquette (USMQT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Marquette (UN/LOCODE USMQT) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.5333° N, 87.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 6.4 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Superior
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Marquette
Where is Port of Marquette located?
Port of Marquette is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.5333° N, 87.3833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Marquette?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Marquette is USMQT — country code US, location code MQT.
How deep is Port of Marquette?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Marquette has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Marquette require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Marquette.
What type of harbor is Port of Marquette?
Port of Marquette is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Marquette have?
Port of Marquette is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Marquette are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5280), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →