Port of Michigan City (USMGC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Michigan City (UN/LOCODE USMGC) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 41.7333° N, 86.9000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 2.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USMGC
Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Coordinates
41.7333° N, 86.9000° 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
2.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Breakwater)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
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 DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
21 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Michigan City

Where is Port of Michigan City located?

Port of Michigan City is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 41.7333° N, 86.9000° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Michigan City?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Michigan City is USMGC — country code US, location code MGC.

How deep is Port of Michigan City?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Michigan City has a channel depth of about 2.4 m.

Does Port of Michigan City require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Michigan City.

What type of harbor is Port of Michigan City?

Port of Michigan City is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Michigan City have?

Port of Michigan City is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Michigan City are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →