Port of Munising (USMGS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Munising (UN/LOCODE USMGS) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.4167° N, 86.6500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 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 (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very 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 Munising
Where is Port of Munising located?
Port of Munising is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.4167° N, 86.6500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Munising?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Munising is USMGS — country code US, location code MGS.
How deep is Port of Munising?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Munising has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 6.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Munising require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Munising.
What type of harbor is Port of Munising?
Port of Munising is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Munising have?
Port of Munising is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Munising are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5270), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →