Port of Saugatuck: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Saugatuck is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.6667° N, 86.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 1.8 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
42.6667° N, 86.2000° 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
1.8 m
Anchorage Depth
1.8 m
Cargo Pier Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
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 DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Saugatuck

Where is Port of Saugatuck located?

Port of Saugatuck is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.6667° N, 86.2000° W.

How deep is Port of Saugatuck?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Saugatuck has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 1.8 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.

Does Port of Saugatuck require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Saugatuck.

What type of harbor is Port of Saugatuck?

Port of Saugatuck is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Saugatuck have?

Port of Saugatuck is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Saugatuck are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4720), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →