Port of Sault Ste Marie (USSSM): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sault Ste Marie (UN/LOCODE USSSM) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 46.5000° N, 84.3500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sault Ste Marie
Where is Port of Sault Ste Marie located?
Port of Sault Ste Marie is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 46.5000° N, 84.3500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sault Ste Marie?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sault Ste Marie is USSSM — country code US, location code SSM.
How deep is Port of Sault Ste Marie?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sault Ste Marie has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.
Does Port of Sault Ste Marie require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sault Ste Marie.
What type of harbor is Port of Sault Ste Marie?
Port of Sault Ste Marie is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sault Ste Marie have?
Port of Sault Ste Marie is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sault Ste Marie are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4560), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →