Port of South Haven (USSOH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of South Haven (UN/LOCODE USSOH) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.4000° N, 86.2833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 1.8 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Lake Michigan; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Michigan
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of South Haven
Where is Port of South Haven located?
Port of South Haven is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.4000° N, 86.2833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of South Haven?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of South Haven is USSOH — country code US, location code SOH.
How deep is Port of South Haven?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of South Haven has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 1.8 m.
Does Port of South Haven require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of South Haven.
What type of harbor is Port of South Haven?
Port of South Haven is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of South Haven have?
Port of South Haven is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of South Haven are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →