Port of St Joseph (USSXX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of St Joseph (UN/LOCODE USSXX) is a small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. It sits at 42.1167° N, 86.4833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
United States
UN/LOCODE
USSXX
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
42.1167° N, 86.4833° 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
6.4 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
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 DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of St Joseph (USSXX)
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Distance
19 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St Joseph

Where is Port of St Joseph located?

Port of St Joseph is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.1167° N, 86.4833° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St Joseph?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of St Joseph is USSXX — country code US, location code SXX.

How deep is Port of St Joseph?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St Joseph has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of St Joseph require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St Joseph.

What type of harbor is Port of St Joseph?

Port of St Joseph is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of St Joseph have?

Port of St Joseph is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of St Joseph are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4740), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →