Port of Vermilion (USVE9): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vermilion (UN/LOCODE USVE9) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in United States, on the Lake Erie. It sits at 41.4333° N, 82.3667° 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 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Erie; Great Lakes
- Region
- US Lake Erie
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vermilion
Where is Port of Vermilion located?
Port of Vermilion is a seaport located in United States, on the Lake Erie. Its coordinates are 41.4333° N, 82.3667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vermilion?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vermilion is USVE9 — country code US, location code VE9.
How deep is Port of Vermilion?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vermilion 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 Vermilion require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vermilion.
What type of harbor is Port of Vermilion?
Port of Vermilion is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vermilion have?
Port of Vermilion is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vermilion are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3510), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →