Burns Harbor

Size limits

Draught 8.2m, LOA 308.8m, beam 32.01m, 93,641DWT.

Water density

1000.

Tides

Nil.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Access is via the St Lawrence Seaway (see separate entry) or Inland waterway system.

Anchorages

Available.

Restrictions

All ocean going vessels capable of transiting the St. Lawrence Seaway can be accommodated at this port.

Mooring

Mooring lines: Uniform thickness throughout, fitted with an eye not less than 2.4m in length and of sufficient strength to check the vessel.

Anchors: Vessels over 110m must have an operational stern anchor. Orange anchor marking buoys of an approved type, fitted with 22m of suitable line, must be secured to all anchors.

Charts and publications

BA 4794.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival. Inbound vessels should give 6 hours advance notice of their ETA, through the Boston Marine Operator.

Communications

VHF: Ch 11, 12, 13, 14, 16.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

Immigration: For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Available.

Dry docks

Available.

Medical

Burns Harbor.

Transport

Nearest airport: Chicago O'Hare International, 80km.

Nearest railway: Conrail Seaboard System. IHB Short Line Railroad.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1630hrs.

Overtime periods Mon-Fri 1630-2100hrs; Sat 0800-2100hrs.

Where it is

Burns Harbor is situated on the southern shore of Lake Michigan at Portage, 48km E of Chicago.

The port

The port is open all year to Lakers and inland waterway traffic, but closed to ocean going vessels between Dec-Apr when the Seaway closes. The port area covers 226ha and has 12 berths capable of handling bulk, breakbulk and container facilities.

Traffic

Approx. 3,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Burns Harbor?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Burns Harbor in?

Local time at Burns Harbor is UTC−6. Clocks go to UTC−5 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−6 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Burns Harbor?

1000.

Who carries out Port State Control at Burns Harbor?

Port State Control at Burns Harbor: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Burns Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE of Burns Harbor is USBNB.

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