PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Erie
Pilot
updated May 2010Not available.
Key data
updated Feb 2023Size limits
LOA 222.51m, beam 23.78m, 36,171DWT.
Water density
1000.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmeuse Terminal | — | 223 m | 2 |
| Bayfront Cruise Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Erie Coke Corporation Plant Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2023Anchorages
Vessels are not allowed to moor at the entrance piers, but there is a good anchorage area in the bay to meet any demand.
Tugs
Available.
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 4001. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.
Inbound vessels should give 6 hours advance notice of their ETA, through the Boston Marine Operator.
Communications
VHF: Port: 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.
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Feb 2023Dry docks
Donjon Shipbuilding and Repair, has the longest US dry dock on the Great Lakes and can accommodate ships up to 375m in length with a max beam of 35m.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: All grades of fuel available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Millcreek Community Hospital, 8.2km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Erie International Airport, 9.5km.
Nearest railway: Amtrak Station - ERI, 2.9km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime available.
About Erie
updated May 2010Where it is
Situated on the S shore of Lake Erie, 70nm SW of Buffalo.
The port
The port has facilities for the handling of bulk and general cargoes. Main commodities include coal, lumber, aggregates, sand, salt and scrap steel. The port includes 2 bulk terminals and 2 tanker terminals.
The port can accommodate any vessel able to transit the St Lawrence Seaway.
Questions about Erie
What are the pilot arrangements at Erie?
Not available.
What time zone is Erie in?
Local time at Erie is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.
What is the water density at Erie?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Erie?
Port State Control at Erie: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Erie?
The UN/LOCODE of Erie is USERI.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Erie say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.