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Gary
Key data
updated Jul 2024Size limits
Max LOA 306.03m, beam 32.01m, 93,641DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Works Steel Mill | — | 306 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
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.
About Gary
updated Feb 2020Where it is
Gary, Indiana, on the shore of Lake Michigan.
The port
Gary port is a major steel mill in Gary, Indiana. Gary port is the largest integrated mill in North America, operated by the United States Steel Corporation.
Questions about Gary
What time zone is Gary in?
Local time at Gary is UTC−6. Clocks go to UTC−5 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−6 on 7 Nov 2027.
Who carries out Port State Control at Gary?
Port State Control at Gary: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Gary?
The UN/LOCODE of Gary is USGYY.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Gary 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.