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Green Bay
Pilot
updated May 2010Not required.
Key data
updated Nov 2020Size limits
LOA 234.17m, beam 23.77m, 37,241DWT
Water density
1000.
Tides
None.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Cement | — | — | 1 |
| Sanimax | — | — | 1 |
| KK Integrated Logistics | — | 143 m | 2 |
| Graymount | — | 234 m | 2 |
| Fox River Dock Co | — | 215 m | 3 |
| Georgia-Pacific (West) | — | 44 m | 1 |
| GLC Minerals | — | 226 m | 1 |
| Noble Petro Inc. | — | — | 1 |
| Flint Hill Resources | — | 234 m | 2 |
| US Venture (US Oil) | — | 35 m | 1 |
| C. Reiss Coal | — | 234 m | 1 |
| Lafarge North America | — | 158 m | 1 |
| Fincantieri ACE Marine | — | — | 1 |
| Pulliam Power Plant | — | — | 1 |
| Construction Resources Management | — | 158 m | 1 |
All 16 terminals
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| RGL Logistics | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2016Traffic schemes and VTS
Turning Basins:
There is a Turning basin where the Fox and East Rivers meet, 7.3m (24ft) deep adjacent to dredged Fox River channel; approximately triangular in shape; measuring about 390m (1,280ft) along the east channel line of the Fox River. With its apex located about 176m (580ft) east of the east channel line or about 298m (980ft) east of the west channel line of the Fox River.
The turning basin immediately above the Canadian National Railway Bridge 5.32 km (Mile 3.3) from the river mouth (opposite Georgia-Pacific Corp.) at the south limits of the City of Green Bay is adjacent to the dredged channel, is irregular in shape, and is maintained at 6.7m (22ft).
Restrictions
The City of Green Bay operates the three lift span bridges across the Fox River during the shipping season. Bridges are usually tended from 1 December to 1 April.
For operation of Main Street Bridge, Walnut Street Bridge, or Mason Street Bridge Tel: 920 492 3735.
Highway bridges permit vessels of 300 tons or more to transit at any time.
For operation of Canadian National Railroad bridges, contact Wisconsin Central Railway 24-hour customer service at 920 572 6906 or Bridgetender Tel: 920 436 5925.
Several overhead power cables cross the Fox River.
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
U.S. Coast Pilot 6 and NOAA Charts 14918 and 14816. BA4794.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.
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
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 May 2016Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Medical
St Mary's Hospital.
Transport
Nearest airport: Austin Straubel International (11.2km).
Nearest railway: Winconsin Central Raiway (Docks).
Working hours
Negotiable.
About Green Bay
updated Nov 2020Where it is
The port of Green Bay is situated on the Fox River at the S end of Green Bay which is located at the NW corner of Lake Michigan.
The port
Due to river icing the port is closed from December to April. An extensive network of highways and railroads provide a direct connection from the Port to regional markets and America's heartland.
Traffic
Approx 2,400,000 tons of cargo and 160 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Green Bay
What are the pilot arrangements at Green Bay?
Not required.
What time zone is Green Bay in?
Local time at Green Bay 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 Green Bay?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Green Bay?
Port State Control at Green Bay: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Green Bay?
The UN/LOCODE of Green Bay is USGRB.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Green Bay 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.
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