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Huron
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated May 2010Water density
1000.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| W.L.H. Rentals | — | — | 1 |
| Huron Lime Co. | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Aug 2010Anchorages
There are no officially designated anchorage areas at Huron Harbor.
Restrictions
Entrance channel has a depth of 8.2m. Both this depth, and the depth of 7.9m at the wharves, should be checked due to seasonal variations in water level.
Tugs
Provided by the Great Lakes Towing Company.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.
Communications
VHF: Ch 16 and 10.
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 2010Repairs
Minor ship repairs are possible.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Most grades of fuel available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Sandusky Airport, 10km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1700hrs
About Huron
updated Dec 2018Where it is
Huron is located on the SW shore of Lake Erie in the state of Ohio, 120km to the East of Toledo.
The port
The port has two docks; one for ore and one for bulk limestone.
Traffic
Approx, 650,000t of cargo handled.
Questions about Huron
What are the pilot arrangements at Huron?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Huron in?
Local time at Huron 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 Huron?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Huron?
Port State Control at Huron: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Huron?
The UN/LOCODE of Huron is USHUB.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Huron 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.