PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Manistee
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory.
Key data
updated Sep 2026Size limits
Max draught 7m, LOA 193.54m, Beam 20.73m, 25601DWT.
Water density
1000.
Tides
Nil.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Packaging Corp. of America | 7.00 m | 192 m | 1 |
| Morton Chemical Co. | 6.40 m | 194 m | 2 |
| Rieth-Riley Construction Co. | 5.80 m | 194 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Sep 2026Restrictions
Harbour has a depth of 7.0m.
Tugs
Available if required from other nearby ports.
Charts and publications
BA 4794, NP286(5).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.
Communications
VHF: Ch. 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
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
Available.
Working hours
Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.
About Manistee
updated Feb 2018Where it is
The port of Manistee, Michigan, is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, approx 100km N of Muskegon and across the water from Manitowoc.
The port
The port only handles dry bulk cargoes and is associated with the Manistee Salt Works.
Questions about Manistee
What are the pilot arrangements at Manistee?
Compulsory.
What time zone is Manistee in?
Local time at Manistee is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Manistee?
The deepest berth listed is at Packaging Corp. of America: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Manistee?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Manistee?
Port State Control at Manistee: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Manistee?
The UN/LOCODE of Manistee is USMBL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Manistee 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.