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Manitowoc
Key data
updated Dec 2014Size limits
Max draught 6.4m, LOA 183m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manitowoc Terminal | — | — | 4 |
| Cemex Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Ferry Terminal | — | — | 1 |
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.
Port services
updated Aug 2010Bunkers, water and stores
Bunkering: Available by road tanker.
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Two hospitals located in Manitowoc City.
Transport
Nearest airport: Manitowoc County Airport, Manitowoc.
Nearest railway: Fox Valley Railroad located at Manitowoc.
Working hours
By arrangement.
About Manitowoc
updated Aug 2010Where it is
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, 60nm N of Milwaukee.
The port
2 breakwaters protect the harbour which has been dredged to 7.0m. The Manitowoc River has been dredged to 6.4m beyond the inner red light upriver through three lift bridges to the Medusa Cement Company berth.
Traffic
Approx 382,000t of cargo handled annually.
Questions about Manitowoc
What time zone is Manitowoc in?
Local time at Manitowoc 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 Manitowoc?
Port State Control at Manitowoc: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Manitowoc?
The UN/LOCODE of Manitowoc is USMTW.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Manitowoc 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.