Port Huron

Size limits

Draught 7.0m.

Tides

A strong current of 4kts or more exists at the upper end of the downbound channel (American side) which, together with cross currents, can tend to carry a vessel off course across the river.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained off the port by Sarnia.

Restrictions

The full width of the river of Port Huron is available to navigation. Upbound traffic heading for Lake Huron uses the Canadian side of the river. Downbound traffic uses the American side. Depth in the river is 8.2m on both sides.

Tugs

There are 1 x 2,200hp tugs available arranged through Malcolm Marine.

ETA 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.

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.

Repairs

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Water: Available.

Where it is

Port Huron, Michigan, is located at the mouth of the St Clair River west bank at its junction with the south end of Lake Huron

The port

The port is designed to handle general cargo consisting of packaged, boxed and bagged products, steel and bulk cargoes.

Traffic

Approx 271,000t of cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Port Huron in?

Local time at Port Huron is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

Who carries out Port State Control at Port Huron?

Port State Control at Port Huron: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Port Huron?

The UN/LOCODE of Port Huron is USPHN.

What crews who called at Port 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.

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