Wrangell

Size limits

Max LOA 285.24m, beam 32.21m, draught 8m and 10,939DWT.

Water density

1010.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 5.8m.

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

Approach

The main wharves are approached directly from Sumner Strait.

The protected SE part of Wrangell Harbor is entered passing at least 0.05nm N of Wrangell Harbor Breakwater Light No 2 to avoid the shoals extending N from the outer end of the breakwater.

Port limits

The port area of Wrangell Harbor includes the small craft basin and the loading facility in Shoemaker Bay, 4.5nm SSE.

Anchorages

Temporary anchorage, sheltered only from offshore winds, may be made off the entrance with Wrangell Harbor Breakwater Light bearing 110°, in a depth of 35m, sticky mud. In strong SE gales better shelter can be found off Woronkofski Point (56°26'N., 132°29'W).

Restrictions

Underwater remains of dolphins lie on each side of the entrance channel E of the breakwater, and underwater remains of piling and other wreckage lie on the drying flat at the S end of the harbour.

Tugs

Available throughout the port.

Charts and publications

BA 2431. Admiralty Pilot NP4, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

Wrangell Harbour Master contact info

VHF: Ch 16

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: +1 907 874 3736

Facsimile: +1 907 874 3197

Tug contact info

VHF: Ch 9, 13, 16

Pilot contact info

VHF: Ch 12, 13, 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.

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

Available at Wrangell Marine Service Center. Services including repairs are available for vessels with a max LOA 30m and winter storage for vessels with a max 12m. Reservations for winter storage must be made (+1 907-874-3736). The centre offers; 150t marine travel lift, 300t ASCOM boat lift, EPA/DEC approved wash down area and storage for 85 vessels. The facility is self service however skilled vendors are available to assist with repairs, modifications and upgrades to vessels.

In addition, diving for salvage and cleaning purposes are provided.

Divers contact info

Telephone: Jordan Buness, +1 907 305 0547

Telephone: Jimmy Nelson, +1 907 305 0868

Bunkers, water and stores

Fuel: Available at the Petroleum Dock operated and provided by Petro Marine Services (Tel: +1 907 874 3276).

Medical

Nearest hospital: Wrangell Medical Center Hospital (1km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Wrangell Airport (WRG) (1.5km).

Nearest public transport: JohnnyCab (Tel: +1 907 660 7678) provides transportation from Wrangell.

Working hours

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 0800-1630hrs.

Harbour Assistants: 0700-2300hrs.

Where it is

Wrangell, located in the SE corner of Alaska is a deep water port dock situated at the northern end of Wrangell Island, United States of America.

The port

Wrangell is a deep-water, ice-free port protected by inland waters of the Inside Passage. The port serves as an ocean terminal for the area, catering for a number of services including, passengers, containers, general cargo and fishing. A small marina lies within the harbour and operates a fuel dock. The majority of cargo handled at the port is delivered by barges with imports including; petroleum, machinery and groceries whereas exports include; fish (salmon), machinery and garbage.

Traffic

Approx 30,400t of cargo, 2,050TEU and 274 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Wrangell?

Pilotage is compulsory with few exceptions.

What time zone is Wrangell in?

Local time at Wrangell is UTC−9. Clocks go to UTC−8 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−9 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Wrangell?

The deepest berth listed is at Wrangell Cruise Vessel Wharf: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Wrangell?

1010.

Which load line zone is Wrangell in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Wrangell?

Port State Control at Wrangell: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Wrangell?

The UN/LOCODE of Wrangell is USWRG.

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