Port of BENTON HARBOR

USBEH🇺🇸USA

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About Port of BENTON HARBOR

This marina serves recreational craft on the St. Joseph River near Lake Michigan. It offers shelter for smaller vessels.

Background
Benton Harbor is a city in Berrien County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located 46 miles southwest of Kalamazoo and 71 miles southwest of Grand Rapids, it had a population of 9,103 according to the 2020 census. It is the smaller of the two principal cities in the Niles–Benton Harbor Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 156,813.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
179m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4740 →
GeoNames ID
5014400 →
Wikidata
Q818338 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
bhcity.us →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USBEH
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
42.1105°
Longitude
-86.4820°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of BENTON HARBOR?

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The approach to BENTON HARBOR is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is St. Joseph North Pierhead Inner Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include South Haven South Pierhead (19.5 NM NNE), LaPorte County (Michigan City) Lighthouses (29.9 NM SW), Michigan City Breakwater (29.9 NM SW), Michigan City East Pierhead (29.9 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of BENTON HARBOR on?

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The Port of BENTON HARBOR is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in US. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of BENTON HARBOR?

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You can track vessels near BENTON HARBOR (USBEH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of BENTON HARBOR?

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The Port of BENTON HARBOR is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USBEH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE USBEH mean?

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The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of BENTON HARBOR?

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The Port of BENTON HARBOR operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.