Port of Escanaba

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About Port of Escanaba

Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, Escanaba is a Great Lakes port primarily handling iron ore pellets for steel production. It serves bulk carriers and is equipped with facilities for loading this key commodity.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Subdivision
US-MI
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
45.7685°
Longitude
-87.0510°

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USESC
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Escanaba?

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The approach to Escanaba is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Escanaba Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Point Peninsula (7 NM SSE), Minneapolis Shoal (11.3 NM S), St. Martin Island (20.1 NM SE), Boyer Bluff (21.5 NM SSE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Escanaba on?

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The Port of Escanaba 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 Escanaba?

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You can track vessels near Escanaba (USESC) 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 Escanaba?

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The Port of Escanaba is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USESC — 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 USESC 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 Escanaba?

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The Port of Escanaba 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.