Port of Harbor Beach

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About Port of Harbor Beach

Also known as: Harbor Beach, Harbor of Refuge, Sand Beach

This harbor on Lake Huron serves as a port of call. It is a protected harbor with facilities for vessels.

Background
Harbor Beach is a city in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,604 at the 2020 census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
176m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4370 →
GeoNames ID
4995270 →
Wikidata
Q2153356 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
USHB4
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
US-MI
Latitude
43.8500°
Longitude
-82.6500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Harbor Beach?

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The approach to Harbor Beach is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harbor Beach Lighthouse at 0.9 NM to the ESE. Other aids include St. Clair Flats Ship Canal Upper Entrance (8.6 NM SSE), Pointe Aux Barques (12.1 NM NNW), Port Austin Reef (20.1 NM NW), Port Sanilac (25.7 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Harbor Beach on?

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The Port of Harbor Beach 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 Harbor Beach?

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You can track vessels near Harbor Beach (USHB4) 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 Harbor Beach?

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The Port of Harbor Beach is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USHB4 — 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 USHB4 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 Harbor Beach?

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The Port of Harbor Beach 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.