Port of HOUGHTON

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Port of HOUGHTON USHTL

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About Port of HOUGHTON

This canal port is located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. It serves as a transshipment point for iron ore.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
80m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
5370 →
GeoNames ID
5358330 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
USHTL
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Superior
Latitude
47.1236°
Longitude
-88.5713°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to HOUGHTON is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Lighthouse at 7.1 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Jacobsville (10.9 NM SE), Keweenaw Waterway (10.9 NM SSE), Sand Hills (16.1 NM NNE), Eagle River (20.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of HOUGHTON on?

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The Port of HOUGHTON 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 HOUGHTON?

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You can track vessels near HOUGHTON (USHTL) 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 HOUGHTON?

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The Port of HOUGHTON is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USHTL — 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 USHTL 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 HOUGHTON?

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The Port of HOUGHTON operates in the UTC-8 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.