Port of South Haven

USSOH🇺🇸USA

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About Port of South Haven

South Haven is a marina located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan in Michigan, USA. It serves recreational boaters and is a hub for fishing and tourism. The harbor offers full shelter for vessels.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
184m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4730 →
GeoNames ID
5010525 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
US-MI
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Michigan
Latitude
42.4050°
Longitude
-86.2760°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of South Haven?

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The approach to South Haven is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is South Haven South Pierhead Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Saugatuck (14.9 NM NNE), Saugatuck (16.6 NM N), St. Joseph North Pierhead Inner (19.9 NM SSW), Holland Harbor South Pierhead (22.3 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of South Haven on?

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The Port of South Haven 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 South Haven?

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You can track vessels near South Haven (USSOH) 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 South Haven?

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The Port of South Haven is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USSOH — 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 USSOH 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 South Haven?

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The Port of South Haven 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.