Port of TAWAS CITY

USTWY🇺🇸USA

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About Port of TAWAS CITY

Tawas City is a marina located in Michigan, USA. Established in 1854, it serves recreational vessels.

Background
Tawas City is a city in and the county seat of Iosco County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,834 at the 2020 census. The city is mostly surrounded by Tawas Township, but the two areas are administered autonomously.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
177m

Operations & Services

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

History

Established
1854

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Poor

Region

Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Huron
Latitude
44.2730°
Longitude
-83.4980°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
4430 →
GeoNames ID
4997528 →
Wikidata
Q731226 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of TAWAS CITY?

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The approach to TAWAS CITY is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Tawas Lighthouse at 2.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include National Gypsum Range Front (2.8 NM SW), National Gypsum Range Rear (2.9 NM SW), Charity Island (14.4 NM S), Gravelly Shoal (15.5 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TAWAS CITY on?

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The Port of TAWAS CITY 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 TAWAS CITY?

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You can track vessels near TAWAS CITY (USTWY) 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 TAWAS CITY?

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The Port of TAWAS CITY is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is USTWY — 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 USTWY 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 TAWAS CITY?

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The Port of TAWAS CITY 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.