Green Bay (USGRB)

Due to river icing the port is closed from December to April. An extensive network of highways and railroads provide a direct connection from the Port to regional markets and America's heartland.

The port of Green Bay is situated on the Fox River at the S end of Green Bay which is located at the NW corner of Lake Michigan.

LOA 234.17m, beam 23.77m, 37,241DWT

Approx 2,400,000 tons of cargo and 160 vessels handled annually.

Channels: ..... Grassy Island lakeward to Entrance Light: Maintained at 7.92m (26ft) below Low Water Datum. Channel width 152.4m (500ft). Grassy Island to the Mason Street Bridge 3.62 km from river entrance (Mile 2.25): Maintained to 7.32m (24ft) below Low Water Datum. Channel width 91.44m (300ft). Mason Street Bridge 3.62km from river entrance (Mile 2.25) to Georgia-Pacific Turning Basin: Maintained to 6.7m (22ft) below Low Water Datum. Channel width 91.44m (300ft).

U.S. Coast Pilot 6 and NOAA Charts 14918 and 14816. BA4794.

1000.

Mooring lines: Uniform thickness throughout, fitted with an eye not less than 2.4m in length and of sufficient strength to check the vessel. Anchors: Vessels over 110m must have an operational stern anchor. Orange anchor marking buoys of an approved type, fitted with 22m of suitable line, must be secured to all anchors.

Not required.

The Green Bay Harbour entrance light is on the westerly side and is a guide into the dredged channel leading to the Fox River. A diaphragm fog horn is operated at this station. A buoy marks the easterly bank opposite the entrance light.

Six bridges cross the Fox River in the port area: ..... Name: Description: Vertical Clearance: Horizontal Clearance: Notes: Tower Drive 0.65km (Mile 0.41) from river entrance. Fixed span - high level, Highway bridge. 4 lanes Varies depending on changes in lake level. Bridge was built 36.5m (120ft) above HW Datum. Full channel width through bridge. Canadian National Railroad 1.64km (Mile 1.02) from river entrance. Left opening 25.9m (85ft). Right opening 26ft (85.5ft). 2.28m (7.5ft) clearance but bridge is normally left open and unattended. - Closed by train company staff when required. Audio and visual warnings. Main Street 2.73km (Mile 1.7) from river entrance. 4.5m (14.9ft) 28.9m (95ft) - Walnut Street 2.89km (Mile 1.8) from river entrance. Double lift. 3.5m (11.8ft) 28.9m (95ft) Don A. Tilleman 3.6km (Mile 2.25) from river entrance. Double lift. 9.9m (32.6ft) 28.9m (95ft) also known as Mason Street Bridge Canadian National Railroad 5.32km (Mile 3.3) from river entrance. Left and right openings each 22.8m (75ft). 2.52m (8.3ft) clearance but bridge is normally left open and unattended. - Closed by train company staff when required. The City of Green Bay operates the three lift span bridges across the Fox River during the shipping season. Bridges are usually tended from 1 December to 1 April. For operation of Main Street Bridge, Walnut Street Bridge, or Mason Street Bridge Tel: 920 492 3735. Highway bridges permit vessels of 300 tons or more to transit at any time. For operation of Canadian National Railroad bridges, contact Wisconsin Central Railway 24-hour customer service at 920 572 6906 or Bridgetender Tel: 920 436 5925. Several overhead power cables cross the Fox River.

None.

Turning Basins: There is a Turning basin where the Fox and East Rivers meet, 7.3m (24ft) deep adjacent to dredged Fox River channel; approximately triangular in shape; measuring about 390m (1,280ft) along the east channel line of the Fox River. With its apex located about 176m (580ft) east of the east channel line or about 298m (980ft) east of the west channel line of the Fox River. The turning basin immediately above the Canadian National Railway Bridge 5.32 km (Mile 3.3) from the river mouth (opposite Georgia-Pacific Corp.) at the south limits of the City of Green Bay is adjacent to the dredged channel, is irregular in shape, and is maintained at 6.7m (22ft).

Available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Temperatures range from -28.9°C to 32.2°C. Annual average rainfall is 30in (760mm).

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN UNCTAD LOCODE: US GRB For details see: PORTS IN THE GREAT LAKES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port: VHF: Ch 11, 12, 13, 14, 16. Tel: +1 920 492 4950 (office hours 0730 to 1600hrs) Fax: +1 920 492 4957. Website: http://www.portofgreenbay.com

For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

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