Marquette (USMQT)
📍 46.5333 N, -87.3833 E 🕐 GMT -5 🌍 United States of America
Max Length305 m
Max Beam32 m
Max Draft7.3 m
Max DWT—
Density1000
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📋 Port Overview
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Principally an iron ore export and power station coal handling port.
🚢 Cargo Capabilities
Dry Bulk
Location
Marquette, Michigan, is located on the southern shore of Lake Superior, 359km E of Duluth.
Max size
Draught 7.3m, LOA 305m, beam 32.0m.
Traffic figures
Approx 800,000t of cargo handled annually.
🔧 Facilities
Repairs ✓24/7 ✗
📍 Pilot Requirements
Body
MARQETTE, MICHIGAN UNCTAD LOCODE: US MQT For details see: PORTS IN THE GREAT LAKES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
🛡️ Pre-Arrival Information
Communications
VHF: Ch 16.
Customs and Immigration
For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.
Documentation required
Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.
ETA
Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.
General notices & regulations
Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.
Health regulations
No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.
⚓ Terminals & Berths
5 berths registered.
| Berth Name | Facility Type | Max LOA | Max Draft | Max DWT | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cliffs Natural Resources - Tilden Mine 46.4414667, -87.6518833 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorCleveland-Cliffs Inc. | |||||
| Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Coal Dock 46.5787667, -87.3874 | Dry Cargo | 305 m | 8.83 m | — | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 381 m Side: Port or Starboard OperatorCleveland-Cliffs Inc./WE Energies | |||||
| Lake Superior & Ishpeming Railroad Ore Loading Dock 46.5788833, -87.3871667 | Dry Cargo | — | 8.83 m | — | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 381 m Side: Port OperatorCleveland-Cliffs Inc. | |||||
| Shiras Station 46.5304833, -87.3923333 | Dry Cargo | — | — | — | — |
OperatorMarquette Board of Light & Power | |||||
| Shiras Station Dock 46.5325667, -87.3917667 | Dry Cargo | 234 m | 7 m | — | Active |
Mooring SpecsFlat Side: 170 m OperatorMarquette Board of Light & Power | |||||
🏢 Registered Agencies & Contacts
4 contacts registered.
Marquette Board Light & Power
Port AuthorityAddress: 2200 Wright Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, USA
Tel: +1 906 228 0311
Fax: +1 906 228 0329
Website: https://www.mblp.org
Superior & Ishpeming Railroad
Port OperatorAddress: 105 East Warrington Street, Marquette, MI, 49855, USA
Tel: +1 906 226 6122
Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
Port OperatorAddress: 200 Pulic Square, Cleveland, OH 44114, Cleveland, OH
Tel: +1 216 694 5700
Email: info@clevelandcliffs.com
Website: clevelandcliffs.com
Marquette Board of Light & Pow
Port OperatorAddress: 2200 Wright St, Marquette, MI 49855, Marquette, MI
Tel: +1 906 228 0311
Website: mblp.org