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Pre Arrival:  Overview | Location | Charts | Documents   ...
Arrival:  Pilotage | Anchorages
Communications:  Pratique | Pre-Arrival | VHF
Berthing Ops:  Berths
Cargo:  Breakbulk | Bulk | Containers | Other | Tankers   ...
Pollution:  Waste | Slops
Facilities:  Medical | Water | Fuel | Chandlery | Drydock   ...
Security:  Police etc | Emergency
Misc:  Authority
Report:  Report

Summary

Max. Size:  Breakbulk:  Depth 28 ft. Containers:  Depth 27 ft. Ro-Ro:  Depth 27 ft. Bulk:  Depth 28 ft. Tankers:  Depth 28 ft.
Airport:  Chicago Midway Int'l, 19.3 km. Chicago O'Hare Int'l, 43.5 km.
Medical:  All facilities available.
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USCHI

Including -
  • Willowbrook - USWOP - 41° 43.00′ N, 087° 55.00′ W
Also see St. Lawrence Seaway and General before first USA port
OVERVIEW:  Port comprises commercial berths on the Calumet River. Most types of cargo are handled including dry and liquid bulk, containers, Ro-Ro, project and general cargo.
LOCATION:  SW shore of Lake Michigan.
CHARTS:  Digital: US4IL10M, US4IL10M, US4IN01M, US5IL11M, US5IL21M, US5IL21M, US5IN11M, US5IN11M, US6IL1AM and US6IL1BM.
Paper: US 14901.
DOCUMENTS:  See General – Documents before first USA port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:  Port is compliant.
PFSO:  USCG Captain of the Port. T: +1 (414) 747 7100. F: +1 (414) 747 7108.
MAX. SIZE:  Breakbulk:  Depth 28 ft.
Containers:  Depth 27 ft.
Ro-Ro:  Depth 27 ft.
Bulk:  Depth 28 ft.
Tankers:  Depth 28 ft.
DENSITY:  Fresh water.
RESTRICTIONS:  St Lawrence Seaway navigation season approx. from 1 April to 15 December. Controlling depth 27 ft. Inland waterways to New Orleans are open