United States · North America · US ECH

Indiana Harbor

Coastal (Breakwater) · Medium harbour · Lake Michigan; Great Lakes

Port information

Channel depth
7.9 m
Anchorage depth
7.9 m
Berth depth
6.4 m
Tide range
—
Max vessel draught
—
Water
salt
Likely soil (estimate)
Sand, Silt / mud
Position
41.667, -87.433

Dredgers that can do the job here

  • TSHDTrailing suction hopper · Small–medium (1,000–5,000 m³)

    Loose sand or silt in open water. Can work while ships keep moving and carry spoil long distances.

  • WIDWater injection · Water injection

    Cheap upkeep for fine silt in channels with a current.