Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about BUFFALO port (USBUF) — United States of America (the)
Key information on BUFFALO Port.
BUFFALO (UN/Locode: USBUF), United States of America (the) is a seaport located at approximately 42.88300° N, -78.87050° E.
What type of vessels BUFFALO Port handles?
Port usage is Other (62.07%) and Cargo (37.93%).
Where is BUFFALO Port located?
Coordinates: 42.88300° N, -78.87050° E.
- PORT COLBORNE — UN/Locode: CAPCO — 42.88137° N, -79.24871° E
- LOCKPORT — UN/Locode: USLOP — 43.17440° N, -78.68720° E
- SAINT CATHERINES — UN/Locode: CASC4 — 43.18000° N, -79.23000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at BUFFALO Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 8.22 m.
What restrictions apply at BUFFALO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do BUFFALO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 512; max beam: 64; max draft: 11.3; max DWT: 37,574; max GT: 24640; max NT: 12464; min LOA: 2; min beam: 2; min draft: 6.43; min DWT: 9060; min GT: 6434; min NT: 2755 and build year: 1978.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | USBUF |
| Latitude / Longitude | 42.88º, -78.87º |
| Country | USA |
| Channel Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.22 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
