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: Limited
- Railway type: Small
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 LAKE CHARLES port (USLCH) — United States of America (the)
Key information on LAKE CHARLES Port.
LAKE CHARLES (UN/Locode: USLCH), United States of America (the) is a seaport located at approximately 30.18094° N, -93.29675° E.
What type of vessels LAKE CHARLES Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (43.33%), Other (37.67%) and Cargo (19%).
Where is LAKE CHARLES Port located?
Coordinates: 30.18094° N, -93.29675° E.
- HACKBERRY — UN/Locode: USKBR — 29.98333° N, -93.33334° E
- ORANGE — UN/Locode: USORG — 30.06420° N, -93.74780° E
- CAMERON — UN/Locode: USCMU — 29.77000° N, -93.34000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at LAKE CHARLES Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 12.02 m.
What restrictions apply at LAKE CHARLES Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
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: not 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 LAKE CHARLES Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 299; max beam: 50; max draft: 17.22; max DWT: 164,732; max GT: 151500; max NT: 54304; min LOA: 10; min beam: 5; min draft: 5; min DWT: 599; min GT: 281; min NT: 84 and build year: 1995.
Who are the service providers at LAKE CHARLES Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | USLCH |
| Latitude / Longitude | 30.18º, -93.30º |
| Country | USA |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Oil Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12.02 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
