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BUFFALO

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/02/2009 - 00:46.
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World Port Index Number: 
3430
Region: 
Lake Erie (US)
Reference Material
Nautical Chart(s): 
14833
GuideBook: 
CP06

Location

Buffalo42° 52' 48" N, -79° 7' 12" W
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Port Characteristics
Harbor Type: 
Coastal Breakwater
Harbor Size: 
Large
Shelter Afforded: 
Excellent
Entrance Restriction (Ice): 
Yes
Entrance Restriction (Other): 
Yes
Entrance Restriction (Swell): 
No
Entrance Restriction (Tide): 
No
Good Holding Ground: 
Yes
Overhead Limits: 
Yes
Channel Depth: 
26ft - 30ft/7.1m - 9.1m
Anchorage Depth: 
26ft - 30ft/7.1m - 9.1m
Cargo Pier Depth: 
21ft - 25ft/6.4m - 7.6m
Oil Terminal Depth: 
Unknown
Tidal Range: 
0 feet
Maximum Vessel Size: 
Up to 500 feet in length
Turning Area: 
Yes
First Port of Entry: 
Yes
Pilotage Requirements
ETA Message: 
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory: 
Yes
Quarantine Requirements
Quarantine (Pratique): 
Yes
Quarantine (De-ratting Certificate): 
Yes
Quarantine (Other): 
Unknown
Communications Facilities
Telephone: 
Yes
Telegraph: 
Yes
Radio: 
Yes
Radio Telephone: 
Yes
Air Service: 
Yes
Rail Service: 
Yes
Loading Facilities
Load/Offload (Wharves): 
Yes
Cranes (Fixed): 
Yes
Cranes (Mobile): 
Yes
Lifts (50 to 100 tons): 
Yes
Services Available
Services (Electrical Repair): 
Yes
Services (Electrical): 
Yes
Services (Longshore): 
Yes
Services (Navigation Equipment): 
Yes
Tugs (Assist): 
Yes
Medical Facilities: 
Yes
Garbage Disposal: 
Yes
Dirty Ballast Facilities: 
Yes
Supplies
Supplies (Provisions): 
Yes
Supplies (Water): 
Yes
Supplies (Fuel Oil): 
Yes
Supplies (Diesel Oil): 
Yes
Supplies (Deck): 
Yes
Supplies (Engine): 
Yes
Repair Facilities
Repair Types: 
Major - Extensive overhauling and rebuilding in well equipped shipyards.
Drydock Size: 
985 feet and over/301 meters and over
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