DOCK 63 INC-ST JOSEPH Harbour - Saint Joseph, Michigan Marine Utilities

DOCK 63 INC-ST JOSEPH is a harbour facility located at 220 North Wayne Street in Saint Joseph, Michigan, within Berrien County. As a Marine Utilities facility, it supports maritime operations on Lake Michigan, part of the Great Lakes system. The facility is operational and serves the local shipping and cargo handling needs of the region. The facility operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for shoreside activities. As a harbour in the Great Lakes, it handles a mix of cargo types typical for the region, such as bulk commodities and containerized goods. The facility's scale is consistent with medium-sized harbours in the Great Lakes, focusing on regional trade and transportation. DOCK 63 INC-ST JOSEPH plays a role in the local economy by facilitating maritime commerce in Saint Joseph. Its location on Lake Michigan provides access to the broader Great Lakes shipping network, supporting industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, and energy. The facility's operations are subject to environmental regulations aimed at protecting the sensitive freshwater ecosystem of the Great Lakes.

The facility is located on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, a critical freshwater resource. Harbour operations involve stormwater management and potential oil-water separation to prevent pollution. The Great Lakes ecosystem is sensitive to invasive species and nutrient runoff, making ballast water treatment and cargo handling practices important for environmental protection.