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Port Of Vancouver Seaport - Canada Information And Characteristics Port Information

The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s largest, and the third largest in North America by tonnes of cargo. The Port with a history of commitment to the environment, to our operating communities and to innovation. The Port of Vancouver is located on Canada’s west coast in the Province of British Columbia. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority manages over 16,000 hectares of water, over 1,000 hectares of land and approximately 350 kilometers of shoreline. The port authority’s navigation jurisdiction extends from Point Roberts at the Canada/U.S. border through Burrard Inlet to Port Moody and Indian Arm, and from the mouth of the Fraser River, eastward to the Fraser Valley, north along the Pitt River to Pitt Lake, and includes the north and middle arms of the Fraser River.

UN Locator Code

CAVAN


Port Details

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Details latest Port information Vancouver Port

Port

Vancouver Seaport


UN Locator Code

CAVAN


Location

49.303555°
-123.0475°


Pilot boarding

Every commercial vessel that is over 350 gross tonnes, and every pleasure craft over 500 gross tonnes, is subject to compulsory pilotage.

The pilot boarding station located near Victoria is also called Brotchie ledge and is located at 48 22’ 30" north 123 23' 30” west.

At the entrance to the Fraser River South Arm (Sandheads) is another boarding station where the Fraser River pilots will board before guiding a vessel up the river.


VHF Channel Number

Vancouver Harbor limits MCTS uses VHF Channel No. 12 for communications.


Water Density

1.01587 (annual mean minimum) - 1.02102 (annual mean maximum)


Weather

Weather and tidal information and forecasts can be found online at Environment Canada and Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

https://weather.gc.ca/marine/region_e.html?mapID=02
http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/eng/station?sid=7735


Stevedoring Working Hrs

The Operations Centre, MCTS and many other port services are in operation 24 hours a day and seven days a week.


Tide

The maximum tidal range is 5m


Discharge Facility

as per terminal info


Vessel Age Permitted

General Info.
1) Bunker Available
2) Garbage & Other Waste collection available.
3) Ship Supply Available
4) Fresh Water Available.
5) There are Many companies and service providers in the Vancouver area for
repairs. There is also a full service dry dock capable of docking a Panamax-
sized vessel.
6) Ship Sanitation Certificate can be issue by Canada Health.
7)


Ship Security

ISPS Level:

Police Boat: No


Night Navigation

Night navigation allowed?: No


Day Navigation Restriction


Vessel husbandry services & general information

medical facility for crew: Yes

Bunker supply: Yes

Ship supply: Yes

Fresh water supply: Yes

Garbage removal facility: Yes

Sludge removal facility: Yes

Repairing workshop availability: Yes

Sign On-Off permitted: Yes

Nearest International Airport:
Distance KM from port :

Nearest Domestic Airport:
Distance KM from port :

Ship sanitation certificate renewal: Yes


Port equipment information

Shore crane: Yes

Shore grab: Yes

Forklift: Yes

Container Lifter: Yes


Warehouse & Open Storege

Covered Warehouse Area: Yes

Open Storage Area: Yes


Cargo Connectivity

Land: Yes

Rail: Yes


Dry Docking

Dry Docking Available: Yes

Note : The Port Information, Restrictions updated are current & and can be changed without any prior intimation by authority. We shall not be responsible for any.

Terminal Details and information of Vancouver Port

Shore Crane
Berth No LOA(Mrts) Beam(Mtrs) Draft(Mtrs) DWT Qty SWL Cargo Handled

Note : The Port Information, Restrictions updated are current & and can be changed without any prior intimation by authority. We shall not be responsible for any.

Port Information and Characteristics of Vancouver Seaport - Canada


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