Port of Alert Bay (CAAAL): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Alert Bay (UN/LOCODE CAAAL) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 50.5833° N, 126.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Canada West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Alert Bay
Where is Port of Alert Bay located?
Port of Alert Bay is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 50.5833° N, 126.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Alert Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Alert Bay is CAAAL — country code CA, location code AAL.
How deep is Port of Alert Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Alert Bay has a channel depth of about 14 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Alert Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Alert Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Alert Bay?
Port of Alert Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Alert Bay have?
Port of Alert Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Alert Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →