Port of Comox Harbor (CACOX): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Comox Harbor (UN/LOCODE CACOX) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 49.6667° N, 124.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CACOX
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
49.6667° N, 124.9167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
12.5 m
Anchorage Depth
21.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
1.8 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Region
Canada West Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceUnknown
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Port of Comox Harbor (CACOX)
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Distance
18 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Comox Harbor

Where is Port of Comox Harbor located?

Port of Comox Harbor is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 49.6667° N, 124.9167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Comox Harbor?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Comox Harbor is CACOX — country code CA, location code COX.

How deep is Port of Comox Harbor?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Comox Harbor has a channel depth of about 12.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Comox Harbor require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Comox Harbor.

What type of harbor is Port of Comox Harbor?

Port of Comox Harbor is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Comox Harbor have?

Port of Comox Harbor is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Comox Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18460), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →