Port of Cowichan Bay (CACCB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Cowichan Bay (UN/LOCODE CACCB) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.7500° N, 123.6167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 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 Cowichan Bay
Where is Port of Cowichan Bay located?
Port of Cowichan Bay is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.7500° N, 123.6167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cowichan Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cowichan Bay is CACCB — country code CA, location code CCB.
How deep is Port of Cowichan Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cowichan Bay has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
Does Port of Cowichan Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cowichan Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Cowichan Bay?
Port of Cowichan Bay is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Cowichan Bay have?
Port of Cowichan Bay is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Cowichan Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18580), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →