Port of New Westminster (CANWE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of New Westminster (UN/LOCODE CANWE) is a medium river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 49.2000° N, 122.9167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 New Westminster
Where is Port of New Westminster located?
Port of New Westminster is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 49.2000° N, 122.9167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of New Westminster?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of New Westminster is CANWE — country code CA, location code NWE.
How deep is Port of New Westminster?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of New Westminster has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of New Westminster require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of New Westminster.
What type of harbor is Port of New Westminster?
Port of New Westminster is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of New Westminster have?
Port of New Westminster is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of New Westminster are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18100), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →