Port of Oakville (CAOAJ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oakville (UN/LOCODE CAOAJ) is a very small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.4333° N, 79.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth near 3.4 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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 (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Ontario
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Oakville
Where is Port of Oakville located?
Port of Oakville is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.4333° N, 79.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oakville?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oakville is CAOAJ — country code CA, location code OAJ.
How deep is Port of Oakville?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oakville has a channel depth of about 1.8 m, an anchorage depth of about 3.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.
Does Port of Oakville require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oakville.
What type of harbor is Port of Oakville?
Port of Oakville is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oakville have?
Port of Oakville is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oakville are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3020), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →