Port of Oshawa (CAOSH): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Oshawa (UN/LOCODE CAOSH) is a small coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.8667° N, 78.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 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
- 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 Oshawa
Where is Port of Oshawa located?
Port of Oshawa is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.8667° N, 78.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Oshawa?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Oshawa is CAOSH — country code CA, location code OSH.
How deep is Port of Oshawa?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Oshawa has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Oshawa require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Oshawa.
What type of harbor is Port of Oshawa?
Port of Oshawa is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Oshawa have?
Port of Oshawa is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Oshawa are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2980), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →