Port of Owen Sound (CAOWS): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Owen Sound (UN/LOCODE CAOWS) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 44.5833° N, 80.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 11 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
- River (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Huron; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Owen Sound
Where is Port of Owen Sound located?
Port of Owen Sound is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 44.5833° N, 80.9333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Owen Sound?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Owen Sound is CAOWS — country code CA, location code OWS.
How deep is Port of Owen Sound?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Owen Sound has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Owen Sound?
Port of Owen Sound reports a maximum draft of 6.8 m, a maximum length of 190 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Owen Sound require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Owen Sound.
What type of harbor is Port of Owen Sound?
Port of Owen Sound is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Owen Sound have?
Port of Owen Sound is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Owen Sound are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3860), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →