Port of Port Alberni (CAPAB): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Alberni (UN/LOCODE CAPAB) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 49.2333° N, 124.8167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- 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 Port Alberni
Where is Port of Port Alberni located?
Port of Port Alberni is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 49.2333° N, 124.8167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Alberni?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Alberni is CAPAB — country code CA, location code PAB.
How deep is Port of Port Alberni?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Alberni has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Alberni?
Port of Port Alberni reports a maximum length of 190 m, a maximum beam of 32.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Alberni require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Alberni.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Alberni?
Port of Port Alberni is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Alberni have?
Port of Port Alberni is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Alberni are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18730), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →