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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAPAB
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
49.2333° N, 124.8167° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
23.2 m
Anchorage Depth
20.1 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Max Vessel Length
190 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

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

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockModerate / Unknown
Ice RestrictionNo
WharvesAnchorage

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Distance
26 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →