Port of Port Weller (CAPWE): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Port Weller (UN/LOCODE CAPWE) is a small river (tide gates) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. It sits at 43.2333° N, 79.2167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAPWE
Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Coordinates
43.2333° N, 79.2167° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
11 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Oil Terminal Depth
6.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Tide Gates)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
Lake Ontario; Great Lakes
Region
Canada Lake Ontario

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Large
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Port of Port Weller (CAPWE)
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Distance
2 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Weller

Where is Port of Port Weller located?

Port of Port Weller is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Ontario. Its coordinates are 43.2333° N, 79.2167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Weller?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Weller is CAPWE — country code CA, location code PWE.

How deep is Port of Port Weller?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Weller has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Port Weller require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Weller.

What type of harbor is Port of Port Weller?

Port of Port Weller is classified as a river (tide gates) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Port Weller have?

Port of Port Weller is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Port Weller are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3070), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →