Port of Prince Rupert (CAPRR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Prince Rupert (UN/LOCODE CAPRR) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 54.3167° N, 130.3333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- 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 Prince Rupert
Where is Port of Prince Rupert located?
Port of Prince Rupert is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 54.3167° N, 130.3333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Prince Rupert?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Prince Rupert is CAPRR — country code CA, location code PRR.
How deep is Port of Prince Rupert?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Prince Rupert has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Prince Rupert require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Prince Rupert.
What type of harbor is Port of Prince Rupert?
Port of Prince Rupert is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Prince Rupert have?
Port of Prince Rupert is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Prince Rupert are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18950), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →