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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CAPRR
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
54.3167° N, 130.3333° 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
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Tidal Range
4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
9.4 m

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

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

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Distance
6 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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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 →