Port of Sarnia (CASNI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sarnia (UN/LOCODE CASNI) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Saint Clair. It sits at 42.9833° N, 82.4167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves 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
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Saint Clair; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Huron
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sarnia
Where is Port of Sarnia located?
Port of Sarnia is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Saint Clair. Its coordinates are 42.9833° N, 82.4167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sarnia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sarnia is CASNI — country code CA, location code SNI.
How deep is Port of Sarnia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sarnia has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Sarnia require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sarnia.
What type of harbor is Port of Sarnia?
Port of Sarnia is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sarnia have?
Port of Sarnia is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sarnia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #3700), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →