Port of Sorel (CASOR): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Sorel (UN/LOCODE CASOR) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 46.0500° N, 73.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CASOR
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
46.0500° N, 73.1167° 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
11 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
9.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Canada St Lawrence R

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
11 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Sorel

Where is Port of Sorel located?

Port of Sorel is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 46.0500° N, 73.1167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sorel?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sorel is CASOR — country code CA, location code SOR.

How deep is Port of Sorel?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sorel has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.

Does Port of Sorel require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sorel.

What type of harbor is Port of Sorel?

Port of Sorel is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Sorel have?

Port of Sorel is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Sorel are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2220), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →