Port of St John's (CASJF): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of St John's (UN/LOCODE CASJF) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 47.5667° N, 52.7000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 17.1 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk 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
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Newfoundland E Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of St John's
Where is Port of St John's located?
Port of St John's is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 47.5667° N, 52.7000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of St John's?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of St John's is CASJF — country code CA, location code SJF.
How deep is Port of St John's?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of St John's has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 17.1 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of St John's?
Port of St John's reports a maximum draft of 7 m, a maximum length of 213 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of St John's require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of St John's.
What type of harbor is Port of St John's?
Port of St John's is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of St John's have?
Port of St John's is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk, oil terminal facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of St John's are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #1670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →