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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CASJF
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
47.5667° N, 52.7000° 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
14 m
Cargo Pier Depth
17.1 m
Max Vessel Draft
7 m
Max Vessel Length
213 m
Tidal Range
1.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
15.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Newfoundland E Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockMajor / Medium
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulkOil Terminal

Route Calculator & Transit Estimator

Port of St John's (CASJF)
View Port of Long Pond

Great-circle distance — actual sea routes vary with canals, traffic lanes & weather.

Distance
12 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

B2B Freight Quote — Port of St John's

Compare competitive ocean and inland freight rates to and from St John's (CASJF) via trusted logistics partners.

Get a Freight Quote
Partner Services

Customs, insurance & warehousing near Canada.

Explore Options

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 →