Port of Tahsis (CAPTA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Tahsis (UN/LOCODE CAPTA) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Pacific Ocean. It sits at 49.9167° N, 126.6667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Canada West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Tahsis
Where is Port of Tahsis located?
Port of Tahsis is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Pacific Ocean. Its coordinates are 49.9167° N, 126.6667° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Tahsis?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Tahsis is CAPTA — country code CA, location code PTA.
How deep is Port of Tahsis?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Tahsis has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Tahsis?
Port of Tahsis reports a maximum draft of 12.5 m, a maximum length of 213 m, a maximum beam of 30.5 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Tahsis require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Tahsis.
What type of harbor is Port of Tahsis?
Port of Tahsis is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Tahsis have?
Port of Tahsis is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Tahsis are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18805), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →