Port of Thunder Bay (CATHU): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Thunder Bay (UN/LOCODE CATHU) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Superior. It sits at 48.4000° N, 89.2333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 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
- Coastal (Breakwater)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Lake Superior; Great Lakes
- Region
- Canada Lake Superior
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Thunder Bay
Where is Port of Thunder Bay located?
Port of Thunder Bay is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Superior. Its coordinates are 48.4000° N, 89.2333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Thunder Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Thunder Bay is CATHU — country code CA, location code THU.
How deep is Port of Thunder Bay?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Thunder Bay has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Thunder Bay?
Port of Thunder Bay reports a maximum draft of 7.3 m, a maximum length of 226 m, a maximum beam of 23.8 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Thunder Bay require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Thunder Bay.
What type of harbor is Port of Thunder Bay?
Port of Thunder Bay is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Thunder Bay have?
Port of Thunder Bay is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Thunder Bay are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →