Port of Vancouver (CAVAN): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Vancouver (UN/LOCODE CAVAN) is a large coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 49.2833° N, 123.1167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- Large
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Canada West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Distances to Major World Ports
Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Vancouver
Where is Port of Vancouver located?
Port of Vancouver is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 49.2833° N, 123.1167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Vancouver?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Vancouver is CAVAN — country code CA, location code VAN.
How deep is Port of Vancouver?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Vancouver has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Vancouver?
Port of Vancouver reports a maximum length of 367 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Vancouver require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Vancouver.
What type of harbor is Port of Vancouver?
Port of Vancouver is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of large size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Vancouver have?
Port of Vancouver is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Vancouver are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18150), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →