Port of Victoria Harbor (CAVIC): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Victoria Harbor (UN/LOCODE CAVIC) is a medium coastal (breakwater) harbor located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. It sits at 48.4333° N, 123.3833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Region
- Canada West Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Victoria Harbor
Where is Port of Victoria Harbor located?
Port of Victoria Harbor is a seaport located in Canada, on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters. Its coordinates are 48.4333° N, 123.3833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Victoria Harbor?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Victoria Harbor is CAVIC — country code CA, location code VIC.
How deep is Port of Victoria Harbor?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Victoria Harbor has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Victoria Harbor?
Port of Victoria Harbor reports a maximum draft of 12.8 m, a maximum length of 348 m, a maximum beam of 51.2 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Victoria Harbor require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Victoria Harbor.
What type of harbor is Port of Victoria Harbor?
Port of Victoria Harbor is classified as a coastal (breakwater) harbor, of medium size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Victoria Harbor have?
Port of Victoria Harbor is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Victoria Harbor are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #18670), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →