Port of Bella Coola

CABLC🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Bella Coola

Bella Coola is a very small, sheltered natural harbor on the coast of British Columbia, Canada. It handles passenger vessels and tugs, with facilities including wharf and anchorage loading/offloading. The port has a cargo pier depth of 6.4 to 7.6 meters.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
10ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18890 →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CABLC
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Latitude
52.3667°
Longitude
-126.8000°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bella Coola?

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The approach to Bella Coola is supported by 2 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pointer Island Lighthouse at 46.1 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Dryad Point (49.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bella Coola on?

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The Port of Bella Coola is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Bella Coola?

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You can track vessels near Bella Coola (CABLC) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Bella Coola?

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The Port of Bella Coola is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CABLC — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CABLC mean?

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The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Bella Coola?

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The Port of Bella Coola operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.

What is the Port of Bella Coola?

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BELLA COOLA (UN/Locode: CABLC), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 52.37885° N, -126.78480° E.

Where is the Port of Bella Coola located?

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Coordinates: 52.37885° N, -126.78480° E.

What facilities are available at the Port of Bella Coola?

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Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Bella Coola?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Bella Coola?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: not available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Bella Coola?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger and Tugs Harbor Craft.