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Port of Churchill

CACHV🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port of Churchill

This Canadian port on Hudson Bay serves as a vital shipping point for grain and bulk commodities. It connects to the North Atlantic via the Hudson Strait and handles Panamax-sized vessels. The port is the northern terminus of the Hudson Bay Railway.

Background
The Port of Churchill is a privately owned port on Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada. Routes from the port connect to the North Atlantic through the Hudson Strait. As of 2008, the port had four deep-sea berths capable of handling Panamax-size vessels for the loading and unloading of grain, bulk commodities, general cargo, and tanker vessels. The port is the northern terminus of the Hudson Bay Railway, which shares the same parent company, and cargo connections are made with the Canadian National Railway system at HBR's southern terminus in The Pas. It is the only port of its size and scope in Canada that does not connect directly to the country's road system; all goods shipped overland to and from the port must travel by rail.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
9.01m
Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
CA-MB
Latitude
58.7667°
Longitude
-94.1833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACHV
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5922120 →
Wikidata
Q7231115 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Churchill?+
The controlling depth at Churchill is 9.01 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.
How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Churchill?+
The approach to Churchill is supported by 1 navigation aid within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ship Point Range Rear Lighthouse at 2 NM to the NW. Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Churchill on?+
The Port of Churchill is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in CA. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Churchill?+
You can track vessels near Churchill (CACHV) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CACHV on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Churchill?+
The Port of Churchill operates in the UTC-6 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 Churchill?+
CHURCHILL (UN/Locode: CACHV), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 58.76926° N, -94.19369° E.
Where is the Port of Churchill located?+
Coordinates: 58.76926° N, -94.19369° E.
What facilities are available at the Port of Churchill?+
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 9.01 m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Churchill?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Churchill?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Churchill?+
Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo.