Port of Crofton

CACRO🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Crofton

Crofton is a Canadian marina located on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It serves as a harbor for various vessel types. The port offers pilotage and tug services.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
4ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18570 →
GeoNames ID
7626892 →
Seamark Type
mooring

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACRO
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Marina
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
48.8647°
Longitude
-123.6380°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Crofton?

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The approach to Crofton is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bare Point (Chemainus Bay) Lighthouse at 4.7 NM to the NW. Other aids include Porlier Pass Range Front (Race Point) (8.9 NM NNE), Porlier Pass Range Rear (8.9 NM NNE), Portlock Point (11.5 NM E), Active Pass (13.7 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Crofton?

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The Port of Crofton is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

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

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You can track vessels near Crofton (CACRO) 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 Crofton?

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The Port of Crofton is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACRO — 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 CACRO 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 Crofton?

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The Port of Crofton operates in the UTC-8 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.