Port of Ladysmith

CALAD🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Ladysmith

Also known as: Oyster Bay, Oyster Harbour

Ladysmith Harbour is a natural harbor on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. Historically, it served as a coaling port.

Background
Ladysmith Harbour, originally Oyster Harbour, is a harbour adjoining the Town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. The Ladysmith area was originally known as Oyster Harbour when it came into use as a coaling port for the Dunsmuir-owned mine at Extension.

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References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6047819 →
Wikidata
Q16893889 →
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CALAD
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
49.0063°
Longitude
-123.8260°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ladysmith is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bare Point (Chemainus Bay) Lighthouse at 6.6 NM to the SE. Other aids include Porlier Pass Range Front (Race Point) (9.4 NM E), Porlier Pass Range Rear (9.4 NM E), Gallows Point (10.5 NM NNW), Entrance Island (12.2 NM N). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ladysmith on?

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The Port of Ladysmith 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 Ladysmith?

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You can track vessels near Ladysmith (CALAD) 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 Ladysmith?

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The Port of Ladysmith is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CALAD — 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 CALAD 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 Ladysmith?

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The Port of Ladysmith 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.