Port of Nanoose Bay

CANNE🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Nanoose Bay

This Canadian port is located on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island. It serves as a sheltered harbor, with compulsory pilotage and tug services available.

Background
Nanoose Bay is a community on the east coast of southern Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada. The location off BC Highway 19 is by road about 26 kilometres (16 mi) north of Nanaimo, and 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Parksville.

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Vessel Limits

Tidal Range
14ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18518 →
Wikidata
Q3335742 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Latitude
49.2667°
Longitude
-124.1500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Nanoose Bay?

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The approach to Nanoose Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Ballenas Islands Lighthouse at 4.8 NM to the N. Other aids include Qathet (Powell River) Regional District Lighthouses (9.6 NM N), Gallows Point (10.8 NM ESE), Entrance Island (13.8 NM ESE), Entrance Island (13.8 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Nanoose Bay on?

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The Port of Nanoose Bay 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 Nanoose Bay?

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You can track vessels near Nanoose Bay (CANNE) 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 Nanoose Bay?

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The Port of Nanoose Bay is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CANNE — 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 CANNE 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 Nanoose Bay?

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The Port of Nanoose Bay 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.