Port of New Westminster

The controlling depth at New Westminster is 10.67 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.

The approach to New Westminster is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Brockton Point Lighthouse at 9.9 NM to the NW. Other aids include Prospect Point (11.2 NM NW), First Narrows (11.5 NM NW), New Cut Outbound Range Rear (12.8 NM WSW), Spanish Bank (13.2 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of New Westminster 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.

You can track vessels near New Westminster (CANWE) 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 CANWE on the live map.

The Port of New Westminster 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.

NEW WESTMINSTER (UN/Locode: CANWE), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 49.20000° N, -122.92000° E.

Coordinates: 49.20000° N, -122.92000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:VANCOUVER — UN/Locode: CAVAN — 49.30355° N, -123.04750° EROBERTS BANK — UN/Locode: CARTB — 49.02700° N, -123.13550° ECHERRY POINT — UN/Locode: USCP4 — 48.86337° N, -122.75460° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 14m - 15.2m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 10.67 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Ro Ro.