Port of Owen Sound

The controlling depth at Owen Sound is 6.08 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 Owen Sound is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is City of Owen Sound Lighthouses Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Owen Sound Range Rear (0.6 NM SW), Meaford Municipality Lighthouses (14.8 NM E), Griffith Island (16.1 NM N), Saugeen River Range Rear (19.2 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound (CAOWS) 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 CAOWS on the live map.

The Port of Owen Sound 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.

OWEN SOUND (UN/Locode: CAOWS), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 44.58150° N, -80.93750° E.

Coordinates: 44.58150° N, -80.93750° E. Nearby terminals/ports:PENETANG — UN/Locode: CAPTH — 44.78650° N, -79.94150° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.08 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Passenger.