Port Alberni

The controlling depth at Port Alberni is 12.09 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 Port Alberni is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Alberni Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Chrome Island (15.2 NM NNE), Sisters Islets (21.3 NM NE), Regional (23.7 NM N), Ballenas Islands (26.7 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port Alberni 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 Port Alberni (CAPAB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port Alberni is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAPAB — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port Alberni 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.

PORT ALBERNI (UN/Locode: CAPAB), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 49.22950° N, -124.81950° E.

Coordinates: 49.22950° N, -124.81950° E. Nearby terminals/ports:TEXADA ISLAND — UN/Locode: CATEX — 49.71000° N, -124.55000° EPOWELL RIVER — UN/Locode: CAPOW — 49.83244° N, -124.53090° ENANAIMO — UN/Locode: CANNO — 49.13995° N, -123.85250° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 12.5m - 13.7m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12.09 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Fishing, Offshore, Special Craft and Tugs Harbor Craft.