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Port Colborne

CAPCO🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port Colborne

Located at the southern terminus of the Welland Canal on Lake Erie, Port Colborne is a Canadian port facilitating bulk cargo and general cargo movements. It handles vessel types including bulk carriers and tankers, with facilities for wharf loading and offloading. The port operates with compulsory pilotage and tug assistance.

Background
Port Colborne is a city in Ontario, Canada that is located on Lake Erie, at the southern end of the Welland Canal, in the Niagara Region of Southern Ontario. The original settlement, known as Gravelly Bay, dates from 1832 and was renamed after Sir John Colborne, a British war hero and the Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada at the time of the opening of the (new) southern terminus of the First Welland Canal in 1833. The city's population in 2021 was 20,033.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Mobile
Drydock
L
Repair Code
B

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
3250 →
Wikidata
Q424704 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
city.portcolborne.on.ca →
Seamark Type
beacon_special_purpose

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Lake or canal
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Erie
Latitude
42.8814°
Longitude
-79.2487°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Colborne?+
The approach to Port Colborne is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Colborne Entrance Range Rear. Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Port Colborne Inner (0.8 NM S), Port Colborne Outer (1.2 NM SSW), Point Abino (7.3 NM ESE), Mohawk Island (12.4 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Colborne on?+
The Port Colborne is situated on the North Atlantic 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 Colborne?+
You can track vessels near Port Colborne (CAPCO) 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 CAPCO on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Colborne?+
The Port Colborne 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.
What is the Port Colborne?+
PORT COLBORNE (UN/Locode: CAPCO), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 42.88137° N, -79.24871° E.
Where is the Port Colborne located?+
Coordinates: 42.88137° N, -79.24871° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BUFFALO — UN/Locode: USBUF — 42.88300° N, -78.87050° ESAINT CATHERINES — UN/Locode: CASC4 — 43.18000° N, -79.23000° EPORT WELLER — UN/Locode: CAPWE — 43.23150° N, -79.21400° E
What facilities are available at the Port Colborne?+
Harbor type/size: Lake or Canal and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port Colborne?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port Colborne?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not 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.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port Colborne?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.