Port of Prince Rupert

The controlling depth at Prince Rupert is 14.05 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 Prince Rupert is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Holland Rock Light Lighthouse at 8.7 NM to the S with a nominal range of 5 NM. Other aids include Lucy Islands (9.7 NM W), Lucy Islands Lighthouse (9.7 NM W), Lawyer Islands North Light (12.1 NM S), Triple Islands (19.2 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Prince Rupert 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 Prince Rupert (CAPRR) 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 CAPRR on the live map.

The Port of Prince Rupert 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.

PRINCE RUPERT (UN/Locode: CAPRR), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 54.30950° N, -130.31850° E.

Coordinates: 54.30950° N, -130.31850° E.

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and anchorage loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 23.2m - OVER; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 14.05 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: restrictions present; swell: restrictions present; ice: none; overhead limits: apply 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: available; first port of entry: available and additional quarantine services available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft and Tugs Harbor Craft.