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Port Weller

CAPWE🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port Weller

Port Weller is a small, sheltered harbor in Ontario, Canada, situated at the southern entrance to the Welland Canal. It handles bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, and tankers, with facilities for wharf loading and offloading. The port features fixed cranes capable of lifts up to 100 MT and has channel depths ranging from 7.1 to 9.1 meters.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
8ft
Elevation
73m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
L
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
3070 →
GeoNames ID
6112055 →
Seamark Type
harbour

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAPWE
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River tide gate
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Ontario
Latitude
43.2315°
Longitude
-79.2140°

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Type
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port Weller?+
The approach to Port Weller is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port Weller Outer Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Port Weller Range Rear (1 NM S), Port Dalhousie (2.5 NM WSW), Port Dalhousie Range Rear (2.6 NM SW), Fort Niagara (6.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port Weller on?+
The Port Weller 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 Weller?+
You can track vessels near Port Weller (CAPWE) 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 CAPWE on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port Weller?+
The Port Weller 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 Weller?+
PORT WELLER (UN/Locode: CAPWE), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 43.23150° N, -79.21400° E.
Where is the Port Weller located?+
Coordinates: 43.23150° N, -79.21400° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SAINT CATHERINES — UN/Locode: CASC4 — 43.18000° N, -79.23000° EMISSISSAUGA — UN/Locode: CAMIS — 43.35000° N, -79.39000° EPORT COLBORNE — UN/Locode: CAPCO — 42.88137° N, -79.24871° E
What facilities are available at the Port Weller?+
Harbor type/size: River Tide Gate and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 7.1m - 9.1m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 7.1m - 9.1m and oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m.
What are the operational restrictions at the Port Weller?+
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What are the communications and port formalities at the Port Weller?+
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What types of vessels historically call at the Port Weller?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.