Port of Robert's Bank

CARTB🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Robert's Bank

Roberts Bank is a major Canadian seaport on the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia. It handles bulk cargo and containers, with bulk carriers and container ships being key vessel types. The port features a twin-terminal facility, including GCT Deltaport.

Background
Roberts Bank is home to a twin-terminal port facility located on the mainland coastline of the Strait of Georgia in Delta, British Columbia, Canada. Opened in 1970 with Westshore Terminals as its only tenant, Roberts Bank was expanded in 1983–84, and in June 1997 opened a second terminal, the GCT Deltaport container facility.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
10ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18090 →
GeoNames ID
7602196 →
Wikidata
Q2159647 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CARTB
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
MAR (Marina)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
49.0270°
Longitude
-123.1355°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Robert's Bank?

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The approach to Robert's Bank is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Point Roberts (3.9 NM SSE), New Cut Outbound Range Rear (7.3 NM NNW), Sand Heads (8.2 NM NW), Active Pass (11.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Robert's Bank on?

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The Port of Robert's Bank 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Robert's Bank?

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You can track vessels near Robert's Bank (CARTB) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Robert's Bank?

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

What does the UN/LOCODE CARTB mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Robert's Bank?

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The Port of Robert's Bank 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.

What is the Port of Robert's Bank?

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ROBERTS BANK (UN/Locode: CARTB), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 49.02700° N, -123.13550° E.

Where is the Port of Robert's Bank located?

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Coordinates: 49.02700° N, -123.13550° E. Nearby terminals/ports:NEW WESTMINSTER — UN/Locode: CANWE — 49.20000° N, -122.92000° ELONG HARBOUR — UN/Locode: CALOH — 48.85297° N, -123.44570° EVANCOUVER — UN/Locode: CAVAN — 49.30355° N, -123.04750° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Robert's Bank?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Robert's Bank?

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

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Robert's Bank?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier.