Port of Sombra

The approach to Sombra is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Peche Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the W. Other aids include Corunna Range Rear (7.5 NM N), Southeast Bend (11.6 NM SSW), St. Clair Flats Canal Range Rear (11.8 NM SW), Maybury Highway (12 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sombra 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 Sombra (CASOM) 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 CASOM on the live map.

The Port of Sombra is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASOM — 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 of Sombra 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.

SOMBRA (UN/Locode: CASOM), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 42.72000° N, -82.48000° E.

Coordinates: 42.72000° N, -82.48000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ST CLAIR — UN/Locode: USSCL — 42.79130° N, -82.48071° ECOURTRIGHT — UN/Locode: CACRR — 42.82000° N, -82.47000° EALGONAC — UN/Locode: USALG — 42.61550° N, -82.53550° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m and cargo pier depth 3.4m - 4.6m.

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

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: compulsory; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Tugs Harbor Craft.