Port of Sorel

The controlling depth at Sorel is 10.67 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 Sorel is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Île Dupas Range Front Lighthouse at 1.7 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Île Dupas Range Rear (1.8 NM WNW), Île du Moine Range Front (2.2 NM E), Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel Range Rear (2.2 NM E), Sainte-Anne-de-Sorel Range Front (2.6 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Sorel 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.

You can track vessels near Sorel (CASOR) 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 CASOR on the live map.

The Port of Sorel is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASOR — 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 Sorel 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.

SOREL (UN/Locode: CASOR), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 46.04750° N, -73.11550° E.

Coordinates: 46.04750° N, -73.11550° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CONTRECOEUR — UN/Locode: CACOC — 45.83167° N, -73.28592° ETHREE RIVERS — UN/Locode: CATRR — 46.33500° N, -72.53900° EMONTREAL — UN/Locode: CAMTR — 45.55701° N, -73.51674° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 10.67 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; 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 and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.