Port of Summerside

The controlling depth at Summerside is 6.71 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 Summerside is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Summerside Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.8 NM to the SE. Other aids include Summerside Outer Range Front (0.9 NM WSW), Indian Head (1.8 NM SW), Summerside Range Front (2.1 NM SSW), Seacow Head (5.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Summerside 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 Summerside (CASUM) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Summerside is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASUM — 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 Summerside operates in the UTC-4 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.

SUMMERSIDE (UN/Locode: CASUM), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 46.38690° N, -63.78780° E.

Coordinates: 46.38690° N, -63.78780° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CHARLOTTETOWN — UN/Locode: CACHA — 46.23705° N, -63.12972° EPUGWASH — UN/Locode: CAPUG — 45.84775° N, -63.66563° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading and good holding ground. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.71 m.

Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none 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: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and General Cargo.