Port of STEVESTON

CASVN🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of STEVESTON

Steveston is a historic fishing port located on the southwest tip of Lulu Island, at the mouth of the South Arm of the Fraser River. It primarily handles fishing vessels and has historically been a center for salmon canning.

Background
The settlement of Steveston, founded in the 1880s, is a neighbourhood of Richmond in Metro Vancouver. On the southwest tip of Lulu Island, the village is a historic port and salmon canning centre at the mouth of the South Arm of the Fraser River. The early 1900s style architecture attracts both the film and tourism industries.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
10ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18090 →
GeoNames ID
7602286 →
Wikidata
Q996469 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.steveston.bc.ca →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
49.1216°
Longitude
-123.1756°

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Type
Name
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of STEVESTON?

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The approach to STEVESTON is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is New Cut Outbound Range Rear Lighthouse at 2.1 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Sand Heads (5.2 NM W), Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear (5.8 NM SSE), Point Roberts (9.7 NM SSE), Spanish Bank (10.1 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of STEVESTON on?

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The Port of STEVESTON 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 STEVESTON?

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You can track vessels near STEVESTON (CASVN) 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 STEVESTON?

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The Port of STEVESTON is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASVN — 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 CASVN 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 STEVESTON?

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The Port of STEVESTON 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.