Port of Texada Island

CATEX🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Texada Island

Located in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, this port handles bulk carriers and general cargo vessels. It features depths of up to 14.76 meters, accommodating various vessel types including passenger and tugs.

Background
Texada Island is a large island located in the Strait of Georgia of British Columbia, Canada. With an area of 300.45 km2 (116.00 mi2), it is the largest island of the Gulf Islands and the third largest island in the Strait of Georgia after Whidbey Island in Washington and Quadra Island of the Discovery Islands. Once a major mining and logging centre home to a fairly large population, Texada's industry has largely disappeared and its population shrank since the decline began in the 1950s. In the present, it is mostly recognized as an out-of-the-way cottage and camping destination known for its warm waters and scenic beaches.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Max Draft
14.76m

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Latitude
49.7100°
Longitude
-124.5500°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CATEX
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q1569350 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Texada Island?

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The controlling depth at Texada Island is 14.76 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.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Texada Island?

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The approach to Texada Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sisters Islets Lighthouse at 14.2 NM to the SSE. Other aids include Regional (14.9 NM WSW), Chrome Island (15.2 NM SSW), Qathet (Powell River) Regional District Lighthouses (22.1 NM SE), Ballenas Islands (26.7 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Texada Island on?

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The Port of Texada Island 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 Texada Island?

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You can track vessels near Texada Island (CATEX) 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 Texada Island?

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The Port of Texada Island is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CATEX — 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 CATEX 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 Texada Island?

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The Port of Texada Island 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.

What is the Port of Texada Island?

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TEXADA ISLAND (UN/Locode: CATEX), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 49.71000° N, -124.55000° E.

Where is the Port of Texada Island located?

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Coordinates: 49.71000° N, -124.55000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:POWELL RIVER — UN/Locode: CAPOW — 49.83244° N, -124.53090° EPORT ALBERNI — UN/Locode: CAPAB — 49.22950° N, -124.81950° ECAMPBELL RIVER — UN/Locode: CACAM — 50.02876° N, -125.24190° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Texada Island?

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Depths: maximum draft approx. 14.76 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Texada Island?

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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 Texada Island?

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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 Texada Island?

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