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Port of Thetis Island

CATTL🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port of Thetis Island

Thetis Island is a harbor in Canada's British Columbia, situated in the southern Gulf Islands. It is a sheltered harbor with compulsory pilotage and tug services. The port facilitates ferry operations connecting to Vancouver Island.

Background
Penelakut Island is located in the southern Gulf Islands between Vancouver Island and the mainland Pacific coast of British Columbia, Canada. The island has a population of about 300 members of the Penelakut Band. The island has an area of 8.66 square kilometres (3.34 sq mi). There is frequent car and passenger ferry service to Penelakut from Chemainus on Vancouver Island. On its west side sits Telegraph Harbour.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
9ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
1m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Yes
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
U
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
18560 →
GeoNames ID
6162582 →
Wikidata
Q3890699 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
OpenStreetMap
View on OSM →
Seamark Type
small_craft_facility

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CATTL
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-8
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CA-BC
Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
48.9777°
Longitude
-123.6720°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Thetis Island?+
The approach to Thetis Island is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bare Point (Chemainus Bay) Lighthouse at 3.2 NM to the SSW. Other aids include Porlier Pass Range Rear (3.8 NM ENE), Porlier Pass Range Front (Race Point) (3.9 NM ENE), Entrance Island (14.9 NM NNW), Entrance Island (14.9 NM NNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Thetis Island?+
The Port of Thetis Island is located within the US West Coast shipping lane — a major trans-Pacific trade route serving West Coast ports of the United States. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Thetis Island?+
You can track vessels near Thetis Island (CATTL) 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 CATTL on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Thetis Island?+
The Port of Thetis Island 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.