Port of TSAWWASSEN

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About Port of TSAWWASSEN

Tsawwassen is a ferry terminal located in British Columbia, Canada. It serves as a major hub for BC Ferries, connecting Vancouver Island and the Southern Gulf Islands with mainland British Columbia. The terminal primarily handles passenger and vehicle ferries.

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Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
West Coast Canada
Latitude
49.0048°
Longitude
-123.1325°

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Type
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Identification

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

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References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q2159647 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to TSAWWASSEN is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Roberts Bank Entrance Range Rear Lighthouse at 1.4 NM to the NNW. Other aids include Point Roberts (2.8 NM SE), New Cut Outbound Range Rear (8.5 NM NNW), Sand Heads (9.1 NM NW), Active Pass (10.1 NM SW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of TSAWWASSEN on?

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The Port of TSAWWASSEN 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 TSAWWASSEN?

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You can track vessels near TSAWWASSEN (CATWS) 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 TSAWWASSEN?

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The Port of TSAWWASSEN is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CATWS — 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 CATWS 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 TSAWWASSEN?

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The Port of TSAWWASSEN 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.