Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Major
- Drydock type: Medium
- Railway type: Large
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about HALIFAX port (CAHAL) — Canada
Key information on HALIFAX Port.
HALIFAX (UN/Locode: CAHAL), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 44.66815° N, -63.59610° E.
What type of vessels HALIFAX Port handles?
Port usage is Cargo (56.06%), Other (22.15%), Passenger (14.88%) and Tanker (6.92%).
Where is HALIFAX Port located?
Coordinates: 44.66815° N, -63.59610° E.
- GOLD RIVER — UN/Locode: CAGOR — 44.54690° N, -64.31610° E
- LUNENBURG — UN/Locode: CALUN — 44.37640° N, -64.31360° E
- SHEET HARBOUR — UN/Locode: CASHH — 44.85390° N, -62.55530° E
What are the key facilities and depths at HALIFAX Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Large. Cranes: mobile cranes, fixed cranes and floating cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts, 50–100 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 20.1m - 21.3m; anchorage depth 12.5m - 13.7m; cargo pier depth 15.5m - 16m; oil terminal depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 18.29 m.
What restrictions apply at HALIFAX Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: apply and other: none noted.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do HALIFAX Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 511; max beam: 66; max draft: 16; max DWT: 159,614; max GT: 225282; max NT: 132549; min draft: 3.2; min DWT: 45; min GT: 369; min NT: 118 and build year: 1977.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | CAHAL |
| Latitude / Longitude | 44.67º, -63.60º |
| Country | Canada |
| Channel Depth | 20.1m - 21.3m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 12.5m - 13.7m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 15.5m - 16m |
| Oil Depth | 14m - 15.2m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 18.29 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Large |
