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
- Railway type: Small
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 OWEN SOUND port (CAOWS) — Canada
Key information on OWEN SOUND Port.
OWEN SOUND (UN/Locode: CAOWS), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 44.58150° N, -80.93750° E.
What type of vessels OWEN SOUND Port handles?
Port usage is Other (57.14%), Cargo (28.57%) and Passenger (14.29%).
Where is OWEN SOUND Port located?
Coordinates: 44.58150° N, -80.93750° E.
- PENETANG — UN/Locode: CAPTH — 44.78650° N, -79.94150° E
What are the key facilities and depths at OWEN SOUND Port?
Harbor type/size: River Natural and Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 11m - 12.2m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 6.08 m.
What restrictions apply at OWEN SOUND Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: apply and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do OWEN SOUND Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Passenger. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 223; max beam: 23; max draft: 10.26; max DWT: 38,294; max GT: 22734; max NT: 13049; min LOA: 23; min beam: 6; min draft: 7.8; min DWT: 19390; min GT: 12557; min NT: 9038 and build year: 1953.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | CAOWS |
| Latitude / Longitude | 44.58º, -80.94º |
| Country | Canada |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.08 |
Nearby Ports
| Port name | Latitude / Longitude |
|---|---|
| CAPTH | 44.79º, -79.94º |
| Harbour Type | River Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
