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
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 THUNDER BAY port (CATHU) — Canada
Key information on THUNDER BAY Port.
THUNDER BAY (UN/Locode: CATHU), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 48.40300° N, -89.21500° E.
What type of vessels THUNDER BAY Port handles?
Port usage is Other (55.91%), Cargo (31.01%), Tanker (6.75%) and Passenger (6.33%).
Where is THUNDER BAY Port located?
Coordinates: 48.40300° N, -89.21500° E.
What are the key facilities and depths at THUNDER BAY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Breakwater and Medium. Cranes: mobile cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 50–100 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 9.4m - 10m; cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m; oil terminal depth 6.4m - 7.6m and maximum draft approx. 8.02 m.
What restrictions apply at THUNDER BAY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
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 THUNDER BAY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 1022; max beam: 126; max draft: 18.23; max DWT: 206,398; max GT: 210043; max NT: 67855; min LOA: 2; min draft: 1.25; min DWT: 99; min GT: 153; min NT: 46 and build year: 1953.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | CATHU |
| Latitude / Longitude | 48.40º, -89.22º |
| Country | Canada |
| Channel Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Oil Depth | 6.4m - 7.6m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 8.02 |
| Harbour Type | Coastal Breakwater |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Medium |
