Seaport · Canada
Port of Alert Bay
Alert Bay (Canada) is a very small port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 18860). It lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Canada
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- CAAAL
- World Port Index no.
- 18860
- Coordinates
- 50.58°N, 126.93°W
- Harbor size
- Very small
- Harbor type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Fair
- Waters
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Canada West Coast
- Repairs
- Limited
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 14.0 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 12.5 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 7.9 m |
| Tidal range | 3.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
- Anchorage
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Other restrictions
Navigation and port entry
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage available
Services
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telephone
- Telefax
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 6,180 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 6,190 nm |
| Hai Phong | 5,670 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Alert Bay, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 154 (Enroute) - British Columbia.
Frequently asked questions about Alert Bay
Where is Port of Alert Bay?
Alert Bay (Canada) lies on the Alaska-Canada coastal waters, at about 50.58°N, 126.93°W.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Alert Bay?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE CAAAL for Alert Bay. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Alert Bay from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 6,180 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 5,670 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Vancouver, Seattle, Prince Rupert.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Alert Bay?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Alert Bay through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.