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Port Information

Location Latitude 49 10’N;
Longitude 123 56’W
Local time GMT=-8 hours
Climate Some rain and occasional strong winds during Spring
Min. depth at low tide 10 metres (33 feet) on approach
Airdrif restriction NO
Tidal difference 4.87 meters (16 feet)
3 knots of current
Restrictions for port entry NO
Prevailing weather Winds: 35 NW, 10-15 knots June – September
Current: Large falling tide produces 2-3 knot current
Other: River current from Nanaimo River (aft of berth)
Average temperature April – June 16C (61F)
July – October 20C (68F)
Prevailing wind Direction E17.7%; SE17.5%; NE5%; W21.6%;
NW13.9%;
force 2-3 Beaufort
Swell Maximum 1.5m (4.9 feet); no swells at the berth; swell action at anchor is in fact wind-generating rolling waves from NE winds which only account for 5% of total prevailing winds
Location of pilot station From the South the pilot may be picked up
at either Seattle or Brotchie. From the North
at either Pine Island or Triple Island.
Availability of fork lifts Yes (15,000 lb)
Current Tariffs Tariff for Marine Operations & Facilities
Schedule Cruise Schedule

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