Canada

Port of Thunder Bay (CA THU)

Canada
Also known as: Fort William; Port Arthur
Port of Thunder Bay, Canada © P199 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE CA THU
Coordinates 48.4000, -89.2333 (48°24′N 89°14′W)
Region CA-ON
Nearest city Thunder Bay
Body of water Lake Superior; Great Lakes
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Medium
Harbor type Coastal, breakwater
Shelter Excellent
Channel depth 6.4 m
Anchorage depth 9.4 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Oil terminal depth 6.4 m
Max. vessel (L × B × draft) 226 m × 23.8 m × 7.3 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Pilotage available Yes
Tug assistance Yes
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Medium
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice Yes
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits No
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Deck supplies Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Engine supplies Provisions

Located in Canada, the port of Thunder Bay serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Thunder Bay has a Medium harbor of the Coastal, breakwater type. Ships approaching Thunder Bay work with a channel depth of 6.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Thunder Bay located?
Thunder Bay is a seaport in Canada.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Thunder Bay?
The UN/LOCODE for Thunder Bay is CA THU.
What is the channel depth at Thunder Bay?
The channel depth at Thunder Bay is 6.4 m.
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