Location
Codes & time
America/Halifax
Now: UTC-3
Standard: UTC-4
DST from 08 Mar 2026 03:00 ADT; standard time from 01 Nov 2026 02:00 AST
Contacts
No contacts researched for Halifax yet. The rescue centre and VHF 16 below always apply.
Nearest rescue centre...
VHF 16distress, safety and calling (156.800 MHz)DSC 70digital selective calling
Active warnings near Halifax
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Catalogue harbor data
- Area
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Channel depth (m)
- 20.1
- Anchorage depth (m)
- 12.5
- Harbor size (World Port Index)
- Large
- Harbor type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Shelter
- Excellent
Warnings mentioning this port
Active and archived NAVAREA / coastal messages that reference Halifax in their text.
NW-M-1559-26 - NW-M-1559-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1559-26 Date 2026-10-28 09:09 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Lights Aids Halifax Harbour inner range rear light LL 539 Description Rear Light Unreliable due to interference from another nearby light source. Cauti
NW-M-1465-26 - NW-M-1465-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1465-26 Date 2026-10-10 11:47 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Eastern Shore Categories Buoys Aids Halifax Smart buoy 44258 Description Missing Position 44° 32.958'N 063° 27.846'W Charts 4237(NAD83)
NW-M-1441-26 - NW-M-1441-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1441-26 Date 2026-10-07 13:26 UTC To 2026-11-07 23:59 UTC Status Published Title Marine works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Dartmouth Categories Works in Progress Description Due to ongoing work from a raft alongside the BIO Wharf facility, minimum wash reque
NW-M-1434-26 - NW-M-1434-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1434-26 Date 2026-10-06 04:25 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Instruments Change Cancels NW-M-1430-26 Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Presence of Scientific Equipment Description Yellow scientific buoy at 44 40.755N 063 36.720W temporarily removed, red
NW-M-1427-26 - NW-M-1427-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1427-26 Date 2026-10-05 15:58 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Dartmouth Categories Works in Progress Description Installation of 80 m long rock revetment in front of Tufts Cove Generating Station Plant. Revetment will be
NW-M-1431-26 - NW-M-1431-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1431-26 Date 2026-10-05 17:37 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Instruments Change Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Scientific Moorings Description Yellow scientific buoy redeployed in the Narrows, outside the controlled access area of the Naval Dockyard A
NW-M-1416-26 - NW-M-1416-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1416-26 Date 2026-10-03 13:46 UTC Status Published Title Dangerous Wreck Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Dangerous Wreck Description Sunken cabin cruiser reported in 44 38.010N 063 36.170W at 031336 UTC Oct 2026. Caution Position 44° 38.010'N 063° 36.170'W C
NW-M-1407-26 - NW-M-1407-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1407-26 Date 2026-10-02 13:27 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Buoys Aids Eastern Passage Spar HP10 Description Changed from LL 5543.02 to LL 543.02. Light added - Green Fl 0.3s Ec 0.7s. Position 44° 36.520'N 063°
NW-M-1380-26 - NW-M-1380-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1380-26 Date 2026-09-24 20:11 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Buoys Aids Eastern Passage buoy HP9 Description Permanently relocated to 44 36.454N 063 29.882W Position 44° 36.473'N 063° 29.895'W
NW-M-1297-26 - NW-M-1297-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1297-26 Date 2026-09-11 17:05 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Buoys Aids Halifax Harbour Smart buoy LL 521.5 Description Permanently Removed Position 44° 33.355'N 063° 32.644'W Charts 4203(NAD83)
NW-M-1298-26 - NW-M-1298-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1298-26 Date 2026-09-11 17:48 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Buoys Aids Lichfield Shoal West Cardinal Light Buoy HM LL 518.5 Description Established in 44 33.354N 063 32.643W. Buoy is equipped with a white lanter
NW-M-1072-26 - NW-M-1072-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1072-26 Date 2026-08-06 10:22 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas Southwestern Shore Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Halifax MCTS. VHF DF located at Sambro inoperative 061019 UTC Aug 2026. Position 44° 28.350'N 063° 37.217'W
NW-M-0894-26 - NW-M-0894-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0894-26 Date 2026-06-30 06:08 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas Eastern Shore Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Halifax MCTS. All VHF DF services located at Ecum Secum off air 300427 UTC Jun 2026. Position 44° 57.883'N 062° 08.933'W
NW-M-0698-26 - NW-M-0698-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0698-26 Date 2026-06-01 18:46 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Aids to Navigation (Other) Description Navy Mooring buoys within the Bedford Basin removed from position. Moorings remain in their advertised position,
NW-M-0545-26 - NW-M-0545-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0545-26 Date 2026-05-12 17:58 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Works (Other) Description A temporary access bridge has been installed between the Dartmouth shore and the Dartmouth Cable Bent pier, marked by yellow flashi
NW-M-0500-26 - NW-M-0500-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0500-26 Date 2026-05-06 17:59 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Wharf Construction Description Wharf construction underway between the MacDonald and A. Murray MacKay bridge in Halifax Harbour daily from 1000UTC to 2000UTC
NW-M-0448-26 - NW-M-0448-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0448-26 Date 2026-04-29 16:06 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Aids to Navigation (Other) Description Navy Mooring Buoy located 3 cables South of Roach Cove removed from position. Moorings remain in their advertise
NW-M-0447-26 - NW-M-0447-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0447-26 Date 2026-04-29 16:06 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Aids to Navigation (Other) Description Navy Mooring Buoy #1, 2, 3 & 6 removed from position. Moorings remain in their advertised position, CAUTION. Cha
NW-M-0307-26 - NW-M-0307-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0307-26 Date 2026-04-07 16:07 UTC Status Published Title Dangerous Wreck Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Herring Cove Categories Dangerous Wreck Description 40 foot sunken vessel reported in Herring Cove, NS in 44 34.302N 063 33.400W. Caution Position 44° 34.3
NW-M-0253-26 - NW-M-0253-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0253-26 Date 2026-03-19 11:48 UTC Status Published Title Deployment of Acoustic Doppler current profiler Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Acoustic Recorder Description Deployment of an Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler in 44 39.445N 063 33.565W, connected with
NW-M-0254-26 - NW-M-0254-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0254-26 Date 2026-03-19 11:55 UTC Status Published Title Deployment of 2 Seasonal Vessel Tracking devices Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Acoustic Recorder Description Deployment of two seasonal vessel tracking devices in 44 39.495N 063 33.666W and 44 39.363N
NW-M-0249-26 - NW-M-0249-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0249-26 Date 2026-03-18 11:32 UTC Status Published Title Deployment of Stella Maris Frame Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Presence of Scientific Equipment Description Deployment of underwater Scientific testing platform in 44 39.498N 063 33.456W. A small diam
NW-M-0209-26 - NW-M-0209-26
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-0209-26 Date 2026-03-03 16:41 UTC Status Published Title Obstruction Cancels NW-M-0133-26 Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Georges Island Categories Submerged Object Description Four fiberglass sonar targets are deployed in Halifax Harbour near Georges Island. A
NW-M-1157-25 - NW-M-1157-25
CoastalMaritimes
NW-M-1157-25 Date 2025-08-08 17:36 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Bedford Basin Categories Buoys Description Yellow spar buoy missing from 44 41.333N 063 37.233W in Bedford Basin. Position 44° 41.333'N 063° 37.233'W Ch
NW-M-1440-26 - NW-M-1440-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1440-26 Date 2026-10-07 08:06 UTC To 2026-11-01 20:00 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Works in Progress Description Barge work underway at the following sites: Historic Properties 44 39.052N 063 34.330W Mill Cove 44 42.
NW-M-1303-26 - NW-M-1303-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1303-26 Date 2026-09-13 12:10 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Works (Other) Description Marine borehole drilling underway in Wright's Cove, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Drilling will take effect Monday to Friday during dayli
NW-M-1523-26 - NW-M-1523-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1523-26 Date 2026-10-21 16:10 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Underwater Operations Description Submersible tours underway from 1200-1800LT, on 22 and 23 October, 2026. Orange and white support vessel on scene displayi
NW-M-1417-26 - NW-M-1417-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1417-26 Date 2026-10-04 11:10 UTC To 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC Status Published Title Military Operation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Military Operation Description NATO Shine 2026 marine operations will be conducted in Halifax Harbour from 05 Oct to 09 Oct, 20
NW-M-1435-26 - NW-M-1435-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1435-26 Date 2026-10-06 04:29 UTC To 2026-10-31 20:00 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Works in Progress Description Barge work underway at the following sites: Historic Properties 44 39.052N 063 34.330W Mill Cove 44 42.
NW-M-1430-26 - NW-M-1430-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1430-26 Date 2026-10-05 17:28 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Instruments Change Cancels NW-M-1039-26 Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Presence of Scientific Equipment Description Yellow scientific buoys have been removed temporarily, red floats connecte
NW-M-1039-26 - NW-M-1039-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1039-26 Date 2026-07-29 13:12 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Instruments Change Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Presence of Scientific Equipment Description Yellow scientific buoys have been removed temporarily, red floats connected by line remain with
NW-M-1388-26 - NW-M-1388-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1388-26 Date 2026-09-28 12:18 UTC To 2026-10-23 23:59 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Works in Progress Description Barge work underway at the following sites: Historic Properties 44 39.052N 063 34.330W Mill Cove 44 42.
NW-M-1345-26 - NW-M-1345-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1345-26 Date 2026-09-18 09:10 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Cancels NW-M-1344-26 Updates NW-M-1344-26 Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Lights Aids Sandwich Point range rear light LL 523.5 Description Rear Light Range Reduced Position 44° 35.190
NW-M-1309-26 - NW-M-1309-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1309-26 Date 2026-09-14 21:56 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Lights Aids Halifax Harbour inner range rear light LL 539 Description Unlit Position 44° 40.028'N 063° 34.470'W Charts 4201(NAD83), 4202(NAD83)
NW-M-1290-26 - NW-M-1290-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1290-26 Date 2026-09-10 11:17 UTC To 2026-09-10 15:31 UTC Status Published Title Routeing Change Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Swimmers Description Halifax Harbour Swim taking place from 101430 UTC Sep 2026 to 101530 UTC Sep 2026, beginning near the Woodsid
NW-M-1110-23 - NW-M-1110-23
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1110-23 Date 2023-08-12 20:43 UTC Status Published Title Obstruction Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Halifax Harbour Categories Submerged Object Description Partially submerged heavy line measuring 2 inches in diametre in 44 37.661N 063 32.975W Position 44° 37.
NW-M-1071-23 - NW-M-1071-23
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1071-23 Date 2023-08-08 00:31 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Vicinity Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Lights Description Red navigation light on the north side of the Dartmouth end of the A. Murray MacKay bridge u
NW-M-1624-23 - NW-M-1624-23
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1624-23 Date 2023-10-23 02:55 UTC Status Published Title Obstruction Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Obstruction (Other) Description An anchor has been reported lost in position 44 39.718N 063 34.066W. Caution. Position 44° 39.718'N 063° 34.066'W Charts 4202
NW-M-1262-26 - NW-M-1262-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-1262-26 Date 2026-09-08 18:42 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Buoys Aids Halifax Harbour Smart buoy LL 521.5 Description Temporarily removed Position 44° 33.355'N 063° 32.644'W Charts 4203(NAD83)
NW-M-0479-26 - NW-M-0479-26
CoastalMaritimes· Archived
NW-M-0479-26 Date 2026-05-05 12:21 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works Areas Halifax Harbour and Approaches Categories Works (Other) Description A low wake is requested at the IEL dock in Halifax Harbour as concrete pouring operations are underway. Position 44° 38.830'N 063°