Location
Codes & time
America/Vancouver
Now: UTC-7
Standard: UTC-8
DST from 08 Mar 2026 03:00 PDT; standard time from 01 Nov 2026 02:00 PST
Contacts
Who to call at Prince Rupert, with the source of each number. Numbers and channels change: check the latest port notices before arrival.
Nearest rescue centre...
VHF 16distress, safety and calling (156.800 MHz)DSC 70digital selective calling
Active warnings near Prince Rupert
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Prince Rupert at a glance
Rank basis: Cargo throughput 26.3 million tonnes (2025)
Terminals
| Terminal | Cargo | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fairview Container TerminalDP World | Containers |
Figures change: always confirm limits with the port authority, local notices and your agent before arrival.
Prince Rupert port guide
Prince Rupert in northern British Columbia is the closest North American port to Asia. It handled 26.3 million tonnes in 2025, up 14% (Prince Rupert Port Authority). DP World's Fairview Container Terminal handled 885,797 TEU of intermodal traffic in 2025, up 20%; other terminals export grain, coal, propane and wood pellets.
For planning reference only (researched Oct 1, 2026). Always verify against official publications - Admiralty Sailing Directions, List of Radio Signals, local notices and the port authority - and your agent before arrival.
Catalogue harbor data
- Area
- Alaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
- Channel depth (m)
- 23.2
- Anchorage depth (m)
- 12.5
- Harbor size (World Port Index)
- Medium
- Harbor type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Shelter
- Good
Warnings mentioning this port
Active and archived NAVAREA / coastal messages that reference Prince Rupert in their text.
NW-P-1499-26 - NW-P-1499-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1499-26 Date 2026-10-29 20:44 UTC Status Published Title Marine Works - Diving Operations Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Diving Operation Description Diving Operations at Pembina jetty in the vicinity of 54 14.098N 130 18.321W. From October 31 until November 4 2026,
NW-P-1410-26 - NW-P-1410-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1410-26 Date 2026-10-14 22:22 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas Hecate Strait Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All services located at Rose Inlet off air 142221 UTC Oct 2026. Position 52° 13.300'N 131° 12.900'W
NW-P-1339-26 - NW-P-1339-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1339-26 Date 2026-09-30 07:00 UTC Status Published Title Permanently removed Areas Douglas Channel & Gardner Canal Categories MCTS VHF Services Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All remote control facilities located at Kitimat ceased operations and permane
NW-P-1222-26 - NW-P-1222-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1222-26 Date 2026-09-10 03:28 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas Dixon Entrance East Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All VHF RT channel 84 services located at Dundas Island operating intermittently 100330 UTC Sep 2026. Position 54
NW-P-1228-26 - NW-P-1228-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1228-26 Date 2026-09-10 19:04 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas West Coast Vancouver Island South Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All CMB and VHF RT services located at Esperanza off air 101903 UTC Sep 2026. Position 49° 50.533'N
NW-P-1209-26 - NW-P-1209-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1209-26 Date 2026-09-06 02:19 UTC Status Published Title MCTS RADAR Areas Dixon Entrance East Categories Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. RADAR located at Dundas Island inoperative 060218 UTC Sep 2026. Position 54° 31.267'N 130° 54.917'W
NW-P-0633-26 - NW-P-0633-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-0633-26 Date 2026-05-05 00:18 UTC Status Published Title MCTS Phone Lines Areas North Coast West Coast Haida Gwaii Categories Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. Phone lines, including *16 for Prince Rupert MCTS are intermittently working. Position 54° 17.20
NW-P-0121-26 - NW-P-0121-26
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-0121-26 Date 2026-01-26 22:36 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Aids to Navigation (Other) Aids Parizeau Point light LL 705 Description Virtual AIS has been removed. Position 54° 17.229'N 130° 22.185'W Charts 3958(WGS84)
NW-P-1164-25 - NW-P-1164-25
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1164-25 Date 2025-08-20 16:33 UTC Status Published Title Waterway information - ODAS Buoy Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Waterway Information (Other) Description An ODAS buoy has been established in Chatham Sound at 54 11.322N 130 20.304W displaying Fl (5) Y 20s. Pos
NW-P-1043-25 - NW-P-1043-25
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-1043-25 Date 2025-08-04 00:07 UTC Status Published Title Marine works - Pipeline Jetty Contruction Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Works (Other) Description Construction of a pipeline jetty from the shore will take place on the west side of Ridley Island in the vicini
NW-P-0732-24 - NW-P-0732-24
CoastalPacific Coast
NW-P-0732-24 Date 2024-05-17 10:12 UTC Status Published Title Waterway information - Hazard Cancels NW-P-0731-24 Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Waterway Information (Other) Description A white flood light as been installed on the Seal Cove Coast Guard Heliport in the vici
NW-P-1488-26 - NW-P-1488-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1488-26 Date 2026-10-27 17:36 UTC To 2026-10-29 23:30 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will depart from Cow Bay Marina and operate in the Prince Rupert harbour.
NW-P-1490-26 - NW-P-1490-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1490-26 Date 2026-10-28 03:10 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Buoys Aids Bishop Island light buoy D42 LL 701.5 Description Unreliable Position Charts 3955(WGS84)
NW-P-1430-26 - NW-P-1430-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1430-26 Date 2026-10-19 21:44 UTC To 2026-10-23 23:30 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will depart from Cow Bay Marina and operate in the Prince Rupert harbour.
NW-P-1163-25 - NW-P-1163-25
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1163-25 Date 2025-08-20 16:33 UTC Status Published Title Waterway information - ODAS Buoy Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Waterway Information (Other) Description An ODAS buoy has been established on Agnew Bank at 54 11.892N 130 18.498W displaying Fl (5) Y 20s. Positi
NW-P-0914-26 - NW-P-0914-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-0914-26 Date 2026-07-09 18:05 UTC Status Published Title Uncharted Rock Cancels NW-P-0913-26 Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Uncharted Rock Description Uncharted rock reported in Venn Passage at 54 19.861N 130 26.537W at 091751 UTC Jul 2026 at a depth of 0.9m. Positio
NW-P-1403-26 - NW-P-1403-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1403-26 Date 2026-10-13 20:52 UTC To 2026-10-14 23:00 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey - USV Operations Areas Dixon Entrance East Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will depart from Cow Bay Marina and o
NW-P-1390-26 - NW-P-1390-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1390-26 Date 2026-10-10 13:26 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas Hecate Strait Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All VHF and AIS services located at Rose Inlet off air 101311 UTC Oct 2026. Position 52° 13.300'N 131° 12.900'W
NW-P-1387-26 - NW-P-1387-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1387-26 Date 2026-10-09 15:45 UTC Status Published Title MCTS MF Services - MCTS HF Services Areas West Coast Vancouver Island South Categories MCTS HF Services MCTS MF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. MF RT receive services located at Amphitrite Point off air 091539
NW-P-1374-26 - NW-P-1374-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1374-26 Date 2026-10-07 16:03 UTC To 2026-10-08 23:00 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey - USV Operations Areas Dixon Entrance East Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description An Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will depart from Cow Bay Marina and t
NW-P-1351-26 - NW-P-1351-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1351-26 Date 2026-10-03 04:18 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Lights Aids Metlakatla sector light LL 718 Description Light Unlit Position 54° 20.161'N 130° 25.430'W Charts 3955(WGS84)
NW-P-1335-26 - NW-P-1335-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1335-26 Date 2026-09-29 20:01 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas Hecate Strait Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All AIS, CMB, VHF DSC, VHF RT and VTS services located at Rose Inlet off air 292000 UTC Sep 2026. Position 52° 13.300'N
NW-P-1331-26 - NW-P-1331-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1331-26 Date 2026-09-29 15:48 UTC To 2026-10-02 19:00 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey - USV Operations Areas Dixon Entrance East Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will be operating from Cow Bay Marina an
NW-P-1284-26 - NW-P-1284-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1284-26 Date 2026-09-22 00:38 UTC Status Published Title NAVTEX Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories NAVTEX Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All NAVTEX services located at Digby Island off air 220022 UTC Sep 2026. Position 54° 17.850'N 130° 25.100'W
NW-P-1285-26 - NW-P-1285-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1285-26 Date 2026-09-22 00:38 UTC Status Published Title NAVTEX Areas West Coast Vancouver Island South Categories NAVTEX Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All NAVTEX services located at Amphitrite Point off air 220038 UTC Sep 2026. Position 48° 55.460'N 125° 32.530'W
NW-P-1226-26 - NW-P-1226-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1226-26 Date 2026-09-10 16:20 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas West Coast Vancouver Island South Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All CMB and VHF RT services located at Esperanza off air 101620 UTC Sep 2026. Position 49° 50.533'N
NW-P-1216-26 - NW-P-1216-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1216-26 Date 2026-09-08 19:08 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services Areas West Coast Vancouver Island South Categories MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All CMB and VHF RT services located at Esperanza off air 081907 UTC Sep 2026. Position 49° 50.533'N
NW-P-1208-26 - NW-P-1208-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1208-26 Date 2026-09-06 02:19 UTC Status Published Title MCTS RADAR Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. RADAR located at Mount Hays inoperative 060219 UTC Sep 2026. Position 54° 17.200'N 130° 18.817'W
NW-P-0960-26 - NW-P-0960-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-0960-26 Date 2026-07-17 07:03 UTC Status Published Title MCTS RADAR Areas Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island Categories Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. RADAR located at Denny Island inoperative 170700 UTC Jul 2026. Position 52° 06.224'N 12
NW-P-0587-26 - NW-P-0587-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-0587-26 Date 2026-04-29 05:53 UTC Status Published Title MCTS Facilities Areas Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island Dixon Entrance East Douglas Channel & Gardner Canal Hecate Strait North Coast Prince Rupert Harbour West Coast Haida Gwaii West Coast Vancouver Isl
NW-P-0562-26 - NW-P-0562-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-0562-26 Date 2026-04-23 02:55 UTC Status Published Title MCTS RADAR Areas Dixon Entrance East Categories Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. RADAR located at Dundas Island inoperative 230230 UTC Apr 2026. Position 54° 31.267'N 130° 54.917'W
NW-P-1130-26 - NW-P-1130-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1130-26 Date 2026-08-13 19:09 UTC To 2026-08-14 23:30 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey - USV Operations Areas Dixon Entrance East Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will depart from Cow Bay Marina and oper
NW-P-0895-26 - NW-P-0895-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-0895-26 Date 2026-07-06 17:18 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Buoys Aids Mathews Rock starboard bifurcation buoy DC Description Missing Position 54° 11.650'N 130° 16.278'W Charts 3958(WGS84)
NW-P-0592-26 - NW-P-0592-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-0592-26 Date 2026-04-29 19:03 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Buoys Aids Porpoise Harbour port spar bifurcation buoy D33 Description Off position Position 54° 13.366'N 130° 17.917'W Charts 3955(WGS84)
NW-P-1037-26 - NW-P-1037-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1037-26 Date 2026-07-30 15:42 UTC Status Published Title Aids to Navigation Areas Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Lights Aids Ridley Island light and bell buoy D27 LL 698.5 Description Racon out of service light still lit. Position 54° 11.933'N 130° 21.436'W Charts 3955(WG
NW-P-1126-26 - NW-P-1126-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1126-26 Date 2026-08-13 10:28 UTC Status Published Title MCTS RADAR Areas Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island Categories Surveillance Systems Description Prince Rupert MCTS. RADAR located at Calvert Island inoperative 131000 UTC Aug 2026. Position 51° 35.350'N
NW-P-1104-26 - NW-P-1104-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1104-26 Date 2026-08-09 16:32 UTC To 2026-08-10 23:30 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey - USV Operations Areas Dixon Entrance East Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will be operating from Cow Bay Marina an
NW-P-1071-26 - NW-P-1071-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1071-26 Date 2026-08-05 18:07 UTC To 2026-08-07 19:00 UTC Status Published Title Scientific Survey - USV Operations Areas Dixon Entrance East Prince Rupert Harbour Categories Scientific Survey Description Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV) will be operating from Cow Bay Marina an
NW-P-1055-26 - NW-P-1055-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1055-26 Date 2026-08-02 23:32 UTC Status Published Title MCTS VHF Services - MCTS MF Services - MCTS HF Services Areas West Coast Vancouver Island South Categories MCTS HF Services MCTS MF Services MCTS VHF Services Description Prince Rupert MCTS. All VHF, DSC,MF, and HF ser
NW-P-1054-26 - NW-P-1054-26
CoastalPacific Coast· Archived
NW-P-1054-26 Date 2026-08-02 23:22 UTC Status Published Title MCTS Facilities Areas Central Coast from McInnes Island to Pine Island Dixon Entrance East Douglas Channel & Gardner Canal Hecate Strait North Coast Portland Canal Prince Rupert Harbour West Coast Haida Gwaii Categorie