Nanticoke

Size limits

LOA 304.81m, beam 32.01m, draught 8.8m, 76,011DWT.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

Inspection of ships in Canada

Transport Canada,

Inspection and Operations Standards Division,

Tower C, Place de Ville, 330 Sparks Street, 11th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5.

For Flag State Inspection Standards (Canadian Vessels):

Tel: +1 613 991 3135

Fax: +1 613 991 4818

Teletypewriter / TDD: +1 888 675 6863

Email: [email protected]

For Port State Control Standards (Foreign Vessels):

Tel: +1 613 991 3135

Fax: +1 613 993 8196

Teletypewriter / TDD: +1 888 675 6863

Email: [email protected]

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate Marine Security - Transport Canada.

Position: Director General.

Address: 112 Kent Street, Tower B, Place de Ville, Ottawa, ON, K1A ON5, Canada.

Tel: +1 613 851 6302

Fax: +1 613 949 3906

Website: http://www.tc.gc.ca

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Where it is

Nanticoke harbour is located on the N shore of Lake Erie, 40km SW of Hamilton, Ontario.

The port

The Nanticoke seaport, located on Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada, is a vital facility for bulk cargo operations, handling materials such as coal, iron ore, and limestone. It also supports and produces a range of liquid petroleum products. The port is well-connected to rail and road networks, playing a crucial role in regional economic development by facilitating the transportation of raw materials essential for local industries and contributing to broader economic activities

Traffic

Approx 6,200,000t of cargo handled annually.

What time zone is Nanticoke in?

Local time at Nanticoke is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Nanticoke?

The deepest berth listed is at U.S. Steel Canada Lake Erie Works: 8.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Who carries out Port State Control at Nanticoke?

Port State Control at Nanticoke: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Nanticoke?

The UN/LOCODE of Nanticoke is CANAN.

What crews who called at Nanticoke say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.

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