PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Oakville
Key data
updated Oct 2024Size limits
LOA 149.9m, beam 23.76m, draught 8.0m, 18,734DWT.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakville Terminal | 8.00 m | 150 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Oct 2024Repairs
No hot work is permitted on board any vessel while it is alongside the terminal. Testing of radar, vessel radio equipment, and other electrical equipment is not allowed unless written permission is obtained from the terminal supervisor. Tank cleaning and gas freeing are also prohibited alongside without written approval from the Suncor Marine Department. Chipping and scraping on the deck or hull are not permitted.
Bunkers, water and stores
Freshwater: Available upon request by truck.
Bunkers: Not available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, 9.9km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Burlington Executive Airpark Airport, 16.1km.
About Oakville
updated Oct 2024Where it is
Oakville port is located on Lake Ontario, approx midway between Toronto and Hamilton.
The port
Oakville South Terminal owned by Suncor Energy Products Partnership still operate this site as a storage terminal.
Questions about Oakville
What time zone is Oakville in?
Local time at Oakville 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 Oakville?
The deepest berth listed is at Oakville Terminal: 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Who carries out Port State Control at Oakville?
Port State Control at Oakville: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Oakville?
The UN/LOCODE of Oakville is CAOAK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Oakville 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.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.