BRITANNIA

• CABRI
• Latitude: 45.3722
• Longitude: -75.8003
• East Coast Canada
• Marina in Canada

Location: Canada

Marine Port Description and Specifications: Port of Britannia, Canada

1. Location:

   • Geographical Coordinates: Approximately located at 49.6193° N latitude and 123.1612° W longitude.
   • The Port of Britannia is situated in Howe Sound, British Columbia, approximately 30 kilometers north of Vancouver. It is within the metro-Vancouver area and benefitting from the strategic position on the Pacific coast.

2. Accessibility:

   • Nautical Access: The port is accessible via the Strait of Georgia, providing a direct marine gateway to the Pacific Ocean.
   • Road Access: Connected by the Sea-to-Sky Highway (BC Highway 99), linking the port to Vancouver and Whistler.

3. Facilities:

   • Berth Information: The port hosts several berths catering to different types of vessels, including bulk carriers, general cargo, and smaller commercial vessels.
   • Cargo Handling: Equipped to handle a variety of cargo including bulk commodities (such as minerals and raw materials), breakbulk, and containerized goods.
   • Storage: Facilities for warehousing and storage, including silos and open yards for bulk materials.
   • Utilities: Provision of fresh water, electricity, and communication services.

4. Operational Entities:

   • Managed by various public and private stakeholders ensuring streamlined operations and services.
   • Home to several shipping companies and logistic service providers offering warehousing, freight forwarding, and customs processing.

5. Infrastructure:

   • Docks and Wharves: Reinforced concrete structures capable of handling heavy loads and large-scale shipments.
   • Cranes and Lifting Equipment: Provisions for container cranes, mobile harbor cranes, and other heavy-lift equipment.
   • Rail Links: Direct connections to national rail networks facilitating inland transportation of goods.
   • Safety and Navigation Aids: State-of-the-art navigation aids, tug services, and pilotage for safe vessel guidance and docking.

6. Port Services:

   • Pilotage: Mandatory pilotage for large vessels to ensure safe transit and docking.
   • Tug Assistance: Available for maneuvering large vessels.
   • Maintenance and Repairs: Dry dock and ship repair services.

7. Environmental Considerations:

   • Strict adherence to environmental regulations, including ballast water management, oil spill response readiness, and waste disposal facilities.
   • Ongoing environmental monitoring to protect the local marine ecosystem and comply with international maritime environmental standards.

8. Economic Impact:

   • Major contributor to the local economy through job creation, facilitation of trade, and contribution to the tourism sector with cruise ship visits.
   • Vital for the export of Canadian natural resources and import of consumer goods and industrial products.

9. Future Development:

   • Plans for expansion and modernization to increase capacity, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
   • Investments in technology and infrastructure to handle larger vessels and increase turnover rates.

The Port of Britannia is integral to British Columbia’s maritime infrastructure, supporting regional industries and contributing significantly to the Canadian economy through robust logistical and shipping capabilities.