Location
The Port's location is given as LAT 28°24.6N and LONG 80°36.5W.
Channel
Channel length is 7 nautical miles (13 km)
Main Channel Mean Low Water Levels
| Entrance Channel: |
-14 meters (-46 feet) |
| Main Channel: |
-13.4 meters (-44 feet) |
| Central Turning Basin: |
-13.1 meters (-43 feet) |
| West Turning Basin: |
-13.1 meters (-43 feet) |
Channel Depths and Restrictions
The Canaveral Port Authority provides depths in channel of -13.4 meters (-44 feet)
Maximum Draft in Channel: -12.2 meters (-40 feet)
Minimum Under-keel Clearance for Vessels in Channel: 1 meter (3.3 feet)
Tide Restrictions
Vessels drawing 11.6 meters (38 feet) or less: Transit anytime
Vessels drawing more than 11.6 meters (38 feet) up to 12.2 meters (40 feet) and any cargo vessel proceeding to the West Basin, will be advised by the Harbormaster and Canaveral Pilots of the time of boarding by a pilot for transit with consideration given to the stage of the tide.
NOTE: Vessels drawing more than 11.6 meters (38 feet) draft require three tugboats and a 48-hour notice to ensure there are no delays.
Swing or Turning Basin Radius
Central Turning Basin: 2000 feet x 1400 feet (609.6 meters x 426.7 meters)
West Turning Basin: 2000 feet x 1400 feet (609.6 meters x 426.7 meters)
North Cargo Berths (NCB)
| Berth |
Dock Length |
Maximum Draft |
| NCB 1 & 2 |
393.2 m |
1290’ |
12 m |
39’06” |
| NCB 3 |
268.2 m |
880’ |
13.10 m |
43’00” |
| NCB 41 |
268.2 m |
880’ |
13.10 m |
43’00” |
| NCB 5 & 62 |
570.6 m |
1872’ |
12.2 m |
40’00” |
| NCB 8 |
310.9 m |
1020’ |
10.7 m |
35’00” |
1-Under Construction
2-Max LOA: 425’; Max Beam: 75’
North Cruise Terminals (CT)
| Terminal |
Dock Length |
Maximum Draft |
| CT 5 |
208.8 m |
685’ |
10.2 m |
33’06” |
| CT 6 |
211.2 m |
693’ |
10.2 m |
33’06” |
| CT 8 |
240.2 m |
788’ |
9.75 m |
32’00” |
| CT 10 |
248.1 m |
814’ |
10.4 m |
34’00” |
South Cargo Berths (SCB)
| Berth |
Dock Length |
Maximum Draft |
| SCB 1 |
492.2 m |
1615’ |
9.75 m |
32’00” |
| SCB 23 |
12 m |
39’06” |
| SCB 3 |
12 m |
39’06” |
| SCB 4 |
125.6 m |
412’ |
12.2 m |
39'06" |
3-Max Draft: Valid up until 975 ft. mark; Max Beam: 106’ east of 800ft. mark
South Cruise Terminals (CT)
| Terminal |
Dock Length |
Maximum Draft |
| CT 1 |
431.9 m |
1417’ |
11.1 m |
36’06” |
| CT 2 |
212.4 m |
697’ |
10 m |
33’00” |
| CT 3 |
402 m |
1319’ |
10 m |
33’00” |
NOTE: Each vessel will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Harbormasters office and the Pilots. Minimum under-keel clearance for vessels at all berths is always .1524 meters (6 inches). It is the responsibility of the vessel's Master to ensure that this requirement is met.
Further restrictions may be imposed due to current water depths and vessel characteristics. Each vessel will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the harbormaster and Pilots. To receive updates of Port Canaveral Operational Guidelines, Surge Warning Letter for Moored Vessels, Pilot Rates, or other information, contact the Harbormasters office.