Port of Vancouver
Live map, verified port identifiers and location information for Vancouver in Canada.
Port Information
Live Vessel Map
Live AIS map provided by VesselFinder. Positions may be delayed or incomplete and must not be used for navigation.
Vancouver Ship Tracker & Vessel Activity
Use the live vessel map on this page to explore reported ship activity around Vancouver and the recorded West Coast Canada area. Public AIS data can help identify vessels operating near the port and connect visitors with available ship profiles.
Combine the live map with the nearby-port links and Ship-Tracker.org vessel database to explore maritime traffic around this port. AIS coverage and update intervals vary, so reported positions may be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable.
About Vancouver Port
Vancouver Port is a verified port location in Canada. It is recorded in the Ship-Tracker Port Master with the UN/LOCODE CAVAN and the coordinates 49.3035500, -123.0475000. This profile brings together the port identity, regional position and map-based vessel information in one place. The page uses structured source fields rather than unverified descriptions of terminals, cargo volumes or facilities.
Port Location
The recorded position places Vancouver within West Coast Canada and the wider West Coast Canada maritime area. The location map is centred on the verified coordinates from the Port Master. It can be used to understand the port’s geographic setting and its relationship to surrounding coastal and maritime locations. Coordinates are identifiers for the mapped position and should not be used as navigational instructions.
Map position is based on the verified port coordinates shown above.
Live vessel tracking near Vancouver
The live vessel map provides an external AIS view around Vancouver Port. Depending on coverage, visitors may see vessels reported near the selected coordinates and can open available vessel details through the map provider. AIS positions can be delayed, incomplete or temporarily unavailable. The map is therefore intended for general information and vessel discovery, not for navigation, safety decisions or confirmation of an arrival time.
Nearby Ports
Nearby port locations calculated from the Port Master include Fraser River, Annacis Island, Tilbury Island, Bowen Island, Steveston, Roberts Bank. They are ordered geographically from the verified coordinates and help visitors explore the surrounding port network. A nearby-port name becomes an internal link only when a valid Ship-Tracker WordPress page and mapping exist; no destination URL is invented for an unavailable page.
Ports in Canada
Explore published port profiles across Canada in the Ship-Tracker.org port directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Vancouver Port located?
The verified position is latitude 49.3035500 and longitude -123.0475000 in Canada.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Vancouver?
The UN/LOCODE recorded for Vancouver is CAVAN.
Can I view vessels near Vancouver Port?
Yes. The page includes a VesselFinder AIS map centred on the port coordinates. Coverage and reported positions may vary.
Is the vessel map suitable for navigation?
No. The embedded AIS map is for general information only and must not be used for navigation or safety decisions.
Which ports are near Vancouver?
The page calculates nearby ports from verified Port Master coordinates. Current nearby results include Fraser River, Annacis Island, Tilbury Island, Bowen Island, Steveston, Roberts Bank.
Sources & Data Notes
Port identity and coordinates are provided from the controlled Ship-Tracker Port Master snapshot. Live AIS positions are displayed through the embedded VesselFinder service and may be delayed, incomplete or unavailable.