Terminal Operations

Security General Information

Pacific Coast Terminals (PCT) follows security procedures in accordance with the requirements of the ISPS Code and Marine Transportation Security Regulations as laid out by Transport Canada. These procedures apply to all people entering the site.

Failure to abide by these measures may result in the loss of access privileges.

IMO – ISPS Compliance

Pacific Coast Terminals is in all respects compliant with the ISPS Code and is on the approved facility list from the IMO. Transport Canada has approved PCT’s Marine Facility Security Plan and has issued PCT with a Statement of Compliance of a Port Facility.

Marsec Levels

Since July 1, 2004, PCT along with the rest of the Port of Vancouver, has adopted the new ISPS marine security levels, from Marsec 1 (lowest security risk) to Marsec 3 (highest security risk).

The current Marsec level will be always displayed at both berth gates and the main site gate. In the event the site Marsec level is increased, the sign will be updated, and you will be notified of the change.

Any security related inquiries, should be directed to:

Marine Facility Security Officer – mfso@pct.ca

Emergencies

For any emergencies, or security related situation requiring immediate attention, please phone the PCT security at:
(604) 931.9211 or (604) 939.7350

Vessel Information

Our terminal operates two berths; one for loading bulk liquids and the other for loading bulk sulphur. Following is information you need to berth at our terminal.

Berth #1

Vessel size
Vessel length
Depth alongside
Beam

Bulk Liquids Loading

9,000 to Panamax*
133 m to 240 m
12.8 m
18 m to 32.5 m

Berth #2

Vessel size
Vessel length
Depth alongside
Vessel Beam

Bulk Sulphur Loading

12,000 to Panamax*
142 m to 240 m
12.4 m
18 m to 32.5 m

*Within the constraint of the arrival draught table noted in Section 4.1. Vessel Size Restrictions of PCT – Vessel Guidelines

To find out more information on vessels arriving at PCT, you can check out various vessel tracking websites.

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