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Port Intelligence Brief

Duncan Bay, Canada

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49 Verified Intelligence Items
47Verified
Intelligence
15Official
Sources
90%Overall
Confidence
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CoordinatesN 50 4' .0012"
W 125 16' 59.9988"
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Harbor ProfileAlaska-Canada coastal waters; North Pacific Ocean
Size: Very Small
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EntranceTidal Range: 26.24 ft
Depth: 76.10 ft
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Port StatusPort of Entry: No
Shelter: Fair
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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET
๐Ÿงญ Approach & Entrance 8 items
๐Ÿ›Ÿ Shelter & Refuge 7 items
โ˜Ž Harbor / Authority 5 items ๐Ÿ”’
๐Ÿ“ก Contacts & VHF 3 items ๐Ÿ”’
๐Ÿ›ฅ Marinas 6 items ๐Ÿ”’
โ›ฝ Fuel & Utilities 5 items ๐Ÿ”’
๐Ÿ›‚ Clearance & Formalities 7 items ๐Ÿ”’
๐Ÿš‘ Medical & Emergency 8 items ๐Ÿ”’
Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Duncan Bay approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.

Verified Intelligence
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Harbour Character / Shore Marks

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

Duncan Bay (50ยฐ05'N,125ยฐ18'W) lies within Campbell River; large pulp/paper mill with conspicuous chimneys.
95% Confidence
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Anchorage Characteristics

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

Anchorage: 30 m, sand; well out of tidal stream; provides shelter from all but NW winds.
95% Confidence
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Terminal / Berth Characteristics

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

Duncan Bay Barge Terminal (0.1 nm S of Middle Point): two slips 145 m, deck elev 1.5 m; radio masts with obstruction lights; tugs on request.
92% Confidence
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Operational Caution - Strong/Unpredictable Currents And Grounding History

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

TSB report M99W0145: 1999 grounding of 'Mandarin Arrow' during approach; report notes unpredictable/strong currents near wharf; a B.C. coast pilot was conducting the approach.
92% Confidence
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Official Charting - Enc

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

CHS S-57 ENC CA570250 covers Duncan Bay (Duncan Bay ENC available).
90% Confidence
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Local Hazards - Booming Grounds & Moorings

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

Booming grounds and private mooring buoys line the west shore of Duncan Bay (reduces fairway width).
90% Confidence
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Submarine Infrastructure Hazard

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

A submarine sewer/pipeline extends ~0.2 mile offshore from a point 0.5 mile south of Middle Point.
90% Confidence
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Tidal / Observational Station Status

Official Source ยท Verified Jul 10, 2026

CHS tide station 08087 (Duncan Bay) listed at 50.076,-125.301; Type: Temporary; Operational: False.
90% Confidence