​​IMPORTANT NOTICE: The current maximum draft in the approach channel to Summerside is currently 7.0m (high tide) until a maintenance dredge is complete to return the channel to its original depth of 8.0m. For more information, please call 902-786-6068.

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• Harbour Pilotage is compulsory for ships entering Summerside Harbour

• Pilots require the following parameters when bringing vessels into the harbour:

  • Ships 135 to 190 meters in length must have bow thrusters, or must order the services of a least a 4,000 hp z-drive tug

  • Maximum breadth:  25 meters

  • Maximum draft at West Berth:  8.0 metres at chart datum low-tide

  • Maximum draft at East Berth: 6.4 metres at chart datum low-tide

  • The approach channel has a width of 80m

  • For ships slightly over these parameters, local pilots will assess each ship individually to determine if it is acceptable