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

• Maximum draft at approach channel: 6.7 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