Overview:

      Canadian seaport.It is located in the Southeast Atlantic Ocean of Newfoundland in the east of the country, with a maximum draught of 12.8 meters.The specific gravity of water is 1025.The maximum tidal height is 1.22 meters.Southwest to north winds prevail.Forced pilotage.Traffic links through St. John's coast guard;The holly rod refinery station uses VHF channel 16.The St. John's coastal listening station will be informed 24 hours in advance of the expected time of arrival.No ship can berth within 4.8 km of the port without the pilot of the local pilot.Foreign ships must be inspected by Canadian customs officers when they arrive.Ships are not allowed to discharge or leak garbage or sewage of any nature into the waters of the port.Port service facilities include: fueling, small boats, medical treatment, sewage, fresh water supply, supplies, repatriation, no ship repair, dry dock, traction facilities.The port is an oil port with a draught of 12.8 meters.The loading speed of various petroleum products is;Fuel oil 5000 barrels per hour, distillate 2000 barrels per hour, gasoline 1600 barrels per hour.