NAVIGATION & METOCEAN DATA


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E-NAVIGATION MARITIME INFORMATION PORTAL

A wide range of navigational information may be obtained from the Canadian Coast Guard’s e-navigation site here.

Polar Prince ship

MCTS FUNDY TRAFFIC

To obtain real time information regarding vessel movements in
Port Saint John, please contact the Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre, Fundy Traffic at 1-888-528-6444 for bilingual service.

Photo of two cruise ships and two cargo ships in dock

METOCEAN DATA

A number of MetOcean instruments displaying real-time data are located within the port.

The following instruments are currently in place:

Anemometers

  • Inner Harbour (on the Diamond Jubilee Cruise Terminal)

  • Courtenay Bay (on Barrack Point Potash Terminal)

  • Outer Harbour (SmartAtlantic Weather Buoy)

Tide Gauge

  • Courtenay Bay (on Barrack Point Potash Terminal)

Access to this data is available via the SmartAtlantic website here.

BUOY STATION INFORMATION

The Saint John Monobuoy was put in place to monitor meteorological and oceanographic data in real time. The buoy measures a variety of atmospheric and surface conditions in relation to the wind, waves, and temperature. The data collected is then used to support the operational efficiency and safety of marine transportation.  

TERMINAL STATION INFORMATION

The terminal anemometer stations is used to monitor the physical environmental data from around the port, in real time. This station focuses on measuring wind speed and direction. The data collected is then used to support the operational efficiency and safety of marine transportation.    

Buoy
Tower sensors