Key Port Facts
Fuel Grades Available at Vancouver
Seven Ocean procures the following marine fuel grades at Vancouver. Click any grade for full technical specifications.
Delivery Methods
- Barge alongside
- Barge at anchorage
Primary Anchorages
Vancouver outer anchorage, English Bay roads
Port Detail
Pacific Northwest hub
Vancouver is the Canadian gateway for trans-Pacific trade. Major terminals at Deltaport, Vanterm and Centerm handle containers; bulk terminals serve grain, coal, sulphur, and potash exports.
US/Canada ECA
Inside the North American 200-nm ECA — LSMGO mandatory for non-scrubber tonnage operating in port waters.
Operational notes
Vancouver has well-known anchorage congestion during peak grain export season. Bunker arrangements coordinate with cargo schedules to minimize anchorage delay.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's typical anchorage wait?
During grain export peak (autumn-winter), anchorage waits can be significant. Bunker operations during anchorage time are common to make productive use of waiting.
Is Bio-VLSFO available?
Limited but growing. Vancouver follows broader Pacific market trends with biofuel availability expanding.