Port Information Guide

Port Information Guide

The Port Information Guide is made pursuant to the Canada Marine Act section 56 subsection (1) (b), having been developed through participatory means with public agencies, stakeholders and users of the Port of Halifax.

The Halifax Port Authority’s Port Information Guide is designed to provide port users with a single point of reference for port operational procedures and practices. These practices and procedures are applicable to all vessels operating in the waters of the Port.

These Practices and Procedures have been developed for the purpose of promoting safe and effective use, navigation and environmental stewardship within the Port of Halifax.

If you have comments about the content of the Port Information Guide, please contact us directly by email.

Learn more here: Port Information Guide (amended January 2024; 4 MB PDF)

Our Port Information Guide was recently updated and HPA is in the process of getting this document translated into French. A French version will be posted as soon as it becomes available.

Updates and Amendments

The practices and procedures govern a dynamic marine operations environment and are updated regularly to reflect international best practices. Under normal circumstances, notice will be given as far in advance as practical but will be no less than thirty (30) days. An emergency amendment may be made to these practices and procedures without notice.

January 2024 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
December 2023 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
April 2022 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
September 2021 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
December 2020 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
May 2020 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
June 2019 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
May 2019 - Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
January 2019 – Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
October 2018 – Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)
August 2018 – Notice of Amendment: Port Information Guide (PDF)