NAVWARN details
| ID | NW-P-0745-26 |
| Date | 2026-05-31 16:09 UTC To 2026-10-31 07:00 UTC |
| Status | Published |
| Title | Swiftsure Bank Voluntary Slowdown |
| Areas |
Juan de Fuca Strait Pacific South Coast West Coast Vancouver Island South |
| Categories |
Waterway Information (Other) |
| Description | Effective June 1 to October 31, 2026, the ECHO Program voluntary ship slowdown in the vicinity of Swiftsure Bank is active for all inbound and outbound commercial and government vessels to reduce underwater noise for at-risk whales. If it is safe and operationally feasible to do so, commercial and government vessels are requested to not exceed the following speeds through the water: 11 knots – Bulkers, tankers, general cargo vessels, and government vessels; and, 14.5 knots – Vehicle carriers, cruise ships, and container vessels. The voluntary ship slowdown takes place at Swiftsure Bank between 125° 17' W or 48° 19' N on the western or southern sides, and 124° 40’ W on the eastern side. All vessels transiting inbound or outbound are asked to slowdown when it is safe and operationally feasible to do so. Speed transition zones are in place about 2 nautical miles prior to entering the slowdown area. The ECHO Program is led by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority in collaboration with government agencies, Indigenous communities, industry partners and environmental groups. For more detailed information, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/ |
| Position |
Centroid : 48° 27.186'N 125° 04.618'W
Pt 1: 48° 35.000'N 125° 09.000'W
Pt 2: 48° 35.000'N 125° 17.000'W Pt 3: 48° 19.000'N 125° 17.000'W Pt 4: 48° 19.000'N 124° 59.150'W Pt 5: 48° 20.600'N 124° 58.167'W Pt 6: 48° 22.550'N 125° 02.807'W Pt 7: 48° 26.642'N 125° 00.808'W Pt 8: 48° 28.132'N 124° 57.900'W Pt 9: 48° 28.137'N 124° 44.075'W Pt 10: 48° 26.867'N 124° 40.000'W Pt 11: 48° 30.180'N 124° 40.000'W Pt 12: 48° 32.100'N 124° 46.893'W Pt 13: 48° 32.100'N 125° 08.980'W |
| Charts | 3606(NAD83) |
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