3977 - Douglas Channel Nautical Chart

The Industrial Arterial: 3977 - Douglas Channel

Navigate the deep-water gateway of the North Coast with the professional authority of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS). Chart 3977 is the definitive 1:80,000 scale navigational guide for Douglas Channel, providing the high-resolution data required to safely move through this massive fjord that serves as the primary maritime link to the global port of Kitimat.

Precision for Global Commerce and Wilderness Pilotage

Douglas Channel is a masterpiece of glacial topography, featuring extreme depths and narrow side-channels. CHS Chart 3977 provides the "ground-truth" data required for safe operations in this technical environment:

• The Kitimat Arm Approach: Features high-resolution mapping of the northern reaches of the channel, providing critical data for the approach to the Port of Kitimat and its industrial terminals.

• Hawkesbury & Maitland Island Detail: Detailed bathymetry for the waters surrounding these major islands, including the technical navigation required for Emory Channel and Sue Channel.

• Deep-Water Navigation: Provides the resolution necessary for the safe passage of deep-draft vessels, including LNG tankers and cargo ships, by identifying exact depths in a fjord that can exceed 400 meters.

• Hazard & Anchorage Intelligence: Explicitly marks drying reefs near the shore, prominent navigational lights, and the rare secure anchorages found within the branching arms of the channel.

The Professional Standard for the North Coast Corridor

As the primary navigational resource for professional pilots, industrial shipping, and recreational cruisers exploring the Great Bear Rainforest, the reliability of Chart 3977 is paramount. Specifically designed to meet the rigorous requirements of marine navigation, this official CHS chart delivers the accuracy and detail needed to navigate Douglas Channel with total confidence.