Port of Valdez
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Valdez: no ships detected in port from AIS in the last 3 days (as of Oct 6, 2026, 11:03 UTC). Coverage depends on AIS reception in the area.
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Expected arrivals AIS-detected
Ships whose AIS destination names Valdez, with the arrival time their crew entered. Reported in the last 24 hours, due within 7 days. Crews type these by hand: a destination can be out of date and an ETA can slip.
1 ship shown, earliest first.
| Vessel | ETA (UTC) | Destination as broadcast | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|
 POLAR DISCOVERYTanker | Oct 11, 2026, 13:00 UTC | US LGB > US VDZ | UN/LOCODE |
Source: AIS voyage reports via AISstream.io global terrestrial AIS. Times are the crew's ETA, not a Voydar estimate. As of Oct 6, 2026, 11:03 UTC.
Vessels near Valdez
Ships Voydar received on AIS near the port in the last 6 hours, most recent first. Being near a port is not a port call; the board above lists calls.
No vessels detected near Valdez in the last 6 hours. As our AIS coverage grows, arrivals and departures will appear here live.
Harbour & facilities
Harbour particulars for Valdez from the NGA World Port Index (WPI port no. 19670). Depths in metres as charted by NGA.
- Harbour size
- Very small
- Harbour type
- Coastal (natural)
- Shelter
- Good
- Channel depth
- 23 m
- Cargo pier depth
- 13 m
- Oil terminal depth
- 23 m
- Mean tide
- 4 m
- Pilotage compulsory
- Yes
- First port of entry
- Yes
- Repairs
- Limited
Source: NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150). Licence: US Government public domain.
Not for navigation.
Forecast
Model forecast for Valdez over the next 72 hours, every 6 hours: wind, gusts, waves and visibility. Times in UTC.
| Time (UTC) | Wind (kn) | From | Gusts (kn) | Waves (m) | Period (s) | Visibility (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 106° | 9 | 0.2 | 9 | 0.2 | |
| 1 | 81° | 8 | 0.2 | 10 | 0.1 | |
| 1 | 105° | 7 | 0.2 | 10 | 0.2 | |
| 1 | 125° | 7 | 0.2 | 9 | 11 | |
| 1 | 132° | 5 | 0.2 | 9 | 1.9 | |
| 1 | 133° | 5 | 0.1 | 9 | 0.1 | |
| 1 | 167° | 7 | 0.1 | 9 | 12 | |
| 1 | 163° | 4 | 0.2 | 8 | 21 | |
| 1 | 66° | 5 | 0.1 | 8 | 21 | |
| 3 | 48° | 10 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 | |
| 3 | 46° | 12 | 0.2 | 2 | 24 |
Forecast: ECMWF IFS 0.25° + ECMWF WAM, run of Oct 6, 2026, 00:00 UTC. Visibility: NOAA GFS 0.25° + GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III), run of Oct 6, 2026, 06:00 UTC. Waves are taken from the wave model's nearest sea point, 32 km away.
Source: ECMWF open data (IFS 0.25° forecasts, ECMWF WAM waves). This service is based on data and products of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF). Source: www.ecmwf.int. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Licence: CC-BY-4.0 + ECMWF Terms of Use.
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° and GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III) forecasts. Forecast: NOAA NCEP GFS / GFS-Wave (WAVEWATCH III). Licence: US Government work (public domain); NOAA Open Data Dissemination.
A model forecast, not an observation. Not for navigation.
Marine conditions near Valdez
Live wind, waves and water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys and tide gauges — free government data the incumbents charge for.
Weather buoys
- VDXA216.3 km
- Valdez, AK16.3 km
- VDZA218.1 km
- 9454240 - Valdez, AK18.1 km
- Middle Rock Light, AK50.3 km
Tide gauges
- Valdez, AK18.2 km
Source: NOAA National Data Buoy Center & CO-OPS Tides & Currents — public domain.
Berths and terminals at Valdez
17 docks, terminals and mooring places listed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for Valdez. Deepest listed berth: 30.2 m (99 ft). The 17 deepest are shown.
- U.S. principal ports by tonnage, 2023
- #27 of 150
- 25.4 million short tons handled (Valdez, AK).
- Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (public domain). Retrieved Sep 24, 2026.
| Facility | Depth alongside | Longest berth | Owner / operator (as listed) |
|---|---|---|---|
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Berth No. 1. Receipt of diesel fuel; and shipment of crude oil and ballast water. | 30.2 m (99 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Berth No. 4. Shipment of crude oil. | 27.4 m (90 ft) | 420.6 m (1,380 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Berth No. 3. Shipment of crude oil and ballast water. | 27.4 m (90 ft) | 320 m (1,050 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Berth No. 5. Shipment of crude oil. | 25.9 m (85 ft) | 422.1 m (1,385 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
PORT OF VALDEZ, CONTAINER TERMINAL WHARF (KEYSTONE TOURS) Receipt and shipment of conventional-and-containerized general cargo; mooring cruise ships. | 15.2 m (50 ft) | 365.8 m (1,200 ft) | Owner: City of Valdez Operator: City of Valdez and North Star Terminal & Stevedore Co. |
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Tug Dock. Receipt of used oil and bilge water; mooring tugs and fueling vessels. | 12.2 m (40 ft) | 91.4 m (300 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
VALDEZ PETROLEUM TERMINAL, VALDEZ WHARF Shipment of petroleum products; and mooring vessels. | 11 m (36 ft) | 83.8 m (275 ft) | Owner and operator: Valdez Petroleum Terminal, Inc. FAX: 907/835 |
JOHN THOMAS KELSEY MUNICIPLE DOCK VALDEZ CITY Receipt of seafood; landing for passenger-and-vehicular ferry; and mooring cruise ships or other miscellaneous vessels. | 7.9 m (26 ft) | 182.9 m (600 ft) | Owner: City of Valdez Operator: City of Valdez Operator: State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities Operator: and Nautilus Foods, Inc. |
STATE OF ALASKA, VALDEZ FERRY TERMINAL SLIP Landing for passenger-and-vehicular ferry. | 6.1 m (20 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) | Owner: State of Alaska Operator: State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities |
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Small Boat Basin. Mooring small craft, work launches, and oil-spill recovery equipment; fueling small vessels at pier. | 4.6 m (15 ft) | 48.8 m (160 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
City of Valdez Small Boat Harbor, Tour and Fuel Floats. Mooring commercial-and-excursion vessels and recreational craft; fueling small vessels. | 3.7 m (12 ft) | 106.7 m (350 ft) | Owner: State of Alaska and City of Valdez Operator: City of Valdez and Valdez Fuel Co. |
City of Valdez Small Boat Harbor, Fish Wharf. Mooring commercial vessels and recreational craft for minor repairs; handling supplies for fishing vessels. | 3.7 m (12 ft) | 88.4 m (290 ft) | Owner: State of Alaska Operator: City of Valdez |
VALDEZ FUEL CO., FUEL FLOAT Fueling vessels. | 3.7 m (12 ft) | 21.3 m (70 ft) | Owner and operator: Valdez Fuel Co. |
City of Valdez Small Boat Harbor, Floats A - K. Mooring commercial vessels and recreational craft. | 3.7 m (12 ft) | 15.2 m (50 ft) | Owner: State of Alaska and City of Valdez Operator: City of Valdez |
USCG Station, VALDEZ, AK Mooring U.S. Coast Guard vessels:
USCGC LONG ISLAND Draft 6.5 Feet | 3 m (10 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) | Owner: United States Government Operator: U.S. Coast Guard |
Alyeska Pipeline Marine Terminal, Equipment Dock. Handling oil-spill control equipment and supplies; and construction equipment and supplies. | 1.2 m (4 ft) | 121.9 m (400 ft) | Owner and operator: Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. |
CITY OF VALDEZ SMALL BOAT HARBOR FLOATS | — | — | — |
Source: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Navigation Data Center, Port and Waterway Facilities (public domain). Owner and operator names are USACE's text, not verified company records. Retrieved Sep 24, 2026.
Reported arrivals & departures Authority-reported
Arrival and departure records for Valdez published by the authority named on each row, separate from the calls Voydar detects on AIS. Earliest record: Jan 3, 1997.
| Vessel | Record | Date (UTC) | Berth / route | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALASKAN LEGEND | Arrival | Sep 24, 2016(date only) | Singapore → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Cascade Spirit | Arrival | Aug 4, 2016(date only) | Long Beach, CA → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| Cascade Spirit | Departure | Aug 4, 2016(date only) | — → Ning Bo | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| TIANLONG | Arrival | Jul 29, 2016(date only) | Long Beach, CA → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| TIANLONG | Departure | Jul 29, 2016(date only) | — → Ning Bo | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| WASHINGTON | Departure | Jun 22, 2016(date only) | — → High Seas,North Pacific | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| ALASKAN LEGEND | Departure | May 16, 2016(date only) | — → Sendai | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| HENRY BRUSCO | Arrival | Apr 1, 2016(date only) | Campbell River, BC → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| BARGE 450-7 | Arrival | Feb 24, 2016(date only) | Vancouver, BC → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| SEA VOYAGER | Arrival | Feb 23, 2016(date only) | Vancouver, BC → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| POLAR DISCOVERY | Arrival | Jan 18, 2016(date only) | Singapore → — | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
| BARGE 450-7 | Departure | Dec 31, 2015(date only) | — → All Other Canada Atlantic Region Ports | USACE foreign traffic vessel entrances & clearances |
Source: US Army Corps of Engineers, Waterborne Commerce Statistics Center (US CBP entrance/clearance records). Licence: US Government work — public domain.
Marine accidents investigated nearby Authority-reported
3 accidents and incidents within 100 km of the port in the published records of national accident-investigation boards since Jul 28, 2013, located where the board states a position. The most recent:
- Jan 11, 2025Towing/BargeNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)89 km away
Cordova Provider / Krystal Sea, Axel Lind Island, AK, USA (NTSB DCA25FM017)
- Aug 26, 2019ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)52 km away
- Jul 28, 2013ACCNTSB marine investigations (CAROL)66 km away
Krystal Sea / Cordova Provider / Sycamore, Cordova, AK, USA (NTSB DCA13PM031)
Source: NTSB marine investigations (CAROL). Courtesy: National Transportation Safety Board. Licence: US Government work (17 U.S.C. §105), public domain.
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Marinas near Valdez
Marinas and small craft harbours whose nearest Voydar port is Valdez, with their straight-line distance (derived). Each page shows the facilities and contacts its sources report.