Burrard Inlet dredging approved to boost Vancouver port's oil tanker capacity (opens original article in a new tab)

Dredging in Burrard Inlet has been approved to boost Vancouver port's oil tanker capacity by deepening the Second Narrows channel, allowing larger vessels to operate more efficiently.

• Vancouver Fraser Port Authority approved dredging in Burrard Inlet to increase shipping capacity for oil exports.
• The project involves deepening the Second Narrows channel to allow larger oil tankers to operate more efficiently.
• The dredging is expected to begin in September 2026 and remove 25,000 cubic metres of material.