Photo of the Ocean Explorer docked at Pictou Marine Terminals
Welcome to Pictou Marine Terminals
PMT is a unique marine service company located on the North Shore of Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait. It is one of the last active commercial ports linking Nova Scotia to the world via the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Our Mission:
The company's mission is to provide a high quality, highly valued service to its commercial and recreational users. This is accomplished by listening to the customer and focusing on their needs at all levels in the company.
PMT is a unique marine service company located on the North Shore of Nova Scotia along the Northumberland Strait. It is one of the last active commercial ports linking Nova Scotia to the world via the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
Our Mission:
The company's mission is to provide a high quality, highly valued service to its commercial and recreational users. This is accomplished by listening to the customer and focusing on their needs at all levels in the company.
Available resources
Fully ISPS compliant, PMT offers 550 metres of berth length, 850 square metres of warehouse space and 6000 square metres of secure marshalling area, and a flexible skilled workforce.
Providing a special link in your supply chain. Proudly serving the needs of both the commercial shipping industry and the recreational boater. We are prepared to work hard to be a highly valued link in your supply chain.

Port of Pictou & Marinas
Navigation Season
Some ice may be encountered from January to mid-April. Ice Breaking Services are available. It is advised to consult the Canadian Coast Guard ice office at 902-426-5664 for the latest ice information.
Wharves
Pier "C" 183 m (600 ft) long with an adjacent fenced laydown area is privately owned but operated as a public facility. It has at least a depth of 7.6m (25 ft) alongside. The new owners may be contacted at their Wharfinger's Office at 902-485-6686. Pier "C" has an unheated freight shed on it.
Quay Wall Wharf
Adjacent to the Pictou Industries Shipyard
180m (600ft) 5.5 m (18 ft) minimum depth.
Supplies
Water from the town supply is piped to the piers. Ship's Chandlery and other services are available.
Light and Heavy fuel can be supplied by truck.
Anchorage
The usual anchorage is to the east of the wharves in 9.1 to 12.2m (30-40ft) – mud.
Additional anchorage is available at 45 45 N 62 25 W
Navigation Season
Some ice may be encountered from January to mid-April. Ice Breaking Services are available. It is advised to consult the Canadian Coast Guard ice office at 902-426-5664 for the latest ice information.
Wharves
Pier "C" 183 m (600 ft) long with an adjacent fenced laydown area is privately owned but operated as a public facility. It has at least a depth of 7.6m (25 ft) alongside. The new owners may be contacted at their Wharfinger's Office at 902-485-6686. Pier "C" has an unheated freight shed on it.
Quay Wall Wharf
Adjacent to the Pictou Industries Shipyard
180m (600ft) 5.5 m (18 ft) minimum depth.
Supplies
Water from the town supply is piped to the piers. Ship's Chandlery and other services are available.
Light and Heavy fuel can be supplied by truck.
Anchorage
The usual anchorage is to the east of the wharves in 9.1 to 12.2m (30-40ft) – mud.
Additional anchorage is available at 45 45 N 62 25 W