Port of Arichat

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About Port of Arichat

Arichat is a historic harbor on Isle Madame, Nova Scotia. It serves as a local fishing and ferry point.

Background
Arichat is an unincorporated community in the Municipality of the County of Richmond, Nova Scotia, Canada. It is the primary settlement on Isle Madame, off the southeastern tip of Cape Breton Island.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
25m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
45.5167°
Longitude
-61.0167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5886896 →
Wikidata
Q2861229 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.arichat.ca →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAARI
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1785

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Arichat?

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The approach to Arichat is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Jerseyman Island Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the WSW. Other aids include Marache Point (2.3 NM SSW), Grandique (4.6 NM N), Hawk Island (4.8 NM N), Green Island (5.4 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Arichat on?

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The Port of Arichat is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the temperate maritime climate zone, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Arichat?

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You can track vessels near Arichat (CAARI) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Arichat?

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The Port of Arichat is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAARI — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE CAARI mean?

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The first two characters, CA, are the ISO country code for CA. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Arichat?

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The Port of Arichat operates in the UTC-4 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.