Port of Baie Comeau

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Established in 1937, Baie Comeau is a Canadian seaport on the St. Lawrence River. It handles bulk carriers, tankers, and general cargo vessels. The port serves the Côte-Nord region of Quebec.

Background
Baie-Comeau is a city in the Côte-Nord region of the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located on the shores of the St. Lawrence River, and is the seat of Manicouagan Regional County Municipality. It is near the mouth of the Manicouagan River, named after the adjacent Comeau Bay. It has a population of 20,687 in the 2021 Canadian census, and the census agglomeration population is 26,643.
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Type
Port
Established
1937
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
CABCO
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5
Subdivision
CA-QC
Latitude
49.2381°
Longitude
-68.1337°
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Baie Comeau?

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The approach to Baie Comeau is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Baie Comeau Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the SE. Other aids include Baie des Anglais Range Front (1.9 NM N), Pointe Saint-Pancrace (2.3 NM ENE), Pointe de Manicouagan (8.6 NM SSW), Pointe des Monts (30.5 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Baie Comeau on?

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The Port of Baie Comeau 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 Baie Comeau?

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You can track vessels near Baie Comeau (CABCO) 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 Baie Comeau?

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The Port of Baie Comeau is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CABCO — 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 CABCO 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 Baie Comeau?

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The Port of Baie Comeau operates in the UTC-5 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.

What is the Port of Baie Comeau?

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BAIE COMEAU (UN/Locode: CABCO), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 49.23806° N, -68.13369° E.

Where is the Port of Baie Comeau located?

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Coordinates: 49.23806° N, -68.13369° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MATANE — UN/Locode: CAMNE — 48.84187° N, -67.57462° ELES MECHINS — UN/Locode: CAMHN — 49.00679° N, -66.97232° ERIMOUSKI — UN/Locode: CARIM — 48.47871° N, -68.51385° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Baie Comeau?

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Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: none noted.

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Baie Comeau?

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Communication & port formalities — telephone: not available; radio (VHF): not available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: not available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: not available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Baie Comeau?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo, Passenger, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.