Port of Bull Arm

CABUA🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Bull Arm

Bull Arm is a natural harbor on the Isthmus of Avalon, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It serves as a deepwater facility, primarily supporting offshore oil and gas construction and decommissioning activities.

Background
Bull Arm is a natural arm of approximately 10 miles in length and average of 1 mile wide located at the Isthmus of Avalon on the Avalon Peninsula in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. The inner reaches of the arm is located at Sunnyside, and from there it is a mere 2.72 miles to Placentia Bay at Come by Chance.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
18m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
47.8333°
Longitude
-53.8667°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CABUA
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-3:30
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6055908 →
Wikidata
Q4996540 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Bull Arm?

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The approach to Bull Arm is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Heart'S Content Lighthouse at 19.6 NM to the E. Other aids include Ragged Islands (19.6 NM E), Random Head Harbour (20.3 NM NE), Hant'S Harbour (27.1 NM ENE), Harbour Grace Harbour (27.1 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bull Arm on?

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The Port of Bull Arm 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 Bull Arm?

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You can track vessels near Bull Arm (CABUA) 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 Bull Arm?

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The Port of Bull Arm is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CABUA — 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 CABUA 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 Bull Arm?

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The Port of Bull Arm operates in the UTC-3:30 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.