Port of Botwood

CABWD🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Botwood

Botwood is a port located on the Exploits River estuary in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It serves as a key export point for forestry products, primarily woodpulp and paper. The port accommodates bulk carriers and is equipped with facilities for handling these commodities.

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Classification

Type
Port

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CABWD
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
49.1500°
Longitude
-55.3667°
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Botwood is supported by 4 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Surgeon Cove Point Lighthouse at 24.2 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Long Island East End (28.4 NM NNW), Bacalhao Island (44.9 NM NE), Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses (45.2 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Botwood on?

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The Port of Botwood 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 Botwood?

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You can track vessels near Botwood (CABWD) 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 Botwood?

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The Port of Botwood is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CABWD — 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 CABWD 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 Botwood?

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The Port of Botwood 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.