Port of Bowmanville

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About Port of Bowmanville

Bowmanville is a small Canadian port located on the north shore of Lake Ontario. It serves as a local harbor and is accessible to recreational craft.

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Classification

Type
Marina

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Ontario
Latitude
43.8936°
Longitude
-78.6678°

Identification

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Bowmanville is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Newcastle Lighthouse at 4 NM to the E. Other aids include Cobourg East Pierhead (22 NM E), Thirty Mile Point (32.1 NM SSE), Olcott (33.4 NM S), Toronto Harbour (33.8 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Bowmanville on?

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The Port of Bowmanville 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 Bowmanville?

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You can track vessels near Bowmanville (CABWV) 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 Bowmanville?

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The Port of Bowmanville is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CABWV — 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 CABWV 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 Bowmanville?

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The Port of Bowmanville 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.