Port of Canso

The controlling depth at Canso is 6.07 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Canso is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Canso Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.7 NM to the E. Other aids include Canso Harbour (0.8 NM NNE), Canso Range Front (0.9 NM E), Cranberry Island South (3.1 NM E), Cranberry Islands (3.1 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Canso 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.

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

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

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.

The Port of Canso 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.

CANSO (UN/Locode: CACAH), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 45.33999° N, -60.99802° E.

Coordinates: 45.33999° N, -60.99802° E. Nearby terminals/ports:J.F. SAMSON SEAFOOD — UN/Locode: CAARI — 45.51080° N, -61.01810° EPOINT TUPPER — UN/Locode: CAPTU — 45.57250° N, -61.34220° EPORT HAWKESBURY — UN/Locode: CAPHW — 45.61360° N, -61.36560° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6.07 m.

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

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

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