Port of Caraquet

CACAQ🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Caraquet

Caraquet is a sheltered fishing port in New Brunswick, Canada. It handles a significant volume of seafood products and serves as a hub for the local fishing fleet.

Background
The port of Caraquet is a neighborhood in the city of Caraquet, in New Brunswick, Canada. Used for over two centuries, the port is at the center of the region's economy and history. It is one of the province's main fishing ports. Nowadays, the port is also one of the region's main tourist attractions and a cultural center.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Tidal Range
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
5600 →
Wikidata
Q3398469 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
CA-NB
Latitude
47.8000°
Longitude
-64.9333°

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Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Caraquet is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Pointe À Brideau Range Rear Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the SW. Other aids include Île de Caraquet (2.1 NM NE), Caraquet Range Front (3.8 NM E), Caraquet Range Rear (4.4 NM E), Big Shippagan (11.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Caraquet on?

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The Port of Caraquet 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 Caraquet?

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You can track vessels near Caraquet (CACAQ) 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 Caraquet?

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The Port of Caraquet is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACAQ — 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 CACAQ 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 Caraquet?

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The Port of Caraquet 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.