Port of Cobourg

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About Port of Cobourg

Cobourg Harbor, established in 1798, is a sheltered harbor on Lake Ontario in Ontario, Canada. It serves as a port of call and handles recreational vessels. Pilotage is compulsory.

Background
Cobourg is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Southern Ontario 95 km (59 mi) east of Toronto and 62 km (39 mi) east of Oshawa. It is the largest town in and seat of Northumberland County. Its nearest neighbour is Port Hope, 7 km (4 mi) to the west. It is located along Highway 401 and the former Highway 2. To the south, Cobourg borders Lake Ontario. To the north, east and west, it is surrounded by Hamilton Township.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
3ft
Elevation
73m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C

History

Established
1798

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACBG
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Area
Great Lakes
Sub-area
Lake Ontario
Latitude
43.9535°
Longitude
-78.1665°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
2960 →
GeoNames ID
5924581 →
Wikidata
Q1007418 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cobourg.ca →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Cobourg is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cobourg East Pierhead Lighthouse at 0.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Newcastle (18 NM W), Brighton and Cobourg Lighthouses (19.3 NM ENE), Presqu'île Point (21.4 NM E), Scotch Bonnet Island (27.2 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Cobourg on?

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The Port of Cobourg 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 Cobourg?

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You can track vessels near Cobourg (CACBG) 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 Cobourg?

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The Port of Cobourg is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACBG — 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 CACBG 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 Cobourg?

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The Port of Cobourg 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.