Port of Corner Brook

The controlling depth at Corner Brook is 9.75 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 Corner Brook is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is South Head Lighthouse at 20.6 NM to the NW. Other aids include Little Port Head (21.7 NM WNW), Broad Cove Point Range Front (30.8 NM WSW), Woody Point (33.3 NM N), Long Point (Port au Port) (33.6 NM WSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Corner Brook 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 Corner Brook (CACBK) 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 Corner Brook is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACBK — 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 Corner Brook 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.

CORNER BROOK (UN/Locode: CACBK), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 48.95925° N, -57.96627° E.

Coordinates: 48.95925° N, -57.96627° E. Nearby terminals/ports:STEPHENVILLE — UN/Locode: CASTV — 48.52747° N, -58.52830° EPORT AU PORT — UN/Locode: CAPAP — 48.55000° N, -58.72000° ELOWER COVE — UN/Locode: CALCV — 48.51979° N, -59.02714° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts and 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 9.4m - 10m; anchorage depth 23.2m - OVER; cargo pier depth 9.4m - 10m; oil terminal depth 7.1m - 9.1m and maximum draft approx. 9.75 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Offshore, Passenger, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.