Port of Chéticamp

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About Port of Chéticamp

This harbor on the west coast of Cape Breton Island serves as a local service center. It is a historic fishing port, established in 1785.

Background
Chéticamp is an unincorporated town on the Cabot Trail on the west coast of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada. It is a local service centre. A majority of the population are Acadians. Together with its smaller neighbour, Saint-Joseph-du-Moine, Chéticamp makes up the largest Francophone enclave on Cape Breton Island. The 2006 population was 3,039 people.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
46.6167°
Longitude
-61.0167°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5921081 →
Wikidata
Q992768 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.cheticamp.ca →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACHT
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1785

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Chéticamp is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Chéticamp Harbour Range Front Lighthouse at 1 NM to the NNE. Other aids include Enragée Point (2 NM N), Caveau Point Range Front (2.1 NM NNE), Caveau Point Range Rear (2.1 NM NNE), Margaree Harbour Range Front (11.3 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Chéticamp on?

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The Port of Chéticamp 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 Chéticamp?

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You can track vessels near Chéticamp (CACHT) 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 Chéticamp?

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The Port of Chéticamp is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACHT — 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 CACHT 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 Chéticamp?

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The Port of Chéticamp 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.