Port of Country Harbour

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Country Harbour is a natural harbor on Nova Scotia's Eastern Shore. It accommodates fishing vessels and offers a maximum draft of 12.19 meters.

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Country Harbour is a rural community in Guysborough County, Nova Scotia, Canada. The community is situated on a large deep natural harbour of the same name and is located along the province's Eastern Shore close to Canso, Nova Scotia.
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Max Draft
12.19m
Channel Depth
17ft
Tidal Range
2ft
Elevation
54m
Port of Entry
No
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U
WPI No.
6190 →
GeoNames ID
5928897 →
Wikidata
Q5177310 →
UN/LOCODE
CACOH
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Good
Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
45.2167°
Longitude
-61.7167°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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What are the draft restrictions at the Port of Country Harbour?

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The controlling depth at Country Harbour is 12.19 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.

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Country Harbour?

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The approach to Country Harbour is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Isaac's Harbour Lighthouse at 4.1 NM to the SE. Other aids include Fisherman's Harbour (6.5 NM SSE), Port Bickerton (7.6 NM S), Port Bickerton (7.6 NM S), Country Island (10.2 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Country Harbour on?

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The Port of Country Harbour 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 Country Harbour?

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You can track vessels near Country Harbour (CACOH) 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 Country Harbour?

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The Port of Country Harbour is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACOH — 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 CACOH 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 Country Harbour?

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The Port of Country Harbour 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.

What is the Port of Country Harbour?

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COUNTRY HARBOUR (UN/Locode: CACOH), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 45.13000° N, -61.68000° E.

Where is the Port of Country Harbour located?

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Coordinates: 45.13000° N, -61.68000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:POINT TUPPER — UN/Locode: CAPTU — 45.57250° N, -61.34220° EMULGRAVE MARINE TERM — UN/Locode: CAMUL — 45.60690° N, -61.38690° ECANSO — UN/Locode: CACAH — 45.33999° N, -60.99802° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Country Harbour?

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Depths: maximum draft approx. 12.19 m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Country Harbour?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Country Harbour?

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

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Country Harbour?

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing.