Port of Collingwood

CACOL🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Collingwood

Collingwood is a Canadian harbor on Georgian Bay, Lake Huron. It serves as a port of call for commercial vessels and features a drydock.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
6ft
Elevation
175m

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
A

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
3900 →
GeoNames ID
5925980 →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal breakwater
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Latitude
44.5000°
Longitude
-80.2333°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Collingwood is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Collingwood Sector Lighthouse at 0.4 NM to the NE. Other aids include Collingwood Yacht Club (0.8 NM NE), Nottawasaga Island (2.6 NM NNW), Nancy Island (9.1 NM E), Meaford Municipality Lighthouses (16.6 NM WNW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Collingwood on?

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The Port of Collingwood is situated on the North Pacific 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 Collingwood?

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You can track vessels near Collingwood (CACOL) 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 Collingwood?

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The Port of Collingwood is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACOL — 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 CACOL 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 Collingwood?

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The Port of Collingwood 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.