Port of Canaport

CACPT🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Canaport

Canaport is a Canadian marine crude oil receiving terminal situated on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy, near Saint John, New Brunswick. It handles crude oil imports, serving large tankers. The port features a single-point mooring (SPM) facility.

Background
Canaport is a Canadian marine crude oil receiving terminal located on the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at Mispec Point, approximately 9 km (5.6 mi) southeast of the city of Saint John, New Brunswick.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
6545 →
Wikidata
Q15207100 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CACPT
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Open roadstead
Shelter
Good

Region

Subdivision
CA-NB
Latitude
45.2000°
Longitude
-65.9833°

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Canaport is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Spencer Lighthouse at 3.1 NM to the E. Other aids include Partridge Island (3.8 NM NW), Courtenay Bay Breakwater (4.3 NM NW), Swift Point (7.6 NM NW), Mccolgan Point (9.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Canaport on?

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The Port of Canaport 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 Canaport?

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You can track vessels near Canaport (CACPT) 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 Canaport?

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The Port of Canaport is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CACPT — 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 CACPT 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 Canaport?

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The Port of Canaport 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.