Port of Kuujjuaq

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About Port of Kuujjuaq

Kuujjuaq is a seaport on Ungava Bay, Canada. It handles general cargo and tanker vessels. The port is situated at the mouth of the Koksoak River.

Background
Kuujjuaq, is a former Hudson's Bay Company outpost at the mouth of the Koksoak River on Ungava Bay that has become the largest northern village in the Nunavik region of Quebec, Canada. It is the administrative capital of the Kativik Regional Government. Its population was 2,668 as of the 2021 census.

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Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1979

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
CA-QC
Latitude
58.1000°
Longitude
-68.4000°

References & Identifiers

Wikidata
Q1543830 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.nvkuujjuaq.ca →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Kuujjuaq on?

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The Port of Kuujjuaq is situated on the North Atlantic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Kuujjuaq?

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You can track vessels near Kuujjuaq (CAFCM) 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 Kuujjuaq?

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The Port of Kuujjuaq is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAFCM — 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 CAFCM 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 Kuujjuaq?

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The Port of Kuujjuaq 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.

What is the Port of Kuujjuaq?

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KUUJJUAQ (UN/Locode: CAFCM), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 58.09638° N, -68.40173° E.

Where is the Port of Kuujjuaq located?

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Coordinates: 58.09638° N, -68.40173° E.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Kuujjuaq?

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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 Kuujjuaq?

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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 Kuujjuaq?

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Vessel types historically calling: General Cargo and Tanker.