Port of Fort Franklin

CAFKN🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Fort Franklin

Fort Franklin is a small port located in Canada's Northwest Territories. It serves as a supply point for remote communities and resource exploration in the region.

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Classification

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Port

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Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
CA-NT
Latitude
65.1833°
Longitude
-123.4167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Fort Franklin on?

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The Port of Fort Franklin is situated on the North Pacific 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 Fort Franklin?

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You can track vessels near Fort Franklin (CAFKN) 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 Fort Franklin?

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The Port of Fort Franklin is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAFKN — 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 CAFKN 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 Fort Franklin?

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The Port of Fort Franklin 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.