Port of Little Current

CALIC🇨🇦Canada

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This small, sheltered Canadian port on Manitoulin Island handles passenger vessels and tugs. It features wharf loading/offloading facilities and fixed cranes, with channel depths of up to 7.6 meters.

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Channel Depth
6ft
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
C
WPI No.
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Seamark Type
harbour
UN/LOCODE
CALIC
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent
Subdivision
CA-ON
Latitude
45.9833°
Longitude
-81.9333°
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Little Current?

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The approach to Little Current is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Little Current South Lighthouse at 0.5 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Narrow Island (2 NM WNW), Strawberry Island (3.4 NM E), Clapperton Island (13.4 NM WNW), Badgeley Island (13.9 NM ESE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Little Current on?

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The Port of Little Current 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 Little Current?

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You can track vessels near Little Current (CALIC) 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 Little Current?

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The Port of Little Current is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CALIC — 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 CALIC 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 Little Current?

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The Port of Little Current 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 Little Current?

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LITTLE CURRENT (UN/Locode: CALIC), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 45.98113° N, -81.92155° E.

Where is the Port of Little Current located?

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Coordinates: 45.98113° N, -81.92155° E. Nearby terminals/ports:KILLARNEY — UN/Locode: CAKLY — 45.97000° N, -81.52000° ESPRAGGE HARBOR — UN/Locode: CASPR — 46.19500° N, -82.69800° E

What facilities are available at the Port of Little Current?

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Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: fixed cranes. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 6.4m - 7.6m; anchorage depth 6.4m - 7.6m and cargo pier depth 6.4m - 7.6m.

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Little Current?

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

What are the communications and port formalities at the Port of Little Current?

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

What types of vessels historically call at the Port of Little Current?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger and Tugs Harbor Craft.