Port of Lewisporte

CALWP🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Lewisporte

Lewisporte is a Canadian seaport on Burnt Bay, opening to the Bay of Exploits in Newfoundland and Labrador. It handles fishing vessels, special craft, and tankers. The port provides deep water access and facilities for regional communities.

Background
Lewisporte is a town in central Newfoundland, Canada, with a population of 3,288. It is situated in Burnt Bay which opens on to the Bay of Exploits. Lewisporte has a deep water port and related facilities that serve many communities in the region.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
49.2333°
Longitude
-55.0667°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6053447 →
Wikidata
Q6537373 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.lewisportecanada.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CALWP
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-3:30
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1876

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Lewisporte is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Surgeon Cove Point Lighthouse at 17.3 NM to the N. Other aids include Long Island East End (29.9 NM NW), Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses (32.7 NM NE), Bacalhao Island (33.5 NM NE), Burnt Point (41.8 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Lewisporte on?

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The Port of Lewisporte 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 Lewisporte?

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You can track vessels near Lewisporte (CALWP) 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 Lewisporte?

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The Port of Lewisporte is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CALWP — 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 CALWP 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 Lewisporte?

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The Port of Lewisporte operates in the UTC-3:30 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 Lewisporte?

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LEWISPORTE (UN/Locode: CALWP), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 49.24372° N, -55.04837° E.

Where is the Port of Lewisporte located?

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Coordinates: 49.24372° N, -55.04837° E. Nearby terminals/ports:CARMANVILLE — UN/Locode: CACMV — 49.42000° N, -54.29000° ESPRINGDALE — UN/Locode: CASPD — 49.50000° N, -56.07000° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Lewisporte?

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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 Lewisporte?

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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 Lewisporte?

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Vessel types historically calling: Fishing, Special Craft and Tanker.