Port of Mabou

CAMAB🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Mabou

Mabou is a harbor located on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. It serves as a small community harbor.

Background
Mabou is an unincorporated community in the Municipality of the County of Inverness on the west coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The population in 2011 was 1,207 residents. It is the site of The Red Shoe pub, Beinn Mhàbu, the An Drochaid Museum, and Glenora Distillers.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
24m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
46.0667°
Longitude
-61.3833°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAMAB
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6062536 →
Wikidata
Q785416 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Mabou is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Mabou Harbour Lighthouse at 3.6 NM to the WNW. Other aids include Henry Island (10.4 NM WSW), Little Narrows (17.3 NM ESE), Margaree Island (18.2 NM NNE), Cameron Island (21.8 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Mabou on?

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The Port of Mabou 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 Mabou?

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You can track vessels near Mabou (CAMAB) 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 Mabou?

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The Port of Mabou is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAMAB — 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 CAMAB 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 Mabou?

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The Port of Mabou operates in the UTC-4 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.