Port of Neil's Harbour

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About Port of Neil's Harbour

Neil's Harbour is a small fishing harbor located on the northeastern coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. It primarily serves local fishing fleets, handling catches of lobster and other seafood. The harbor provides shelter for smaller vessels engaged in coastal fishing operations.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
64m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
46.2500°
Longitude
-60.5500°

Nearby Vessels

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CANS3
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6086776 →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Neil's Harbour?

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The approach to Neil's Harbour is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Munroe Point Lighthouse at 1.8 NM to the WNW. Other aids include McNeil Beach (2.8 NM ESE), Man of War Point Range Rear (3.8 NM S), Man of War Point (3.9 NM S), Great Bras d'Or (Noir Point) Range Rear (5.9 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Neil's Harbour on?

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The Port of Neil's Harbour 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 Neil's Harbour?

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You can track vessels near Neil's Harbour (CANS3) 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 Neil's Harbour?

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The Port of Neil's Harbour is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CANS3 — 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 CANS3 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 Neil's Harbour?

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The Port of Neil's Harbour 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.