Port of Argentia

The approach to Argentia is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Point Verde Lighthouse at 3.8 NM to the S. Other aids include Red Island (8.4 NM NW), Marticot Island (23.7 NM W), La Haye Point (28.5 NM SSE), Placentia Area Lighthouses (29.7 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Argentia 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.

You can track vessels near Argentia (CANWP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Argentia is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CANWP — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

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.

The Port of Argentia 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.

ARGENTIA (UN/Locode: CANWP), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 47.29675° N, -53.98596° E.

Coordinates: 47.29675° N, -53.98596° E. Nearby terminals/ports:ARNOLD'S COVE — UN/Locode: CAARC — 47.75950° N, -53.98994° EWHIFFEN HEAD — UN/Locode: CAWHH — 47.77251° N, -54.01274° ECOME BY CHANCE — UN/Locode: CACBC — 47.80255° N, -54.00742° E

Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Medium. Cranes: fixed cranes. Lifting: 25–49 MT lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 21.6m - 22.9m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m and oil terminal depth 12.5m - 13.7m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, Fishing, General Cargo, Offshore, Passenger, Ro Ro, Special Craft, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft.