Port of Ottawa

CAOTT🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Ottawa

This port is located on the Ottawa River in Ontario, Canada. It is a sheltered harbor with facilities for tugs and drydock operations.

Background
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the core of the Ottawa–Gatineau census metropolitan area (CMA) and the National Capital Region (NCR). As of 2021, Ottawa had a city population of 1,017,449 and a metropolitan population of 1,488,307, making it the fourth-largest city and fourth-largest metropolitan area in Canada.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
2ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
Unknown
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
B

History

Established
1855

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAOTT
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
River natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Latitude
45.4333°
Longitude
-75.7000°

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
2520 →
Wikidata
Q1930 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
ottawa.ca →
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Ottawa is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Cape Race Lighthouse at 3.7 NM to the ESE. Other aids include Green Shoal (Beacon Hill) (5 NM ENE), Aylmer Island (8.2 NM WSW), Arnprior Island (27.5 NM W), Sand Point (31.1 NM W). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Ottawa on?

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The Port of Ottawa 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 Ottawa?

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You can track vessels near Ottawa (CAOTT) 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 Ottawa?

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The Port of Ottawa is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAOTT — 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 CAOTT 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 Ottawa?

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The Port of Ottawa 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.