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Port au Port

CAPAP🇨🇦Canada

Port Location

About Port au Port

Port au Port is a Canadian seaport situated in Newfoundland and Labrador. It has historically handled bulk carriers, container ships, general cargo vessels, and tankers. The port has no noted entrance or operational restrictions.

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Classification

Type
Port

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
48.5500°
Longitude
-58.7167°
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port au Port?+
The approach to Port au Port is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Long Point (Port au Port) Lighthouse at 8.4 NM to the N. Other aids include Harbour Point (10.6 NM ESE), Broad Cove Point Range Front (12.3 NM NNE), Little Port Head (35.4 NM NNE), South Head (38.3 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port au Port on?+
The Port au Port 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 au Port?+
You can track vessels near Port au Port (CAPAP) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for CAPAP on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port au Port?+
The Port au Port 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.
What is the Port au Port?+
PORT AU PORT (UN/Locode: CAPAP), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 48.55000° N, -58.72000° E.
Where is the Port au Port located?+
Coordinates: 48.55000° N, -58.72000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:STEPHENVILLE — UN/Locode: CASTV — 48.52747° N, -58.52830° ELOWER COVE — UN/Locode: CALCV — 48.51979° N, -59.02714° ECORNER BROOK — UN/Locode: CACBK — 48.95925° N, -57.96627° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port au Port?+
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 au Port?+
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 au Port?+
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Container, General Cargo and Tanker.