Port of Parrsboro

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About Port of Parrsboro

Parrsboro Harbour is a small harbor located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. It serves as a local port with limited information available on specific cargo or vessel types.

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Parrsboro Harbour is a Canadian harbour located in Cumberland County, Nova Scotia.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
45.3873°
Longitude
-64.3222°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6098719 →
Wikidata
Q14875757 →
Wikipedia
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Parrsboro is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Parrsboro Lighthouse at 0.2 NM to the E. Other aids include Cape Sharp (3.2 NM WSW), Port Greville (9.8 NM W), Five Islands (9.9 NM E), Borden Wharf (14.4 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Parrsboro on?

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The Port of Parrsboro 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 Parrsboro?

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You can track vessels near Parrsboro (CAPAR) 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 Parrsboro?

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The Port of Parrsboro is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAPAR — 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 CAPAR 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 Parrsboro?

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The Port of Parrsboro 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.