Port-Cartier

The controlling depth at Port-Cartier is 16.46 meters. Draft restrictions should be confirmed with the port authority before arrival, as silting, dredging operations, and tidal conditions can affect available depths. Pilotage is typically required for larger vessels.

The approach to Port-Cartier is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Port-Cartier Range Front Lighthouse at 3.5 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Port-Cartier Range Rear (3.6 NM ENE), Île du Grand Caouis (13.1 NM SSW), Île du Corossol (19.2 NM ENE), Sept-Îles Wharf (21.5 NM ENE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port-Cartier 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 Port-Cartier (CAPCA) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port-Cartier is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAPCA — 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-Cartier 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.

PORT CARTIER (UN/Locode: CAPCA), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 50.03107° N, -66.78452° E.

Coordinates: 50.03107° N, -66.78452° E. Nearby terminals/ports:SEPT-ILES — UN/Locode: CASEI — 50.19669° N, -66.43346° E

Harbor type/size: River Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading, anchorage loading/offloading, Mediterranean mooring, good holding ground and turning area. Depths: channel depth 15.5m - 16m; anchorage depth 20.1m - 21.3m; cargo pier depth 14m - 15.2m and maximum draft approx. 16.46 m.

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

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

Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, General Cargo and Tanker.