Port of Pangnirtung

CAPNT🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Pangnirtung

This Canadian port is located on Baffin Island, serving the Inuit hamlet of Pangnirtung. It is situated on Pangnirtung Fjord, which connects to Cumberland Sound. The port is a vital link for resupply and cargo movement in this Arctic region.

Background
Pangnirtung is an Inuit hamlet in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of the Canadian territory of Nunavut, located on Baffin Island. The community is located about 45 km (28 mi) south of the Arctic Circle, and about 2,700 km (1,700 mi) from the North Pole. Pangnirtung is situated on a coastal plain at the coast of Pangnirtung Fjord, a fjord which eventually merges with Cumberland Sound. As of October 2024, the mayor is Stevie Komoartok.

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
23ft
Tidal Range
15ft

Operations & Services

Port of Entry
Unknown
Pilotage Compulsory
No
Tug Assistance
Unknown
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Unknown
Repair Code
U

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
1040 →
Wikidata
Q631747 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Fair

Region

Subdivision
CA-NU
Latitude
66.1333°
Longitude
-65.7500°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Pangnirtung on?

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The Port of Pangnirtung is situated on the Arctic Ocean in CA. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Pangnirtung?

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You can track vessels near Pangnirtung (CAPNT) 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 Pangnirtung?

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The Port of Pangnirtung is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAPNT — 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 CAPNT 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 Pangnirtung?

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The Port of Pangnirtung 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.