Port of Penetanguishene

CAPTH🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Penetanguishene

Penetanguishene is a harbor on the southeastern tip of Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada. Historically, it has handled bulk carriers and passenger vessels. The port is equipped with pilotage and tug services.

Background
Penetanguishene is a town in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada. It is located on the southeasterly tip of Georgian Bay. Incorporated on June 29, 1875, this bilingual community has a population of 8,962 in the Canada 2016 Census.

Current Conditions

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Vessel Limits

Channel Depth
5ft
Elevation
181m

Operations & Services

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

References & Identifiers

WPI No.
3930 →
GeoNames ID
6100928 →
Wikidata
Q2991780 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
penetanguishene.ca →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAPTH
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent

Region

Subdivision
CA-ON
Latitude
44.7667°
Longitude
-79.9333°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Penetanguishene is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Whisky Island Lighthouse at 3 NM to the N. Other aids include Midland Point Range Front (3.1 NM ENE), Midland Point Range Rear (3.1 NM ENE), Port McNicoll Range Front (4.3 NM E), Port McNicoll Range Rear (4.4 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Penetanguishene on?

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The Port of Penetanguishene 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 Penetanguishene?

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You can track vessels near Penetanguishene (CAPTH) 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 Penetanguishene?

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The Port of Penetanguishene is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAPTH — 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 CAPTH 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 Penetanguishene?

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The Port of Penetanguishene 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 of Penetanguishene?

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PENETANG (UN/Locode: CAPTH), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 44.78650° N, -79.94150° E.

Where is the Port of Penetanguishene located?

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Coordinates: 44.78650° N, -79.94150° E. Nearby terminals/ports:BARRIE — UN/Locode: CABAR — 44.39280° N, -79.65500° EPARRY SOUND — UN/Locode: CAPRS — 45.33100° N, -80.03750° EOWEN SOUND — UN/Locode: CAOWS — 44.58150° N, -80.93750° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Penetanguishene?

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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 of Penetanguishene?

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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 of Penetanguishene?

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Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier and Passenger.