Port of Shelburne

CASBU🇨🇦Canada

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About Port of Shelburne

This harbor in Nova Scotia, Canada, formerly served as a Canadian Forces Station. It is operated by the Royal Canadian Navy.

Background
Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Shelburne is a former Canadian Forces Station that was a shore terminus for the Sound Surveillance System (SOSUS) from 1955 to 1994. It was located in the Municipality of the District of Shelburne, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
43.6990°
Longitude
-65.3333°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6145892 →
Wikidata
Q5010849 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Operator (Wikidata ID)
Royal Canadian Navy

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Shelburne is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sandy Point Lighthouse at 0.6 NM to the SE. Other aids include Cape Roseway (5.5 NM SSE), Carter Island (10.1 NM E), Lockeport (10.5 NM ESE), Long Rock (11.4 NM S). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Shelburne on?

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The Port of Shelburne 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 Shelburne?

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You can track vessels near Shelburne (CASBU) 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 Shelburne?

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The Port of Shelburne is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASBU — 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 CASBU 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 Shelburne?

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The Port of Shelburne 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.