Port of Spaniards Bay

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About Port of Spaniards Bay

This historic harbor on Newfoundland's Conception Bay has been a maritime site since the 1700s. It serves as a local fishing and general cargo port.

Background
Spaniard's Bay is a town in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador. It is located on the northwest side of Conception Bay and consists of Vokey's Shore, Northern Cove, Mint Cove, Green Head, and Goddenville. The name Spaniard's Bay came from the Basque and Portuguese fishermen who frequented the port in the 16th century and 17th century, and were referred to by the English as ‘Spaniards’.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
9m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
47.6167°
Longitude
-53.3000°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
5895425 →
Wikidata
Q7573107 →
Wikipedia
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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CASPN
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-3:30
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1705

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Spaniards Bay?

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The approach to Spaniards Bay is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Harbour Grace Harbour Lighthouse at 4.2 NM to the NE. Other aids include Green Point (5 NM E), Point of Beach Sector (5.4 NM NE), Brigus (6.3 NM SE), Harbour Grace Islands (8.6 NM NE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Spaniards Bay on?

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The Port of Spaniards Bay 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 Spaniards Bay?

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You can track vessels near Spaniards Bay (CASPN) 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 Spaniards Bay?

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The Port of Spaniards Bay is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASPN — 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 CASPN 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 Spaniards Bay?

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The Port of Spaniards Bay operates in the UTC-3:30 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.