Port of Sydney

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This harbor in Nova Scotia, Canada, historically handles passenger and tanker vessels. It is operated by the Royal Canadian Navy.

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Channel Depth
11ft
Tidal Range
1ft
Elevation
-9999m
Port of Entry
Yes
Pilotage Compulsory
Yes
Tug Assistance
No
Cranes
Fixed, Mobile
Drydock
Small
Repair Code
B
Operator (Wikidata ID)
Royal Canadian Navy
Flag
Type
Name
Dist.
UN/LOCODE
CASYD
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)
Type
Port
Harbor Type
Coastal natural
Shelter
Excellent
Subdivision
CA-NS
Latitude
46.1500°
Longitude
-60.2000°
WPI No.
6000 →
GeoNames ID
6160760 →
Wikidata
Q5630888 →
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How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Sydney?

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The approach to Sydney is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Sydney Range Front Lighthouse at 2.7 NM to the NW. Other aids include Sydney Range Rear (2.7 NM WNW), Sydney Range Rear (3.5 NM W), Sydney Bar (3.7 NM NNW), Low Point (7.7 NM NNE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Sydney on?

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The Port of Sydney 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 Sydney?

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You can track vessels near Sydney (CASYD) 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 Sydney?

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The Port of Sydney is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CASYD — 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 CASYD 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 Sydney?

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The Port of Sydney 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.

What is the Port of Sydney?

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SYDNEY NOVA SCOTIA (UN/Locode: CASYD), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 46.14275° N, -60.19920° E.

Where is the Port of Sydney located?

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Coordinates: 46.14275° N, -60.19920° E. Nearby terminals/ports:NORTH SYDNEY — UN/Locode: CANSY — 46.20771° N, -60.24569° ELOUISBOURG — UN/Locode: CALOU — 45.91734° N, -59.97104° ECAPE BRETON BOATYARD — UN/Locode: CABAD — 46.09610° N, -60.75330° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Sydney?

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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 Sydney?

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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 Sydney?

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Vessel types historically calling: Passenger and Tanker.