Port of Twillingate

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About Port of Twillingate

This harbor on the Twillingate Islands in Notre Dame Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, serves local fishing and marine activities. It is a small, sheltered harbor established in 1965.

Background
Twillingate is a town of 2,121 people located on the Twillingate Islands ("Toulinquet") in Notre Dame Bay, off the north eastern shore of the island of Newfoundland in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. The town is about 100 kilometres (62 mi) north of Lewisporte and Gander.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
1m

Region

Subdivision
CA-NL
Latitude
49.6500°
Longitude
-54.7500°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
6170933 →
Wikidata
Q1732099 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.townoftwillingate.ca →

Identification

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

Classification

Type
Port

History

Established
1965

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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The approach to Twillingate is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Bacalhao Island Lighthouse at 7.6 NM to the ENE. Other aids include Hamilton Sound and Wadham Islands Lighthouses (14.2 NM ESE), Surgeon Cove Point (16.3 NM WSW), Burnt Point (23.2 NM E), Gull Island (31.6 NM NW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of Twillingate on?

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The Port of Twillingate 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 Twillingate?

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You can track vessels near Twillingate (CATWI) 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 Twillingate?

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The Port of Twillingate is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CATWI — 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 CATWI 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 Twillingate?

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The Port of Twillingate 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.