Port of Chesterfield Inlet

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About Port of Chesterfield Inlet

Chesterfield Inlet is a Canadian seaport situated on northwestern Hudson Bay. Historically, tankers have called at this location. The port's operations are subject to tidal influences.

Background
Chesterfield Inlet is an inlet in Kivalliq Region, Nunavut, Canada. It is an arm of northwestern Hudson Bay, and the end point of the Thelon River after its passage through Baker Lake. Cross Bay, a large widening of the inlet, occurs 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Baker Lake. There are several islands located within the inlet.

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Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

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Identification

UN/LOCODE
CAYCS
Country
🇨🇦Canada
Time Zone
UTC-5

Region

Subdivision
CA-NU
Latitude
63.3333°
Longitude
-90.7000°

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Frequently Asked Questions

What sea or ocean is the Port of Chesterfield Inlet on?

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The Port of Chesterfield Inlet is situated on the North Pacific Ocean in CA. The area falls within the subarctic climate zone with cold winters and potential ice conditions, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Chesterfield Inlet?

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You can track vessels near Chesterfield Inlet (CAYCS) 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 Chesterfield Inlet?

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The Port of Chesterfield Inlet is a port in CA. Its UN/LOCODE is CAYCS — 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 CAYCS 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 Chesterfield Inlet?

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The Port of Chesterfield Inlet 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 Chesterfield Inlet?

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CHESTERFIELD INLET (UN/Locode: CAYCS), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 63.33000° N, -90.70000° E.

Where is the Port of Chesterfield Inlet located?

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Coordinates: 63.33000° N, -90.70000° E. Nearby terminals/ports:RANKIN INLET — UN/Locode: CARIT — 62.81173° N, -92.06866° E

What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Chesterfield Inlet?

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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 Chesterfield Inlet?

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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 Chesterfield Inlet?

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Vessel types historically calling: Tanker.