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Port of Canouan Island

VCCAN🇻🇨Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Port Location

About Port of Canouan Island

Canouan Island is a harbor in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, located south of St. Vincent. It primarily serves passenger and pleasure craft.

Background
Canouan is an island in the Grenadines. It is a small island, measuring only 5.6 by 2 km and has a surface of 7.6 km2. It lies approximately 40 km (25 mi) south of the island of St. Vincent. The population is about 1,700. The largest settlement on the island is Charlestown.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
-9999m

Operations & Services

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
11281311 →
Wikidata
Q647143 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.canouan.com →

Identification

UN/LOCODE
VCCAN
Country
🇻🇨Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Time Zone
UTC-4
Feature Type
HBR (Harbor)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
North Coast South America
Latitude
12.7076°
Longitude
-61.3306°

Nearby Vessels

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of Canouan Island?+
The approach to Canouan Island is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Fort Charlotte Lighthouse at 27.5 NM to the N. Other aids include Pointe Saline (46.7 NM SSW), Swedish Lightship 23 Västra Banken (48.2 NM SSW). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.
What sea or ocean is the Port of Canouan Island on?+
The Port of Canouan Island is situated on the Caribbean Sea in VC. The area falls within the tropical climate zone with warm waters and seasonal monsoons, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.
How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Canouan Island?+
You can track vessels near Canouan Island (VCCAN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course. Use the "Track Vessels Nearby" button on this page or search for VCCAN on the live map.
What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Canouan Island?+
The Port of Canouan Island 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 Canouan Island?+
CANOUAN (UN/Locode: VCCAN), Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is a seaport located at approximately 12.70756° N, -61.33062° E.
Where is the Port of Canouan Island located?+
Coordinates: 12.70756° N, -61.33062° E. Nearby terminals/ports:MUSTIQUE — UN/Locode: VCMQS — 12.87808° N, -61.19125° EBEQUIA — UN/Locode: VCBQU — 13.01137° N, -61.23769° EKINGSTOWN — UN/Locode: VCKTN — 13.15652° N, -61.23676° E
What are the operational restrictions at the Port of Canouan Island?+
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 Canouan Island?+
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 Canouan Island?+
Vessel types historically calling: Passenger and Pleasure Craft.