Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about CANSO port (CACAH) — Canada
Key information on CANSO Port.
CANSO (UN/Locode: CACAH), Canada is a seaport located at approximately 45.33999° N, -60.99802° E.
What type of vessels CANSO Port handles?
Port usage is Other (76.92%), Cargo (15.38%) and Passenger (7.69%).
Where is CANSO Port located?
Coordinates: 45.33999° N, -60.99802° E.
- J.F. SAMSON SEAFOOD — UN/Locode: CAARI — 45.51080° N, -61.01810° E
- POINT TUPPER — UN/Locode: CAPTU — 45.57250° N, -61.34220° E
- PORT HAWKESBURY — UN/Locode: CAPHW — 45.61360° N, -61.36560° E
What are the key facilities and depths at CANSO Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Very Small. Support: wharf loading/offloading. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 4.9m - 6.1m and maximum draft approx. 6.07 m.
What restrictions apply at CANSO Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: restrictions present; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: not available; rail: not available; ETA message: not required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: not available; pilotage advisable; tug assistance: not available and tug salvage: not available.
What vessel types and sizes do CANSO Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Offshore, Ro Ro, Tanker and Tugs Harbor Craft. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 300; max beam: 50; max draft: 18.1; max DWT: 207,819; max GT: 107222; max NT: 69478; min LOA: 25; min beam: 6; min draft: 2.6; min DWT: 14; min GT: 228; min NT: 255 and build year: 1972.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | CACAH |
| Latitude / Longitude | 45.34º, -61.00º |
| Country | Canada |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 4.9m - 6.1m |
| Oil Depth | - |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 6.07 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Very Small |
