Port of Argentia (CANWP): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Argentia (UN/LOCODE CANWP) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 47.3000° N, 53.9833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 21.6 m, cargo pier depths around 11 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Medium
- Shelter Afforded
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Newfoundland S Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Argentia
Where is Port of Argentia located?
Port of Argentia is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 47.3000° N, 53.9833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Argentia?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Argentia is CANWP — country code CA, location code NWP.
How deep is Port of Argentia?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Argentia has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 21.6 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Argentia?
Port of Argentia reports a maximum draft of 11 m, a maximum length of 198 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Argentia require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Argentia, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Argentia?
Port of Argentia is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Argentia have?
Port of Argentia is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage, ro-ro, solid bulk, liquid bulk, container, breakbulk facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Argentia are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #1710), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →