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.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CANWP
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
47.3000° N, 53.9833° W

Port Specifications & Capabilities

Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.

Channel Depth
11 m
Anchorage Depth
21.6 m
Cargo Pier Depth
11 m
Max Vessel Draft
11 m
Max Vessel Length
198 m
Tidal Range
2.4 m
Oil Terminal Depth
12.5 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Medium
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Newfoundland S Coast

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryNo
Tugs AssistanceYes
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Medium
Ice RestrictionYes
WharvesAnchorageRo-RoSolid BulkLiquid BulkContainerBreakbulk

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Port of Argentia (CANWP)
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Distance
3 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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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 →