Port of Caraquet (CACAQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Caraquet (UN/LOCODE CACAQ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 47.8000° N, 64.9333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CACAQ
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
47.8000° N, 64.9333° 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
4.9 m
Anchorage Depth
7.9 m
Cargo Pier Depth
6.4 m
Tidal Range
2 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
New Brunswick

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterYes / Yes
Fuel / Diesel OilYes / Yes
Medical FacilitiesYes
Repairs / Dry DockLimited / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
10 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Caraquet

Where is Port of Caraquet located?

Port of Caraquet is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 47.8000° N, 64.9333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Caraquet?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Caraquet is CACAQ — country code CA, location code CAQ.

How deep is Port of Caraquet?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Caraquet has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.

Does Port of Caraquet require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Caraquet.

What type of harbor is Port of Caraquet?

Port of Caraquet is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Caraquet have?

Port of Caraquet is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Caraquet are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5600), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →