Port of Charlottetown (CACHA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Charlottetown (UN/LOCODE CACHA) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 46.2333° N, 63.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth near 9.4 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CACHA
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
46.2333° N, 63.1333° 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
9.4 m
Anchorage Depth
9.4 m
Cargo Pier Depth
7.9 m
Tidal Range
3 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

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

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
25 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Charlottetown

Where is Port of Charlottetown located?

Port of Charlottetown is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 46.2333° N, 63.1333° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlottetown?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Charlottetown is CACHA — country code CA, location code CHA.

How deep is Port of Charlottetown?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Charlottetown has a channel depth of about 9.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 9.4 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.

Does Port of Charlottetown require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Charlottetown.

What type of harbor is Port of Charlottetown?

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

What cargo facilities does Port of Charlottetown have?

Port of Charlottetown is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Charlottetown are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5750), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →