Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) (CACHI): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) (UN/LOCODE CACHI) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 48.4333° N, 71.0667° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth near 23.2 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
CACHI
Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Coordinates
48.4333° N, 71.0667° 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
23.2 m
Cargo Pier Depth
12.5 m
Tidal Range
5 m
Oil Terminal Depth
7.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
River (Natural)
Harbor Size
Small
Shelter Afforded
Good
World Water Body
Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Canada St Lawrence R

Services & Restrictions

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

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Distance
9 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)

Where is Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) located?

Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 48.4333° N, 71.0667° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) is CACHI — country code CA, location code CHI.

How deep is Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) has a channel depth of about 4.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 23.2 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.

Does Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay).

What type of harbor is Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay)?

Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) have?

Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Chicoutimi (Port Saguenay) are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #2130), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →