Port of Cockburn (BSCBT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Cockburn (UN/LOCODE BSCBT) is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. It sits at 45.9500° N, 83.3167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 4.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
BSCBT
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
45.9500° N, 83.3167° 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
3.4 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
4.9 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Fair
World Water Body
Lake Huron; Great Lakes
Region
Canada Lake Huron

Services & Restrictions

Pilotage CompulsoryYes
Tugs AssistanceNo
Provisions / WaterUnknown / Unknown
Fuel / Diesel OilUnknown / Unknown
Medical FacilitiesUnknown
Repairs / Dry DockUnknown / Unknown
Ice RestrictionYes
Wharves

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Distance
8 nm

nautical miles (direct)

Est. Transit
1 days

@ 14 knots

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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Cockburn

Where is Port of Cockburn located?

Port of Cockburn is a seaport located in Canada, on the Lake Huron. Its coordinates are 45.9500° N, 83.3167° W.

What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Cockburn?

The UN/LOCODE for Port of Cockburn is BSCBT — country code BS, location code CBT.

How deep is Port of Cockburn?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Cockburn has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 4.9 m.

Does Port of Cockburn require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Cockburn.

What type of harbor is Port of Cockburn?

Port of Cockburn is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering fair shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Cockburn have?

Port of Cockburn is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Cockburn are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #4210), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →