Port of Grand Narrows: Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes

Port of Grand Narrows is a very small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 45.9500° N, 60.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth near 12.5 m, cargo pier depths around 3.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.

Country
Canada
UN/LOCODE
Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Coordinates
45.9500° N, 60.7833° 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
7.9 m
Anchorage Depth
12.5 m
Cargo Pier Depth
3.4 m

Harbor Profile

Harbor Type
Coastal (Natural)
Harbor Size
Very Small
Shelter Afforded
Excellent
World Water Body
North Atlantic Ocean
Region
Cape Breton Island

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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Port of Grand Narrows
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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 Grand Narrows

Where is Port of Grand Narrows located?

Port of Grand Narrows is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 45.9500° N, 60.7833° W.

How deep is Port of Grand Narrows?

Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Grand Narrows has a channel depth of about 7.9 m, an anchorage depth of about 12.5 m, cargo pier depths of about 3.4 m.

Does Port of Grand Narrows require a pilot?

Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Grand Narrows.

What type of harbor is Port of Grand Narrows?

Port of Grand Narrows is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering excellent shelter.

What cargo facilities does Port of Grand Narrows have?

Port of Grand Narrows is recorded as offering wharves facilities.

About this data

Specifications for Port of Grand Narrows are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5970), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →