Port of North Sydney (CANSY): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of North Sydney (UN/LOCODE CANSY) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 46.2167° N, 60.2500° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 9.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated excellent. Cargo handling includes wharves facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Coastal (Natural)
- Harbor Size
- Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Excellent
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Cape Breton Island
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of North Sydney
Where is Port of North Sydney located?
Port of North Sydney is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 46.2167° N, 60.2500° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of North Sydney?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of North Sydney is CANSY — country code CA, location code NSY.
How deep is Port of North Sydney?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of North Sydney has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 9.4 m.
Does Port of North Sydney require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of North Sydney.
What type of harbor is Port of North Sydney?
Port of North Sydney is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of North Sydney have?
Port of North Sydney is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of North Sydney are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5990), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →