Port of Pictou (CAPTO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pictou (UN/LOCODE CAPTO) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 45.6667° N, 62.7167° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth near 7.9 m, cargo pier depths around 6.4 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. 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
- Good
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Nova Scotia
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pictou
Where is Port of Pictou located?
Port of Pictou is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 45.6667° N, 62.7167° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pictou?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pictou is CAPTO — country code CA, location code PTO.
How deep is Port of Pictou?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pictou has a channel depth of about 6.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 7.9 m, cargo pier depths of about 6.4 m.
Does Port of Pictou require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pictou.
What type of harbor is Port of Pictou?
Port of Pictou is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pictou have?
Port of Pictou is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pictou are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #5800), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →