Port of Pointe Noire (CAPNO): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Pointe Noire (UN/LOCODE CAPNO) is a small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 50.1667° N, 66.4833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 14 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
- 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Pointe Noire
Where is Port of Pointe Noire located?
Port of Pointe Noire is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 50.1667° N, 66.4833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Pointe Noire?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Pointe Noire is CAPNO — country code CA, location code PNO.
How deep is Port of Pointe Noire?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Pointe Noire has a channel depth of about 23.2 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Pointe Noire require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Pointe Noire.
What type of harbor is Port of Pointe Noire?
Port of Pointe Noire is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Pointe Noire have?
Port of Pointe Noire is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Pointe Noire are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #1957), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →