Port of Port Aux Basques (CAPBQ): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Aux Basques (UN/LOCODE CAPBQ) is a small coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 47.5667° N, 59.1333° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 7.9 m. Shelter afforded is rated fair. Cargo handling includes wharves, ro-ro 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
- Fair
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Newfoundland W Coast
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Aux Basques
Where is Port of Port Aux Basques located?
Port of Port Aux Basques is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 47.5667° N, 59.1333° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Aux Basques?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Aux Basques is CAPBQ — country code CA, location code PBQ.
How deep is Port of Port Aux Basques?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Aux Basques has a channel depth of about 17.1 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 7.9 m.
What is the largest vessel that can call at Port of Port Aux Basques?
Port of Port Aux Basques reports a maximum draft of 6.3 m, a maximum length of 119 m for vessels calling at the port.
Does Port of Port Aux Basques require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Port Aux Basques, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Aux Basques?
Port of Port Aux Basques is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of small size, offering fair shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Aux Basques have?
Port of Port Aux Basques is recorded as offering wharves, ro-ro facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Aux Basques are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #1795), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →