Port of Port Cartier (CAPCA): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Port Cartier (UN/LOCODE CAPCA) is a very small river (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It sits at 50.0333° N, 66.7833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth near 20.1 m, cargo pier depths around 14 m. Shelter afforded is rated poor. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage 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
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Poor
- World Water Body
- Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Canada St Lawrence R
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Port Cartier
Where is Port of Port Cartier located?
Port of Port Cartier is a seaport located in Canada, on the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. Its coordinates are 50.0333° N, 66.7833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Cartier?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Port Cartier is CAPCA — country code CA, location code PCA.
How deep is Port of Port Cartier?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Port Cartier has a channel depth of about 15.5 m, an anchorage depth of about 20.1 m, cargo pier depths of about 14 m.
Does Port of Port Cartier require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Port Cartier.
What type of harbor is Port of Port Cartier?
Port of Port Cartier is classified as a river (natural) harbor, of very small size, offering poor shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Port Cartier have?
Port of Port Cartier is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Port Cartier are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #1958), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →