Port of Sydney (CASYD): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Sydney (UN/LOCODE CASYD) is a medium coastal (natural) harbor located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 46.1500° N, 60.2000° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth near 11 m, cargo pier depths around 11 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
- Medium
- 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 Sydney
Where is Port of Sydney located?
Port of Sydney is a seaport located in Canada, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 46.1500° N, 60.2000° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Sydney?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Sydney is CASYD — country code CA, location code SYD.
How deep is Port of Sydney?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Sydney has a channel depth of about 11 m, an anchorage depth of about 11 m, cargo pier depths of about 11 m.
Does Port of Sydney require a pilot?
Yes — pilotage is compulsory at Port of Sydney.
What type of harbor is Port of Sydney?
Port of Sydney is classified as a coastal (natural) harbor, of medium size, offering excellent shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Sydney have?
Port of Sydney is recorded as offering wharves facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Sydney are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #6000), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →