Canada

Port of Pictou (CA PTO)

Canada
Port of Pictou, Canada © André Carrotflower · CC BY-SA 2.0
Port information
UN/LOCODE CA PTO
Coordinates 45.6667, -62.7167 (45°40′N 62°43′W)
Region CA-NS
Nearest city Pictou
Body of water Gulf of Saint Lawrence; North Atlantic Ocean
First port of entry Yes
Harbor
Harbor size Small
Harbor type Coastal, natural
Shelter Good
Tidal range 2 m
Channel depth 6.4 m
Anchorage depth 7.9 m
Cargo pier depth 6.4 m
Services
Pilotage compulsory Yes
Tug assistance No
Quarantine / pratique Yes
Repairs Major
Dry dock Small
Marine railway (slipway) Large
Medical facilities Yes
Nearest airport Yes
Rail connection Yes
Entrance restricted by ice Yes
Entrance restricted by tide No
Overhead limits Yes
Facilities
Wharves
Cranes
Fixed crane Mobile crane Lifts up to 24 t Lifts 50–100 t
Supplies
Fuel oil Fresh water Diesel fuel Provisions

Located in Canada, the port of Pictou serves as a call point for merchant shipping. By World Port Index classification, Pictou has a Small harbor of the Coastal, natural type. Ships approaching Pictou work with a channel depth of 6.4 m.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the port of Pictou located?
Pictou is a seaport in Canada.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Pictou?
The UN/LOCODE for Pictou is CA PTO.
What is the channel depth at Pictou?
The channel depth at Pictou is 6.4 m.
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