North Sydney
CANSY
Also see
Sydney
OVERVIEW:
The mainland terminus for Marine Atlantic; operates passengers and freight Ro-Ro.
Private wharves handle fresh and frozen fish. North Sydney is part of the Port of
Sydney.
LOCATION:
In the Cabot Strait on the east coast of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia. North Sydney
lies in a 10 n.m. long Y-shaped inlet and is open all year round for shipping activity.
CHARTS:
Digital: CA376093 and CA576095.
Paper: BA 4763.
US 14004.
Publications:
NP65, St Lawrence Pilot.
DOCUMENTS:
See
General - Pre-Arrival Information before first Canada port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Ro-Ro:
Depth 7.4 m. (CD), LOA 200 m.
Passengers:
Depth 7.4 m. (CD), LOA 200 m.
RESTRICTIONS:
Open year-round. During winter months January/March drift ice can be expected; however
vessels can be assisted by Canadian Coast Guard (Ice Operations).
The controlling depth is 11.58 m. at lowest normal tides with average rise and…
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