North Sydney
CANSY
Also see
Sydney
OVERVIEW:
A naturally sheltered port serving as the mainland terminus for Marine Atlantic ferry
operations. There are also facilities handling fresh and frozen seafood. The ports
of North Sydney and Sydney are administered by the Port of Sydney Development Corporation.
LOCATION:
On the northern shore of Sydney Harbour on the east coast of Cape Breton Island, 10
km. NNW of Sydney and 315 km. NE of Halifax.
DOCUMENTS:
See
General - Pre-Arrival Information before first Canada port.
ISPS COMPLIANCE:
The port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE:
Channel:
Depth 11.5 m.
Breakbulk:
Depth 7.9 m.
Passengers:
LOA 200 m., depth 7.4 m.
Ro-Ro:
LOA 200 m., depth 7.4 m.
RESTRICTIONS:
The port remains open throughout the year; however, drift ice may be encountered from
January until March and ice-clearing assistance may be required.
APPROACHES:
Sydney Harbour is entered between Cranberry Point on the west side and Low Point on…
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