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The Cabot Strait

Cabot Strait, between Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island, is the main entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence.

Position47°19.6′N 059°51.6′Wapproximate, the route's crossing
NAVAREAIVnavigational warnings area
Typestraitopen passage

Zones here

At the Cabot Strait: N. American ECA (Atlantic/Gulf) (Emission Control Area).

See the piracy map and the ECA guide.

Navigational warnings

The Cabot Strait is in NAVAREA IV. Keep its in-force warnings, and check the local notices and the vessel traffic service before the transit.

Questions about the Cabot Strait

Where is the Cabot Strait?

Cabot Strait, between Newfoundland and Cape Breton Island, is the main entrance to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. NaviBoss places it at about 47°19.6′N 059°51.6′W, in NAVAREA IV.

Is the Cabot Strait in a piracy or war-risk area?

Not as of the date on this page: it lies in no ITF/IBF warlike area, JWC listed area or piracy hotspot that NaviBoss draws.

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Avoid it on your own voyage

In the planner, tap the padlock on the Cabot Strait (or any of 950 passages) and the route is re-planned the other way, with the extra miles shown. Free with an account.

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