Bathurst

Size limits

LOA 140m, draught 5.0m.

Water density

Brackish.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 1.4m spring, 0.9m neaps.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows:

From the vicinity of the pilot boarding place, 47°43.7'N 065°33.8'W, the approach channel to the channel over the bar is dredged over a width of 61m. Inside the entrance, the width reduces to 42m between mud banks on both sides. The alignment of 208.5° of the Carron Point Leading Lights leads into the harbour entrance. The depth over the bar and into the harbour is dredged annually to maintain a depth of 5.2m. Silting may mean there is less water available, consult with Harbour Master prior to arrival.

Anchorages

The recommended anchorage position is 5nm NNE of the harbour entrance.

Tugs

Tug service available to assist turning of vessels.

Charts and publications

BA 4768. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

The Master of a vessel requiring a pilot should report its ETA at the pilot boarding position to Pilots Bathurst at least 12 hours in advance and confirm or correct ETA 4 hours prior to arrival. GMT should be used.

Communications

Communications: Messages can be passed through Halifax Radio "VCS" or Montreal Radio "VFN" throughout 24 hours.

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

VHF: Pilot vessel: Ch 16.

Harbour Master: Tel: +1 506 5463361.

Port Authority: Tel: +1 506 545 9222, Fax: +1 506 545 9224

Notice of readiness

As per charter party or upon docking with first line ashore.

Documents

The authorities will accept IMO forms.

The forms are for Revenue Canada Customs and Excise. The vessel's agent will file the documents with the Customs office after the vessel has berthed.

If the required forms are not onboard they can be delivered with the pilot if agent is notified in advance.

Health

Pratique should only be applied for when vessel is arriving from a country which has a plague outbreak or the vessel has had a death onboard and serious illness among the crew or infestation of rats. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Flags

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on the mast.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

Inspection of ships in Canada

Transport Canada,

Inspection and Operations Standards Division,

Tower C, Place de Ville, 330 Sparks Street, 11th Floor, Ottawa, ON K1A 0N5.

For Flag State Inspection Standards (Canadian Vessels):

Tel: +1 613 991 3135

Fax: +1 613 991 4818

Teletypewriter / TDD: +1 888 675 6863

Email: [email protected]

For Port State Control Standards (Foreign Vessels):

Tel: +1 613 991 3135

Fax: +1 613 993 8196

Teletypewriter / TDD: +1 888 675 6863

Email: [email protected]

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Directorate Marine Security - Transport Canada.

Position: Director General.

Address: 112 Kent Street, Tower B, Place de Ville, Ottawa, ON, K1A ON5, Canada.

Tel: +1 613 851 6302

Fax: +1 613 949 3906

Website: http://www.tc.gc.ca

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Repairs

Minor repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

All available at Stone Consolidated Wharf.

Bunkering available by road tanker from Shell Oil, Belledune.

Medical

Bathurst 5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Bathurst, 8km.

Nearest railway: Bathurst, 1km.

Airport facilities: Direct flights to Montreal, twice daily.

Working hours

Normally 0800-700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

Bathurst is a land locked harbour located on the S coast of Chaleur Bay.

The port

An extensive basin lies within the harbour entrance, much of it dries at LW, except for the channels of Nespisiguit, Middle and Tetagouche Rivers, which unite below Bathurst. The navigation season is from mid April to early December. There are two main wharves, the Transport Canada Wharf and the Stone Consolidated Co Wharf.

The main imports are industrial chemicals, the chief exports are timber products, iron ore and metal concentrates.

What are the pilot arrangements at Bathurst?

Pilotage is not compulsory but recommended and can be arranged with the Atlantic Pilotage Authority at least 12hrs in advance of arrival and 4hrs in advance of departure.

What time zone is Bathurst in?

Local time at Bathurst is UTC−4. Clocks go to UTC−3 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−4 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Bathurst?

Brackish.

Which load line zone is Bathurst in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at Bathurst?

Port State Control at Bathurst: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bathurst?

The UN/LOCODE of Bathurst is CABAT.

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