Bay Roberts

Size limits

Draught 7.8m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.37m.

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

Approach

Bay Roberts is entered between Mad Point and Bay Roberts Point 1nm ESE.

Anchorages

There is safe anchorage in Bay Roberts Harbour in depths of 9.0 to 11.0m.

Charts and publications

BA 4733, 4734. Admiralty Pilot NP50, NP286(5).

Notice of readiness

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival pilot station or at port limits.

Documents

Documents are received by Canada Customs on arrival or in the absence of Customs it is the responsibility of the vessel's agent to take documents to Canada Customs and Immigration.

Health

Pratique should be applied for when arriving from a country which has infectious diseases or death onboard from unknown causes. Pratique is applied for through the vessel's agent.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale.

There will be penalties for non compliance with the above.

Immigration: Routine filing of documents is undertaken by the vessel's agent. There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers except those who require a visa. If they do not possess a visa they must remain aboard the vessel.

Flags

State flag to be flown over the stern and Canadian flag at 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

Limited repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: By road tanker.

Medical

There are various medical clinics in the town. Full hospital facilities are available at Carbonear General Hospital, 15km, Tel: +1 709 945 5136. Website: http://bayroberts.com/develop/cmedical.htm

Transport

Nearest airport: St John's Airport.

Where it is

Bay Roberts is located on the E coast of Newfoundland, approx 70km from St John's.

The port

In addition to a public wharf, there are private wharves handling general cargo, fish products and fuel. The port has year round navigation but this is sometimes difficult with broken ice.

What are the pilot arrangements at Bay Roberts?

Pilotage is not compulsory, but can be arranged by Coast Guard Traffic Management Centre, St John's.

What time zone is Bay Roberts in?

Local time at Bay Roberts is UTC−3:30. Clocks go to UTC−2:30 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−3:30 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Bay Roberts?

The deepest berth listed is at General Cargo Terminal: 7.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Bay Roberts?

1025.

Which load line zone is Bay Roberts 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 Bay Roberts?

Port State Control at Bay Roberts: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Bay Roberts?

The UN/LOCODE of Bay Roberts is CABYR.

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