Belledune

Water density

Summer and autumn 1021; spring 1018 and winter 1025.

Tides

MHWS: 2.5m, MHWN: 1.3m.

There is a slight current across the port entrance depending on the tide.

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 an initial position approx 2nm NE of Belledune Point the harbour is approached from the NE in Chaleur Bay and entered between Belledune Point and the outer end of the breakwater, 0.5nm NW. A light is exhibited near Belledune Point and another on the mole head. The approach channel has a depth of 11.8m and an approx width of 140m.

Port limits

The W'ly limit is a line drawn parallel to and approx 2,590m W of a line drawn through the most N'ly tip of Chapel Point in a 020°38.0'E direction, which W'ly limit runs in a N'ly direction from the ordinary HW mark on Chaleur Bay a distance of approx 1,853m into the bay.

The E'ly limit is a line parallel to and approx 5,586m E of the W'ly limit above described, which E'ly limit runs in a N'ly direction from ordinary HW mark on Chaleur Bay a distance of approx 2,443m.

The N'ly limit is a line drawn between the Northward extremities of the W'ly and E'ly limits as described above, the direction of which line is S 069°22.0'E and the length is approx 5,739m.

The S'ly limit is a line of the ordinary HW mark from time to time as extending between the Southward extremities of the W'ly and E'ly limits as described above.

Anchorages

Anchorages have good holding ground, hard mud, but offer no shelter.

Restrictions

The recommended UKC is 10% of the entrance channel depth.

Depths: At the harbour entrance, approx 140m ESE from the end of the breakwater there is an area with a depth of 11.8m. Another area with similar depths is 75m SE from the E end of the coal berth.

Vessels up to LOA 135m may be turned around in an area inside the breakwater in good weather conditions.

Speed: Entering /Leaving Port, 2kts max.

Tugs

Tug and towing services are provided by McKeil Marine Ltd, Group Ocean and Atlantic Towing Ltd (ATL). ATL has two tugs on station year round at Belledune ranging from 1,800 - 2,200HP and bollard pull ranging from 18.0 - 28.0t.

Mooring

Berthing at HW only.

Charts and publications

BA 4762, 4766, 4768. Canadian Chart 4920. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Should be advised 24 and 12 hours in advance, and confirmed or corrected 4 hours prior to arrival.

Vessels should contact Belledune Port Authority for pilot on VHF Ch 16, stating vessel's LOA, draught and cargo to discharge/load.

Communications

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

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

Belledune Port Authority (BPA) contact info

VHF: Ch 11, 16, 65A

Telephone: +1 506 522 1200

Facsimile: +1 506 522 0803

Email: [email protected]

QSL contact info

Telephone: +1 506 522 1800

Facsimile: +1 506 522 1803

Email: [email protected]

Group Ocean contact info

Telephone: +1 514 878 2754

Email: [email protected]

McKeil Marine Ltd contact info

Telephone: + 506 849 6802

Email: [email protected]

Atlantic Towing contact info

Telephone: +1 902 401 4279

Email: [email protected]

Canada Steamship Lines contact info

Telephone: +1 514 982 3800

Email: [email protected]

Canfornav Inc contact info

Telephone: +1 514 284 9193

Email: [email protected]

Fednav International Ltd contact info

Telephone: +1 514 878 6500

Email: [email protected]

Spliethoff contact info

Telephone: +1 514 822 1115

Email: [email protected]

Wagenbourg Shipping contact info

Telephone: +1 514 288 8282

Email: [email protected]

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 and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Flags

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

Notices and regulations

All vessels are required to report to ECAREG CANADA through a CG Radio Station (now known as Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre). Vessels are required to have the required charts and publications for navigating in Canadian waters and making use of navigation aids, for receiving Notices to Shipping and for methods of communication. The complete port bylaws and legal text may be obtained from the Harbour Master. Port Authority Operations Regulations and Code of Practices and Procedures, in connection with the Canada Marine Act are also available through the Harbour Master.

Port Entry: Vessels may only enter the port harbour after notifying the Belledune Port Authority on VHF Ch 16 or 65A.

Dangerous Goods: Any vessel carrying dangerous goods must complete a dangerous goods permit and deliver to the Belledune Port Authority.

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

What are the pilot arrangements at Belledune?

Pilotage is compulsory and is provided by The Atlantic Pilotage Authority (APA), subject to availability.

What time zone is Belledune in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Belledune?

The deepest berth listed is at NB Power Generating Station: 12.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Belledune?

Summer and autumn 1021; spring 1018 and winter 1025.

Who carries out Port State Control at Belledune?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Belledune?

The UN/LOCODE of Belledune is CABEL.

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