Burgeo

Size limits

Max draught 4m.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area. For ships over 100m in length, Winter Dec 16 to Feb 15, Summer Feb 16 to Dec 15. For ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

There is a tendency for an increase in tidal streams off Burgeo Port in very windy conditions. In strong E winds, the W going stream can increase by up 1.5kt but the E going stream seldom exceeds 1kt. Tide range is 1.2m.

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

Approach

The harbour is normally approached from the E and entered S of QF2 lightbuoy and Furber Point (47°36'.4N 57°36'.5W).

Port limits

This small harbour is situated between Furber Point and Franks Island, about 0.3nm W. There are also small berthing areas to the E, in the channel leading from Burgeo Point to Short Reach and at the head of Short Reach.

Anchorages

There is a limited anchorage off Burgeo for small vessels in depths of 24.0m.

Vessels may also anchor 0.35nm ENE of Furber Point in depths of approx 31m, keeping clear of rocks of approx 0.1nm N, and in an area near the head of Short Read in depths of 15m, mud.

Restrictions

An abandoned submarine cable lies S and E of Smalls Island, to the W side of Boar Island.

The channel between Burgeo Port and Short Reach is spanned by a bridge (vertical clearance 4m) connecting Furber Point with Smalls Island.

Charts and publications

BA 4762, 4763. Admiralty Pilot NP50, NP286(5).

Communications

Harbour Authority: Tel: +1 (709) 886 2343.

Halifax Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCS") can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Amver messages can be passed through "VCS".

Halifax Coast Guard CRS has sites at Sambro (44°28.3'N 063°37.3'W);

Ecum Secum (44°57.9'N 062°08.9'W);

Kingsburg (44°16.5'N 064°17.3'W).

HF and MF frequencies are used, depending upon distance from station.

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

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.

Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, overage results in forfeiture and penalty, under results in payment of duty, taxes and penalty.

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

Available. Marine service centre at Burgeo Port equipped with travelift.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Diesel oil available.

Medical

Calder Health Centre, 1.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Saint Andrews Codroy Valley Airport, 167km.

Where it is

The port of Burgeo is situated NW of the Ramea Islands, on Grandy Island, SW coast of Newfoundland.

The port

Burgeo is a small, spread out community served by Burgeo Harbour. It is a port of call for ferry services along the SW coast of Newfoundland. Fishing is the main occupation. The harbour is normally open all year.

What are the pilot arrangements at Burgeo?

Pilotage is not compulsory but is recommended for those without local knowledge.

What time zone is Burgeo in?

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

Which load line zone is Burgeo in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area.

Who carries out Port State Control at Burgeo?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Burgeo?

The UN/LOCODE of Burgeo is CABUO.

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