Campbellton

Size limits

Max LOA 168m.

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

Spring rise at 2.6m. Mean rise approx 2m. Levels at Campbellton are increased by 0.3m during spring freshets and fall gradually throughout the summer.

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:

Pointe a Fleurant: From a position approx 0.8nm SW of Pointe Yachta, (48°05'N 066°20'W), the buoyed channel leads generally NW passing, (positions given from Pointe Yachta):

NE of Middle Ground, then; approx 0.5nm S of Pointe a Fleurant, 2.75nm NW.

Pointe a Fleurant to Pointe au Chene: From a position approx 0.5nm S of Pointe a Fleurant the buoyed channel leads WSW and steadily narrows passing:

SSW of Fullerton Bar, a narrow drying spit extending approx 1nm SSW from the high cliffs 0.8nm W of Pointe a Fleurant, then;

Between shoal filling Escuminac Bay SW of Pointe a Fleurant and shoal ground extending to 1nm from the S shore, then;

Between the drying ground in Anse Busteed, (Busteed Cove), WSW of Pointe a la Garde, (48°03'N 066°32'W) and the shoal ground drying in parts, extending approx 1.25nm from the S shore, then;

Close to the N shore between Pointe a la Batterie, (48°03'N 066°35'W) and Pointe au Chene, 1.25nm WSW.

Anchorages

The most convenient anchorage is situated off Pointe a Fleurant, (48°06'N 066°24'W), in depths of from 11-13m.

Restrictions

Depths on charts for the port may vary due to silting.

A road bridge crosses the river from Campbellton to the N shore. Only small craft of limited draught and height can navigate upstream of the bridge, where there are booming grounds and sawmills.

Tugs

Small tugs may be available.

Charts and publications

BA 4769. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA at the pilot boarding place should be reported to Pilots Dalhousie at least 12 hours in advance and confirmed or corrected 4 hours prior to arrival, using GMT.

Communications

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

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

VHF: Pilot: Ch 16.

Harbour Master: Tel: +1 506 789 7648.

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.

Customs and immigration

Campbellton is a port of entry, served by Bathurst.

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 to hull and engines.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, piped to the wharf.

Bunkering: Oil pipelines are situated on the wharf; diesel oil is loaded at 1,000 gallons per hour; diesel or fuel oil delivered at two days notice. Coal, 350t on hand, loaded at 125tpd.

Stores: Available in limited quantities.

Medical

The Campbellton Regional Hospital, 2.5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Campbellton.

Nearest railway: Campbellton.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

The port of Campbellton is situated at the head of the River Restigouche.

The port

The railway wharf is located along the riverbank at the N point of Campbellton. The wharf extends E from the point as a jetty with a small bend midpoint. The main cargoes handled are lumber product and general cargo. The navigation season is approx from May to Dec.

What are the pilot arrangements at Campbellton?

Pilotage is compulsory.

What time zone is Campbellton in?

Local time at Campbellton 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 Campbellton?

Brackish.

Which load line zone is Campbellton 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 Campbellton?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Campbellton?

The UN/LOCODE of Campbellton is CACOM.

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