Carleton

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 3.0m MLW.

Tide and Water Level Station located at the N end of the pier.

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

Restrictions

Entrance depth 7.0m, LW.

Caution must be taken on the approach, marine farms may lie up to 2.61nm offshore in Baie de Cascapedia and Baie Tracadigache.

Charts and publications

BA 1715. Can 4921. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Maria Hospital (12.55km) and Campbellton Regional Hospital (41.9km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Charlo Airport (regional, 19.75km), Aeroport de Bonaventure (50.15km) and Bathurst Airport (regional, 59.75km).

Nearest highway: Port has direct access to Highway 132. This highway is the longest in Quebec and links the port to Quebec City, Montreal and New York state.

Nearest railway: Railway track runs through Carleton. Numerous train stations located within the surrounding area.

Nearest public transport: Bus/coach stop located within Carleton.

Where it is

Carleton is located on the S shore of the Gaspe Peninsula within Chaleur Bay.

The port

The harbour is open year round, but the assistance of ice breakers may be required. The harbour is used by small fishing vessels and pleasure craft. A small marina is located within the harbour and is operated by The Carleton Nautical Club inc. The Carleton Nautical Club marina is seasonal and is closed for the winter by mid-September. The pier provides excellent protection for the marina.

The pier, recently developed in 2019, offers a range of services as well as the berthing of small fishing vessels and pleasure craft. These services include the ability to fish off of the pier, stage/musical performances and picnics due to the numerous picnic benches installed at the N end.

What time zone is Carleton in?

Local time at Carleton 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 Carleton?

1025.

Which load line zone is Carleton 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 Carleton?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Carleton?

The UN/LOCODE of Carleton is CACLT.

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