Corner Brook

1. Corner Brook pilot boarding place Pilot boards49°04.2′N 058°09.3′W

Size limits

LOA 345m, beam 43m, draught 10m, 41,590DWT.

Water density

1015.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 2.0m, neap 1.5m.

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

Approach

Corner Brook is approached through Bay of Islands and entered via Humber Arm.

Port limits

The harbour of Corner Brook extends from the vicinity of Meadows Point and Giles Point, 1nm SE, as far as the mouth of the Humber River, approximately 6nm E.

Anchorages

There are good anchorages in the outer bay. The most convenient anchorage is in Corner Brook Harbour off Pettipas Cove (48°58.6'N 57°59.0'W) in depths of 24-37m. The holding ground of sand and mud is good and it is advisable for small vessels to seek shelter there during NW gales.

Temporary anchorage can be obtained 0.3nm E of Spruce Point (48°57.7'N 58°00.1'W) in depths of approx 46m on a steeply shelving bottom. Off the main port area there is anchorage 0.2nm to 0.3nm N of Western Terminals wharves (48°57.5'N 57°56.7'W) in depths of 55-73m, stiff mud.

Restrictions

Ice coverage can be expected between Jan 1 and Apr 15. Masters should contact the Ice Information Officer, Tel: +1 709 772 2678 or +1 709 772 5369, for routing or icebreaker assistance, 36 hours notice of ETA at Cabot Strait is required.

Tugs

Small tug available from Corner Brook Pulp & Paper Company.

Charts and publications

BA 4731, 4762. Can 4652, 4653. Admiralty Pilot NP50, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

To be sent to vessel's agent 5 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival.

Vessel's ETA should be sent to ECAREG Canada, (Telex: 016 4530 CCGTC SNF or Fax: +1 709 772 5369), 96 hours prior to arrival.

ECAREG Canada messages may be sent via satellite or radio. HF is available through Tors Cove Radio/VCT. MF and VHF is available from Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres. Approaching via Cabot Strait, St John's/VON, Halifax /VCS and Placentia /VCP, are recommended and via the Strait of Belle Isle, St Anthony/VCM is recommended.

The ETA message to the agent must include "Vessel Pre-Arrival Notification" and vessel's Crew List. The Vessel Pre-Arrival Notification includes:

Vessel's ETA should also be sent to Atlantic Pilotage Authority 12 and 4 hours in advance (ETD 4 hours in advance).

Communications

Radio: Coast Guard's Radio (MCTS) centres enroute to Corner Brook operate on a 24 hour basis. These Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres, (St John's/"VON", St Anthony/"VCM", Stephenville/"VOJ", Placentia/"VCP", Halifax/"VCS" and Sydney/"VCO"), can be used for passing messages.

VHF

Notice of readiness

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival at the 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

Where it is

The port of Corner Brook is situated on the S shore of Humber Arm in the Bay of Islands (Newfoundland), 35km from the sea.

The port

The Corner Brook waterfront extends along the S shore of Humber Arm for approx 9.6km W from Humbermouth. The centre of the city waterfront is 34km from South Head. South Head commands the S entrance to the Bay of Islands. There are no off lying shoals near the approaches. Occasional ice breaker assistance will be required during winter months.

The port handled oil product, containers, cruise passengers, break bulk, and dry bulk cargo.

Traffic

Approx 13,000 of passengers handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Corner Brook?

The pilot boards at Corner Brook pilot boarding place, 49°04.2′N 058°09.3′W.

What time zone is Corner Brook in?

Local time at Corner Brook 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 Corner Brook?

The deepest berth listed is at Corner Brook Port Terminal: 10.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Corner Brook?

1015.

Which load line zone is Corner Brook 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 Corner Brook?

Port State Control at Corner Brook: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Corner Brook?

The UN/LOCODE of Corner Brook is CACBK.

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