Cornwall

Size limits

LOA 228m, draught 8.2m.

Water density

1000.

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

The entrance channel has a depth of 8.2m, width approx.150m

Tugs

Although towage services are not usually required, tugs are available for emergency or standby use with sufficient notice.

Charts and publications

Can 1413, 1414. BA4793, Admiralty Pilot NP65.

Communications

Port: Tel: +1 416 952 1054, Fax: +1 416 952 0159

Harbour Master: Tel: +1 613 577 2005.

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

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

VHF: Via Cardinal ("VDQ").

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.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water and stores: Available, by arrangement.

Bunkering: By truck.

Medical

Hospitals in Cornwall.

Transport

Nearest airport: Cornwall Regional (10km E of Cornwall), Dorval Int (96km).

Nearest railway: Approx 5km.

Where it is

Cornwall is an industrial city on the north bank of the St Lawrence River, 120 km W of Montreal, near the Ontario/Quebec border.

The port

There is one main wharf, operated by Canadian Coast Guard, Harbours and Ports, Central Region.

The navigation season is approx from March to end of December.

Commodities handled include lumber, pulp and petroleum products.

What are the pilot arrangements at Cornwall?

Pilotage is compulsory on the St Lawrence River and for all St Lawrence ports.

What time zone is Cornwall in?

Local time at Cornwall is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Cornwall?

The deepest berth listed is at Universal Terminal: 7.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Cornwall?

1000.

Who carries out Port State Control at Cornwall?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cornwall?

The UN/LOCODE of Cornwall is CACWL.

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