Ports in Canada

All 153 ports in Canada

Each name opens its port guide: where the pilot boards, local time and summer time, water density, load line zone, the maximum draft per terminal, reporting before arrival and inspections.

Navigational warnings

Canada's waters are in NAVAREA IV, NAVAREA XII and NAVAREA XVIII. A ship there keeps the in-force warnings of that area, and of any NAVAREA it passes on the way.

Before you call at Canada

Pre-arrival reporting

PRE ARRIVAL INFORMATION REPORT (PAIR) - 96 HOUR NOTIFICATION

Mandatory for all the following vessels:

1. SOLAS vessels of 500GT or more

2. SOLAS and NON SOLAS vessels carrying 12 passengers or more

3. NON SOLAS vessels over 100GT except fishing vessels, pleasure craft and government vessels

4. NON SOLAS vessels that are a towing vessel engaged in towing a barge astern or alongside or pushing ahead, if the barge is carrying certain dangerous cargoes.

Vessels must request clearance 96 hours prior to entering Canadian waters from seaward, or if the voyage is less than 24 hours, the PAIR shall be submitted as soon as practical before entering Canadian waters but no later than the time of departure from the last port.

The Pre Arrival Information Report shall include the following information:

A. Vessel's name

B. Country of Registry

C. Name of vessel's registered owner

D. Name of vessel's operator

E. Name of vessel's classification society

F. Vessel's international radio callsign

G. Vessel's International Ship Security Certificate, Canadian Vessel Security Certificate or Ship Security Compliance document number

H. Vessel's IMO number, if it is a SOLAS vessel

I. The date of issuance, date of expiry and name of the issuing body of its ISSC, CVSC or Ship Security Document

J. Confirmation that the vessel has an approved vessel security plan

K. The vessel's current MARSEC level

L. A statement of when its last 10 declarations of security were completed

M. Details of any security threat to the vessel during the last 10 calls at marine facilities

N. A statement as to whether the vessel consents to tracking by the Canadian Government

O. Details of any deficiencies in its security equipment or systems, including the communication systems, and the way in which the Master of the vessel intends to rectify them

P. If applicable, the name of its agent and contact person and their 24hr telephone and facsimile numbers

Q. If applicable, the name of the vessel's charterers

R. Vessel's position and time at which it reached that position

S. Vessel's course and speed

T. Vessel's destination and ETA at its destination

U. Name of a contact person at the marine facility that it will visit and their 24hr telephone and facsimile numbers

V. The following information in respect of each of the last 10 marine facilities visited:

1). The receiving facility

2). The marine facility visited

3). The city and country

4). The date and time of arrival

5). The date and time of departure

W. A general description of the cargo including cargo amount

X. If applicable, the presence and description of any dangerous substances or devices onboard.

Vessel's can obtain blank template of the 96hr PAIR by sending an email to [email protected].

Pre Arrival Information Reports (PAIR) may be sent to one of the following three Canadian areas or to the Combined Canada/USA Co-operative area:

ATLANTIC COAST: Vessels planning to transit through Canadian territorial waters or enter Canadian waters inbound to a Canadian port on the east coast including a Canadian or American port in the Great Lakes.

St John's MCTS Centre

Fax: +1 709 7725369; Telex: +21 0164530 CCGTC SNF; Email: [email protected].

Halifax MCTS Centre

Fax: +1 902 4264483; Telex: +21 01922510 CCG MRHQ DRT; Email: [email protected].

Atlantic Coast - Eastern Canada Regulations (ECAREG)

Description: This is a mandatory system. It applies to vessels, or towing vessels and tows combined, of 500GT and over, and to all vessels carrying, or towing vessels which carry, pollutants or dangerous cargoes.

Area: The Eastern Canada Traffic Zone comprises Canadian Coastal waters S of parallel 60°N and the St Lawrence River E of meridian 066°00'W. The Fundy, Halifax, Port aux Basques, Placentia Bay and St John's VTS zones are excluded.

Telephone: St John's: +1 709 772 2083/4

Dartmouth: +1 902 426 6030/1

Longueuil: +1 514 651 3712

Fax: ECAREG Centre: +1 902 426 6334/709 772 5639

St John's: +1 709 772 5369

Dartmouth: +1 902 426 6334

Longueuil: +1 514 928 4547

Telex: St John's: 016-4530

Dartmouth: 019-22510

Longueuil: 05-267336

Telegraph: ECAREG Canada

Procedure:

1. Vessels should send an Initial Report to ECREG, requesting a Traffic Clearance, 96 hours before entering the zone, or as soon as practicable on shorter voyages. This report may be sent through any Canadian Coast Guard Radio station free of charge, or the network stations Hawaii (KEJ), Palo Alto (KFS), Slidell (WNU) and Tors Cove (VCT) and should state:

a. Vessel's name and callsign

b. Master's name

c. Position, time, course and speed, and any adverse weather conditions

d. ETA at the zone boundary (or ETD from berth, see below)

e. Destination, ETA and intended route

f. Last port of call

g. Draught

h. Brief description of cargo, including any pollutant or dangerous cargo (vessels carrying potentially pollutant or dangerous cargoes may have to supply additional information)

i. Any deficiencies with respect to the Canadian Charts and Publications Regulations

j. Any defects in the vessel's hull, main propulsion machinery, steering gear, anchors and cables, radar, compass or essential radio equipment

k. Any release of pollutant from the vessel, or any damage that may result in pollution

l. Name of Canadian or US agent

m. Date of expiry of non-Canadian Ship's Compliance Certificate if issued

n. Additional information as requested by the ECAREG centre.

2. Vessels should also request clearance before proceeding after being stranded, involved in a collision, or disabled by a defect in their equipment or machinery. The report should state vessel's name and callsign, position and the circumstances of the incident.

3. Vessels entering the zone from seaward should report to ECAREG CANADA unless entering a local VTS zone when the report should be sent to the appropriate local VTS Centre, stating:

a. Vessel's name and callsign

b. Position and time of crossing the zone boundary

c. Any significant change in an item of the Initial Report

d. Any weather conditions detrimental to safe navigation; and should then follow the reporting procedures listed in General Notes. Vessels outward bound should make a similar report, to ECAREG CANADA, omitting item (c), on leaving the zone.

4. In areas not covered by a local VTS system, a vessel should report to ECAREG on arrival at a berth, stating vessel's name, callsign, port and time of arrival. Two hours before departure, a vessel should apply for a Traffic Clearance, as above. If departure is delayed by more than one hour, renewed clearance should be applied for, stating vessel's name, callsign, position and revised ETD.

Vessels should also report daily at 1600hrs GMT while on passage in the ECAREG area.

Incident Reports: Vessels should immediately report any of the occurrences listed in General Notes, Incident Reports, unless already promulgated by Notices to Shipping.

A vessel which cannot establish contact with ECAREG CANADA should continue her voyage and make the required reports as soon as possible.

Information Services: Vessels inward bound may obtain recent navigational information by calling ECAREG CANADA through a CRS, stating:

1.Vessel's name and callsign

2. Position, destination and intended route

3. Most recent weekly edition of Canadian Notices to Mariners held

4. List of recent Notices to Shipping held

Note: All times should be given in GMT.

Ice Advisory service: The service operates each year from 15 December until ice in the Gulf of St Lawrence is no longer likely to hinder shipping. During this period, an Ice Operations Officer (Tel: +1 902 426 5664; Telex: 019-22625 & 22510) is attached to ECAREG. Vessels should report to ECAREG, free of charge, through any Canadian CRS as follows:

1. Vessels inbound for the Gulf of St Lawrence should report 36 hours before expected entry into Cabot Strait stating (to facilitate the passing of ice and routeing information):

a. Position

b. Destination

c. Whether loaded or in ballast

d. Ice class and classification society

2. Vessels bound for ports on the S and E coasts of Newfoundland and along the coast of Labrador should contact ECAREG for ice information, routeing and icebreaker escorts, as appropriate.

Information may also be obtained from St John's Ice Operations Officer (Telephone: +1 709 772 2078; Telex: 0164530).

3. Vessels outbound from Canadian ports E of Sept lles should report to ECAREG 24 hours before ETD for ice information, suggested routeing and escort, if necessary.

4. Vessels outward bound from Sept lles or ports further W should contact ECAREG when passing Sept lles for the latest ice information and for routeing and ice breaker assistance as necessary.

5. Vessels proceeding through the Gulf of St Lawrence when ice is present should report their progress and position at 0200hrs and 1200hrs to Halifax (VCS) (call: Ice Halifax, Telegraph: ICE HALIFAX).

Icebreaker Assistance: Vessels requesting such assistance should provide the following details in addition to those already provided in their ECAREG Report:

1.Draught, forward and aft

2. Displacement tonnage

3. Open water speed

4. Ice class and classification society

5. Number of propellers

6. Shaft horse power

7. Type of propulsion system

Information service: Vessels may obtain information on the positions of offshore exploration and exploitation rigs, free of charge, on request to ECAREG through any Canadian CRS.

North Coast (NORDREG): Vessels planning to transit through Canadian territorial waters or enter Canadian waters inbound to a Canadian port within the Canadian Arctic Zone.

Iqaluit MCTS Centre (Only open during the navigation season, approx mid June to mid November)

Fax: +1 867 9794264; Telex: +21 06315529 NORDREG CDA; Email: [email protected].

Pacific Coast: (Offshore Advance Report): Vessels planning to transit through Canadian territorial waters or enter Canadian waters inbound to a Canadian port on the west coast.

Offshore CVTS (RMIC) Vancouver

Fax: +1 604 6668453; Telex: +21 04352586 CGTC VAS VCR; Email: [email protected].

Canada/USA Co-operative VTS (CVTS): When entering the Juan Fuca Strait and bound for a Canadian port a 96hr PAIR and a 24hr Offshore Advance Report must be sent to the Offshore CVTS, as above.

When entering the Juan Fuca Strait and bound for a US port a 96hr NOA/D must be sent to the US Coast Guard National Vessel Movement Centre (NVMC) and a 24hr Offshore Advance Report may be sent to NVMC or Seattle Marine Exchange.

US Coast Guard National Vessel Movement Centre (NVMC)

Tel: +1 800 7089823; Fax: +1 800 5478724; Email: [email protected].

Seattle Marine Exchange

Fax: +1 206 4433839; Telex: +23 6734358 MAREX; Email: [email protected].

Offshore Advance Report:

ID Information required

ALPHA Vessel's name, callsign, flag and IMO Number (Lloyd's Register Number) or the official number

BRAVO Current date and time (UTC)

CHARLIE Current position

ECHO True course

FOXTROT Speed in knots and tenths of knots

GOLF Port of departure

HOTEL ETA at Lightbuoy "J" at the entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait (if applicable)

INDIA Destination and ETA at port of destination

OSCAR Maximum present static draught in metres

PAPA Canadian Port: Dangerous or pollutant cargo by name, UN number, or IMDG Code number if applicable. US Port: Name, UN number, or IMDG Code number of certain dangerous cargoes as defined in 33CFR160.203. The vessel should also report the items required in 33CFR160.211(a)(1-16)and (b) when applicable.

QUEBEC (1) Any defects or deficiencies in charts, publications, hull, steering gear, propulsion machinery, navigation equipment, anchors or cables; or required radio communications equipment; or incomplete complement of officers and crew as required by flag state; or any other hazardous condition.(2) By regulation vessels of 1,600GT or over bound for a US port are required to inspect and fully test their steering gear and main propulsion machinery, both ahead and astern, within 12hrs prior to entering Juan de Fuca Strait . Vessels bound for a Canadian port are, in the interests of safety, encouraged to perform these tests. (3) When transiting on a west coast approach to the entrance of Juan de Fuca Strait, vessels are strongly encouraged to conduct their pre-arrival tests in accordance with 33CFR164.25 before crossing longitude 125°25.0'W. (4) Vessels on a coastwise voyage not exceeding 25nm from the entrance to of Juan de Fuca Strait are encouraged to conduct their pre-arrival tests as far as practicable from shore and maintain radio contact with TofinoTraffic when changing direction of propulsion. (5) If testing at sea must be delayed for safety reasons, report to CVTS and request permission to conduct the test in the open, but more protected waters of Juan de Fuca Strait, before arriving at the pilot station. (6) Do not test in the TSS or within 12nm of the coastline unless permission has been granted by CVTS. Test farther from the coastline if onshore winds and sea conditions are severe and there is no immediately available tug; co-ordinate with CVTS.

SIERRA On scene weather, if severe

TANGO Agent's name

UNIFORM Vessel's gross tonnage

XRAY (1). Canadian Port: Expiration date of: a). International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate of Compliance b). International Noxious Liquid Substance Certificate, or Certificate of Compliance c). Certificate of Fitness (Chemical tanker) d). International convention on Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage Certificate of Insurance e). Indicate if a shipboard oil pollution emergency plan is onboard f). Indicate if oil spill response arrangements are in effect with a designated spill response organisation for your port of destination.

(2). US Port: a). Indicate intention to transfer fuel and/or lub oil, if yes specify type and amount b). Indicate name of Washington State spill contingency plan c). Classification society of the vessel d). Name and phone number of a 24hr point of contact for vessel related concerns

(3). Vessel's MMSI

(4). Vessel's a). ISM Certificate Issuing Authority b). ISM Safety Management Certificate and Document of Compliance date of issue and expiry

(5). If in ballast, has your vessel a). Conducted an open ocean ballast water exchange in accordance with the destination port requirements since last port of call (yes/no) b). Conducted a ballast water exchange since the last port of call in accordance with Canadian Ballast Water Control and Management Regulations (yes/no) c). Achieved a Ballast Water Exchange Standard as required by Canadian BWCM Regulations (yes/no) d). Implemented a Ballast Water Management Plan (Section 11 of Canadian BWCM Regulations and IMO Guidelines as per Resolution A.868(20) (yes/no) e). Made required notification and reports to Canadian/US Authorities as applicable (yes/no)

(6). Ballast Water Notification Reports required before the vessel arrives in the first port of call by one of the following methods: a). US Ports: (i) USCG c/o Smithsonian: Fax: +1 301 2614319 or (ii) Electronically report to the National Ballast Information Clearinghouse at http://invasions.si.edu/ballast.htm (iii). Email: [email protected] b). Canadian Ports: RMIC Pacific.

For voyages less than 96 hours, report prior to departure. Also, again if any ETA changes by more than 6 hours.

Item HOTEL, ETA at Lightbuoy "J" at the entrance to Juan de Fuca Strait, does not have to be reported for vessels not using Juan de Fuca Strait.

This Advance Report is a co-operative measure by the Canadian and US Coast Guards to reduce the reporting burden on ships calling at Canadian or US ports. The one report will satisfy the Canadian VTS Offshore reporting requirements (and the US Notice of Arrival Report, and the State of Washington Advance Notice of Entry Report).

Reporting: In accordance with the CVTS agreement, all vessels of 30m in length or over, including tugs and tows, should report to Tofino Traffic on VHF Ch 74 when inward bound and crossing any of the following limits:

1. The meridian of 127°W and the parallel of 48°N, or

2. An approximate 50nm limit off the W coast of Vancouver Island bounded by a line joining the following positions:

a. Cape Scott Light (50°56.95'N 128°25.53'W)

b. Triangle (50°52.0'N 129°05.0'W)

c. 50nm line bearing 220° from Triangle Island

d. Theme is a south easterly direction approximately 50nm off the W coast of Vancouver Island to meridian 127°W

Once under Tofino Traffic Management, vessels will receive instructions on when to transfer to new VHF frequencies at Seattle Traffic (VHF Ch 5A) and Vancouver Traffic (VHF Ch 11) zone boundaries.

Participation with Tofino, Seattle and Victoria Traffic is MANDATORY within Canadian and US territorial waters. The services, however, are available up to 60nm offshore and vessels are strongly recommended to participate on a voluntary basis to receive traffic information, warnings of vessel congestion or other hazardous conditions, together with many other forms of transit assistance.

For further details of the VTS areas within the CVTS see:

Tofino Traffic Zone: VHF Ch 74.

Seattle Traffic Zone: VHF Ch 05A.

Victoria Zone: VHF Ch 11.

General Notes Pacific Coast

Juan de Fuca Straits / Puget Sound International Tug of Opportunity System (ITOS):

A bilateral industry coalition including Canadian Coast Guard and US Coast Guard has agreed to place transponders on approx 100 Canadian and US tugs operating in the Juan de Fuca Strait/ Puget Sound area. ITOS provides the capacity to specify the characteristics of available resources thus saving valuable response time. ITOS coordination is conducted by the Marine Exchange of Puget Sound.

Navigation Safety Calls: Safety calls, comprising vessel's name, position and intended course of action, should be made on the frequency in Listening Watch above, in the event of any of the following:

a. Risk of collision

b. A call from another vessel indicating a close quarters situation is developing

c. Overtaking, or being overtaken in a narrow channel

d. Doubt about another vessel's intentions

e. An obstruction or bend in the channel which may obscure approaching vessels

f. In restricted visibility: approaching charted routes or groups of vessels

g. If vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre

h. Approaching dredgers and floating plant in restricted waters, which are not covered by a VTS system

i. Leaving a berth, anchorage, mooring area, etc.

j. Any other occasion when a call could contribute to safe navigation

Ice Advisory service: For details see Eastern Canada Traffic Zone and, if appropriate, St Lawrence.

Vessel Traffic Services: The following information applies to all Canadian inshore VTS systems (as distinct from the offshore systems): Co-operative Vessel Traffic Service (CVTS) Offshore, ECAREG and NORDREG, unless otherwise stated:

Description: Participation in these VTS systems is mandatory for the following:

1. Vessels of 20m or more in length

2. Towing vessels where the tow is 20m or more in length, or the overall length of vessel and tow is 45m or more

3. Air cushion vessels of 8m or more in length

Procedure: Vessels may be required to report the following information:

a. Name of vessel

b. Callsign of vessel

c. Position of vessel

d. ETA of vessel entering the VTS zone

e. Destination of vessel

f. ETA at destination

g. Whether any pollutant or dangerous goods is carried onboard, or carried on any vessel or object being towed or pushed.

h. ETD from a berth

i. ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a reporting system)

The above information should be reported when as follows:

Entering a zone: 15 minutes before entering a VTS zone, a vessel should apply for Traffic Clearance, stating:

a, b, c, d, e, f, g above

Note: Vessels which are entering from an adjacent zone are not required to provide this report and do not require an additional Traffic Clearance.

Arriving at a reporting point (calling-in point (CIP)): On arriving at a reporting point a vessel should report: a, c, i above.

Arriving at a berth: As soon as practicable after arriving a vessel should report: a, c above.

Departing a berth: 15 minutes prior to departing a berth a vessel should apply for Traffic Clearance stating: a, b, c, e, f, g, h above.

Immediately prior to departing a berth vessels should report: a, c, i above.

Manoeuvres: 15 minutes prior to commencing any manoeuvre listed below vessels should apply for Traffic Clearance stating: a, c plus a description of the intended manoeuvre.

Listed manoeuvres:

1. A compass adjustment

2. The calibration and servicing of navigational aids

3. A sea trial

4. A dredging operation

5. The laying, picking up and servicing of submarine cables

6. Or any other manoeuvre that may be detrimental to safe navigation

As soon as practicable after the manoeuvre is completed, a description of the manoeuvre (just completed) should be made to the VTS centre.

Incident Reports: Vessels should immediately report any of the following and include (a) and (c) as specified under Procedure.

1. An onboard fire, that may impair safe navigation

2. The involvement of the vessel in a collision, grounding or striking, that may impair safe navigation.

3. Any defect in the vessel's hull, main propulsion machinery, steering, radars, compasses, radio equipment, anchors or cables that may impair safe navigation.

4. Any discharge or threat of discharge of a pollutant from the vessel.

5. Any deficiencies in respect of the requirements of the Canadian Charts and Publications regulations.

6. Another vessel in apparent difficulty.

7. The presence of any vessel that may impede the movement of other vessels.

8. Any obstruction to navigation.

9. Any aid to navigation that is functioning improperly, damaged, off position or missing.

10. The presence of any pollutant in the water

11. Any ice and weather conditions that may impair safe navigation.

Items 8, 9 and 10 are not required if the information has been previously promulgated by a Notice to Shipping.

Note: Ferries and other vessels on regularly scheduled voyages may be exempt from making routine report; requests for exemption should be submitted in writing to the appropriate Regional Director General, Canadian Coastguard.

VHF Equipment Failure: In the event of a VHF radio failure, the VTS centre should be alerted as soon as possible, by sending a message by MF, RT or WT through a CRS or another vessel, or by any other means, stating that there is a failure and adding to the vessel's position and destination.

Note: All times should be given in local time.

Bay of Fundy Vessel Traffic Service

Description: This system applies to the vessels listed in General Notes, section 6, which also gives details of reporting procedures.

Area: The Bay of Fundy VTS Zone comprises all Canadian waters within the following limits:

1. SW limit: A line 270° from Chebogue Point (43°43.9'N 066°07.2'W), then through the following positions:

a. 43°43.9'N 066°26.5'W

b. 43°58.8'N 066°27.8'W

c. 44°09.5'N 066°47.1'W

d. 44°11.8'N 066°49.6'W

e. 44°15.0'N 066°52.7'W

f. 44°17.4'N 066°55.2'W

g. 44°22.5'N 067°19.0'W

h. 44°29.8'N 067°15.2'W

i. 44°35.5'N 067°08.3'W

j. 44°42.0'N 066°58.4'W

k. 44°46.6'N 066°54.2'W then along the Canada/US boundary to the shore at 45°11.5'N 067°17.0'W

2. NE limit: The shoreline of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Sectors: For reporting purposes the area is divided into sectors:

Sector 1. VHF Ch 14. The area between the outer limit of the VTS zone and a line joining the following positions:

a. 45°03.5'N 066°27.6'W

b. 44°43.2'N 066°44.3'W

c. 44°36.7'N 065°56.4'W

Sector 2. VHF Ch 12. The area between the inner limit of sector 1 and a line from Quaco Head Light (45°19.4'N 065°32.2'W) to Port Lorne Light (44°56.9'N 065°15.9'W), including Saint John Harbour.

Sector 3. VHF Ch 71. The remainder of the Bay of Fundy, including adjacent bays and basins, NE of the inner limit of sector 2.

Communications: Call: Fundy Traffic (XLI 716) on VHF Ch 12, 14, 16, 19, 71, 81.

Tel: +1 506 648 4696; Telex: 014 47395 MOT CCGTC SNB.

The following remotely controlled facility exists:

Blomidon (45°12.8'N 064°23.8'W) VHF Ch 16, 19, 71.

Procedure: See General Notes for details of Traffic Clearance requests.

Vessels should also request clearance from the Fundy VTS centre before proceeding into or out of the buoyed channels within the port limits of St John.

All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on the designated sector frequency. Permission to leave the designated frequency or to terminate the watch should be obtained from the VTS Centre.

Reporting Points:

Information Service: The VTS Centre provides, on request, information on traffic, weather or other conditions.

Incident Reports: See General Notes.

Restricted Traffic Movements: Movements may be restricted when the following are underway:

1. A tanker of 50,000GT or over

2. A vessel carrying dangerous cargo

3. A vessel which is considered to be navigating with difficulty.

Notice of the expected arrival of any of the above will be broadcast by Yarmouth (VAU).

Radar Surveillance: Radar surveillance is carried out from St John (Red Head) and Tiverton.

Strait of Canso and Eastern Approaches Vessel Traffic Service.

Description: This mandatory system applies to the vessels listed in General Notes section 6; which also gives details of reporting procedures.

Area: Within Canadian waters: S of the Canso Canal North Lock Gate (45°38.97'N 061°25.00'W) and between a line bearing 181° from position 45°38.38'N 060°29.30'W and a line bearing 090° from Cape Canso (45°18.61'N 060°56.35'W).

Communications: Call: Canso Traffic (XJR 33) on VHF Ch 06, 11, 14, 17.

Reporting Points:

Prince Rupert Traffic Zone Reporting System

Description: This is a mandatory system which applies to vessels inbound.

Procedure: Vessels will be contacted by Prince Rupert Coast Guard (VAJ) on WT and are required to report:

1. Vessel's position, course, speed and destination.

2. Any defects/deficiencies in cargo, charts, hull, machinery, navigational and radio equipment.

3. A brief description of main cargo, pollutant cargo and dangerous goods by classification.

They will be further asked to contact Prince Rupert Traffic on VHF Ch 11 when 50nm from Queen Charlotte Islands.

Vessel Traffic Service

Description: Participation is mandatory for the following:

1.Vessels of 20m or more in length

2. Towing vessels where the tow is 20m or more in length, or the overall length of vessel and tow is 45m or more

Area: Canadian waters N of Vancouver Island between a line from Triangle Island (50°52.0'N 129°05.0'W) to Cape Caution (51°09.8'N 127°47.1'W) and the Alaska-British Columbia border.

Sectors: For reporting purposes the area is divided into the following sectors:

Sector 1: VHF Ch 11. All waters of the area, except those in Sector 2.

Sector 2: VHF Ch 71: All Canadian waters bounded by a line joining the following positions:

a. Bareside Point (53°54.2'N 130°16.5'W)

b. Swede Point (53°53.3'N 130°15.6'W) then along N coast of Pitt Island to:

c. 53°48.1'N 129°58.5'W

d. 53°48.7'N 129°57.1'W then N along mainland coast to:

e. 54°09.6'N 129°57.6'W

f. 54°11.9'N 129°58.8'W

g. 54°37.9'N 130°26.5'W

h. 54°38.0'N 130°26.5'W then N along W coast of Maskelyne Island to:

i. Maskelyne Point (54°38.9'N 130°26.7'W)

j. Wales Point (54°42.28'N 130°28.55'W) then W along the coast of Wales Island to:

k. 54°42.1'N 130°31.8'W

l. 54°42.5'N 130°36.8'W then along the International boundary to:

m. Cape Muzon Light (54°39.8'N 132°41.5'W) then W along coast of Dall Island to:

n. Point Cornwallis Light (54°42.2'N 132°52.3'W)

o. Langara Point (54°15.4'N 133°03.5'W) then S along W coast of Langara Island to:

p. 54°13.3'N 133°05.4'W (Lacy Island) then E along coast of Graham Island to:

q. Rose Spit (54°11.2'N 131°38.7'W)

r. Oval Point (53°56.4'N 130°43.3'W) then E along Porcher Island coast to position (a)

Communications: Call: Prince Rupert Traffic (VAZ) on VHF Ch 06, 11, 16 and 71.

Tel: +1 604 627 3074; Fax: +1 604 624 2465.

The following, remotely-controlled facilities exist, all use VHF Ch 11, 16 and 71:

1. Calvert (51°35.4'N 128°00.7'W)

2. Klemtu Mountain, Swindle Island (52°34.8'N 128°33.8'W)

3. Mount Gil, Gil Island (53°15.8'N 129°11.7'W)

4. Mount Hays, Prince Rupert (54°17.2'N 130°18.8'W)

5. Dundas Island (54°31.3'N 130°54.9'W)

6. Kitimat (54°03.3'N 128°37.8'W)

7. Naden Harbour, Graham Island (53°57.3'N 132°56.5'W)

8. Van Inlet, Graham Island (53°15.1'N 132°32.5'W)

9. Cumshewa, Moresby Island (53°09.6'N 131°59.8'W)

10. Barry Inlet, Moresby Island (52°34.5'N 131°45.2'W).

Reporting Points:

Restricted Traffic Movement: Movements may be restricted when the following vessels are underway:

1. A vessel carrying dangerous or pollutant cargo

2. A vessel which is considered to be navigating with difficulty.

Tofino Traffic Zone Vessel Traffic Service

Area: Canadian waters W of Vancouver Island, including Barkley Sound and Alberni Inlet but excluding all other inlets, between the following limits:

1. N limit: A line joining Cape Scott Light (50°47.0'N 128°52.5'W), Triangle Island (50°52'N 129°05'W) and position 50°42.2'N 129°18.0'W

2. SE limit: A line joining positions 48°28.6'N 124°40.0'W and 48°35.0'N 124°40.0'W

Communications: Call: Tofino Traffic (VAT) on VHF Ch 06, 11, 16, 74

Tel: +1 604 726 7777; Telex: 044-64559 CGRS VAE UCT

The following remotely controlled facilities exist:

1.Port Alberni (49°13.1'N 124°48.7'W) VHF Ch 16, 74

2. Mount Ozzard (48°57.6'N 125°29.5'W) VHF Ch 06, 11, 16, 74

3. Nootka (49°35.6'N 126°36.9'W) VHF Ch 16, 74

4. Eliza Dome (49°52.4'N 127°07.2'W) VHF Ch 11, 16, 74

5. Holberg (50°38.4'N 128°07.6'W) VHF Ch 11, 16, 74

Note: At Mount Ozzard, VHF Ch 16 is not continuously watched.

Reporting points:

Additionally all vessels, N and S bound, should report to Tofino Traffic when abeam Cape Alava (48°10'N 124°44'W).

Traffic Movement Restrictions: Movement of vessels may be restricted when the following vessels are underway:

1. A loaded tanker or tank barge of 10,000GT and over

2. A vessel carrying cargo which is dangerous or a hazard to the environment

3. A vessel or tug and tow navigating with difficulty because of size, construction, or deficiency in equipment or machinery

Information Service: The VTS Centre provides shipping information on request. Information on concentrations of fishing vessels may also be obtained, on VHF Ch 16, from Fisheries Patrol Vessels.

Radar Surveillance: Maintained in seaward approaches of Juan de Fuca Strait and Barkley Sound.

Vancouver Traffic Zone Vessel Traffic Service

Area: Canadian waters E of Vancouver Island (excluding all mainland inlets except Howe Sound, Burrard Inlet and the South Arm of the Fraser River) together with US waters in Strait of Georgia, Boundary Pass and Haro Strait.

Limits:

1. NW limit: A line in Queen Charlotte sound from Cape Scott Light (50°46.95'N 128°25.53'W) to Triangle Island (50°52'N 129°05'W) and then to Cape Caution Light (51°09.8'N 127°47.1'W).

2. SE limit: A line joining the following positions:

a. Church Point (48°18.7'N 123°35.1'W)

b. Race Rocks Light (48°17.9'N 123°31.8'W)

c. Position (48°17.1'N 123°14.9'W)

d. Hein Bank Lightbuoy (48°21.1'N 123°02.6'W)

e. Cattle Point Light (48°27.1'N 122°57.8'W)

f. Along coast of San Juan Island to Lime Kiln Light (48°31.0'N 123°09.1'W)

g. Kellett Bluff Light (48°35.3'N 123°12.1'W)

h. Turn Point Light (48°41.3'N 123°14.2'W)

i. Skipjack Island Light (48°44.0'N 123°02.3'W)

j. Sucia Island day beacon (48°45.8'N 122°55.1'W)

k. Along coast of Sucia Island to position 48°46.1'N 122°53.5'W

l. Clements Reef Lightbuoy (48°46.6'N 122°53.4'W)

m. Alden Bank Lightbuoy A (48°50.4'N 122°52.5'W)

n. Position 49°00.0'N 122°52.5'W

o. Maple Beach (49°00.0'N 123°02.1'W).

Sectors: For reporting purposes the area is divided into the following sectors:

Sector 1: VHF Ch 11. US and Canadian water between the SE limit of the zone and a line joining Reception Point Light (49°28.3'N 123°53.2'W), Merry Island Light (49°28.1'N 123°54.7'W), Ballenas Island Light (49°21.0'N 124°09.5'W) and Cottam Point (49°19.0'N 124°12.8'W), excluding Sectors 2 and 3.

Sector 2: VHF Ch 74. South (main) arm of the Fraser River, E from Sand Heads Light (49°06.4'N 123°18.1'W) to the parallel 49°11.8'N (Shoal Point).

Sector 3: VHF Ch 12. Canadian waters bounded by a line joining Iona Breakwater Light (49°12.3'N 123°15.8'W), position 49°12.3'N 123°25.9'W, Cape Roger Curtis Light (49°20.4'N 123°25.9'W) and Gower Point (49°23.0'N 123°32.1'W).

Sector 4: VHF Ch 71. Between the line joining Reception Point Light, Merry Island Light, Ballenas Island Light and Cottam Point and the NW limit of the zone in Queen Charlotte Sound.

Communications: Call: Vancouver Traffic (VAS) on VHF Ch 06 11 16 74 77.

Tel: +1 604 666 6011; Telex: 043 52586 CGTC VAS VCR

The following remotely controlled facilities exist:

1. Mt Helmcken (48°24.1'N 123°34.3'W) VHF Ch 5A, 11, 16.

2. Mt Parke (48°36.8'N 123°26.5'W) VHF Ch 11, 74.

3. Mt Parke (48°50.4'N 123°17.7'W) VHF Ch 11, 16, 74.

4. Lulu Island (49°10.5'N 123°07.2'W) VHF Ch 74.

5. Bowen Island (49°20.7'N 123°23.2'W) VHF Ch 11, 71, 74.

6. West Vancouver Harbour (49°20.7'N 123°10.8'W) VHF Ch 12.

7. Watts Point (49°38.9'N 123°12.6'W) VHF Ch 12, 16.

8. Cape Lazo (49°42.4'N 124°51.7'W) VHF Ch 16, 71.

9. Discovery Mountain (50°19.4'N 125°22.3'W) VHF Ch 16, 71.

10. Alert Bay (50°35.2'N 126°55.5'W) VHF Ch 16, 71.

11. Holberg (50°38.4'N 128°07.6'W) VHF Ch 16, 71.

Reporting Points:

Inspection of ships

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]

Search and rescue

The Canadian Forces coordinate all search and rescue activities in Canada, in Canadian waters, and on the high seas off the

Atlantic coasts of Canada and operate Joint Rescue Coordination Centers (JRCC) at Halifax, Nova Scotia and Trenton, Ontario

for this purpose. Canadian Coast Guard officers are attached to the JRCCs to give advice on marine matters and to

assist the Canadian Forces Officers in coordinating Search and Rescue operations.

The JRCCs and the Maritime Rescue Coordination Subcenter (MRSC) in Quebec can be contacted as follows:

1. JRCC Halifax

a. Telephone: 1-902-427-8200 / 1-800-565-1582 (Maritimes)

1-800-563-2444 (Newfoundland and Labrador)

b. Facsimile: 1-902-427-2114

c. E-mail: [email protected]

2. JRCC Trenton

a. Telephone: 1-613-965-3870 / 1-800-267-7270 (Canada only)

b. Facsimile: 1-613-965-7279

c. E-mail: [email protected]

3. MRSC Quebec City

a. Telephone: 1-418-648-3599 / 1-800-463-4393 (Quebec)

b. Facsimile: 1-418-648-3614

c. E-mail: [email protected]

The JRCC at Halifax maintains a 24-hour watch (call sign VCS) on 500 kHz, 2182 kHz, and 156.8 MHz.

Note.Operations at MRSC Quebec City will be consolidated into JRCC Halifax and JRCC Trenton by spring of 2013.

Canadian government vessels deployed on search and rescue missions may display a square flag having an orange triangle

on a yellow background.

A ship-to-air distress signal for use in Canadian waters has been designed in conjunction with the Canadian Forces Search

and Rescue Authorities. The signal consists of a cloth painted with fluorescent paint showing a disc and square to represent

the ball and flag of the well-known visual distress signal. The signal should be secured across a hatch or cabin top. In

the event of foundering it should be displayed by survival craft. Search and rescue aircraft will recognize this signal as a

distress signal and will look for it in the course of a search. Other aircraft on seeing this signal are requested to make a sighting

report to the JRCC.

Search Initiator Buoys on tugs of more than 5 gross tons consist of a float free buoy attached to the tug with free running cable.

In the event the tug sinks, the buoy will float free and mark the wreck. It is equipped with a radio transmitter capable of

sending radio signals on frequencies of 121.5 MHz and 243 MHz. An amber or white light of high intensity attached to the

top of the buoy is visible for at least 5 miles and operates for 48 hours. The buoy is radar reflective and painted fluorescent orange.

Coast Guard stations, which are equipped with a lifeboat and are operational 24 hours, are located as follows:

1. St. John, New Brunswick.

2. Shippegan, New Brunswick (seasonal).

3. Westport, Nova Scotia.

4. Clark's Harbor, Nova Scotia.

5. Sambro, Nova Scotia.

6. Bickerton, Nova Scotia.

7. Louisbourg, Nova Scotia.

8. Souris, Prince Edward Island (seasonal).

9. Summerside, Prince Edward Island (seasonal).

10. Cap-aux-Muelles, Quebec (seasonal).

11. Havre Saint-Pierre, Quebec (seasonal).

12. Riviere-au-Renard, Quebec (seasonal).

13. Tadoussac, Quebec (seasonal).

14. Kegashka, Quebec (seasonal).

15. Quebec, Quebec (seasonal).

16. Burin, Newfoundland.

17. Burgeo, Newfoundland.

18. Port-aux-Chois, Newfoundland (seasonal).

19. Lark Harbor, Newfoundland (seasonal).

There are no Coast Guard stations on the coasts of Labrador or Hudson Bay. In Hudson Strait, a Coast Guard icebreaker on

station can be contacted for assistance in an emergency. Fixed wing search and rescue aircraft are based in Greenwood,

Nova Scotia. Search and rescue helicopters are based in Gander, Newfoundland.

ISPS (ship and port security)

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

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