Dalhousie

1. Dalhousie Harbor pilot boarding station Pilot boards48°03.2′N 066°15.0′W

Water density

1016-1022.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Spring tidal range 2.1m, neap tidal range 1.7m.

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:

Initial position: The pilot boarding place 2nm ESE of Pointe Miguasha, (48°04'N 066°18'W).

Inch Arran Point Leading Lights:

Front light (white square tower, red stripe, 11m in height), (48°03.7'N 066°21.1'W):

Rear light (white rectangular, red stripe, on square framework tower, 10m in height), 365m from front light.

The alignment (286.75°) of these lights leads into the entrance to the estuary, passing (positions given from the front light):

Approx 0.2nm SSW of Banc Miguasha (1.25nm ESE), sand and stones, extending approx 1nm WSW from Pointe Miguasha, marked at its SW end by "EV2" Lightbuoy, (starboard hand); this buoy is liable to drag out of position and should not be relied on.

From this position the track leads NW for approx 0.15nm to a position about 0.7nm E of Dalhousie Island Light on the alignment (268°) of the Dalhousie East Leading Lights, passing 0.6nm NE of Bonamy Rocks (0.4nm SE). Bonamy Rocks are steep, high and broken.

Dalhousie Harbour E Leading Lights:

From a position about 0.7nm E of Dalhousie Island Light on the alignment (268°) of the following lights the track leads to the East Wharf, passing N of shoal ground, marked by spar buoys (port hand) in East Bay, NW of Inch Arran Point:

Front light (white trapezium, red stripe, on framework tower, 13m in height), (48°04.3'N 066°22.0'W):

Rear light (inverted trapezium, red stripe on similar tower 16m in height), (57m W of the front light).

West Wharf (International Paper Company Wharf) Leading Lights:

From a position about 0.7nm E of Dalhousie Island Light the track leads NW onto the alignment (264.5°) of the following lights which lead into the buoyed entrance channel leading to West Wharf, passing S of Middle Ground, sand and stones, lying from 0.1nm to 0.7nm N of Dalhousie Island; the S edge of Middle Ground is marked by lightbuoys.

Front light (white rectangle, red stripe, on framework tower, 6m in height), (48°04.3'N 066°22.2'W).

Rear light (similar construction and tower, 8m in height) (614m from front light).

Anchorages

The best anchorage is anywhere E of N side of Middle Ground in depths from 18.3-27.5m. The most convenient anchorage for Dalhousie is off Pointe Fleurant (48°06'N 066°24'W) in depths of 11.0-13.0m.

Tugs

Tugs are not used for berthing.

Charts and publications

BA 4769, 4768, 4762. Can 4426. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

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 are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Available in Dalhousie. A Hospital is located in Campellton.

Transport

Nearest airport: Restigouche Municipal (11km).

Nearest railway: Dalhousie.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

Dalhousie is situated near the mouth of the River Restigouche, in Chaleur Bay, Gulf of St Lawrence.

The port

The Port of Dalhousie is New Brunswick’s largest privately-owned port, offering deep-water facilities on the Bay of Chaleur at the Restigouche River’s mouth. It features two main wharves for handling of paper, coal, oil, and ore, with excellent rail and highway access for efficient North American shipping.

The main exports are: lumber, wood pulp, newsprint and ore concentrates. Main imports include: Industrial chemicals, oil and coal.

The navigation season is from Apr to early Jan, however, icebreakers keep the port open during this period.

Traffic

Approx 43,500t of cargo handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Dalhousie?

The pilot boards at Dalhousie Harbor pilot boarding station, 48°03.2′N 066°15.0′W.

What time zone is Dalhousie in?

Local time at Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie?

1016-1022.

Which load line zone is Dalhousie 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 Dalhousie?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Dalhousie?

The UN/LOCODE of Dalhousie is CADHS.

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