PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Eastport
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory for all foreign vessels and for US vessels registered in foreign trade with a draught over 2.7m. Available throughout 24 hours, weather permitting. The pilot boards 1nm E of East Quoddy Head.
Key data
updated Jun 2020Size limits
Draught 11.9m, LOA 274m, beam 32.26m 50,827DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area for ships over 100m in length, Winter Dec 16 to Feb 15, Summer Feb 16 to Dec 15. For ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 5.5m, rate 4.5kts (max).
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Marine Terminal | 11.90 m | 274 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jun 2020Approach
The main approach is from NE by Head Harbour passage, but vessels of suitable size can approach from S through Quoddy and Lubec Narrows.
Quoddy Narrows, entered from SE between West Quoddy Head (44°49.0'N 066°57.0'W) and Liberty Point (1nm NE) is the SE part of a route which leads between the coast of Maine and the SW end of Campobello Island. From the W end of Quoddy Narrows the route leads by Lubec Channel into Lubec Narrows (2.75nm NNW of West Quoddy Head) and then into the S part of Friar Roads, providing a route to Eastport.
Friar Roads: Situated between the SE end of Moose Island (44°54.0'N 066°59.0'W) and the central part of the W side of Campobello Island and lying at the junction of Head Harbour passage, the channel from Quoddy and Lubec Narrows and Western passage. There are depths of at least 30m to Friar Roads by way of Head Harbour Passage.
Port limits
The port limits are defined by the East or West Quoddy Heads.
Anchorages
Friars Bay, entered between Friars Head (44°52.0'N 066°58.0'W) and Deer Point (1nm NNE), provides good anchorage in depths of approx 22m, 0.5nm offshore.
A berth for large vessels lies 0.5nm off Eastport in depths of approx. 29m on the alignment (292°) of the customs house tower and blue water tower with Cherry Island Light bearing 017°.
Restrictions
None.
Tugs
There are 3 tugs available, operated by Port Authority: "Ahoskie", 2,100hp, "Jane McAllister", 2,100hp, and "Abaco", 1,100hp. Tugs are equipped with fire monitors and hose manifolds.
Charts and publications
BA 4746. NOAA 13328, 13396. Admiralty Pilot NP59, NP286(5).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jul 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.
Communications
VHF: Port Ch 16. Tel: +1 207 8534614.
Pilot Station/Fundy Traffic: Ch 14.
Notice of readiness
Notice of readiness must be tendered through agent.
Documents
Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.
Health
No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.
Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.
Customs and immigration
US Customs available at Eastport, Tel: +1 207 853 4313.
Notices and regulations
Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.
Inspections
Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.
Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).
ISPS
ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Engine, electrical and hull repairs carried out; patent slip for craft up to 12m in length available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: By road tanker.
Stores: Limited provisions available.
Medical
Calais Community Hospital. Eastport Health Centre.
Transport
Nearest airport: Domestic in Eastport; international in Bangor.
Airport facilities: Chartering services available.
Nearest railway: Calais.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours.
About Eastport
updated Aug 2019Where it is
Eastport, the most eastern port in the USA, is located at the mouth of the Bay of Fundy and shares its waterway with Canada.
The port
The port is situated adjacent to the town and accommodates commercial, fishing, cruise and pleasure craft.
The breakwater has a length of 125m, width 27m.
Cargo handled: Forest products, breakbulk, project cargo, bulk cargoes.
Questions about Eastport
What are the pilot arrangements at Eastport?
Compulsory for all foreign vessels and for US vessels registered in foreign trade with a draught over 2.7m.
What time zone is Eastport in?
Local time at Eastport is UTC−4. Clocks go to UTC−3 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−4 on 7 Nov 2027.
What is the maximum draft at Eastport?
The deepest berth listed is at Federal Marine Terminal: 11.90 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Eastport?
1025.
Which load line zone is Eastport in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area for ships over 100m in length, Winter Dec 16 to Feb 15, Summer Feb 16 to Dec 15.
Who carries out Port State Control at Eastport?
Port State Control at Eastport: US Coast Guard.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Eastport?
The UN/LOCODE of Eastport is USEPM.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Eastport say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.