Fortune

Size limits

Draught 3.0m.

Load line zone

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

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

Approach

The harbour is entered through Fortune Gut, the entrance to which is marked on its E side by VF1 Lightbuoy (port hand), moored 0.27nm ESE of Cross Point, the W entrance point of Fortune Harbour. The channel leads SW between breakwaters on the W side and a public wharf on the E side, where it is 45m wide, into a basin with depths from 5.2-7.2m. The W side is marked by VF4 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored 0.2nm SW of the Outer Breakwater Light, and VF2 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored 0.25nm SSW of the Outer Breakwater Light.

Caution: The entrance to Fortune Harbour is difficult to navigate when there are strong winds.

Port limits

The port limit is a line joining Fortune Head Light (47°04.5'N 055°51.4'W) and Grand Bank Head, 4.25nm ENE.

Anchorages

Vessels can obtain anchorage in fine weather in the Bight in depths from 11.0-18.0m but the holding ground of smooth rock is poor. The best mooring is found towards Fortune Head in a depth of 13.0m.

Charts and publications

BA 4734, Canadian 4625, Admiralty Pilot NP50, 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

Repairs are available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Where it is

Fortune is situated on the S shore of Fortune Bay, South Newfoundland.

The port

The main harbour activity is fishing vessels, there is also a ferry service to Port de Saint Pierre. The port is a customs Port of Entry.

What time zone is Fortune in?

Local time at Fortune 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 Fortune?

The deepest berth listed is at Fortune Terminal: 3.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Fortune 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 Fortune?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Fortune?

The UN/LOCODE of Fortune is CAFOR.

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