Godbout

Size limits

LOA 133.2m, beam 22.4m, 3,000DWT.

Water density

1025.

Tides

HW: 3.3m

LW: 0.4m

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

Approach

There is a light on the end of the ferry terminal wharf, which is approached from the SE. Local knowledge is required.

Anchorages

The anchorage is approached from the SE. It is advisable to approach at a slow speed with the anchor lowered to 27m as the bank is very steep.

Small vessels can anchor on the edge of the bank off the mouth of a small stream that flows into the NE corner of the bay, with the stream bearing 010°, in this position there is good shelter even from E winds.

Anchorage can be found approx 0.7nm NE of the entrance to Riviere Godbout (49°19'N 67°36'W), sheltered from W winds, in depths from 10m to 40m.

Charts and publications

BA 4777. 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Le Royer (60km)

Transport

Nearest airport: Baie-Comeau Airport (60km)

Where it is

Godbout village is situated on the W side of the Bay de Godbout, 8nm W of Pointe des Monts, on the N shore of the entrance to the St Lawrence River.

The port

The port has regular passenger vessels and ro-ro cargo services.

An ice breaker ferry runs daily year round to Matane on the S side of the St Lawrence River and a sea service to Quebec when the St Lawrence is navigable.

What time zone is Godbout in?

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

What is the water density at Godbout?

1025.

Who carries out Port State Control at Godbout?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Godbout?

The UN/LOCODE of Godbout is CAGBT.

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