Goderich

Size limits

Draught 8.2m, LOA 226.12m, beam 23.78m, 37,690DWT.

Water density

1000.

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

The entrance and harbour channels leading to the Goderich Terminal have been dredged to provide a least depth of 7.9m throughout. A general width of 76.2m prevails in the harbour channel.

Restrictions

The Inner and Outer Entrance Channels are dredged to 8.2m with a width of 168m. The Harbour Basin is dredged to 7.0m.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available. McDonald Marine, Tel: +519 524 9551.

Charts and publications

Can 2291.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA to be sent a min of 3 days prior to arrival at Montreal. Additional ETA's should be sent on passing Montreal.

Communications

Radio: Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication.

VHF: Through Sarnia ("VBE").

Standard messages

Berthing instructions are passed to a vessel by the agent in Montreal. The message advises berth location, docking side, anticipated cargo, berth availability, anticipated time alongside, any navigational problems anticipated and local conditions.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party on arrival.

Documents

The above are faxed by the vessel's agent to the Customs.

Vessels must provide proof of insurance and complete pre arrival form before entering port. Forms are delivered onboard by the agent as the vessel passes Montreal.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Allowances: One carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of liquor per crew member, per port, is allowed from the bonded store. Penalties for non compliance are seizure of the goods and fines.

Immigration: Immigration authorities are notified by Customs only when crew changes are to take place or there are stowaways onboard or deserters. No one is allowed ashore until the ship is cleared.

Flags

Canadian flag to be displayed as a courtesy.

Notices and regulations

Garbage from foreign ships may not be landed.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: By road tanker.

Medical

Local hospital available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Goderich Airport, approx 5km and London Airport, approx 100km.

Nearest railway: Rail service offered by Goderich & Exeter Railway.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

The Port of Goderich is located at the mouth of the Maitland River on the eastern shore of Lake Huron, 90km NE of Sarnia.

The port

The Port of Goderich is the only deepwater port on the E shore of Lake Huron. Servicing regional mining, manufacturing and agricultural industries, the port is an important hub of commercial shipping in SW Ontario. The harbour is also used as a safe lay up facility for lakers during the closed season. The navigation season is from mid Apr. to late Dec. The Port of Goderich is owned by the Town of Goderich and administration of the port is overseen by the Goderich Port Management Corp. (GPMC) which, long-term, is implementing a number of improvement and expansion plans.

Traffic

Approx 200 vessels and 4,785,000t of cargo (of which approx. 400,000t is grain) handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Goderich?

Not available.

What time zone is Goderich in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Goderich?

The deepest berth listed is at Sifto Salt Mine: 8.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Goderich?

1000.

Who carries out Port State Control at Goderich?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Goderich?

The UN/LOCODE of Goderich is CAGOH.

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