Harbour Breton

1. Pilot boarding place Pilot boards47°48.3′N 056°07.8′W

Size limits

Max draught 4.3m.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Mean spring range 1.6m. Mean neap range 0.9m.

Ice forms between the beginning of January and the middle of April but usually only the heads of the Southwest and Northeast Arm freeze over.

Ice should not impact or limit tidal range.

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

Approach

From seaward Harbour Breton is entered between Western Head (47°27'N 055°49'W), 1.5nm ESE. Attention is drawn to several shoal patches off the entrance on which the sea breaks in bad weather.

The track then leads N for about 2nm, passing E of Rocky Point (47°28.8'N 055°47°6'W), from which a light (white round tower, red bands 6m in height) is exhibited, then W and SW passing between The Knob (47°29.2'N 055°48.1'W) and Harbour Rock, 0.15nm S into Southwest Arm. Harbour Rock is marked on its N side by "VB1" Lightbuoy (port hand).

Care should be taken when approaching Southwest Arm to avoid a shallow bank which extends about 0.1nm off Rocky Point.

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained off Southwest Arm approx 0.2nm NNE of Harbour Rock, in a depth of 31m, the depths increase rapidly E. It is advisable to use a good scope of cable to avoid dragging in heavy squalls which are liable to occur during fresh or strong winds especially in summer.

Small vessels can anchor in Southwest Arm in depths from 5.0m to 24m, to within 0.075nm of the bridge.

Mooring

There are numerous mooring buoys for the use of fishing vessels in Southwest Arm.

Charts and publications

BA 893. CAN 4608 and 4645. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

Communications

Radio: Coast Guard's Radio (MCTS) Centres enroute to Harbour Breton operate on a 24 hour basis. These Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) centres, (Placentia/"VCP", St John's/"VON" and Stephenville/"VOJ"), can be used for passing messages.

Notice of readiness

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival pilot station or at port limits.

Documents

Documents are received by Canada Customs on arrival or in the absence of customs it is the responsibility of the vessel's agent to take documents to Canada Customs and Immigration.

Health

Pratique should be applied for when arriving from a country which has infectious diseases or death onboard from unknown causes. Pratique is applied for through the vessel's agent.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale.

Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, overage results in forfeiture and penalty, under results in payment of duty, taxes and penalty.

Immigration: Routine filing of documents is undertaken by the vessel's agent. There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers except those who require a visa. If they do not possess a visa they must remain aboard the vessel.

Flags

State flag to be flown over the stern and Canadian flag at the mast.

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

A marine service centre with a 50t travelift is situated adjacent to Jensen Wharf. The haulout is 21m long and 63m wide with depths of 1.1-7.1m alongside.

Bunkers, water and stores

Water: Available.

Bunker: Available.

Stores: Limited quantities available.

Medical

Hospital located in Harbour Breton.

Crew change

Crew change and repatriation can be carried out, prior notice to agent is required.

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Harbour Breton is located in Southwest Arm in the inlet of Harbour Breton, on the central S coast of Newfoundland.

The port

The port area is contained within the sheltered waters of Southwest Arm. The main activity at the port is fishing but smaller bulk cargo and service vessels do visit. Pack ice arrives at the end of February and disperses about the end of March.

Where does the pilot board at Harbour Breton?

The pilot boards at Pilot boarding place, 47°48.3′N 056°07.8′W.

What time zone is Harbour Breton in?

Local time at Harbour Breton is UTC−3:30. Clocks go to UTC−2:30 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−3:30 on 7 Nov 2027.

Which load line zone is Harbour Breton 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 Harbour Breton?

Port State Control at Harbour Breton: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Harbour Breton?

The UN/LOCODE of Harbour Breton is CAHBR.

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