Havre St Pierre

Size limits

LOA 300m, beam 32.26m, 80,891DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 1.5m (springs), 0.8m (neaps).

The flood tide stream usually sets W and the ebb usually sets E with a rate of approx 1kt. However the streams are more affected by the wind and may attain a rate of 2kts. A rate of 3kts may be experienced off the NE point of Ile du Havre at springs.

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

Approach

The lights are visible on the leading line only.

The alignment (338.5°) of these leading lights, leads through Chenal Walrus, passing (with positions from Petite Ile au Marteau Light);

WSW of shoal ground, with depths of less than 4.0m, extending 0.1nm S and up to 0.2nm W of Petite Ile au Marteau. Then:

ENE of Ile aux Goelands (1nm W), low and grassy. Then:

ENE of Cap du Corbeau (1.75nm NW), bold, with cliffs, keeping clear of shoals extending up to 0.1nm offshore from the NW and N coasts of Ile du Havre.

Then the track leads NW of "CM5" Lightbuoy (port hand) (2nm NW) around La Grosse Pierre, 0.2nm W of the buoy, then W into Havre Saint-Pierre.

Port limits

The port limits are bounded by lines drawn as follows:

E limit, from Cap du Corbeau, the E extremity of Ile du Havre, N to the mainland; W limit, the meridian of 063°38'W.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available throughout the 1.5nm length of the harbour, in depths from 13.0-29.0m, sand. The best anchorage is S of the line joining the N and NE points of Ile du Havre, in depths of not more than 20.0m.

Charts and publications

Can 4429, 4430. BA 4774, 4762, 4767. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

US14249, 14252. US Coast Pilot 145.

Communications

Radio: Sept Iles Radio, callsign "VCC".

Port: Tel: +1 418 538 1520, Mobile: +1 418 538 4572, Fax: +1 418 538 1545.

Notice of readiness

As per Charter Party or upon docking with first line ashore.

Documents

The authorities will accept IMO forms.

The forms are for Revenue Canada Customs and Excise. The vessel's agent will file the documents with the Customs Office after the vessel has berthed.

If the required forms are not onboard they can be delivered with the pilot if agent is notified in advance.

Health

Quarantine is available by radio.

Customs and immigration

A Customs Officer is available at the port on request. Customs and Pratique are obtained in Sept-Iles.

Flags

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on 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

Minor repairs only.

Bunkers, water and stores

Stores: Available on request.

Medical

Available at nearby hospital, 1km.

Transport

Nearest railway: Havre St Pierre.

Nearest airport: Havre St Pierre, 3km N, (regional airport).

Ferries run to and from Baie Johan Beetz on the mainland and Port Menier on Anticosti Island (to the South).

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

Havre St Pierre is located on the Lower North Shore of the St Lawrence River, approx 200km downstream from Sept Iles.

The port

The harbour serves the Lower North Shore and is navigational all year. It is a fishing centre and a loading port for the Quebec Iron and Titanium Corporation. The main wharf helps prevent silting in the Western harbour and provides protection for the fisheries and ocean boat ramp. A wharf, owned by Quebec Fer, has facilities for large vessels.

Icebreaker assistance is sometimes required during spring. Generally the port is accessible from Apr-Jan.

What are the pilot arrangements at Havre St Pierre?

Compulsory. Pilot station (48°19'N 069°25'W) is situated near Les Escoumins.

What time zone is Havre St Pierre in?

Local time at Havre St Pierre 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 Havre St Pierre?

1025.

Which load line zone is Havre St Pierre 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 Havre St Pierre?

Port State Control at Havre St Pierre: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Havre St Pierre?

The UN/LOCODE of Havre St Pierre is CAHSP.

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