Holyrood

Size limits

Max draught 10.6m.

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 1.22m.

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

Approach

Holyrood Bay is entered between Harbour Main Point and a point 2nm ENE. In the approach to the bay there is a known depth of 20.1m.

The head of the harbour is divided into the N Arm on the W and the S Arm on the E by a broad peninsula, the NE extremity of which is Joys Point. "CH4" Lightbuoy (starboard hand) is moored about 0.2nm E of the point.

Port limits

The harbour includes all the waters of Holyrood Bay S of a line drawn 070° from Harbour Main Point (47°27.00'N 53°08.00'W).

Anchorages

Anchorage can be obtained in South Arm in depths of 29m to 33m, mud and sand.

Tugs

Not considered necessary for berthing and none are available.

Charts and publications

BA4733. CAN 4873, 4848. Admiralty Pilot NP50, NP(286(5).

US 14362, 14361. US Sailing Directions 146.

Communications

Radio: Coast Guard's Radio (MCTS) Centres enroute to Holyrood operate on a 24 hour basis. These Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres, (St John's/VON, St Halifax/VCS, Placentia/VCP and St Anthony/VCM), can be used for passing messages.

Notice of readiness

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival at the 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

Repairs are possible with assistance from the port of St John's.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available in small quantities.

Medical

The nearest hospital is at St John's.

Crew change

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

Transport

Nearest airport: St John's, 55km.

Working hours

Personnel are available to dock or undock vessels working in connection with Ultramar throughout 24 hours, throughout the year.

Where it is

Holyrood is situated at the head of Conception Bay, located on the eastern coastline of Newfoundland, 48km from St John's.

The port

The port has facilities to handle oil only. Berths are operated by Ultramar Canada Inc, Tel: +1 709 726 5230, Telex: 0164511.

The Port Authority is the Harbour Master working under the Federal Government of Canada, Transport Canada Harbours & Ports Directorate.

What are the pilot arrangements at Holyrood?

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels.

What time zone is Holyrood in?

Local time at Holyrood 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 water density at Holyrood?

1025.

Which load line zone is Holyrood 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 Holyrood?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Holyrood?

The UN/LOCODE of Holyrood is CAHOD.

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