PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Kingsville
Key data
updated Mar 2021Size limits
LOA 22.5, Max draught 5.5m.
Water density
1000.
Tides
HW: 1.1m
LW: 0.9m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berths | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Mar 2021Restrictions
Entrance Channel is dredged to 5.5m. Depths of berths may vary.
Charts and publications
BA 4794. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5)
Reporting before arrival
updated Nov 2010ETA 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: Via 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.
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.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated Mar 2021Repairs
Available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Erie Shores HealthCare (9.5km)
Transport
Nearest airport: Windsor Airport (50km)
Nearest railway: Historic Essex Train Station (18km)
About Kingsville
updated Mar 2021Where it is
The harbour is located on the north side of Lake Erie about 45km south east of Windsor. Kingsville is approx 15km east of the town of Leamington. The navigation season is from March-Mid December.
The port
This port handles small vessels and seafood production.
All berths and services within the Public Port are privately owned and operated.
Questions about Kingsville
What time zone is Kingsville in?
Local time at Kingsville 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 Kingsville?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Kingsville?
Port State Control at Kingsville: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Kingsville?
The UN/LOCODE of Kingsville is CAKVL.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Kingsville say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
A planning aid, not for navigation. These facts come from public sources and each section shows how old it is. Check with the port, your agent, your ENCs and official publications. Spotted something wrong? Tell us on the feedback board.