Long Harbour

Size limits

LOA 221m, 32,000DWT, draught 12.2m.

Load line zone

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

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

Approach

Approach and entry into the port: The main approach to Long Harbour is made from the SW passing between Fox Island (47°1.4'N 053°59.5'W) and Fish Rock, 1.25nm NW. It is then entered between St Croix Point (47°25.5'N 053°55.5'W) and Long Harbour Head 2.5nm S.

Approach from SW: From a position approx 4nm WNW of Latine Point (47°19'N 054°00'W), at the NE end of the Traffic Separation Scheme, the track leads NE, passing (with positions relative to Shag Rocks Light (47°24.6'N 053°54.8'W)):

SE of Fish Rock (4.5nm SW), 3m high, and:

NW of Fox Island, (4.5nm SW), then, SE of George Rock (3.75nm SW) and Pollock Rocks (3.5nm SW), a group of dangerous rocks lying SW of Iona Islands, then:

SE of Hole in the Wall Island (2.75nm SW), the SW island of Iona Islands. (The Iona Island are two groups of islands fringed with rocks. They should not be approached to within 1.25nm), then:

SE of Merchant Island (2.25nm SW), which is 94m high, then:

NW of Long Harbour, Head (1.75nm SSW) then:

SE of Shag Rocks where a light (rectangle, red bands on a square framework tower, 4m high) is exhibited from the W islet.

The track then leads to a position 0.8nm E of Shag Rocks from where the berth at Rattling Brook Cove and St Croix Bay can be accessed.

Approach from NW: From a position approx 1.75nm W of Bald Head (47°27'N 053°56'W), the track leads SE for approx 4nm, passing (with positions relative to Shag Rocks Light (47°24.6'N 053°54.8'W):

SW of Blue Shag Island (3.5nm NNW),

SW of Dick Burns Rock (2.5nm NW), which lies close SW of Woody Island, then:

NE of East Green Island (2.5nm NW) which is part of the N group of Iona Islands and is surrounded by foul ground, then:

SW of the shoal patches (2nm NW) with a least depth of 2.7m over them, extending 0.8nm SSE of Woody Island, then:

NE of Harbour Island (2.5nm WNW),

NE of a rock (1.75nm WNW) with a depth of 4.0m over it,

Clear of a rock (1.25nm NW), with a depth of 10.1m over it, then:

NE of Burke Island (2nm W),

SW of foul ground and shoals which extend 0.6nm S of St Croix Point (1nm NNW), then:

SW of Shag Rocks.

The track then joins the route from the SW to lead into Long Harbour.

Port limits

The administrative limit of the port is a line drawn in a 180° direction from St Croix Bay Point (47°25.5'N 053°55.5'W) to the coast close NE of Long Harbour Head.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Traffic to and from the port is overseen by Placentia Bay Traffic System, VHF Ch 11 and 16.

Anchorages

There is good anchorage in Long Harbour, for small vessels in the E part of the channel, between Crawley Island and the mainland in a depth of 9.0m and for larger vessels just outside the channel in a depth of 18.0m. St. Croix Bay is free from off-lying dangers and affords good anchorage between 0.75 and 0.2nm from its head in depths of approx 20.0m.

Tugs

Tugs are available from the port of Come by Chance.

Charts and publications

BA 4738, 4733, 4734. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

Communications

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

VHF: Ch 16, 14, 12, 24 and 26.

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.

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

Minor repairs can be undertaken.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Limited quantities of freshwater are available, arrangements should be made via the Agent or Harbour Master.

Bunkering: Ship's bunkers are available by road tanker.

Stores: Available by road from St John's.

Medical

There is a cottage hospital at Placentia, 6.5km from the port, full hospital facilities are available in St John's, 130km.

Crew change

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

Transport

Nearest airport: St John's, 130km.

Working hours

By arrangement.

Where it is

Long Harbour is located on the E central side of Placentia Bay.

The port

Handling of nickel is the main activity at the port. Nickel concentrate from Voisey's Bay is shipped to Long Harbour to be processed into finished nickel and associated copper and cobalt products. Navigational season is all year round with the occasional assistance of icebreaker.

What are the pilot arrangements at Long Harbour?

Pilotage is not compulsory, however a licensed pilot is available, if required.

What time zone is Long Harbour in?

Local time at Long Harbour 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 maximum draft at Long Harbour?

The deepest berth listed is at Long Harbour Processing Plant (LHPP): 12.20 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Long Harbour in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Long Harbour?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Long Harbour?

The UN/LOCODE of Long Harbour is CALOH.

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