Marystown

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

HW: 2.06m

LW: 0.06m

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: Mortier Bay is approached from the SE through a partially buoyed channel and entered between Go By Point (47°08.4'N 055°05.4'W) and Duck Rock, 04nm ENE.

Approach to Mortier Bay: From the vicinity of 47°05'N 055°00'W, coastal route between Western Head and Jean de Baie Head, the track leads NW, passing NE of the rocks and dangers including, Black Head Rock, which extend approx 1nm SW of Croney Island then

NE of Croney Island, then NE of Tides Cove Point, from which a light is exhibited, then

SW of a rocky patch with a depth of 10.7m and marked by PM Lightbuoy, then SW of "PM2" Lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored 0.1nm SW of a rocky patch, with a depth of 9.7m over it, then NE of Blow Me Down Sunker, marked on its NE side by "PM3" Lightbuoy (port hand), then NE of some steep to rocks and SW of Pick Ledge, the W extremity of which is marked by "PM4" LIghtbuoy (starboard hand).

The track then leads to a position approx 0.25nm SE of Go By Point. A light (white round tower, green band, 5m high) is exhibited from the point.

Entrance to Mortier Bay: From the position SE of Go By Point (47°08.4'N 055°05.4'W), the track leads initially N passing E of Go By Point, W of Duck Road from which a light (white rectangle, red bands on square framework tower, 4m high) is exhibited. Ball Island lies 0.2nm ESE of Duck Rock, then W of Saul Island then W of Gould Head then E of Big Head. The track then leads NW, passing NE of Big Head, then SW of Spanish Room Point to a position approx 0.5nm NW of Paddy Head, which is the E entrance point of Little Bay.

Entrance to Marystown: From a position 0.5nm NW of Paddy's Head, the track leads initially E passing N of Paddy Head, from which a shallow bank with depth of 7.3m extends approx 0.3nm NW, then N of Seal Rock which is marked by "PM5" Buoy (port hand). The track then leads SW passing SE of Jones Rock marked by "PM6" Lightbuoy (starboard hand) then NW of a rocky shoal marked by "PM7" Lightbuoy (port hand) then NW of Rolf Rock, its N side marked by "PM9" Lightbuoy (port hand).

The track then leads directly to the shipyard.

Port limits

The limits for Mortier Bay are defined by a line drawn from Skiffsail Point (47°08.8'N 055°03.7'W) to Blow Me Down Point, 1.75nm SW.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Vessel traffic to and from the port is regulated by the Placentia Bay Traffic System.

Anchorages

Within Mortier Bay the following anchorages are available: Creston Inlet (47°10'N 055°08.5'W), entered between the W entrance point of Little Bay and an unnamed point 1nm WNW off Marystown in depths of 11-16m, mud.

Cashel Cove (47°12'N 055°06'W). This cove affords anchorage in depth of 11-18m, mud.

Spanish Room: (47°11.5'N) 055°05'W) affords anchorage in depth from 11-12m. However, the entrance is restricted to a width of 0.1nm by spits on both sides.

Tugs

Available from Marystown Shipyard.

Charts and publications

BA 4734. CAN 4587. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

Communications

Coast Guard Radio (MCTS) Centres enroute to Marystown 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: Placentia Bay Traffic System: Ch 16, 12, 14, 24 and 26.

Harbour Master: Tel: +1 709 279 3222.

Kiewit Offshore Services, Marystone Shipyard and Cow Head Fabrication Facility: Telephone: +1 709 279 1200, Fax: +1 709 279 1408. Website: http://www.kiewit.nl.ca

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.

A penalty for non compliance with the above will be implemented.

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

Marystown Shipyard: The combination of a syncrolift and side transfer system provides access to the sea with sufficient water depths and channel widths to accommodate vessels sizes up to LOA 80m and beam 19.5m.

Cow Head Fabrication Facility: Can provide both onshore and offshore services for vessel repair. Shore based heavy lifting operations can be undertaken and the site is able to dock larger vessels up to LOA 350m.

Dry docks

A synchrolift with a capacity of 3,000t is available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Burin Peninsula Health Care Centre (10km).

Crew change

Possible, prior notice to agent is required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Marystown NDB 7H 234 (15km)

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs, overtime as required.

Where it is

The port of Marystown is situated in the SW part of Mortier Bay in Newfoundland.

The port

This port handles general cargo and utility vessels.

Marystown is a public harbour administered by the Ministry of Transport. The area also includes a shipyard, located in the town, and the Cow Head Fabrication Facility, 4nm N, both operated by Kiewit Offshore Services. There are fishery berths 2nm N of the town. Mortier Bay provides good shelter and is virtually ice free throughout the year.

What are the pilot arrangements at Marystown?

Pilotage is not compulsory, but can be arranged if required.

What time zone is Marystown in?

Local time at Marystown 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 Marystown?

1025.

Which load line zone is Marystown 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 Marystown?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Marystown?

The UN/LOCODE of Marystown is CAMTN.

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