Matane

Size limits

Max LOA 204.36m, beam 32.26m, 61,026DWT.

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 4.1m.

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

Approach

The harbour is entered between the breakwater heads at its NE corner, a light is exhibited at each breakwater head.

The W breakwater, which curves NE at its outer end has the main wharf situated on its inner side.

The E breakwater has the ferry berths, situated near its inner end.

Due to continual silting, dredging is carried out periodically to maintain charted depths; mariners are cautioned that depths less than those charted must be expected.

Port limits

From a position approx 0.1nm SW of the root of the W breakwater, the port limit extends 0.9nm NW, then continues NE to a position 48°52.3'N 67°31.7'W and then S to the coast.

Restrictions

The channel depth is 8.5m at extreme low tide. Although the harbour is open all year round, occasionally the assistance of an icebreaker is required.

A cathodic protection system is in operation in the port and appropriate precautionary measures should be taken.

There are two submarine pipelines 0.3nm NE and SW of the harbour extending 55m and 300m, respectively, out to sea.

Tugs

Not available.

Mooring

Manoevring area off Commercial Berth is 22m.

Charts and publications

BA 4777. Can 1236. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Communications

Port Office: Tel: +1 418 560 2514.

Radio: Messages can be passed through Mont-Joli, callsign "VCF".

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

Pratique should only be applied for when vessel is arriving from a country which has a plague outbreak or the vessel has had a death onboard and serious illness among the crew or infestation of rats. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

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 are available.

Dry docks

The nearest drydock is located in Les Mechins 30nm E (for major repairs).

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available by pipeline.

Bunkering: Available by road tanker.

Provisions: Available by ship's chandlers.

Medical

Matane Hospital, 4km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Matane Regional Airport, 9km.

Nearest railway: Matane (located at wharf entrance).

Highway: Connected to highway 132 located nearby.

Ferry: Service across the St Lawrence River to to Baie-Comeau and Godbout.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

Matane is located on the S shore of the St Lawrence River, approx 400km E of Quebec City.

The port

The harbour is enclosed between 2 breakwaters, which extend approx 0.5nm offshore. The port comprises several marine installations, formerly owned by Transport Canada and now transferred to Quebec government. The government has mandated SPBSG to manage the facilities. The Commercial wharf area located at West Breakwater, which includes Commerical Berth and spur wharf. Main cargo handled are dry bulk such as wood pulp, forest product and wind turbine components. The spur wharf is used to moor laid up and overwintering vessels. The East Breakwater services of 2 ferries are available throughout the year between Matane, Baie-Comeau and Godbout, both are located on the St Lawrence N shore.

Traffic

Approx 717,000t of cargo is handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Matane?

Pilotage is available but not compulsory.

What time zone is Matane in?

Local time at Matane 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 Matane?

1025.

Which load line zone is Matane 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 Matane?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Matane?

The UN/LOCODE of Matane is CAMNE.

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