PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Midland
Pilot
updated May 2010Not compulsory.
Key data
updated Mar 2021Size limits
LOA 213m, draught 6.8m.
Water density
1000.
Tides
HW: 1.73m
LW: 0.02m
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Terminal | — | — | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Restrictions
Depth at approach 7.31m.
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: Georgian Bay General Hospital (GBGH), Midland Site (2km).
Transport
Nearest airport: Barrie Airport (50km).
About Midland
updated Mar 2021Where it is
Midland, one of the major Ontario grain ports, is situated in the SE part of Georgian Bay.
The port
This port handles bulk carrier and small tender vessels.
The port is equipped with three elevators the largest having a grain capacity of 126,000t. The navigation season is from mid Apr to mid Dec. The three mooring stations owned by Transport Canada, Canadian Coast Guard, Harbours and Ports Directorate are utilised as a winter berthing area.
Questions about Midland
What are the pilot arrangements at Midland?
Not compulsory.
What time zone is Midland in?
Local time at Midland 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 Midland?
1000.
Who carries out Port State Control at Midland?
Port State Control at Midland: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Midland?
The UN/LOCODE of Midland is CAMID.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Midland 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.
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