Miquelon

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 1.5m

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

Anchorages

Anse de Miquelon affords good anchorage in depths from 7.0-11.0m, good holding ground.

Charts and publications

BA 303, 893. French/Shom 6118, 982. Canadian 4626, 4643. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA to vessel's agent 24 hours prior to arrival, message to include ETA in GMT, tonnage, length, draught and purpose of call.

The master shall also contact the capitainerie du port, 12 hours before arrival giving ETA, draught, LOA or send this information by Telex: 914439 or Fax: +508 417334.

Communications

VHF: Pilots and Agencies: Ch 12.

Health

Radio pratique to be requested via "TXU" Saint-Pierre at least 12 hours prior to arrival at the harbour entrance. The request may be made by fax through the vessel's agent stating ETA, draught and LOA.

In addition to requesting pratique and completing the Heath Clearance Forms which are to be stamped by the master, all masters are required to report the presence of any sick persons onboard to "TXU" Saint-Pierre.

Vessels will only be able to moor after obtaining permission from the Health Authorities.

Customs and immigration

Passengers under 17 years of age are not permitted to import tobacco or alcoholic beverages.

Any item for the personal use of the passenger may be brought in without any particular formalities. These include bicycles, tackle and other sporting equipment in current use. These items may be contained in the baggage or carried separately, but they must not be of a commercial nature. They cannot be sold or given away in St Pierre and Miquelon and must be re-exported.

Medical

Nearest hospital is Francios Dunan Hospital at St Pierre, 47.4km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Miquelon Airport, 1.4km.

Where it is

Islands under French jurisdiction situated 11nm off the S coast of the Canadian province of Newfoundland and 165nm from Nova Scotia.

The port

Miquelon is the northernmost part of an archipelago of three main islands, St Pierre and Langlade being the other islands.

What are the pilot arrangements at Miquelon?

Compulsory for all vessels not registered in St Pierre and Miquelon with a LOA in excess of 35t, the pilot must be ordered 1 hour ahead by contacting the coastal station "TXU" on VHF Ch 16 or 25.

What time zone is Miquelon in?

Local time at Miquelon is UTC−3. Clocks go to UTC−2 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−3 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Miquelon?

1025.

Which load line zone is Miquelon in?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Miquelon?

The UN/LOCODE of Miquelon is PMMQC.

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