Ogdensburg

Size limits

Max LOA 199.77m, beam 23.7m, 36,583DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Nil.

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

Restrictions

For the majority of visiting vessels, the transit of the St Lawrence Seaway provides the restriction. Entrance channel depth is 8.2m. Port is closed due to ice between December and March.

Tugs

Available but not compulsory.

Mooring

Mooring lines: Uniform thickness throughout, fitted with an eye not less than 2.4m length and of sufficient strength to check the vessel.

Anchors: Vessels over 110m must have an operational stern anchor. Orange anchor marking buoys of an approved type, fitted with 22m of suitable line, must be secured to all anchors.

Charts and publications

BA 4793. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

Prescott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication.

VHF: Ch 11, 12, 13, 14, 16.

Standard messages

Berthing instructions are passed to a vessel by the agent in Montreal. The message advises berth location, docking side, anticipated cargo, berth availability, anticipated time alongside, any navigational problems anticipated and local conditions.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party on arrival.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information..

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: One carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of liquor per crew member, per port, is allowed from the bonded store. Penalties for non compliance are seizure of the goods and fines.

Immigration: Immigration authorities are notified by Customs only when crew changes are to take place or there are stowaways onboard or deserters. No one is allowed ashore until the ship is cleared.

Flags

Canadian flag to be displayed as a courtesy.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Most grades of fuel and lubricants available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center, 2.6km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Ogdensburg International Airport, 3.5km.

Nearest railway: Prescott Railway Station (Grand Trunk) National Historic Site of Canada, 15.2km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime can be arranged.

Where it is

Ogdensburg is located on the S bank of the St Lawrence Seaway, with Lake Ontario being 95km upstream and Montreal some 200km downstream.

The port

Ogdensburg refers to itself as the first on/first off port of the Seaway due to its proximity to the US Seaway Locks; all vessels going through the system pass within 150m of the port's main terminal. Both Great Lakes and overseas vessels are accommodated. Main cargoes handled are wind turbine components, electrical generation equipment, transportation equipment, military cargo, zinc concentrate, ollastonite, marble chips, dried distillers grains, road salt, cottonseed, citrus pulp, hominy, corn gluten.

Traffic

Approximately 151,000 t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Ogdensburg?

Compulsory. Pilot is required for berthing of vessel and boards at either Snell Lock or Cape Vincent.

What time zone is Ogdensburg in?

Local time at Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg?

1000.

Which load line zone is Ogdensburg 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 Ogdensburg?

Port State Control at Ogdensburg: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Ogdensburg?

The UN/LOCODE of Ogdensburg is USOGS.

What crews who called at Ogdensburg 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.

Read and add tips for Ogdensburg →