Owen Sound

Size limits

LOA 190m, draught 6.8m.

Water density

1000.

Tides

HW: 1.8m

LW: 0.0m

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

Approach

Approach channel width is approx 75m, depth 7.2m.

Charts and publications

Can 2283. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA to be sent a min of 3 days prior to arrival at Montreal. Additional ETA's should be sent on passing Montreal.

Communications

Harbour Master/Wharfinger Tel: +1 519 376 1377.

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

VHF: Ch. 16 & 26.

Owen Sound (Great lakes Elevator Co. Ltd.) Parrish and Heimbecker Ltd. elevator on W quay: Tel: +1 519 376 2754, Fax: +1 519 376 8292.

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

The above are faxed by the vessel's agent to Customs.

Forms are delivered onboard by the agent as the vessel passes Montreal.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

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

Garbage from foreign ships may not be landed.

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

Available, by arrangement.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, by arrangement.

Bunkering: Limited quantities available by truck.

Stores: Available by arrangement.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Grey Bruce Health Services - Owen Sound (2.5km)

Transport

Nearest airport: Owen Sound Airport (5km)

Where it is

Owen Sound is located on the South side of Georgian Bay, Ontario, at the mouth of the Sydenham River.

The port

This port handles cruise / ro-ro vessels and grain operations.

The port has two pier areas on each side of the harbour. Grain and other bulk cargoes are handled here. During the months from January to March, when navigation is not possible, the port can provide winter berthing for vessels.

What are the pilot arrangements at Owen Sound?

Compulsory.

What time zone is Owen Sound in?

Local time at Owen Sound 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 Owen Sound?

1000.

Who carries out Port State Control at Owen Sound?

Port State Control at Owen Sound: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Owen Sound?

The UN/LOCODE of Owen Sound is CAOWS.

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