Parry Sound

Size limits

Max LOA 189.14m, beam 18.29m, 15,850DWT.

Water density

1000.

Tides

Nil.

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

Restrictions

The port is accessed by a channel, with a depth of 9.14m. The entrance to Parry Sound Harbour has a depth of 7.62m.

Tugs

Available, but not compulsory.

Charts and publications

Can 2226. BA 4794. 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

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

VHF: Pilots and local Port Control on Ch 16 and 26.

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 Certificate 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkers are usually available, but it is advisable to check 48 hours prior to arrival.

Medical

West Parry Sound Health Centre (includes Parry Sound General Hospital), 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Georgian Bay Airport (19km) S of Parry Sound.

Nearest railway: Canadian National and CP Rail, main transcontinental lines for freight.

Where it is

Parry Sound is located on the Eastern side of Georgian Bay, Lake Huron.

The port

It is a small port that exists mainly for the import of road salt and passenger cruise visits. The navigation season is from Mid Apr - Mid Dec.

What are the pilot arrangements at Parry Sound?

Not compulsory. Local pilot can be secured through ship's cargo consignee.

What time zone is Parry Sound in?

Local time at Parry 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 Parry Sound?

1000.

Who carries out Port State Control at Parry Sound?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Parry Sound?

The UN/LOCODE of Parry Sound is CAPRS.

What crews who called at Parry Sound 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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