Paspebiac

Size limits

Draught 6.0m.

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 2.22m.

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

Approach

Directions for entering harbour:

From a position approx 1.5nm SW of Pointe de Paspebiac, the track into Baie de Paspebiac leads N, passing W of a sandspit with depths of less than 5.5m over it, extending approx 0.7nm SSW from Pointe de Paspebiac; the sandspit is marked on its SW side by "AP2" Lightbuoy (starboard hand), taking care to keep clear of the marine farms.

Paspebiac Harbour is entered between the head of the W breakwater and the head of the jetty, approx 100m NE.

Anchorages

Outer anchorage is available in Baie de Paspebiac, in depths of 11m, clay, approx 1nm W of Pointe de Paspebiac.

Shelter is good, except in onshore winds. SW winds send in a considerable swell, but the holding ground is good.

Restrictions

Two submarine pipelines are situated close E of the public wharf.

Tugs

Towing facilities are available but are not necessary for power driven vessels.

Charts and publications

BA 4768, 4762, Can 4921 and 4486. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

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

Minor repairs only. Slipway available.

Dry docks

Available at St John Ship Building and Dry Dock, St John, NB.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkering: Fuel available.

Fresh water: Available.

Provisions: Available.

Medical

Available on request.

Transport

Nearest airport: Gaspe, 150km E.

Nearest railway: Canadian National Railways, Matapedia Gaspe Division.

Nearest highway: Highway 132 is located nearby.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs, overtime as required.

Where it is

Paspebiac is located on the S shore of the Gulf of St Lawrence in Chaleur Bay, approx 35nm upstream from Gaspe.

The port

Paspebiac is connected to the provincial road and rail system. The harbour is open all year, occasionally ice breaker assistance is required. The port is used for the handling of oil products, pulpwood, salt and the fishing industry. The commercial wharf and its breakwater provide protection for the fishermen's wharf.

What are the pilot arrangements at Paspebiac?

Available but optional.

What time zone is Paspebiac in?

Local time at Paspebiac 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 Paspebiac?

1025.

Which load line zone is Paspebiac 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 Paspebiac?

Port State Control at Paspebiac: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Paspebiac?

The UN/LOCODE of Paspebiac is CAPAS.

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