Shediac

1. Shediac Harbor pilot boarding station Pilot boards46°17.0′N 064°25.0′W

Size limits

Max draught 4.8m.

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

Mean spring range 1.6m; mean neap range 1.2m.

Approach

The port is approached over the shoal ground of Shediac Bay, through three reaches of buoyed channel. The least depth in the fairway of the entrance channel is 3.8m.

Caution: The light beacons, beacons and buoys may be moved to suit changing conditions in the channel.

Anchorages

The recommended anchorage position is in the entrance channel, NW of the public wharf in approx position 46°14.5'N 036°32.0'W. At the head of Shediac Harbour there is good anchorage for small craft in depths of 1.5 - 3.0m.

Restrictions

Vertical clearance: A bridge with a vertical clearance of 2.4m spans River Scoudouc from Shediac to Chapman Corner. A bridge with a vertical clearance of 1.5m spans Shediac River between Shediac Bridge and Indian Point.

Charts and publications

BA 4765, 4762, 2670. Can 4909. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

Communications

Halifax Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCS") can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Amver messages can be passed through "VCS".

Halifax Coast Guard CRS has sites at Sambro (44°28.33'N 063°37.27'W); Ecum Secum (44°57.87'N 062°08.92'W);

Kingsburg (44°16.53'N 064°17.25'W). HF and MF frequencies are used, depending upon distance from station.

Notice of readiness

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival pilot station or at port limits.

Documents

Documents are received by Canada Customs on arrival or in the absence of customs it is the responsibility of the vessel's agent to take documents to Canada Customs and Immigration.

Health

Pratique should be applied for when arriving from a country which has infectious diseases or death onboard from unknown causes. Pratique is applied for through the vessel's agent.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale.

Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, overage results in forfeiture and penalty, under results in payment of duty, taxes and penalty.

Immigration: Routine filing of documents is undertaken by the vessel's agent. There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers except those who require a visa. If they do not possess a visa they must remain aboard the vessel.

Flags

State flag to be flown over the stern and Canadian flag at the mast.

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Moncton, 28.8km.

Nearest railway: Pointe du Chene, 2.4km.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

Shediac (Pointe du Chene) is situated on the SW shore of Shediac Bay, Northumberland Strait, in the Gulf of St Lawrence.

The port

Shediac is the best harbour on this part of the coast, providing berths for vessels of shallow or medium draught.

The port is closed by ice in winter, the navigation season is Apr 15 to Dec 15.

Where does the pilot board at Shediac?

The pilot boards at Shediac Harbor pilot boarding station, 46°17.0′N 064°25.0′W.

What time zone is Shediac in?

Local time at Shediac is UTC−4. Clocks go to UTC−3 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−4 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Shediac?

1025.

Which load line zone is Shediac 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 Shediac?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Shediac?

The UN/LOCODE of Shediac is CASHE.

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