Souris

1. Souris Harbour pilot boarding station Pilot boards46°19.0′N 062°13.5′W

Size limits

Max size LOA 139.1m, beam 22m, draught 5.7m and 5,758DWT.

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 Maximum range: 1.0m. Mean Minimum range: 0.5m.

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

Approach

The route into Colville Bay leads N for about 1nm to the vicinity of the breakwater head, from which a light (framework tower, 9m in height) is exhibited. The approach channel has a width of 91m and depth of 6.7m.

Entering the harbour:

From the vicinity of "NA" Lightbuoys, (safe water) (46°19'N 062°15'W), moored approx 0.8nm SSE of Souris East Light, the route into Colville Bay leads N for approx 0.8nm to the vicinity of the breakwater head, from which a light (framework tower, 9m in height) is exhibited.

Port limits

The port limits are defined by the divestiture from Transport Canada.

The outer limit is a line drawn across the entrance to Colville Bay, from Swanton Point (46°20.50'N 62°14.40'W) to Souris Head, 1.75nm WSW.

Anchorages

Anchorage is available in good holding ground with depths of 10.7m. The anchorage area is located 0.34nm SW of the head of the breakwater

Restrictions

The approach of the channel has a width of 91m and a depth of 6.7m however it is subject to silting.

Mooring

Rubber fenders on Public Jetty (South) with 90 and 60 tonne bollards situated at all the berths.

Charts and publications

BA 2034. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

Communications

Souris Harbour Authority:

Telephone: +1-902-687-7209

Facsimile: +1-902-687-7210

email: [email protected]

The Canadian Coast Guard Lifeboat Souris: Call sign VO2652.

All distress situations should be communicated to JRCC Halifax via the nearest coastal radio station.

Standard messages

In the event of departure the vessel master must report to “Pilots Souris” 4 hours prior to the estimated time of departure

Notice of readiness

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival at 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

Minor repairs and ship chandler services available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Bunkers: Available at certain berths and from all major fuel suppliers.

Fresh water: Available at certain berths through pipelines.

Stores: Available in small quantities.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Souris Hospital (0.5km) and Kings County Memorial Hospital (37km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Charlottetown Airport (68.3km).

Highway: The port has direct access to Route 2; an all-weather highway traversing Prince Edward Island from Souris in the E to Tignish in the W.

Bus: Routes throughout Charlottetown, Cornwall, Stratford, Summerside and Eastern PEI.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1700hrs. Overtime as required.

Where it is

The port of Souris is situated on the eastern side of Colville Bay, on the E coast of Prince Edward Island.

The port

Port of Souris, administered by the Souris Harbour Authority inc, is protected by a breakwater 518m from knight bay and is used for servicing fish and the local industries. The port also handles a ferry service to Isles de la Madeleine.

The seasonal port remains ice free from April 15 to Dec 31 and is often used as a port of refuge. Any icing that takes place will usually be clear by early May. The navigation season is from Apr 1 to Jan 10.

Where does the pilot board at Souris?

The pilot boards at Souris Harbour pilot boarding station, 46°19.0′N 062°13.5′W.

What time zone is Souris in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Souris?

The deepest berth listed is at Souris Terminal: 5.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Souris?

1025.

Which load line zone is Souris 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 Souris?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Souris?

The UN/LOCODE of Souris is CASOU.

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