Springdale

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 1.69m.

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

Charts and publications

BA 285. Can 4591. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

Communications

Coast Guard's Radio (MCTS) Centres enroute to Springdale operate on a 24 hour basis. Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres, (St John's/"VON", St Anthony/"VCM" and Halifax/"VCS"), can be used for passing messages.

Notice of readiness

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

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

Medical

Green Bay Community Health Centre in Springdale, 2km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Springdale Airport in Springdale, 13km

Where it is

Springdale is located on the N coast of Newfoundland situated in Lower Wolf Cove.

The port

The port of Springdale is equipped with a public wharf for pulp wood and general cargo

The navigation season is from Apr-Jan.

What are the pilot arrangements at Springdale?

Pilotage is not compulsory.

What time zone is Springdale in?

Local time at Springdale is UTC−3:30. Clocks go to UTC−2:30 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−3:30 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Springdale?

1025.

Which load line zone is Springdale 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 Springdale?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Springdale?

The UN/LOCODE of Springdale is CASPD.

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