Stephenville

1. Stephenville (Port Harmon) pilot boarding place Pilot boards48°30.1′N 058°33.0′W

Size limits

Max draught 8.2m. (Controlling depth 9.2m.)

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 1.7m.

Full details of tide tables and charts, giving positions of nearby tide stations and current sea conditions, can be found on Port Harmon's website (www.portharmon.com).

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

Approach

The channel has a width of 91m for a distance of 2.4km.

Approach and entry:

Stephenville is approached through St George's Bay and entered 0.7nm NNW of Indian Bay by a dredged channel approx 1.5nm long and 72m wide, with a controlling depth of 10m, leading to a turning basin, 9.2m deep. The entrance is protected by a piled-stone breakwater projecting nearly 0.8nm SSW from the N side of the cut. However, shoaling has been reported on the NW side of the channel near the entrance.

Port limits

The harbour limits are is a line drawn 210° for 0.85nm from the Indian Head (48°30'N 058°32'W), then 320° for 2.6nm and then 000° to the shore 0.25nm W of the mount of the Blanche Brook.

Anchorages

There is no sheltered anchorage in the harbour and it is exposed to W winds. There is a little swinging room and the holding ground is poor.

Restrictions

Daylight sailing only is advised.

A submarine pipeline extends 0.4nm SSW from the shore close SE of the entrance.

Within the Basin, five small areas (Obstructions) area located approx 270m to 300m SW of the Quay area, SSE of Light Buoy XS11 (Fl(1).G.4s).

Tugs

There is one tug available.

Mooring

Turning room for vessels is approx 10m deep at the dockside, in the channel and turning basin.

Charts and publications

BA 4885. Admiralty Pilot NP50. NP(285).

Can 4681, 4885. Canadian Sailing Directions ATL109E.

US14254, 14007. US Sailing Directions 146.

Communications

Coast Guard's Radio (MCTS) Centres en route to Stephenville operate on a 24 hour basis. These Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres, (St John's/"VON", St Anthony/"VCM", Stephenville/"VOJ", Placentia/"VCP", Halifax/"VCS" and Sydney/"VCO"), 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.

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 are possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, arrangements should be made via the agent or Harbour Master.

Bunkering: Available

Stores: Available

Medical

There is a hospital available in Stephenville.

Crew change

Crew change and repatriation can be carried out, prior notice to agent is required.

Transport

Nearest airport: Located 4km from the dock.

Working hours

Normal working hours Mon to Fri 0800hrs to 1700hrs. (24 hours if required).

Where it is

Stephenville is located on the W coast of Newfoundland at the head of St George's Bay. Port Harmon is the harbour for Stephenville.

The port

The port consists of one berth used for breakbulk and tankers. Major import is pulpwood used at local mill. The port operates all year round, with the exception between Dec-Mar when weather conditions may restrict movements.

Where does the pilot board at Stephenville?

The pilot boards at Stephenville (Port Harmon) pilot boarding place, 48°30.1′N 058°33.0′W.

What time zone is Stephenville in?

Local time at Stephenville 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 Stephenville?

1025.

Which load line zone is Stephenville 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 Stephenville?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Stephenville?

The UN/LOCODE of Stephenville is CASTV.

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