Texada Island

Size limits

LOA 228.99m, beam 32.26m, draught 13.4m, 82,071DWT.

Water density

1020-1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 5.0m.

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

Traffic schemes and VTS

Refer to entry for Vancouver, for information regarding Vessel Traffic Schemes. Assigned frequency 156.575MHz, Ch 71.

Anchorages

Exposed anchorage can be obtained 0.2nm offshore in Gilles Bay in depths of 20m.

Tugs

Tugs are arranged by the terminal, the min horsepower requirement is 5% of vessel's deadweight.

Mooring

Portside berthing is preferred.

Charts and publications

BA 4801, 4920. Admiralty Pilot NP25, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Initial ETA should be sent 7, 5, 3, 2 days prior to arrival, the final ETA's should be sent 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

The ETA message should include the date and time of arrival, name of Master, last 3 ports of call, number of crew and breakdown of nationalities.

Canadian Coast Guard require a pre arrival report to be sent 96 hours prior to arrival if vessel arriving from a foreign port. See Country section for further details.

Communications

San Francisco ("KPH" and "KFS") and Vancouver Coast Guard ("VAI") coast radio stations can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. The stations can transmit/receive traffic on all HF frequencies and 500kHz, depending on distance from station.

Inmarsat can also be used.

VHF: Tofino Traffic Services: Ch 74.

Seattle Traffic Services: Ch 5A.

Vancouver Traffic Services: Ch 11.

Standard messages

Advance reporting for Cooperative Vessel Traffic Service, (CVTS). The format required, IMO Standard ship reporting system.

Notice of readiness

The NOR can be accepted when within the port limits, Mon-Fri 0900-1700hrs (LT).

Documents

The documents are handed to the agent on arrival. He will leave onboard 2 copies each of items (2) and (3) above. Thereafter, Customs may perform spot checks on the vessel and will demand these documents.

The vessel's agent usually arranges for forms to be delivered onboard, by the pilot, for the Master to complete for arrival alongside.

Health

It is not necessary to apply for pratique unless there is an infection or dead person onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

If there is any sickness onboard the vessel will be quarantined.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

Allowances: Officers and crew are allowed 1 bottle of spirits or 24 cans of beer and 200 cigarettes. Any excesses are confiscated or duties must be paid.

Passengers onboard are subject to search of their personal effects if they intend to land.

Immigration: Any supernumeraries must be reported (with or without visa).

Immigration Officers only conduct spot checks on vessels. Otherwise agent processes Immigration Crew List.

Passengers onboard are subject to document checks if they intend to land.

Flags

Interco flag "Q" must be flown if there is sickness onboard.

Notices and regulations

Canadian Coast Guard may attend a vessel for port state control inspection. Furthermore, if a vessel is more than 10 years old and loading coal or bulk concentrates then they may attend for the bulk carrier inspection programme for structural deficiencies of cargo bulkheads and inspection of wing tanks.

Discharge of dirty ballast is strictly forbidden. Owners must apply for an oil spill response agreement prior to vessel's arrival, through the agent.

The Canadian Pollution Acts and Regulations should be adhered to.

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

There are facilities available for minor repairs.

Dry docks

The nearest docking facilities are at Vancouver.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Stores: May be obtained locally with prior notice or from Vancouver.

Bunkering: Not available.

Medical

Local medical clinic available with resident doctor.

Crew change

Crew change can be arranged through agent.

Transport

Nearest airport: Approx 1.6km.

Airport facilities: Three flights daily to Vancouver, BC.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Texada Island is the largest of the Gulf Islands and is situated 80km N of Vancouver and approx 8km SW of Powell River. The port is located on the NW coast of Texada Island, fronting the Strait of Georgia.

The port

The port of Texada Island is a bulk loading, deep sea vessel and barge terminal. Coal, limestone and aggregates are handled.

Traffic

Approx 1,300,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Texada Island?

Refer to "Canadian general information, re Pacific Coast Pilotage".

What time zone is Texada Island in?

Local time at Texada Island is UTC−7. No summer time.

What is the maximum draft at Texada Island?

The deepest berth listed is at Lafarge Texada Quarry Terminal: 13.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Texada Island?

1020-1025.

Which load line zone is Texada Island in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Texada Island?

Port State Control at Texada Island: Paris MOU, Tokyo MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Texada Island?

The UN/LOCODE of Texada Island is CATEX.

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