Valleyfield

Size limits

Max LOA 225.55m, beam 23.77m, draught 8m, 37,690DWT.

Water density

1000.

Tides

Nil.

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

Approach

The St Lawrence Seaway Channel is well buoyed.

Tugs

Available.

Mooring

Mooring lines: Uniform thickness throughout, fitted with an eye not less than 2.4m in length and of sufficient strength to check the vessel.

Anchors: Vessels over 110m must have an operational stern anchor. Orange anchor marking buoys of an approved type, fitted with 22m of suitable line, must be secured to all anchors.

Eastern Wharf: Vessels should use own gear or mobile cranes for loading and unloading.

Charts and publications

BA 4793. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).

Communications

Communications: Messages can be passed through Halifax Radio "VCS" or Montreal Radio "VFN" throughout 24 hours.

Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

VHF: As per St Lawrence regulations.

Notice of readiness

As per charter party or upon docking with first line ashore.

Documents

The authorities will accept IMO forms.

The forms are for Revenue Canada Customs and Excise. The vessel's agent will file the documents with the customs office after the vessel has berthed.

If the required forms are not onboard they can be delivered with the pilot if agent is notified in advance.

Health

Pratique should only be applied for when vessel is arriving from a country which has a plague outbreak or the vessel has had a death onboard and serious illness among the crew or infestation of rats. Pratique can be applied for by radio.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Flags

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on 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

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Medical

Suroit Regional Hospital, 5km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Dorval International, 40km.

Nearest railway: Both Canadian National and Conrail serve the port.

Working hours

The port normally operates Mon-Fri, however work throughout 7 days a week can be arranged.

Where it is

Valleyfield is located 60km from Montreal, on the N shore of the Beauharnois section of the St Lawrence Seaway.

The port

The port is located in the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, a major industrial hub of SW Quebec.

There are six berthing areas with extensive general and bulk (solid and liquid) storage facilities. The port stores and transports a wide range of products including bulk sulphuric acid, steel, asphalt, bauxite, cocoa, cement, grain, containers, industrial and road salt.

Traffic

Approx 550,000t of cargo and 110 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Valleyfield?

Compulsory, Great Lakes Pilotage Authority.

What time zone is Valleyfield in?

Local time at Valleyfield is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Valleyfield?

The deepest berth listed is at Northern Wharf (Valley Tank): 8.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Valleyfield?

1000.

Who carries out Port State Control at Valleyfield?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Valleyfield?

The UN/LOCODE of Valleyfield is CAVLF.

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