Weymouth

Water density

Brackish.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area. For ships over 100m in length, Winter Dec 16 to Feb 15, Summer Feb 16 to Dec 15. For ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Springs 6.08m, neaps 5.18m.

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

Approach

The harbour should only be entered a short time before HW. The outer approach to the harbour is marked by "HJ1" Lightbuoy (port hand) moored 1.5nm NW of the mouth of the estuary, where a breakwater extends approx 0.1nm from the S side.

A dredged channel with an approx width of 30m marked by buoys (lateral) leads to a public pier at Weymouth North on the NE side of the estuary adjacent to the bridge.

Anchorages

Coastal anchorages: Vessels can ride out a SW gale in depths of 18-22m between East Sandy Cove and the entrance to Weymouth Harbour.

Anchorage can also be found 0.6-0.7nm NNW of the entrance to Weymouth Harbour in 10m or approx 0.6nm N of Gilberts Point in 7.0m.

Smaller vessels can anchor in Little River Cove or Mink Cove.

Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited within the area of a submerged pipeline, up to 100m NW of the outer arm of the public pier.

Charts and publications

BA 4746. Admiralty Pilot NP59.

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

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: By road tanker.

Medical

Digby, 30km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Yarmouth, 80km.

Nearest railway: Weymouth.

Where it is

The port of Weymouth is situated on the N bank of the River Sissiboo on the SW coast of Nova Scotia.

The port

The harbour, which is open throughout the year, exports lumber and wood pulp. The berth has a depth of 2.1m.

What are the pilot arrangements at Weymouth?

Not Compulsory. A local pilot is recommended and available.

What time zone is Weymouth in?

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

What is the water density at Weymouth?

Brackish.

Which load line zone is Weymouth in?

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area.

Who carries out Port State Control at Weymouth?

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

What is the UN/LOCODE of Weymouth?

The UN/LOCODE of Weymouth is CAWEY.

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