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NOTICES TO MARINERS
PUBLICATION
WESTERN EDITION
Safety First, Service Always
Published Monthly by the
CANADIAN COAST GUARD
www.notmar.gc.ca/subscribe/
CONTENTS
Section 1 | General and Safety Information |
Section 2 | Chart Corrections |
Section 3 | Radio Aids to Marine Navigation Corrections |
Section 4 | Sailing Directions and Small Craft Guide Corrections |
Section 5 | List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals Corrections |
Canadian Coast Guard Programs
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Montreal, Quebec
H2Y 2E7
© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada, 2017
DFO/2017-2003
Fs152-6E-PDF
ISSN 1719-7708
Disponible en français :
Publication des Avis aux navigateurs
Édition de l'Ouest
Édition mensuelle Nº01/2017
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Official Publication of the Canadian Coast Guard
DFO/2018-2003
EXPLANATORY NOTES
Geographical positions refer directly to the graduations of the largest scale Canadian Hydrographic chart unless otherwise indicated.
Bearings refer to the true compass and are measured clockwise from 000° (North) clockwise to 359°; those relating to lights are from seaward.
Visibility of lights is that in clear weather.
Depths - The units used for soundings (metres, fathoms or feet) are stated in the title of each chart.
Elevations are normally given above Higher High Water, Large Tide unless otherwise indicated.
Distances may be calculated as follows:
1 nautical mile = 1,852 metres (6,076.1 feet)
1 statute mile = 1,609.3 metres (5,280 feet)
1 metre = 3.28 feet
Temporary & Preliminary Notices are indicated by a (T) or a (P) in Section 1, respectively. Please note that Nautical charts are not amended by the Canadian Hydrographic Service for Temporary (T) and Preliminary (P) Notices. It is recommended that mariners chart these corrections in pencil. The list of charts affected by Temporary and Preliminary Notices are revised and promulgated quarterly in Section 1 of the Monthly Edition.
Please note that, in addition to the temporary and preliminary changes normally advertised as (T) and (P) Notices, there are a few permanent changes to aids to navigation that have been advertised as Preliminary Notices to Mariners while charts are being updated for new editions.
Marine Information Report & Suggestion Sheet
Mariners are requested to notify the responsible authorities when new or suspected dangers to navigation are discovered, changes observed in aids to navigation or corrections to publications are seen
to be necessary. Such communications can be made using the Marine Information Report & Suggestion Sheet inserted on the last
page of each monthly edition of Notices to Mariners.
Canadian Hydrographic Service - Information Published in Section 2 of Notices to Mariners
Mariners are advised that only the most critical changes that directly affect safety to navigation are issued in Section 2 – Chart Corrections. This limitation
is required to ensure that charts remain as clear and easy to read as possible. As a result, mariners may see minor discrepancies of a
non-critical nature between information in official publications. For example, a small change in the nominal range or focal height of a light
may not result in the production of a chart correction in Notices to Mariners, but may result in a correction in the List of Lights, Buoys and
Fog Signals publication.
In case of discrepancy between information provided on CHS charts relating to aids to navigation, and the List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals publication, the latter shall be deemed as containing the most up-to-date information.
Canadian Nautical Charts & Publications
A source list of Canadian nautical charts and publications is published in Notice No. 14 of the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2018. The source supply and the prices
effective at the time of printing are listed. For current chart edition dates, please refer to the following website:
www.chs-shc.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp
CHART CORRECTIONS - SECTION 2
Corrections to nautical charts will be listed in numerical order by chart number. Each chart correction listed applies only to that particular chart. Related charts, if any, will have their own specific correction listed separately.
Users should also refer to CHS Chart 1: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms for additional information pertaining to the correction of charts.
The illustration below describes the elements that will comprise a typical Section 2 chart correction:
The last correction number is identified with the LNM/D or Last Notice to Mariners Number / Date.
NOTICES TO MARINERS WEBSITE – MONTHLY EDITIONS, CHART CORRECTIONS, AND CHART PATCHES
The Notices to Mariners website allows users to access the monthly publications,
chart corrections, and chart patches.
Users can subscribe for free to the email notification service
to receive notifications when charts of interest are updated, including their patches, as well as when a new monthly edition becomes available online.
ADVISORY NOTICES TO SHIPPING (BROADCAST AND WRITTEN)
The Canadian Coast Guard is implementing a number of changes to the aids to navigation system in Canada.
These changes are advertised as Notices to Shipping (Broadcast and Written) by the Canadian Coast Guard, and are then followed up with Notices to Mariners, then charts are updated by hand correction, reprints or new editions.
Mariners are advised that all relevant Written Notices to Shipping should be kept until superseded by Notices to Mariners or through revised charts issued by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).
Written Notices to Shipping are available on the Canadian Coast Guard website at: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/NOTSHIP.
The Canadian Hydrographic Service is reviewing the impact of these changes with the Canadian Coast Guard and together are preparing an action plan on the issuing of chart revisions.
For further information, contact your local Regional Notices to Shipping (NOTSHIP) issuing authorities.
Western
MCTS Western Regional Office
Canadian Coast Guard
Institute of Ocean Sciences
P.O. Box 6000
9860 West Saanich Rd.
Sidney, BC V8L 4B2
Telephone: (250) 363-8904 (Regional Administrative Assistant)
Email: NOTSHIP.Western@innav.gc.ca
* Iqaluit MCTS Centre
Operational from approximately mid-May until late December.
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 189
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
“A” Series NOTSHIPs
Telephone: (867) 979-5269
Facsimile: (867) 979-4264
Email: IqaNordreg@innav.gc.ca
Website:
http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/Notship-Home
“H” Series NOTSHIPs
Telephone: (867) 979-0310
Facsimile: (867) 979-4264
Email: Iqamck01@innav.gc.ca
Website:
http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/Notship-Home
* Service available in English and French.
Index
NUMERICAL INDEX OF CANADIAN CHARTS AFFECTED
2381 | 3741 | 3855 | 5049 |
3057 | 3808 | 3864 | 6267 |
3478 | 3825 | 3987 |
SECTION 1 - GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE CHART PATCHES
Colour Web Patches are free to the mariner, and given the quality of many printers, should reproduce well.
They will be available in real time all around the world.
CHS welcomes your feedback on this service at chsinfo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - CUMULATIVE CHART CORRECTIONS
The cumulative Notices to Mariners corrections for charts can now be accessed at
http://www.notmar.gc.ca/corrections-en.php.
CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - CURRENT CHART EDITION DATES
CHART EDITIONS
The three terms described below are used to indicate the publication status of Canadian charts.
NEW CHART - "NEWCHT"
The first publication of a Canadian chart embracing an area not previously charted to the scale shown, or embracing an area different from any existing Canadian chart.
NEW EDITION - "NEWEDT"
A new issue of an existing chart containing amendments essential to navigation in addition to those issued in Notices to Mariners and making existing editions eclipselete.
REPRINTS
A new issue of the current edition of a chart incorporating no amendments of navigational significance other than those previously promulgated in Notices to Mariners. It may also contain amendments from other sources provided they are not essential to navigation. Previous printings of the current edition remain in force.
The current chart edition dates can be accessed at www.chs-shc.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp
CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - PRINT ON DEMAND CHARTS - CARE AND USE
Background
By providing nautical charts to the public, the goal of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is to provide services for safe navigation in a fiscally responsible manner. As a result, CHS continues to expand its portfolio of nautical paper charts that are printed using Print On Demand (POD) technology. These charts are easily recognized by their whiter paper and the coloured logo of the Canadian Hydrographic Service. This new technology enables CHS to print charts in a more efficient manner while enhancing chart content through being able to quickly add new and important information. POD technology provides customers with up-to-date charts without the historical hand-drawn corrections or glued-on patches. Additionally, this technology eliminates out-of-stock situations which arise with the traditional printing and warehousing methods. In the event of a national emergency, CHS can respond to the appropriate authorities with best available information very quickly.
Care of Your POD Chart
CHS encourages its customers to handle the POD charts more carefully than the traditional lithographic charts. When plotting information on POD charts, use HB pencils and apply limited pressure. Testing has suggested that an Indian gum eraser is more effective than alternatives when used on the product. This eraser is also suitable for charts printed using lithographic processes.
CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE, TRANSPORT CANADA - NAVIGATION SAFETY - ECDIS
Mariners are advised that ECDIS may not display some isolated shoal depths when operating in "base or standard display" mode. Route planning and monitoring alarms for these shoal depths may not always be activated. To ensure safe navigation and to confirm that a planned route is clear of such dangers, mariners should visually inspect the planned route and any deviations from it using ECDIS configured to display "all data". The automated voyage planning check function should not be solely relied upon.
*101 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – NAUTICAL CHARTS
CHARTS | MAIN TITLE | SCALE | PUBLISHED | CAT # | PRICE |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
New Editions | |||||
2318 | Heron Bay | 1:12161 | 29-MAY-2015 | 3 | 12.00 |
3741 | Otter Passage to Bonilla Island | 1:72860 | 09-SEP-2016 | 2 | 20.00 |
3864 | Gowgaia Bay | 1:18254 | 22-JUL-2016 | 2 | 20.00 |
5049 | Davis Inlet to / aux Seniartlit Islands | 1:60000 | 26-AUG-2016 | 1 | 20.00 |
6267 | Grindstone Point to/à Berens River | 1:125000 | 29-MAY-2015 | 3 | 20.00 |
*102 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS
S-57 ENC NUMBER | CHART TITLE |
---|---|
NEW PRODUCTS | |
CA376153 | Trinity Bay - Southern Portion/Partie Sud |
CA576486 | Bull Arm |
*103 CANADIAN COAST GUARD – ANNUAL SUMMARY OF TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES - 2017
The new edition of the Annual Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices - 2017 is now available on the Notices to
Mariners website at http://www.notmar.gc.ca.
*104 CANADIAN COAST GUARD – LIST OF CHARTS AND REFERENCE CHARTS (SECTION 1) AFFECTED BY TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES
1430 | 809(P)/15 | 4244 | 1006(T)/14 904(P)/15 |
1432 | 107(P)/17 | 4302 | 303(T)/16 822(P)/16 |
2017 | 909(T)/14 | 4367 | 1008(P)/15 |
2044 | 1005(T)/15 | 4374 | 508(P)/15 |
2060 | 814(T)/16 | 4376 | 302(P)/16 |
2067 | 1218(T)/16 | 4377 | 405(P)/13 |
2077 | 1011(T)/16 | 4386 | 1108(P)/13 |
2086 | 1219(T)/16 | 4396 | 820(P)/16 |
2181 | 108(T)/17 | 4422 | 1005(P)/14 |
2202 | 109(P)/17 | 4491 | 1217(P)/16 |
2235 | 818(T)/16 | 4507 | 715(P)/16 |
2315 | 1006(T)/15 515(T)/16 1111(P)/16 | 4587 | 1008(P)/16 |
3424 | 928(P)/16 | 4644 | 1106(T)/15 |
3490 | 1112(P)/14 | 4825 | 717(P)/16 110(P)/17 |
3540 | 1224(P)/16 | 4830 | 1104(T)/13 |
3546 | 714(P)/14 | 4847 | 1112(P)/16 |
3624 | 1116(P)/16 | 4849 | 823(P)/16 |
3651 | 1117(P)/16 | 4851 | 1113(P)/16 |
3668 | 718(P)/16 | 4866 | 1010(P)/16 |
3675 | 1118(P)/16 | 4909 | 613(P)/12 810(P)/12 714(P)/16 |
3676 | 1119(P)/16 | 4911 | 811(P)/12 510(P)/15 |
3677 | 1120(P)/16 | 4913 | 518(P)/16 111(P)/17 |
3679 | 1121(P)/16 | 4920 | 520(P)/16 |
3681 | 1122(P)/16 | 6214 | 112(P)/17 |
3686 | 1123(P)/16 | 6218 | 204(T)/16 |
3800 | 115(P)/16 | 6249 | 1114(P)/16 |
4010 | 605(P)/14 1009(P)/16 | 6267 | 1114(P)/14 |
4049 | 610(T)/16 | 6287 | 113(T)/17 |
4170 | 1109(P)/15 | US 14853 | 1211(T)/14 |
4201 | 509(P)/13 | US 14865 | 807(T)/15 |
4236 | 609(P)/15 610(P)/15 | US 14884 | 715(T)/13 |
*119 PLANS – SALTSPRING ISLAND – DAYBEACON REMAINS IN SERVICE
Reference: Notice 1013(P)/15 is cancelled (Chart 3478).
(P2016-140)
*120 BURTON TO/À ARROWHEAD – LIGHT BUOY REMAINS IN POSITION
Reference: Notice 209(P)/16 is cancelled (Chart 3057).
(P2016-141)
SECTION 2 - CHART CORRECTIONS
3808 - Juan Perez Sound - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
13-JAN-2017 | LNM/D. 02-DEC-2016 | |||||
Delete |
depth of 11 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′36.7″N 131°33′30.7″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-01) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 1.5 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′34.9″N 131°33′31.7″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-02) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 3 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′33.5″N 131°33′35.9″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-03) | ||||||
Delete |
depth of 7.6 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′23.4″N 131°34′04.4″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-04) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 2.3 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′22.9″N 131°34′03.3″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-05) | ||||||
Delete |
depth of 4.6 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′27.3″N 131°34′11.3″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-06) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 1.9 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470330 |
52°34′26.7″N 131°34′10.4″W | ||||
DFO(6203438-07) | ||||||
3825 - Cape St. James to/à Houston Stewart Channel - New Edition - 22-SEP-2006 - NAD 1983
06-JAN-2017 | LNM/D. 10-JUN-2016 | |||||
Delete |
depth of 7.9 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°07′10.0″N 131°02′18.1″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-01) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 1.7 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°07′09.6″N 131°02′16.8″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-03) | ||||||
Add |
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.2 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°07′08.6″N 131°00′15.7″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-05) | ||||||
Delete |
depth of 25.6 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°08′03.4″N 131°00′52.2″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-06) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 13.0 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°08′02.0″N 131°00′57.6″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-07) | ||||||
3855 - Houston Stewart Channel - New Edition -30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
06-JAN-2017 | LNM/D. 10-JUN-2016 | |||||
Delete |
depth of 7.8 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) |
52°07′09.8″N 131°02′18.7″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-02) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 1.7 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°07′09.6″N 131°02′16.8″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-03) | ||||||
Delete |
depth of 11.9 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) |
52°07′08.7″N 131°00′16.6″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-04) | ||||||
Add |
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of
0.2 metres (See Chart No. 1, K11) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°07′08.6″N 131°00′15.7″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-05) | ||||||
Add |
depth of 13.0 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470496 |
52°08′02.0″N 131°00′57.6″W | ||||
DFO(6203432-07) | ||||||
3987 - Kitkatla Channel and/et Porcher Inlet - New Chart - 25-DEC-2009 - NAD 1983
13-JAN-2017 | LNM/D. 30-DEC-2016 | |||
Delete |
depth of 5.2 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470624 |
54°00′16.1″N 130°38′30.2″W | ||
DFO(6203439-01) | ||||
Add |
depth of 3.5 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470624 |
54°00′16.4″N 130°38′27.8″W | ||
DFO(6203439-02) | ||||
Add |
depth of 2.3 metres (See Chart No. 1, I10) This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA470624 |
53°59′23.3″N 130°38′11.9″W | ||
DFO(6203439-03) | ||||
SECTION 3 - RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION CORRECTIONS
NO CORRECTIONS FOR THIS SECTION.
SECTION 4 - SAILING DIRECTIONS AND SMALL CRAFT GUIDE CORRECTIONS
NO CORRECTIONS FOR THIS SECTION.
SECTION 5 - LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND FOG SIGNALS CORRECTIONS
PACIFIC
No. | Name | Position ----- Latitude N. Longitude W. |
Light Characteristics |
Focal Height in m. above water |
Nominal Range |
Description ----- Height in meters above ground |
Remarks ----- Fog Signals |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
291.1 G5381 |
Saltspring Island, East Sector |
48 55 23.1 123 33 12.1 |
F | R W G |
..... | 4.7 | 8 | White cylindrical tower. | Red from 264°20’ to 268°; white from 268° through W. to 272°; green from 272° to 276°30’. Radar reflector. Year round. Chart: 3442 Edn 01/17 |
|
465 G5526 |
Upwood Point | On southeastern extreme of Texada Island. 49 29 19.4 124 08 28.9 |
Fl(3) | W | .12s | 11.0 | 7 | White cylindrical tower, red band at top. | Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 2 s; flash 0.5 s; eclipse 2 s; flash 0.5 s; eclipse 6.5 s. Radar reflector. Year round. Chart: 3512 Edn 01/17 |
|
654.5 | Nanakwa Shoal - ODAS light buoy 46181 |
53 50 01.2 128 50 01.1 |
Fl(5) | Y | 20s | ..... | ..... | Yellow, marked “46181”. | Year round. Chart: 3977 Edn 01/17 |
|
710.5 | Pepin Point | 54 23 55.4 130 15 14.8 |
Q | R | 1s | ..... | 5 | Cylindrical mast, red, white and red triangular daymark. |
Year round. Chart: 3964 Edn 01/17 |
|
710.6 | Tuck Inlet Narrows | 54 24 00.8 130 15 32.5 |
Q | G | 1s | ..... | 4 | Cylindrical mast, green, white and black square daymark. |
Year round.
Chart: 3964 Edn 01/17 |
|
710.7 | Tuck Inlet North | 54 24 11.5 130 15 44.8 |
Fl | R | 4s | ..... | 4 | Post, red, white and red triangular daymark. | Year round.
Chart: 3964 Edn 01/17 |
|
711.5 | McIntosh Rock | On rock. 54 18 13.6 130 22 40.0 |
Q | W | 1s | 7.7 | 5 | White cylindrical tower. | Year round.
Chart: 3958 Edn 01/17 (P16-019) |
|
714 G5803 |
Du Vernet Point | On drying rock, off point. 54 18 45.0 130 24 04.5 |
Q | R | 1s | 3.4 | 3 | White cylindrical tower, red band at top. |
Year round.
Chart: 3955 Edn 01/17 |
|
718.5 | Metlakatla Entrance light buoy D67 |
54 20 20.6 130 25 45.5 |
Fl | G | 4s | ..... | ..... | Verte, marquée "D67". | Year round. Chart: :3955 Edn 01/17 |
CANADIAN COAST GUARD - MARINE INFORMATION REPORT AND SUGGESTION SHEET
Name of Ship or Sender:..................................................................... Date:....................................
Address of Sender:..........................................................................................................................
Street # Street Name
Town / City:.............................. Prov / State:....................... Postal Code / Zip Code: ........................
Tel / Fax / E-mail address of sender (if appropriate):............................................................................
Observation Date:............................................. Time (UTC): ...........................................................
Geographical Position:......................................................................................................................
Coordinate Position: Lat: ............................................... Long:.........................................................
Position Method: DGPS GPS with WAAS GPS Radar Other
Horizontal Datum Used: WGS 84 NAD 27 Other
Estimated Position Accuracy:............................................................................................................
Chart #:............................................................ Datum: NAD 27 NAD 83
Chart Edition:.................................................... Last Correction applied:............................................
Publications affected: (Quote edition and page number):.....................................................................
*Full details (Attach additional sheets as necessary):...........................................................................
Mariners are requested to notify the responsible authorities when new or suspected dangers to navigation are discovered, changes are observed in aids to navigation, or corrections to publications are seen to be necessary.
In the case of new or suspected dangers to navigation, it is important that all details be given in order to aid with future investigations. Items of interest include heights, depths, physical description, type of bottom and equipment method used to position the item. It is helpful to mark details on the chart, which will be promptly replaced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.
Reports should be made to the nearest Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre (MCTS) and should be confirmed in writing to:
Leader, Notices to Mariners
Canadian Coast Guard
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Montréal, QC H2Y 2E7
In the case of information concerning aids to navigation or the List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals book.
OR
Director General, Canadian Hydrographic Service & Oceanographic Services
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
Ottawa, ON K1A 0E6
In the case of new or suspected dangers to navigation or where corrections to "Sailing Directions" appear to be necessary.
For general questions on Canadian Coast Guard programs or services, please send an e-mail to:
info@dfo-mpo.gc.ca (Please include your postal code and e-mail address).
You can access the online form on the following page: https://www.notmar.gc.ca/incident-en.php or you can use the printable pdf version : https://www.notmar.gc.ca/publications/monthly-mensuel/images/monthly-form-en.pdf