Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR)
Provides you with the necessary information to update all of your charts and nautical publications. It will advise you of our new initiatives, services and also of some important announcements concerning the maritime community.
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Special Edition 01/26 - Protecting the North Atlantic Right Whale ( PDF)
Protecting the North Atlantic Right Whale: Speed Restriction Measures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
New 2026 edition of the List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals
The new 2026 edition of the List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals publication is now available. This new edition introduces several improvements, most notably the addition of a dedicated Arctic Coast volume. The 2026 edition supersedes the 2009/2010 editions.
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List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals
Information on the characteristics and position of lighted aids to navigation, fog signals, radar beacons (RACONS) and AIS aids to navigation in Canadian waters.
Monthly Editions of Notices to Mariners
Information for correcting charts, the List of Lights publication and other associated nautical publications.
Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners
Information such as regulations, military notices, and marine services for the safety of a vessel.
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Monthly Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices
Notices about temporary changes or changes taking place in the near future, respectively.
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