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NOTICES TO MARINERS
PUBLICATION
WESTERN EDITION
July 26, 2019
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, 2019
DFO/2019-2026
Fs152-6E-PDF
ISSN 1719-7708
Disponible en français :
Publication des Avis aux navigateurs
Édition de l'Ouest
Édition mensuelle Nº07/2019
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Official Publication of the Canadian Coast Guard
DFO/2019-2026
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 2019. 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.
In addition, the monthly publication and related files to download, such as chart patches and Sailing Directions diagrams, can be obtained all together through the download of a single ZIP file.
ADVISORY NAVIGATIONAL WARNINGS / NOTICES TO SHIPPING
The Canadian Coast Guard is implementing a number of changes to the aids to navigation system in Canada.
These changes are advertised as Navigational Warnings, formerly called Notices to ShippingFootnote 1, that are broadcast 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 Navigational Warnings (NAVWARNs) should be kept until superseded by Notices to Mariners or through revised charts issued by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).
Navigational Warnings are accessible on the applicable regional page on the Canadian Coast Guard e-Navigation Maritime Information Portal at http://www.marinfo.gc.ca/e-nav.
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 regional Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) Issuing Desk.
Western Region
Prince Rupert MCTS Centre
Canadian Coast Guard
Bag 4444
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4K2
Telephone: (250) 627-3070
Email: NAVWARN.MCTSPrinceRupert@innav.gc.ca
Website: http://www.marinfo.gc.ca/e-nav
Central & Arctic Region
* Iqaluit MCTS Centre
Operational from approximately mid-May until late December.
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 189
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
“A” Series
Telephone: (867) 979-5269
“H” Series
Telephone: (867) 979-0310
Facsimile: (867) 979-4264
Email: NAVWARN.MCTSIqaluit@innav.gc.ca
Website: http://www.marinfo.gc.ca/e-nav
* Service available in English and French.
Index
NUMERICAL INDEX OF CANADIAN CHARTS AFFECTED
| 1317 | 3475 | 3538 | 4308 |
| 3311 | 3481 | 3539 | 4724 |
| 3312 | 3492 | 3541 | 5140 |
| 3313 | 3495 | 3559 | 5162 |
| 3442 | 3496 | 3808 | 6431 |
| 3443 | 3512 | 3809 | 7502 |
| 3458 | 3526 | 4301 | 7663 |
| 3463 | 3534 | 4307 | 7685 |
SECTION 1 - GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
VANCOUVER FRASER PORT AUTHORITY – VERTICAL CLEARANCE OF THE ALEX FRASER BRIDGE
As of May 9, 2019, the vertical clearance of the Alex Fraser Bridge has been reduced by 3.5 metres - from 57 metres charted vertical clearance to 53.5 metres temporary vertical clearance.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) requires that, during freshet period (May 1 through July 31, 2019), a minimum 3 metres overhead safety clearance must be maintained between the highest point of the ship and the underside of the bridge deck, due to increased water levels. As such, all ships intending to transit the Alex Fraser bridge with an air draft in excess of 50 metres, must report the air draft to the VFPA and Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA) at least 24 hours in advance, and receive approval prior to transit.
*702 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – NAUTICAL CHARTS
|
CHARTS |
MAIN TITLE |
SCALE |
PUBLISHED |
CAT# |
PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
New Charts |
|||||
|
4301 |
Canso Harbour to Strait of Canso |
1:50 000 |
31-MAY-2019 |
1 |
20.00 |
|
5162 |
Groswater Bay |
1:50 000 |
26-APR-2019 |
1 |
20.00 |
|
Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
|||||
|
4307 |
Canso Harbour to / au Strait of Canso |
||||
|
4308 |
St. Peters Bay to / à Strait of Canso |
||||
|
4724 |
Ticoralak Island to / à Carrington Island |
||||
|
5140 |
South Green Island to / à Ticoralak Island |
||||
*703 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS
|
S-57 ENC NUMBER |
CHART TITLE |
|---|---|
|
NEW PRODUCTS |
|
|
CA476675 |
Canso Harbour to/à Strait of Canso |
|
CA476734 |
Groswater Bay |
|
CA476735 |
Ticoralak Island to/à Green Island |
|
CA576676 |
Petit-de-Grat Inlet |
|
CA576677 |
Guysborough Harbour |
|
CA576737 |
Rigolet |
|
CA676584 |
Saint John Harbour Docking Chart |
|
WITHDRAWN PRODUCTS |
|
|
CA470072 |
Approaches to/Approches à Vancouver Harbour |
|
CA476216 |
South Green Island to Ticoralak Island |
|
CA476218 |
Ticorolak Island to Carrington Island |
|
CA476221 |
St. Peter's Bay to Strait of Canso |
|
CA476277 |
Canso Harbour to Strait of Canso |
|
CA576222 |
Petit-de-Grat Inlet |
*704 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – RASTER DIGITAL CHARTS (BSB V3)
|
CHARTS |
MAIN TITLE |
SCALE |
PUBLISHED |
|---|---|---|---|
|
New Charts |
|||
|
RM-4301 |
Canso Harbour to Strait of Canso |
1:50 000 |
31-MAY-2019 |
|
RM-5162 |
Groswater Bay |
1:50 000 |
26-APR-2019 |
|
RM-5163 |
Ticoralak Head to/à Green Island |
1:50 000 |
30-MAR-2018 |
|
Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
|||
|
RM-4307 |
Canso Harbour to / au Strait of Canso |
||
|
RM-4308 |
St. Peters Bay to / à Strait of Canso |
||
|
RM-4724 |
Ticoralak Island to / à Carrington Island |
||
|
RM-5140 |
South Green Island to / à Ticoralak Island |
||
*705 TRANSPORT CANADA – SHIP SAFETY BULLETIN #11/2019
A new Ship Safety Bulletin has recently been posted to the Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca/ssb-bsn/.
To view or download this bulletin, please click on the link below:
SSB#11/2019 – Protecting the North Atlantic right whale: New speed restriction measures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence
RDIMS#15505520
Sign yourself up for e-Bulletin to receive an e-mail notice each time a new Ship Safety Bulletin is published on our website.
Contact us at marinesafety-securitemaritime@tc.gc.ca or 1-855-859-3123 (Toll Free).
*706 CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – AMENDMENTS TO NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2019 - SECTION A2, NOTICE 5: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AQUATIC SPECIES AT RISK AND IMPORTANT MARINE MAMMAL AREAS
A significant number of modifications has been made throughout Notice 5: General Guidelines for Aquatic Species at Risk and Important Marine Mammal Areas. Among the modifications, a section on the Southern Resident Killer Whale Interim Order has been added starting on page 17.
Due to the high number of modifications, an exact list of the modifications made to the notice will not be published.
Please refer to the latest version of the notice at the following link:
https://www.notmar.gc.ca/publications/annual-annuel/section-a/a5-en.pdf
*707 CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – AMENDMENTS TO NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2019 - SECTION A5, NOTICE 10A: MANDATORY SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM (NON-CANADIAN WATERS)
Page 1:
DELETE AS FOLLOWS:
10AMandatory
Ship Reporting System (Non-Canadian
Waters)
1.1Chapter V of the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) Convention allows for the introduction of mandatory ship reporting systems adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
1.2Canadian ships are required to comply with any mandatory ship-reporting system adopted by IMO, which may apply to them and should report to the shore-based authority without delay when entering and, if required, when leaving the area covered by the system.
1.3These systems are located in waters beyond Canadian jurisdiction, and details may be found in the radio aids to navigation publications of the appropriate administrations or in the relevant sections of the Admiralty List of Radio Signals, published by the United Kingdom.
2.International Systems
2.1Those reporting systems currently adopted by IMO are listed below, together with the corresponding administrations:
•Torres Strait Region and the Inner Route of the Great Barrier Reef (Australia)
•Off Ushant (France)
•In the Great Belt Traffic Area (Denmark)
•In the Strait of Gibraltar (Spain, Morocco)
•Off Finisterre (Spain)
•In the Straits of Malacca and Singapore (Malaysia, Singapore)
•In the Strait of Bonifacio (Italy, France)
•The Dover Strait/Pas de Calais
•Systems for protecting North Atlantic right whales in sea areas off the North-Eastern and South-Eastern Coasts of the United States.
Authority: Transport Canada
*708 CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – AMENDMENTS TO NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2019 - SECTION A6, NOTICE 13: CHARTS AND NAUTICAL PUBLICATIONS REGULATIONS 1995, AND PROVISIONAL LIST OF CHARTS
Page 2:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE ABOUT THE RELIABLE OPERATION OF ALL ECDIS
The Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) approved a consolidated guidance circular MSC.1./Circ.1503, the ECDIS - Guidance for Good Practice, concerning maintenance and potential display anomalies in ECDIS systems. An electronic copy of this circular can be downloaded from the Organization's website at http://www.imo.org/OurWork/Circulars/Pages/Home.aspx.
The International
Hydrographic Organization (IHO) issued an ENC Data
Presentation and Performance Check in October 2011. This
check is intended to assist mariners and to help determine
the extent of the issues. Reports from sea received by the
IHO confirm that a number of manufacturers’ ECDIS fail to
display some significant underwater features in the
"Standard" display mode. In order that all significant
objects are visible to the mariner, these ECDIS must be
operated in "Full display" or "All display" mode until a
software upgrade is made available by the manufacturer.
Mariners are strongly recommended to use the IHO ENC Data
Presentation and Performance Check issued through ENC service
providers and also available directly from the IHO website
(http://www.iho.int)
to check the operation of their ECDIS and to determine
whether their system is affected.
ECDIS Data Presentation and Performance Check for Mariners
In accordance with the guidance provided by the International Maritime Organization in Circular MSC.1/Circ.1503 as amended, ECDIS systems are expected to operate with Edition 4.0 of the IHO ECDIS Presentation Library from 1 September 2017.
An ECDIS type approval certificate showing conformance with tests in Edition 4.0 of IEC 61174 demonstrates that the ECDIS operates with Edition 4.0 of the IHO ECDIS Presentation Library and therefore that the ECDIS does not have any of the identified ENC display anomalies.
An ECDIS type-approved in accordance with previous editions of IEC 61174 should also be operating with Edition 4.0 of the IHO ECDIS Presentation Library. If not it should be updated in order to comply with IMO guidance and to be free of any identified ENC display anomalies.
The subsequent guidance here describes the method by which mariners may check the ECDIS displays for the new ENC symbols contained in Edition 4.0 of the Presentation Library. The checks should be run at least once after installing an ECDIS. A re-run is recommended only after a software update, system upgrade or change of equipment.
If you detect any anomaly
in the display,
please contact the provider of the ECDIS and inform the IHO
at
info@iho.int.
*709 CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – AMENDMENTS TO NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2019 - SECTION C, NOTICE 27A: GUIDELINES FOR THE TRANSIT OF WIDE-BEAM VESSELS AND LONG VESSELS
Please note: In addition to the correction below, some
small formatting modifications were made throughout this
notice. The latest version of this notice can be found at the
following link:
https://www.notmar.gc.ca/publications/annual-annuel/section-c/c27a-en.pdf
Page 6:
DELETE AS FOLLOWS:
Notwithstanding the preceding,
all vessels should be capable to reduce their speed if
necessary in order to allow
the coordination of the meetings between
ships and conform to the voluntary measures of speed
reduction.
Cancels
notships Q801 and Q828
Cancels
notship Q0545/2012.
Cancels Notice to Mariners
617(T).
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*710 CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – AMENDMENTS TO NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2019 - SECTION C, NOTICE 27B: GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT ANCHORAGE AT POINTE SAINT-JEAN AND SAINT-VALLIER
Page 1:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Conditions of use
Effective December 1st 2012, the following measures shall apply to the anchorage of Saint-Jean
(position: 46°54.7’N 070°52.5’W):
-The vessel shall obtain the authorization from the closest Marine Communications and Traffic Services;
-Anchorage will not be authorized in winter when it will be established that the current weather and ice conditions or the short-term forecast will be a threat for the safety of the vessel, the navigation and the environment;
-Short-term anchorage (less than 24 hours);
-The
Priority will be given
to the deep draft vessels.
Short-term
anchorage (less than 24 hours)
2SAINT-VALLIER ANCHORAGE
Reference: Chart 1317
Conditions of use
Effective December 1st 2012, the following measures shall apply to the anchorage of Saint-Vallier
(position: 46°55.6’N 070°49.3’W):
-The vessel shall obtain the authorization from the closest Marine Communications and Traffic Services;
-Anchorage will not be authorized in winter when it will be established that the current weather and ice conditions or the short-term forecast will be a threat for the safety of the vessel, the navigation and the environment;
*711 CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – AMENDMENTS TO NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2019 - SECTION C, NOTICE 27C: UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE TABLE
Page 1:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
1.CONTAINER SHIPS
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, QUEBEC TO MONTREAL
Changing Table: Effective on:
2013-04-01
The actual amendment establishes new
parameters for vessels width between 40.0 m and
44.0 m. To promote safety and efficiency of navigation and
environmental protection, the Marine Communications and
Traffic Services Officer (MCTSO) has the power to issue, in
some cases, directions to a vessel under section 126 of
the 2001 Canada Shipping
Act, 2001. In
exercising its powers, the MCTSO will consider the under-keel
clearance for vessels transiting the area above
Québec. The Marine
Communications and Traffic Services and will determine the
required under-keel clearance of the ship according to the
parameters given in the table below:
Page 2:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
2.OTHER SHIPS (Other than container ships)
ST. LAWRENCE RIVER, QUEBEC TO MONTREAL
Changing Table: Effective on:
2013-04-01
The actual amendment establishes new
parameters for vessels width between 40.0 m and
44.0 m. To promote safety and efficiency of navigation and
environmental protection, the Marine Communications and
Traffic Services Officer (MCTSO) has the power to issue, in
some cases, directions to a vessel under section 126 of
the 2001 Canada Shipping
Act, 2001. In
exercising its powers, the MCTSO will consider the under-keel
clearance for vessels transiting the area above
Québec. The Marine
Communications and Traffic Services and will determine the
required under-keel clearance of the ship according to the
parameters given in the table below:
*712 CANADIAN COAST GUARD - LIST OF CHARTS AND REFERENCE CHARTS (SECTION 1) AFFECTED BY TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES
IN EFFECT JULY 26, 2019
(REVISED AND PROMULGATED QUARTERLY)
|
2017 |
909(T)/14 709(T)/18 |
4241 |
713(P)/19 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2044 |
1005(T)/15 |
4277 |
512(P)/19 |
|
2058 |
809(T)/18 |
4386 |
609(P)/19 |
|
2060 |
814(T)/16 |
4405 |
513(P)/19 |
|
2067 |
1218(T)/16 |
4426 |
514(P)/19 716(T)/19 |
|
2077 |
1011(T)/16 |
4455 |
610(P)/19 |
|
2085 |
1205(T)/17 417(T)/19 |
4615 |
714(P)/19 |
|
2086 |
1219(T)/16 |
4622 |
611(P)/19 |
|
2123 |
309(T)/17 |
4832 |
715(P)/19 |
|
2181 |
108(T)/17 |
4839 |
612(P)/19 |
|
2235 |
818(T)/16 |
4863 |
613(P)/19 |
|
2315 |
515(T)/16 |
4885 |
614(P)/19 |
|
3540 |
615(P)/19 |
6022 |
1206(T)/17 |
|
4235 |
607(P)/19 |
6287 |
113(T)/17 |
|
4236 |
608(P)/19 |
SECTION 2 - CHART CORRECTIONS
3311 - Port Moody to/à Howe Sound - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 31-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, Q61, S3.1)
to 49°19′17.5″N 123°12′06.2″W
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
Adjoining Chart/Carte adjacente 3496
(See Chart No. 1, A20)
(See Chart No. 1, Q58)
3311 - Howe Sound to/à Pender Harbour - Sheet/Feuille 3 - New Edition - 31-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
3311 - Grief Point to/à Desolation Sound - Sheet/Feuille 5 - New Edition - 31-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Desolation Sound - Sheet/Feuille 8 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Homfray Channel - Sheet/Feuille 9 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Galley Bay - Malaspina Inlet - Sheet/Feuille 12 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Okeover Inlet - Sheet/Feuille 14 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Lancelot and/et Theodosia Inlets - Sheet/Feuille 15 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Pendrell Sound - Waddington - Homfray - Pryce Channels - Sheet/Feuille 16 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K12)
3312 - Discovery Passage - Sheet/Feuille 23 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3312 - Toba Inlet - Sheet/Feuille 29 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K12)
3313 - Trincomali Channel - Sheet/Feuille 17 - New Edition - 02-JAN-2009 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
3313 - Stuart Channel North/Nord - Sheet/Feuille 18 - New Edition - 02-JAN-2009 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
3313 - Approaches to/Approches à Nanaimo - Sheet/Feuille 20 - New Edition - 02-JAN-2009 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3313 - Dodd Narrows - Sheet/Feuille 20 - New Edition - 02-JAN-2009 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
3442 - North Pender Island to/à Thetis Island - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, Q58)
3443 - Thetis Island to/à Nanaimo - New Edition - 20-DEC-2002 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, Q58)
3458 - Approaches to/Approches à Nanaimo Harbour - New Edition - 10-MAR-1995 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3463 - Strait of Georgia, Southern Portion/Partie Sud - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, Q58)
(See Chart No. 1, Q58)
3475 - Dodd Narrows - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
3475 - Dodd Narrows to/à Flat Top Islands - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
3475 - Osborn Bay - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K41)
3492 - Roberts Bank - New Edition - 09-DEC-2011 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
3496 - Approaches to/Approches à Vancouver Harbour - New Chart - 29-MAR-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart No. 1, Q61, S3.1)
to 49°19′17.5″N 123°12′06.2″W
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
3512 - Strait of Georgia, Central Portion/Partie Centrale - New Edition - 25-DEC-1998 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
(See Chart No. 1, N62.1)
For the Traffic Separation Scheme in this area, see Chart 3481.
SÉPARATION DU TRAFIC
Pour le Dispositif de séparation du trafic dans cette zone, voir la carte 3481.
to read
TRAFFIC SEPARATION
For the Traffic Separation Scheme in this area, see Chart 3496.
SÉPARATION DU TRAFIC
Pour le Dispositif de séparation du trafic dans cette zone, voir la carte 3496.
Chart/Carte 3496
(See Chart No. 1, A18)
(See Chart No. 1, Q58)
3526 - Howe Sound - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, Q61, S3.1)
to 49°19′17.5″N 123°12′06.2″W
3538 - Desolation Sound and/et Sutil Channel - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3539 - Discovery Passage - New Edition - 30-MAR-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3541 - Approaches to/Approches à Toba Inlet - New Edition - 29-JUL-1994 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K12)
3559 - Malaspina Inlet, Okeover Inlet and/et Lancelot Inlet - New Edition - 17-NOV-2006 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, K26)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3559 - Continuation A - New Edition - 17-NOV-2006 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3808 - Juan Perez Sound - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
3809 - Carpenter Bay to/à Burnaby Island - New Edition - 24-AUG-1979 - NAD 1927
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
6431 - East Channel, Lousy Point to/à Tuktoyaktuk Kilometre 1710 / Kilomètre 1766 - New Edition - 14-JAN-2011 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, P20.2)
(See Chart No. 1, M1)
and 69°27′21.1″N 133°00′00.0″W
7502 - Gulf of Boothia and/et Committee Bay - New Edition - 31-JUL-1998 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
(See Chart No. 1, K40)
7663 - Kugmallit Bay - New Edition - 25-APR-1997 - NAD 1983
(See Chart No. 1, P20.2)
(See Chart No. 1, M1)
and 69°27′25.3″N 133°00′03.9″W
7685 - Tuktoyaktuk Harbour and Approaches/et les approches - New Edition - 13-OCT-2017 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart No. 1, P20.2)
(See Chart No. 1, M1)
and 69°27′21.3″N 132°59′58.7″W
SECTION 3 - RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION CORRECTIONS
NO CORRECTIONS FOR THIS SECTION.
SECTION 4 - SAILING DIRECTIONS AND SMALL CRAFT GUIDE CORRECTIONS
Chapter 1 — Paragraphs 26, 29, 30, 41, 169 and
170
Delete: the Queen Charlotte Islands
Replace by: Haida Gwaii
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Chapter 1 — Paragraph 41
Delete: Queen Charlotte City
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Chapter 1 — Paragraphs 28, 42 and 45
Delete: Queen Charlotte Islands
Replace by: Haida Gwaii
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Chapter 2 — Paragraphs 2 and 101
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Chapter 2 — Paragraph 10
Delete: “Notice 37 at … 37_e.pdf.ˮ
Replace by: Section F, Notice 37.
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Chapter 2 — Paragraph 115
Delete: Queen Charlotte Islands
Replace by: Haida Gwaii
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Chapter 4 — Delete paragraph 83
Replace by:83 Radio Aids to Marine Navigation (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific) is updated each April and amended by the Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) service and Notices to Mariners, when applicable. Radio Aids to Marine Navigation is available online, free of charge, on the Canadian Coast Guard website. This publication provides information on radio communications, radio navigational aids services and Vessel Traffic Services provided in Canada by the Canadian Coast Guard. Also included are radio facilities of other government agencies that contribute to marine safety in Canadian waters.
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Chapter 5 — Paragraphs 5, 6, 7, 128, 158, 159 and
187
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Replace by: Haida Gwaii
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Chapter 5 — Paragraphs 38, 40, 104, 127, 135 and
152
Delete: the Queen Charlotte Islands
Replace by: Haida Gwaii
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INDEX — Before “Haida Ridge,
C5/P12”
Insert: Haida Gwaii, C1/P28
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INDEX — After “Quatsino Canyon,
C5/P4”
Delete: Queen Charlotte Islands, C1/P28
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Page IV — TABLE OF
CONTENTS, CHAPTER 4
Delete: New Westminster — Fraser
Port
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Chapter 2 — Paragraph 5
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Chapter 2 — Paragraph 12
Delete: Public Works and Government Services
Canada
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Canada
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Chapter 2 — Paragraph 107
Delete: cylindrical
Replace by: square
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Chapter 2 — Paragraph 122
Delete: Inner Harbour
Replace by: the Middle Harbour (unnamed on
chart)
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 3
Delete: Fraser River Harbour
Replace by: Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 6
Delete: Fraser River
Port, on the South Arm,
Replace by: The South Arm of the Fraser River
(P2019-10.7)
Chapter 4 — Paragraph 11
Delete: “The lower portion
of … Fraser River
Harbour. Limits”
Replace by: The South Arm limits
(P2019-10.8)
Chapter 4 — Delete paragraphs 12 and 13
Replace by:12 The navigation
jurisdiction of the Vancouver Fraser
Port Authority (VFPA) includes Burrard
Inlet, Port Moody, Indian Arm, English Bay, the Fraser River,
the Pitt River, Roberts Bank and Point Roberts.
13 The
Port Information Guide for the Port
of Vancouver was established pursuant to Section
56 of the Canada Marine Act. The
practices and procedures apply to all users in the port,
including commercial vessels, recreational vessels, pleasure
craft, and tenants. The guide is available on the
Port of Vancouver website at
www.portvancouver.com/marine-operations/port-information-guide/.
13.1 The
Operations Centre is the primary contact for the port
authority and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365
days per year.
Operations Centre
Port of Vancouver
Telephone: +1-604-665-9086
Email: harbour_master@portvancouver.com
Web: www.portvancouver.com
13.2 The Safe Boating Guide – Fraser River contains information for small vessel and pleasure craft operators. The Safe Boating Guide is available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 4 — After paragraph 23
Insert:23.1 Fraser River Traffic Control Zone 4 (TCZ-4) procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website. The Fraser River TCZ-4 is defined as one nautical mile SW of Sand Heads light to the east by a line drawn across the Fraser River at New Westminster Quay.
(P2019-10.10)
Chapter 4 — Paragraph 25
Delete: Fraser River Port
Replace by: TCZ-4
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Chapter 4 — Delete paragraph 26
Replace by:26 There are no permanent designated anchorages in TCZ-4 but Tier 1 vessels under pilotage may anchor to hold position while waiting for a berth, or in case of an emergency. For more information, see the Port Information Guide.
(P2019-10.12)
Chapter 4 — Paragraphs 28 and 182
Delete: Public Works and Government Services
Canada
Replace by: Public Services and Procurement
Canada
(P2019-10.13)
Chapter 4 — After paragraph 99
Insert:99.1 New Westminster Railway Bridge procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
(P2019-10.14)
Chapter 4 — Paragraphs 100, after “Lights may be
deactivated upon request by radio.”
Delete: “Bridge
transits: … any preceding
tow.”
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Chapter 4 — Delete paragraphs 101, 102 and 103.
(P2019-10.16)
Chapter 4 — Paragraph 111
Delete: “North Fraser
Harbour … deep-sea port
but”
Replace by: The North Arm of the Fraser River
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 140, after “pass under any part
of the bridge.”
Delete: “General practices for bridge
transits: … any preceding
tow.”
Replace by:140.1 Vessels
requiring a bridge opening may contact the bridge operator on
VHF channel 74 and 06; telephone
604-522-5131. Bridge transit procedures are
described in the Port Information
Guide, available on the Port of
Vancouver website.
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Chapter 4 — Delete paragraphs 141 and 142.
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 143
Delete: is part of North Fraser Harbour. It
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 157
Delete: appointment.
Replace by:contacting the Annacis Swing Bridge
operator at
604-521-0964.
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 158
Delete: “Three long blasts … may also be
used.”
Replace by:Bridge transit procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 192
Delete: Fraser River Harbour
Replace by: Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority
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Chapter 4 — After paragraph 196
Insert:196.1 Pitt River Railway Bridge procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 4 — Delete paragraph 197
Replace by:197 Vessels requiring
a bridge opening may contact the bridge operator on VHF
channel 74, telephone
604-941-0079. The 24-hour emergency line
telephone number is 1-800-795-7851.
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Chapter 4 — Delete paragraphs 198 and 199.
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Chapter 4 — Paragraph 221
Delete: “Harbour
Operations … www.portmetrovancouver.com.”
Replace by:Port Information Guide – Port of Vancouver at www.portvancouver.com.
(P2019-10.27)
Chapter 4 — Paragraph 239
Delete: Fraser River Harbour
Replace by: Vancouver Fraser Port
Authority
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Chapter 5 — Before paragraphs 1 and 2
Delete: 3481
Replace by: 3496
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Chapter 5 — Delete paragraph 3
Replace by:3 English Bay Routing System (EBRS), First Narrows Traffic Control Zone 1 (TCZ-1) and Second Narrows Traffic Control Zone 2 (TCZ-2) procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
(P2019-10.30)
Chapter 5 — Before paragraph 24, after
“3495”
Add: 3496
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Chapter 5 — Paragraph 25
Delete: 3481
Replace by: 3496
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Chapter 5 — Delete paragraph 26
Replace by:26 The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority (VFPA) operates the Port of Vancouver, which includes Burrard Inlet, Indian Arm, English Bay, the Fraser River, the Pitt River and Roberts Bank.
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Chapter 5 — After paragraph 26
Insert:26.1 The Operations Centre is the primary contact for the port authority and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Operations Centre
Port of Vancouver
Telephone: +1-604-665-9086
Email: harbour_master@portvancouver.com
Web: www.portvancouver.com
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Chapter 5 — Delete paragraphs 27, 28 and 29
Replace by:27 The Port Information Guide for the Port of Vancouver was established pursuant to Section 56 of the Canada Marine Act. The practices and procedures apply to all users in the port, including pleasure craft, recreational vessels, and tenants. The guide is available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 5 — Delete paragraphs 39 and 40
Replace by:40 Anchorages are available in English Bay (North and South), the Inner Harbour and Indian Arm. Anchorages are listed in Table 5.2. For additional details, see the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 5 — After paragraph 61
Insert:61.1 The Safe Boating Guide — Burrard Inlet contains information for small vessel and pleasure craft operators. The Safe Boating Guide — Burrard Inlet is available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 5 — Delete paragraph 62
Replace by:62 First Narrows Traffic Control Zone (TCZ-1) procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 5 — Delete paragraph 97
Replace by:97 Second Narrows Traffic Control Zone (TCZ-2) procedures are described in the Port Information Guide, available on the Port of Vancouver website.
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Chapter 5 — Before paragraph 191
Delete: 3481, 3526, 3534
Replace by: 3526, 3534, 3496
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Chapter 5 — Before paragraph 202
Delete: 3481
Replace by: 3496
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Chapter 5 — Before paragraph 227
Delete: 3481
Replace by: 3496
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Chapter 8 — Paragraph 32
Delete: a Public Harbour and its limits are
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INDEX
Delete: Fraser River Harbour, C4/P11
Delete: Fraser River Port, C4/P6
Delete: North Fraser Harbour, C4/P111
(P2019-10.44)
Chapter 2 — Paragraph 393
Delete: are in the bay opposite Mouse
Creek (1988).
Replace by: were at one time in the bay opposite
Mouse Creek.
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Chapter 2 — Delete paragraph 395
Replace by:395 The K'tzim-a-deen (Khutzeymateen) group of protected areas includes Khutzeymateen Park (a.k.a. Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary), Khutzeymateen Inlet Conservancy (unnamed on the chart) and Khutzeymateen Inlet West Conservancy (unnamed on the chart). BC Parks, the Coast Tsimshian First Nations and the Gitsi'is Tribe manage these areas. Visiting is restricted and a permit is required. All vessels must register at the K'tzim-a-deen Ranger Station, which is moored off the north shore close to the head of the inlet.
(P2019-11.2)
INDEX — After “Keyarka Cove, C1/P733”
Insert: Khutzeymateen Grizzly Sanctuary, C2/P395
(P2019-11.3)
SECTION 5 - LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND FOG SIGNALS CORRECTIONS
The amendments are highlighted and deletions are crossed out. For general and region-specific
information on the List of Lights, click on the following links:
Newfoundland and Labrador Coast,
Atlantic Coast,
Inland Waters and
Pacific Coast.
PACIFIC COAST
| 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 |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VANCOUVER HARBOUR (LL 385.5 – 416.5) |
||||||||||
| 385.5 |
Vancouver Approach Cautionary light buoy QA Racon - -. (G) X & S Bands |
W. of Point Grey, traffic separation zone. 49 16 34.4 123 19 18.4 |
Fl | Y | 4s | ….. | ….. | Yellow, marked “QA”. |
Year round. Chart:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-076) |
|
|
386.3 G5426.8 |
Spanish Bank No. 2 |
Entrance to English Bay. 49 17 21.1 123 14 51.9 |
Fl(2) | R | 6s | 6.7 | 5 | White cylindrical tower with red band at top, on 9-pile dolphin. |
Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 1 s; flash 0.5 s; eclipse 4 s. Year round. Chart:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-078) |
|
| 387 | Point Grey light and bell buoy Q62 |
N. of point, entrance to harbour. 49 17 20.4 123 15 58.8 |
Q | R | 1s | ….. | ….. | Red, marked “Q62”. |
Year round. Chart:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-079) |
|
|
387.01 G5426.6 |
Spanish Bank |
49 17 12.9 123 13 34.8 |
Fl | W | 4s | 6.9 | 6 | White cylindrical tower with red band at top, on 9-pile dolphin. |
Year round. Chart:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-080) |
|
|
387.2 G5427.2 |
English Bay Anchorage East |
Seaward end of breakwater. 49 16 31.8 123 11 18.1 |
Q | Y | 1s | 4.9 | 8 | Mast on rail. |
Private
aid. Year round. Chart:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-081) |
|
| 388 |
Burrard Inlet Cautionary light buoy QB Racon -.- (K) X & S Bands |
E. end of Traffic Lane Separator. 49 19 17.5 123 12 06.2 |
Fl | Y | 4s | ….. | ….. | Yellow, marked “QB”. |
Year round. Chart:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-072, 082) |
|
HOWE SOUND (LL 417 – 432) |
||||||||||
|
418 G5419 |
Point Cowan |
On the point,
Vancouver Harbour. 49 20 08.2 123 21 39.0 |
Q | W | 1s | 20.4 | 7 | White cylindrical tower. |
Radar reflector. Year round. Chart:3526 Edn 07/19 (P19-083) |
|
|
421.2 G5421.35 |
Grebe Islets |
Vancouver
Harbour. 49 20 27.9 123 16 33.8 |
Fl(3) | R | 12s | 7.2 | 4 | White cylindrical tower with 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:3496 Edn 07/19 (P19-084) |
|
|
421.4 G5421.4 |
Bird Islet |
Vancouver
Harbour. 49 21 45.9 123 17 30.9 |
Fl | R | 4s | 4.5 | 4 | White cylindrical tower with red band at top. |
Radar
reflector. Year round. Chart:3526 Edn 07/19 (P19-085) |
|
|
422 G5421.5 |
Lookout Point |
On point, Vancouver
Harbour. 49 22 36.2 123 17 25.9 |
Q | R | 1s | 7.0 | 5 | White cylindrical tower with red band at top. |
Radar
reflector. Year round. Chart:3526 Edn 07/19 (P19-086) |
|
TREMBLEUR LAKE (LL 830 – 845) |
||||||||||
| 830 | Middle River Mouth |
S. of river’s
entrance. 54 51 54.7 125 06 52.4 |
Fl | G | 4s | 4.6 | 3 | Pipe tower on 4-pile dolphin, green-white-black square daymark. |
Visible
360°. Seasonal (in place year round). Chart:N/A Edn 07/19 (P19-075) |
|
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