Government of Canada
Edition No. 04/2026
April 24, 2026

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Safety First, Service Always

Monthly Western Edition

Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition
Edition No. 04/2026

Aussi disponible en français :
Avis aux navigateurs – Édition mensuelle de l’Ouest
Édition n° 04/2026

Published under the Authority of:
Canadian Coast Guard Programs
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7

For more information, contact DFO.Notmar-Notmar.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada,
as represented by the Canadian Coast Guard, 2026.

Cat. No. Fs152-9E-PDF (Electronic PDF, English)
ISSN 2817-0253

Cat. No. Fs152-9F-PDF (Electronic PDF, French)
ISSN 2817-0261

Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

Explanatory Notes – Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR)

Geographical positions refer directly to the graduations of the largest scale Canadian Hydrographic Service 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 and Preliminary Notices to Mariners – Section 1A of Notices to Mariners

These notices are indicated by a (T) or a (P), 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. For the list of charts affected by (T) & (P) notices, please refer to the current Notices to Mariners - Monthly Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices publication.

Suggestions and Corrections Form

This form is specifically for suggestions and corrections to Notices to Mariners publications. It is available online and also in fillable PDF format included with the monthly publication ZIP file.

To submit comments and suggestions on possible improvements to the various publications and services: DFO.Notmar-Notmar.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

To report chart discrepancies and/or corrections to the Canadian Sailing Directions booklets: Fill out the Marine Information Reporting Form and/or email chsinfo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

To report emergencies or navigational hazards: Contact your nearest MCTS centre
- VHF channel 16 (156.8 MHz)
- MF/HF frequency 2182 kHz/4125 kHz (where available)
- ∗16 on a cellphone (where available)

NOTMAR Website – Monthly Editions, Chart Corrections and Chart Patches

The NOTMAR 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 of Notices to Mariners is published.

In addition, the monthly publication and related files to download, such as chart patches, can be obtained all together through the download of a single ZIP file.

Explanatory Notes – Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)

Chart Corrections – Section 2 of Notices to Mariners

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:

elements of section 2

The last correction number is identified with the LNM/D or Last Notice to Mariners Number / Date.

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.

Note: In the case of a 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.

Explanatory Notes – Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS)

Navigational Warnings / Notices to Shipping

The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) 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 CCG, 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 (NAVWARN) should be kept until superseded by Notices to Mariners or through revised charts issued by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).

NAVWARN are accessible on the applicable regional page on the CCG Navigational Warnings.

CHS is reviewing the impact of these changes with CCG and together are preparing an action plan on the issuing of chart revisions.

For further information, contact your regional NAVWARN Issuing Desk.

Western Region

Prince Rupert MCTS Centre
“P” Series NAVWARN
Canadian Coast Guard
Bag 4444
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4K2

Telephone: 250-627-3070

Email: NAVWARN.MCTSPrinceRupert@innav.gc.ca

Arctic Region

* Iqaluit MCTS Centre
Operational from approximately mid-May until late December.
“A” Series NAVWARN

Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 189
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0

Telephone: 867-979-5269
Facsimile: 867-979-4264

Email: NAVWARN.MCTSIqaluit@innav.gc.ca

* Service available in English and French.

Index

*505/23 Canadian Hydrographic Service – Magnetic Declination Calculations
*1207/23 Canadian Hydrographic Service – Inappropriate Geographical Names Review Process
*208/24 West Coast Haida Gwaii – Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping
*1105/24 Transport Canada – British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines
*402/26 Canadian Hydrographic Service – Nautical Charts
*403/26 Canadian Hydrographic Service – Electronic Navigational Charts
*404/26 Canadian Hydrographic Service – Raster Digital Charts (BSB V3)
*405/26 Transport Canada - Ship Safety Bulletins #01, #02, #03 and #04/2026
*408/26 Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2026 - Section A2, Notice 5: General Guidelines for Aquatic Species at Risk and Important Marine Mammal Areas
*409/26 Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2026 - Section A2, Notice 5E: Regulatory Requirements for Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area
Reminder – Comment Period for Active Preliminary Notices
*416/26 Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2026 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)

Numerical Index of Canadian Charts Affected

This numerical index lists all nautical charts mentioned in this monthly edition of Notices to Mariners. Only charts appearing in Section 2 of this publication require a chart correction. The appearance of charts in all other sections, particularly those related to the correction of other nautical publications, is included here for reference.

3410 3496 3938 6429
3441 3527 3941 6432
3443 3545 3958 7511
3475 3602 3959 7565
3478 3606 3960 7621
3479 3893 3984 7665
3490 3894 6427
3493 3910 6428


*505/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Magnetic Declination Calculations

(Recurrent publication of notice *505/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 05/2023 publication.)

Mariners are advised that CHS has adopted the harmonized World Magnetic Model (WMM), as found on the NCEI/NOAA website. Old compass rose declination information on CHS navigational products can be updated using the Magnetic Declination Estimated Value website. While the differences in the model declinations are small each year, they can become more significant over a large period of time.

*1207/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Inappropriate Geographical Names Review Process

(Recurrent publication of notice *1207/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 12/2023 publication.)

The records of the Canadian Hydrographic Service could contain geographical names that may be considered inappropriate, offensive and derogatory. Geographical naming authorities are in the process of addressing many offensive place names, the review process is underway. For more information, about inappropriate geographical names, please see the following announcement. 

*208/24West Coast Haida Gwaii – Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping

(Recurrent publication of notice *208/24, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 02/2024 publication.)

Reference: Notice *1105/21 is cancelled.

Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping, western shore of Haida Gwaii
(formerly Queen Charlotte Islands)

Haida Gwaii’s remote location, rugged coastline, variable sea and weather conditions, and rich ecological and cultural heritage make it vulnerable to the potential for pollution from shipping breakdowns and accidents. Increasing the distance vessels travel offshore can increase the amount of time available to address propulsion, steering or other issues, and the likelihood of a towing vessel being able to respond to a vessel in distress or drifting. This in turn reduces the risk of grounding and oil spills.

A Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping on the western shore of Haida Gwaii is currently in effect. In the Voluntary Protection Zone, commercial vessels of 500 gross tonnage or greater are requested to observe a minimum distance of 50 nautical miles from the western shore of Haida Gwaii with the following exemptions:

Exemptions from requested 50 nm distance:

Cruise vessels, which are asked to observe a minimum 12 nm distance from shore;
Vessels transiting from Alaska to British Columbia or Washington State, or vice versa, through the Voluntary Protection Zone are asked to observe a distance of at least 25 nm from shore
No minimum distance is requested for tugs and barges (including pushing and towing alongside) or vessels engaged in commercial fishing.

Vessels to which this bulletin applies are not required to observe requested minimum distances if doing so may compromise navigational, vessel, passenger or cargo safety.

The Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping coordinates are:

54⁰ 15.436' N

133⁰ 04.788' W

54⁰ 17.572' N

134⁰ 02.484' W

54⁰ 13.614' N

134⁰ 19.427' W

54⁰ 11.786' N

134⁰ 30.841' W

53⁰ 44.036' N

134⁰ 32.677' W

53⁰ 11.118' N

134⁰ 16.412' W

52⁰ 18.483' N

133⁰ 20.917' W

51⁰ 24.590' N

132⁰ 04.081' W

51⁰ 56.158' N

131⁰ 01.830' W

Vessels are requested to adhere to these distances on a voluntary basis and only when it does not jeopardize the safety of navigation, the vessel, the persons onboard, and the cargo.

A map of the north pole Description automatically generated

*1105/24Transport Canada – British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines

(Recurrent publication of notice *1105/24, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 11/2024 publication.)

Reference: Notice *1004/23 is cancelled.

The North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines are voluntary guidelines that aim to improve safety on the water by reducing conflicts between First Nations’ marine use activities, such as fishing and shoreline harvesting, and commercial vessels on the shipping route between Kitimat and Browning Entrance. The guidelines came into effect on September 1, 2022, and will be reviewed from time to time.

The guidelines apply to all vessels navigating on the route between Kitimat and Browning Entrance, on the north coast of British Columbia. This area includes:

Douglas Channel

Otter Channel

Wright Sound

Nepean Sound, and

Lewis Passage

Principe Channel

The complete guidelines document is available at British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines.
Nothing in these guidelines replaces or changes how we apply any Canadian or international laws or regulations, including the Collision Regulations. Furthermore, nothing in these guidelines prevents or limits the master or pilot of a ship from making any decisions to protect the vessel, the crew, or the marine environment.

Picture 6

The guidelines include information for:

all vessels that covers:

­- inshore safety zones
­- routing measures
­- speed reductions
­- guidelines for meeting and passing

­- a special operating area in Wright Sound, and
­- guidelines in case of a mechanical or electrical breakdown

large commercial ships, including bulk carriers, general cargo vessels, liquid bulk vessels, and passenger vessels
tugs and barges, and

vessels operating in First Nations Areas of Concern where you must pay special attention to make sure local community users can transit and use the area safely.

*402/26Canadian Hydrographic Service – Nautical Charts

Charts

Main Title

Version Date

Release Date

New Editions

6427

Point Separation to/au Aklavik Channel Kilometre 1480 / Kilomètre 1540

2026-03-27

2026-04-03

6428

Aklavik Channel to/au Napoiak Channel including/y compris Aklavik Channel to/à Aklavik Kilometre 1530 / Kilometre 1597

2026-03-27

2026-04-03

6429

Kilometre/Kilomètre 1580 - 1645 including/y compris East Channel, Inuvik to/à Kilometre/Kilomètre 1645

2026-03-27

2026-04-03

6432

Kilometre/Kilomètre 1500 to/à Inuvik East Channel

2026-03-27

2026-04-03

*403/26Canadian Hydrographic Service – Electronic Navigational Charts

S-57 & S-101
ENC Number

Chart Title

Published

New Products

CA471209 (Edn 1.000)

CA471209

2026-03-27

CA471214 (Edn 1.000)

CA471214

2026-03-27

CA471222 (Edn 1.000)

Transit480N1230W

2026-03-27

CA53WLXA (Edn 1.000)

Port4490N07490W

2026-03-27

CA53WLYA (Edn 1.000)

Port4490N07480W

2026-03-27

CA53WM0A (Edn 1.000)

Port4490N07470W

2026-03-27

CA53XLXA (Edn 1.000)

Port4500N07490W

2026-03-27

CA53XLYA (Edn 1.000)

Port4500N07480W

2026-03-27

CA53XM0A (Edn 1.000)

Port4500N07470W

2026-03-27

CA53XM1A (Edn 1.000)

Port4500N07460W

2026-03-27

CA53XM2A (Edn 1.000)

Port4500N07450W

2026-03-27

CA53YM1A (Edn 1.000)

Port4510N07460W

2026-03-27

CA53YM2A (Edn 1.000)

Port4510N07450W

2026-03-27

CA53YM3A (Edn 1.000)

Port4510N07440W

2026-03-27

CA53YM4A (Edn 1.000)

Port4510N07430W

2026-03-27

CA53YM5A (Edn 1.000)

Port4510N07420W

2026-03-27

CA540M3A (Edn 1.000)

Port4520N07440W

2026-03-27

CA540M4A (Edn 1.000)

Port4520N07430W

2026-03-27

CA540M5A (Edn 1.000)

Port4520N07420W

2026-03-27

CA540M6A (Edn 1.000)

Port4520N07410W

2026-03-27

CA540M7A (Edn 1.000)

Port4520N07400W

2026-03-27

CA541M5A (Edn 1.000)

Port4530N07420W

2026-03-27

CA541M7A (Edn 1.000)

Port4530N07400W

2026-03-27

CA54BQHA (Edn 1.000)

CA54BQHA

2026-03-27

CA54BQJA (Edn 1.000)

CA54BQJA

2026-03-27

CA54CQHA (Edn 1.000)

CA54CQHA

2026-03-27

CA54CQJA (Edn 1.000)

CA54CQJA

2026-03-27

CA571255 (Edn 1.000)

CA571255

2026-04-11

CA571256 (Edn 1.000)

CA571256

2026-03-27

New Editions

101CA00T450N0740W (Edn 5.000)

101CA00T450N0740W

2026-04-17

CA271031 (Edn 4.000)

West Coast Haida Gwaii

2026-04-17

CA271032 (Edn 6.000)

Hecate Strait

2026-04-17

CA271033 (Edn 3.000)

Offshore Haida Gwaii

2026-04-17

CA271034 (Edn 3.000)

Offshore Vancouver Island

2026-04-17

CA271060 (Edn 5.000)

CA271060

2026-04-17

CA271100 (Edn 3.000)

Vancouver Island

2026-04-17

CA271108 (Edn 3.000)

CA271108

2026-04-17

CA43BPMB (Edn 3.000)

CA43BPMB

2026-04-10

CA43BPXA (Edn 3.000)

CA43BPXA

2026-04-10

CA43MP1A (Edn 3.000)

CA43MP1A

2026-04-10

CA43MPBA (Edn 2.000)

CA43MPBA

2026-04-10

CA43MPBB (Edn 2.000)

CA43MPBB

2026-04-10

CA43MPMA (Edn 3.000)

CA43MPMA

2026-04-10

CA43MQJB (Edn 2.000)

CA43MQJB

2026-04-10

CA43MRFA (Edn 3.000)

CA43MRFA

2026-04-10

CA43XM7A (Edn 5.000)

Transit4500N07400W

2026-04-17

CA43XP1A (Edn 2.000)

CA43XP1A

2026-04-10

CA43XPBA (Edn 3.000)

CA43XPBA

2026-04-10

CA43XPMA (Edn 3.000)

CA43XPMA

2026-04-10

CA43XQ8A (Edn 3.000)

CA43XQ8A

2026-04-10

CA43XQJA (Edn 3.000)

CA43XQJA

2026-04-10

CA448P1A (Edn 2.000)

CA448P1A

2026-04-10

CA448PXA (Edn 4.000)

CA448PXA

2026-04-10

CA448QJA (Edn 2.000)

CA448QJA

2026-04-10

CA448TKA (Edn 2.000)

CA448TKA

2026-04-10

CA44JPMA (Edn 3.000)

CA44JPMA

2026-04-10

CA44JPXA (Edn 2.000)

CA44JPXA

2026-04-10

CA44JRFA (Edn 3.000)

CA44JRFA

2026-04-10

CA44JSNC (Edn 3.000)

CA44JSNC

2026-04-10

CA44JSYA (Edn 4.000)

CA44JSYA

2026-04-17

CA44JSYB (Edn 2.000)

CA44JSYB

2026-04-17

CA44JSYC (Edn 2.000)

CA44JSYC

2026-04-17

CA44JSYD (Edn 2.000)

CA44JSYD

2026-04-17

CA44JT9A (Edn 3.000)

CA44JT9A

2026-04-17

CA44JT9B (Edn 2.000)

CA44JT9B

2026-04-17

CA455SCA (Edn 3.000)

CA455SCA

2026-04-03

CA455SNA (Edn 4.000)

CA455SNA

2026-04-03

CA45FS2A (Edn 2.000)

CA45FS2A

2026-04-17

CA471213 (Edn 3.000)

CA471213

2026-03-27

CA471216 (Edn 2.000)

CA471216

2026-03-27

CA471218 (Edn 2.000)

CA471218

2026-03-27

CA471219 (Edn 3.000)

CA471219

2026-03-27

CA471220 (Edn 2.000)

CA471220

2026-03-27

CA471221 (Edn 3.000)

CA471221

2026-03-27

CA471223 (Edn 2.000)

CA471223

2026-03-27

CA53KPKA (Edn 2.000)

CA53KPKA

2026-04-10

CA53MQ0A (Edn 2.000)

Liverpool Harbour

2026-04-10

CA53MQ1A (Edn 2.000)

Liverpool Harbour

2026-04-10

CA53TQBA (Edn 2.000)

CA53TQBA

2026-04-10

CA53TQCA (Edn 3.000)

CA53TQCA

2026-04-10

CA53UQBA (Edn 2.000)

CA53UQBA

2026-04-10

CA53VPCA (Edn 2.000)

CA53VPCA

2026-04-10

CA53XPAA (Edn 2.000)

CA53XPAA

2026-04-10

CA53YP9A (Edn 2.000)

CA53YP9A

2026-04-10

CA541R5A (Edn 2.000)

CA541R5A

2026-04-10

CA543R1A (Edn 3.000)

CA543R1A

2026-04-10

CA544R0A (Edn 2.000)

CA544R0A

2026-04-10

CA544R1A (Edn 2.000)

CA544R1A

2026-04-10

CA54CQCA (Edn 2.000)

CA54CQCA

2026-04-17

CA54CQDA (Edn 2.000)

CA54CQDA

2026-04-17

CA54CQFA (Edn 2.000)

CA54CQFA

2026-04-17

CA54DQCA (Edn 2.000)

CA54DQCA

2026-04-17

CA54DQDA (Edn 2.000)

CA54DQDA

2026-04-17

CA54MT7A (Edn 2.000)

Port4730N05420W

2026-04-17

CA54NT7A (Edn 2.000)

Port4740N05420W

2026-04-17

CA54PT8A (Edn 3.000)

Port4750N05410W

2026-04-17

CA54PTKA (Edn 2.000)

CA54PTKA

2026-04-17

CA54QPQA (Edn 2.000)

CA54QPQA

2026-04-17

CA54VPXA (Edn 2.000)

Port4810N06500W

2026-04-10

CA571525 (Edn 2.000)

CA571525

2026-03-27

CA571526 (Edn 2.000)

CA571526

2026-03-27

Charts Permanently Withdrawn

CA370766

Saanich to Point Roberts

2026-03-27

CA373472

Cape Mills to/à Cape Rammelsberg

2026-04-24

CA471217

CA471217

2026-04-24

CA473233

Lake St. Francis

2026-04-03

CA473300

Lac St-Louis au/to Lac St-Francois

2026-04-03

CA573360

Glencore Xstrata Wharf (formerly Falconbridge Wharf)

2026-04-24

CA573386

Baie Saint-François

2026-04-03

CA573387

Port de Valleyfield

2026-04-03

CA573408

Cornwall

2026-04-03

CA573452

Ice Hunter Rock to/a Chesterfield Narrows

2026-04-24

CA573453

Regina Narrows and/et Polaris Narrows

2026-04-24

CA573455

Baker Lake Harbour

2026-04-24

*404/26Canadian Hydrographic Service – Raster Digital Charts (BSB V3)

Charts

Main Title

Scale

Published

Permanently Withdrawn

RM-1512

Ottawa to/à Smiths Falls



RM-3461

Juan de Fuca Strait, Eastern Portion/Partie Est



RM-3462

Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Strait of Georgia



RM-3602

Approaches to/Approches à Juan de Fuca Strait



RM-3606

Juan de Fuca Strait



RM-4585

Green Head to / à Little Bay Island



*405/26Transport Canada - Ship Safety Bulletins #01, #02, #03 and #04/2026

An updated and new Ship Safety Bulletins have recently been posted on the Transport Canada website.

To view or download these bulletins, please click on the links below:

SSB#01/2026 – Mandatory fatigue management training (Revised)

SSB#02/2026 – Protecting the North Atlantic right whale: speed restriction measures in the Gulf of St. Lawrence

SSB#03/2026 – Requirements for passenger submersibles operating in Canadian waters

SSB#04/2026 – New vessel stability e-course for Canadian seafarers

Sign 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).

*408/26Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2026 - Section A2, Notice 5: General Guidelines for Aquatic Species at Risk and Important Marine Mammal Areas

Page 6
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:

Roseway Basin Critical Habitat and International Maritime Organization-Adopted Area to Be Avoided

Guidelines (June - December):

To significantly reduce the risk of vessel strikes on North Atlantic Right Whales, it is recommended that ships of 300 gross tonnages and greater, solely in transit during the period of June 1st through December 31st, avoid the area. This routeing measure has been adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a seasonal Area to be Avoided described in IMO. SN.1/Circ.263. October 2007.

Smaller vessels are also asked to avoid passage through the area.

If passage through this area is required, decrease vessel speed to 10.0 knots or less and post a look-out to increase the likelihood of sighting and avoiding marine mammals. Increased caution must be exercised in conditions of reduced visibility, such as rain, fog, rough sea state, or at night. Be aware that marine mammals often travel in small groups dispersed over an area of several miles. Maneuver around marine mammals with caution (see general guidelines). Do not assume the marine mammals will move out of the way.

Learn more about the recovery process for the North Atlantic Right Whale at the Species at Risk Public Registry

*409/26Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2026 - Section A2, Notice 5E: Regulatory Requirements for Scott Islands Marine National Wildlife Area

Page 3

AMEND AS FOLLOWS:

Map showing the Flight Restriction Zone and boundaries for Scott Islands marine National Wildlife Area. An inset lists the latitude and longitude coordinates of the Flight Restriction Zone within the marine National Wildlife Area. The scale on the map is in kilometers and is provided in this document for illustrative purposes only and may not reflect the reality on site.

The flight restriction zone applies to all aircraft, including drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). Aeronautical charts are available from NavCanada for a fee. Drone pilots can use the interactive Drone Site Selection Tool to determine where drone flight is prohibited, restricted or potentially hazardous.

*All geographic coordinates (latitude and longitude) are expressed in the North American Datum 1983 (NAD83) Canadian Spatial Reference System (CSRS).

Section 1A: Temporary and Preliminary Notices

Reminder – Comment Period for Active Preliminary Notices

This is a reminder that the comment period is still open for the following active Preliminary notices:

Notice #

Reference Chart #

Aids Affected
(LL No.)

Intent of Notice

Pacific Coast

311(P)/26

3490

5233.1, 5233.2

Range Lights to be Discontinued

Please refer to the Notices to Mariners - Monthly Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices publication for details.

Pacific Coast

Temporary Notices

No notices applicable for this edition.

Preliminary Notices

No notices applicable for this edition.

Arctic Coast

Temporary Notices

No notices applicable for this edition.

Preliminary Notices

No notices applicable for this edition.



3410 - Sooke Inlet to/à Parry Bay - New Edition - 17-MAY-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 09-JAN-2026
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y 20s
(See Chart 1, Q58)
48°16′16.7″N 123°35′18.2″W
DFO(6205406-03)
3441 - Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and/et Satellite Channel - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 06-MAR-2026
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
48°43′22.8″N 123°33′30.6″W
DFO(6205406-01)
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
48°38′13.2″N 123°23′17.3″W
DFO(6205416-01)
3443 - Thetis Island to/à Nanaimo - New Edition - 20-DEC-2002 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 09-JAN-2026
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
49°06′42.8″N 123°47′25.1″W
DFO(6205406-02)
3475 - Dodd Narrows to/à Flat Top Islands - New Edition - 30-APR-2021 - World Geodetic System 1984
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 09-JAN-2026
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
49°06′42.8″N 123°47′25.1″W
DFO(6205406-02)
3478 - Sansum Narrows - New Edition - 12-JUL-2013 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 12-SEP-2025
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
48°43′22.8″N 123°33′30.6″W
DFO(6205406-01)
3479 - Approaches to/Approches à Sidney - New Chart - 18-MAY-2007 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 06-MAR-2026
Delete
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
48°38′13.2″N 123°23′17.3″W
DFO(6205416-01)
3493 - Vancouver Harbour Western Portion/Partie Ouest - New Edition - 15-NOV-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
03-APR-2026
LNM/D. 02-JAN-2026
Affix
49°18′42.0″N 123°06′34.0″W
DFO(6205403-01)
Affix
49°17′17.0″N 123°04′00.0″W
DFO(6205403-02)
Add
depth of 5.3 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′22.3″N 123°09′47.8″W
DFO(6205403-03)
Add
depth of 5.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′14.5″N 123°09′53.4″W
DFO(6205403-04)
Delete
depth of 6.6 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′15.5″N 123°09′52.9″W
DFO(6205403-05)
Delete
depth of 6.2 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′21.2″N 123°09′46.2″W
DFO(6205403-06)
3496 - Approaches to/Approches à Vancouver Harbour - New Chart - 29-MAR-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
03-APR-2026
LNM/D. 17-OCT-2025
Add
depth of 5.3 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′22.3″N 123°09′47.8″W
DFO(6205403-03)
Add
depth of 5.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′14.5″N 123°09′53.4″W
DFO(6205403-04)
Delete
depth of 6.6 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′15.5″N 123°09′52.9″W
DFO(6205403-05)
Delete
depth of 6.2 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°18′21.2″N 123°09′46.2″W
DFO(6205403-06)
Add
depth of 11.9 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
49°17′03.4″N 123°12′07.2″W
DFO(6205403-07)
3527 - Baynes Sound - New Edition - 06-APR-2001 - NAD 1983
10-APR-2026
LNM/D. 21-NOV-2025
Affix
49°30′00.0″N 124°50′00.0″W
(P2026005) LL(498.5) DFO(6205393-01)
3545 - Johnstone Strait, Port Neville to/à Robson Bight - New Chart - 28-APR-1989 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 22-AUG-2025
Add
depth of 1.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
50°35′50.8″N 126°21′47.6″W
DFO(6205405-01)
Add
depth of 2.7 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
50°35′45.4″N 126°21′44.6″W
DFO(6205405-02)
Add
depth of 1.2 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
50°35′43.7″N 126°22′37.2″W
DFO(6205405-03)
Delete
rock awash at chart datum, Rep (2025)
(See Chart 1, K12, I3.2)
50°35′45.0″N 126°22′25.8″W
DFO(6205405-04)
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.9 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
50°35′46.1″N 126°22′25.3″W
DFO(6205405-05)
3602 - Approaches to/Approches à Juan de Fuca Strait - New Edition - 29-NOV-2002 - NAD 1983
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 06-MAR-2026
Add
speed limit area
(See Chart 1, N1.2)
joining 48°42′25.6″N 125°00′00.0″W
48°36′40.8″N 125°00′00.0″W
and 48°36′40.6″N 124°45′08.1″W
DFO(6205420-01)
Reposition
Speed Limit Area Speed limit restriction of 10 kn in effect from June 1 to November 30. For additional information see the Annual Notices to Mariners Section A2 Notice 5.
Zone de Restriction de Vitesse Restriction de vitesse de 10 kn en vigueur du 1er juin au 30 novembre. Pour plus de renseignements voir les Avis aux navigateurs annuelle section A2, avis 5.
from 48°35′55.0″N 124°55′02.9″W
to 48°38′40.8″N 124°54′42.0″W
DFO(6205420-02)
Add
speed limit area
(See Chart 1, N1.2)
joining 48°34′01.0″N 125°06′00.0″W
48°34′01.0″N 124°54′11.4″W
48°35′43.0″N 124°43′04.0″W
48°31′09.0″N 124°43′29.0″W
48°32′01.0″N 124°46′35.6″W
48°32′06.0″N 124°49′32.7″W
48°32′06.0″N 125°01′45.6″W
and 48°34′01.0″N 125°06′00.0″W
DFO(6205420-03)
Add
Speed Limit Area Speed limit restriction of 10 kn in effect from June 1 to November 30. For additional information see the Annual Notices to Mariners Section A2 Notice 5.
Zone de Restriction de Vitesse Restriction de vitesse de 10 kn en vigueur du 1er juin au 30 novembre. Pour plus de renseignements voir les Avis aux navigateurs annuelle section A2, avis 5.
48°33′30.6″N 124°48′21.9″W
DFO(6205420-04)
3606 - Juan de Fuca Strait - New Edition - 29-NOV-2002 - NAD 1983
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 06-MAR-2026
Add
speed limit area
(See Chart 1, N1.2)
between 48°36′40.7″N 124°59′04.8″W
and 48°36′40.5″N 124°45′04.9″W
DFO(6205420-01)
Reposition
Speed Limit Area Speed limit restriction of 10 kn in effect from June 1 to November 30. For additional information see the Annual Notices to Mariners Section A2 Notice 5.
Zone de Restriction de Vitesse Restriction de vitesse de 10 kn en vigueur du 1er juin au 30 novembre. Pour plus de renseignements voir les Avis aux navigateurs annuelle section A2, avis 5.
from 48°35′49.3″N 124°55′55.6″W
to 48°38′40.8″N 124°54′42.0″W
DFO(6205420-02)
Add
speed limit area
(See Chart 1, N1.2)
joining 48°32′06.0″N 124°59′07.3″W
48°34′01.0″N 124°59′04.8″W
48°34′01.0″N 124°54′11.4″W
48°35′43.0″N 124°43′04.0″W
48°31′09.0″N 124°43′29.0″W
48°32′01.0″N 124°46′35.6″W
48°32′06.0″N 124°49′32.7″W
and 48°32′06.0″N 124°59′07.3″W
DFO(6205420-03)
Add
Speed Limit Area Speed limit restriction of 10 kn in effect from June 1 to November 30. For additional information see the Annual Notices to Mariners Section A2 Notice 5.
Zone de Restriction de Vitesse Restriction de vitesse de 10 kn en vigueur du 1er juin au 30 novembre. Pour plus de renseignements voir les Avis aux navigateurs annuelle section A2, avis 5.
48°33′30.6″N 124°48′21.9″W
DFO(6205420-04)
3893 - Masset Inlet - New Chart - 13-JAN-1984 - NAD 1927
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 09-JAN-2026
Add
depth of 3.8 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
53°43′04.7″N 132°21′11.6″W
DFO(6205412-01)
3894 - Selwyn Inlet to/à Lawn Point - New Edition - 12-JUN-1998 - NAD 1983
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 17-OCT-2025
Add
SILTING Mariners are advised that depths shown in the vicinity of Louise Narrows are subject to change as a result of silting.
ENVASEMENT Les navigateurs prendront garde que les profondeurs cartographiées à proximité de Louise Narrows peuvent changer en raison de l′ensablement.
52°56′53.1″N 131°52′53.9″W
DFO(6205417-02)
3910 - Entrance to/Entrée à Mathieson Channel - New Edition - 11-SEP-2020 - World Geodetic System 1984
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 17-OCT-2025
Affix
52°16′00.0″N 128°24′00.0″W
DFO(6205414-01)
3938 - Queens Sound to/à Seaforth Channel - New Edition - 15-APR-2016 - World Geodetic System 1984
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 13-MAR-2026
Delete
depth of 6.6 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′13.3″N 128°22′55.8″W
DFO(6205414-02)
Add
depth of 4.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′13.7″N 128°22′55.6″W
DFO(6205414-03)
Delete
depth of 4.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′35.5″N 128°23′17.3″W
DFO(6205414-04)
Add
depth of 3.8 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′35.7″N 128°23′17.7″W
DFO(6205414-05)
Delete
depth of 4.7 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′55.6″N 128°22′50.1″W
DFO(6205414-06)
Add
depth of 3.7 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′55.8″N 128°22′50.0″W
DFO(6205414-07)
3941 - Channels/Chenaux Vicinity of/Proximité de Milbanke Sound - New Edition - 01-AUG-2014 - NAD 1983
24-APR-2026
LNM/D. 17-OCT-2025
Delete
depth of 6.6 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′13.3″N 128°22′55.8″W
DFO(6205414-02)
Add
depth of 4.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′13.7″N 128°22′55.6″W
DFO(6205414-03)
Delete
depth of 4.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′35.5″N 128°23′17.3″W
DFO(6205414-04)
Add
depth of 3.8 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′35.7″N 128°23′17.7″W
DFO(6205414-05)
Delete
depth of 4.7 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′55.6″N 128°22′50.1″W
DFO(6205414-06)
Add
depth of 3.7 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
52°16′55.8″N 128°22′50.0″W
DFO(6205414-07)
3958 - Prince Rupert Harbour - New Edition - 13-DEC-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 27-MAR-2026
Reposition
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
from 54°16′42.0″N 130°22′08.5″W
to 54°16′32.3″N 130°22′11.1″W
DFO(6205410-01)
3959 - Hudson Bay Passage - New Chart - 11-DEC-1987 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 27-FEB-2026
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.5 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
54°33′54.5″N 130°45′44.7″W
DFO(6205404-01)
Delete
depth of 1.8 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°33′41.9″N 130°45′59.5″W
DFO(6205404-02)
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.6 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
54°33′41.9″N 130°45′59.5″W
DFO(6205404-03)
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.3 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
54°32′51.7″N 130°46′55.3″W
DFO(6205404-04)
Add
rock awash at chart datum
(See Chart 1, K12)
54°32′02.3″N 130°48′57.2″W
DFO(6205404-05)
Add
depth of 0.2 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°31′21.6″N 130°49′59.8″W
DFO(6205404-06)
Add
rock awash at chart datum
(See Chart 1, K12)
54°31′00.9″N 130°50′20.4″W
DFO(6205404-07)
Add
rock awash at chart datum
(See Chart 1, K12)
54°30′50.1″N 130°50′39.5″W
DFO(6205404-08)
Delete
depth of 1.5 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°33′32.5″N 130°45′53.0″W
DFO(6205404-09)
Add
depth of 1.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°33′33.0″N 130°45′54.0″W
DFO(6205404-10)
Add
depth of 2.2 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°32′07.4″N 130°48′29.6″W
DFO(6205404-11)
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.9 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
54°30′46.8″N 130°50′40.5″W
DFO(6205404-12)
3960 - Approaches to/Approches à Portland Inlet - New Chart - 13-AUG-1993 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 21-NOV-2025
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.5 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
54°33′54.5″N 130°45′44.7″W
DFO(6205404-01)
Delete
depth of 1.8 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°33′41.5″N 130°45′59.9″W
DFO(6205404-02)
Add
rock which covers and uncovers with drying height of 0.6 metres
(See Chart 1, K11)
54°33′41.9″N 130°45′59.5″W
DFO(6205404-03)
Delete
depth of 1.5 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°33′32.5″N 130°45′53.0″W
DFO(6205404-09)
Add
depth of 1.1 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
54°33′33.0″N 130°45′54.0″W
DFO(6205404-10)
3984 - Principe Channel Southern Portion/Partie Sud - New Chart - 25-DEC-2009 - NAD 1983
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 27-MAR-2026
Reposition
private yellow ODAS/SADO lighted super-buoy Fl (5) Y
(See Chart 1, Q58)
from 53°18′35.9″N 129°49′19.1″W
to 53°18′05.1″N 129°49′19.1″W
DFO(6205408-01)
7511 - Resolute Bay - New Edition - 23-OCT-2015 - World Geodetic System 1984
10-APR-2026
Add
depth of 1.6 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
74°40′53.3″N 094°53′01.1″W
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA573399
DFO(6605673-01)
Add
depth of 1.8 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
74°40′48.5″N 094°53′00.6″W
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA573399
DFO(6605673-02)
Add
depth of 4.6 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
74°40′48.8″N 094°52′47.6″W
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA573399
DFO(6605673-03)
7565 - Clyde Inlet to/à Cape Jameson - New Edition - 03-JUN-2022 - World Geodetic System 1984
17-APR-2026
LNM/D. 19-JUL-2024
Delete
obstruction with known depth of 149 metres
(See Chart 1, K41)
71°08′07.6″N 070°48′06.3″W
DFO(6605679-01)
7621 - Amundsen Gulf - New Edition - 25-FEB-2022 - NAD 1983
10-APR-2026
LNM/D. 05-DEC-2025
Reposition
beacon, marked Bn R with radar reflector
(See Chart 1, Q10)
from 71°57′19.8″N 125°14′24.0″W
to 71°57′20.5″N 125°14′23.3″W
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA372007
(A2025052) DFO(6605582-02)
Add
obstruction, depth unknown Rep (2026)
(See Chart 1, K40)
69°56′00.7″N 123°51′01.5″W
DFO(6605676-01)
Add
obstruction, depth unknown Rep (2026)
(See Chart 1, K40)
69°54′00.4″N 123°59′01.2″W
DFO(6605676-02)
Add
obstruction, depth unknown Rep (2026)
(See Chart 1, K40)
69°48′35.5″N 124°07′25.3″W
DFO(6605676-04)
7621 - Sachs Harbour - New Edition - 25-FEB-2022 - NAD 1983
10-APR-2026
LNM/D. 05-DEC-2025
Amend
Bn to read Bn R against beacon
(See Chart 1, Q80, Q81)
71°57′18.6″N 125°14′08.9″W
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA372007
(A2025052) DFO(6605582-01)
Reposition
beacon, marked Bn R with radar reflector
(See Chart 1, Q10)
from 71°57′19.8″N 125°14′24.0″W
to 71°57′20.5″N 125°14′23.3″W
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA372007
(A2025052) DFO(6605582-02)
7665 - Franklin Bay and/et Darnley Bay - New Chart - 13-JUN-1986 - NAD 1927
10-APR-2026
LNM/D. 12-SEP-2025
Add
obstruction, depth unknown Rep (2026)
(See Chart 1, K40)
69°55′59.9″N 123°50′52.4″W
DFO(6605676-01)
Add
obstruction, depth unknown Rep (2026)
(See Chart 1, K40)
69°53′59.6″N 123°58′52.1″W
DFO(6605676-02)
Delete
depth of 33 metres
(See Chart 1, I10)
69°48′32.2″N 124°07′25.8″W
DFO(6605676-03)
Add
obstruction, depth unknown Rep (2026)
(See Chart 1, K40)
69°48′34.7″N 124°07′16.2″W
DFO(6605676-04)


*416/26Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2026 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)

Page 1-1

ADD AS FOLLOWS:

1.1.2VHF Data Exchange System (VDES)

VDES is an international initiative to modernize marine VHF radio, particularly the Automatic Identification System. It will allow ships and shore stations to share more digital data. Canada is planning for the future introduction of VDES beginning around 2030. Mariners should be aware that some existing duplex VHF allocations may be retired or reassigned.

Page 1-3

DELETE THE FOLLOWING TABLE:

Table 1-2 - Maritime Mobile Safety and Communication Frequencies VHF

Mariners in Canadian waters must confirm their radios are in Canadian channel mode.

New Channel Designator

Old
Channel
Designator

Frequencies (MHz)

Class of Emission

Remarks

Ship

Coast

60

60

156.025

160.625

-

-

01

01

156.050

160.650

-

-

1001

01A

156.050

156.050

-

-

61

61

156.075

160.675

F3E

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

1061

61A

156.075

156.075

F3E

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

02

02

156.100

160.700

-

Public Correspondence.

62

62

156.125

160.725

F3E

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

1062

62A

156.125

156.125

F3E

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

03

03

156.150

160.750

-

-

63

63

156.175

160.775

-

-

1063

63A

156.175

156.175

-

-

1004

04A

156.200

156.200

F3E

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

64

64

156.225

160.825

-

-

1064

64A

156.225

156.225

F3E

Commercial fishing.

05

05

156.250

160.850

-

-

1005

05A

156.250

156.250

F3E

VTS

65

65

156.275

160.875

-

-

1065

65A

156.275

156.275

-

SAR/Safety.

06

06

156.300

156.300

F3E

SAR/Safety Communications between ships and aircraft. Intership.

1006

06A

160.900

160.900

G2B

Experimental – AIS Systems.

66

66

156.325

160.925

-

-

1066

66A

156.325

156.325

F3E

-

07

07

156.350

160.950

-

-

1007

07A

156.350

156.350

F3E

-

67

67

156.375

156.375

F3E

SAR/Safety Communications between ships and aircraft. Commercial fishing.

08

08

156.400

156.400

F3E

Intership.

Notes:
Reference VHF:
“A” following a channel number means Simplex Operation on the ship station transmitting frequency.
“B” following a channel number means ship stations receive only on the higher coast station transmission frequency.
ISED will be consulting with all Canadians on the outcome of the WRC-19 before implementing changes to RBR-2 and this table.

REPLACE WITH THE FOLLOWING:

Table 1-2 - Maritime Mobile Safety and Communication Frequencies VHF

Mariners in Canadian waters must confirm their radios are in Canadian channel mode.

New Channel Designator

Old
Channel
Designator

Frequencies (MHz)
Ship Transmit

Frequencies (MHz)

Ship Receive

Nature of Service and Type of Traffic

Remarks

01

01

156.050

160.650

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

02

02

156.100

160.700

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

03

03

156.150

160.750

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

04A

1004

156.200

156.200

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Safety

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

1005

05A

156.250

156.250

Ship Movement

VTS.

06


06

156.300

156.300

Intership, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety

SAR/Safety Communications between ships and aircraft. Intership.

1007

07A

156.350

156.350

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

-

08

08

156.400

156.400

Intership, Commercial, Safety

Intership.

09

09

156.450

156.450

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

VTS. Intership.

10

10

156.500

156.500

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

VTS. Intership.

11

11

156.550

156.550

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

VTS. Pilotage.

12

12

156.600

156.600

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

VTS. Port Operations. Pilotage.

13

13

156.650

156.650

Intership, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Ship Movement

VTS. Bridge to Bridge navigational traffic.

14

14

156.700

156.700

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

VTS. Port Operations. Pilotage.

15

15

156.750

156.750

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

VTS. Intership. Low power only.

16

16

156.800

156.800

Safety

International Distress and Safety (RT).

17

17

156.850

156.850

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial, Safety, Ship Movement

Low power only.

1018

18A

156.900

156.900

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

Towing – BC Coast area.

1019

19A

156.950

-

-

DFO/CCG liaison. CCG MSI Broadcast.

20

20

157.000

161.600

Ship/Shore, Safety, Ship Movement

Port operations only with 1 watt maximum power.

1021

21A

157.050

-

Intership, Ship/Shore

DFO/CCG liaison.

2021

21B


161.650

Safety

CCG CMB. CCG MSI Broadcast.

1022

22A

157.100

157.100

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial

DFO/CCG liaison.

23

23

157.150

161.750

Ship/Shore, Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

2023

23B

-

161.750

Safety

CCG CMB. CCG MSI Broadcast.

24

24

157.200

161.800

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

1024

24A

157.200

-

-

-

25

25

157.250

161.850

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

2025

25B

-

161.850

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

26

26

157.300

161.900

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

27

27

157.350

161.950

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

28

28

157.400

162.000

Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

60

60

156.025

160.625

Ship/Shore, Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence

1061

61A

156.075

156.075

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

1062

62A

156.125

156.125

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

DFO/CCG liaison. Commercial fishing.

1063

63A

156.175

156.175

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

Tow Boats - BC Coast area.

64

64

156.225

160.825

Ship/Shore, Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence

1064

64A

156.225

156.225

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

Commercial fishing.

1065

65A

156.275

156.275

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial

SAR/Safety.

1066

66A

156.325

156.325

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial

See RBR-2 restrictions.

67

67

156.375

156.375

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial

SAR/Safety Communications between ships and aircraft. Intership.

68

68

156.425

156.425

Intership, Ship/Shore, Non-Commercial

For marinas, yacht clubs and pleasure craft.

69

69

156.475

156.475

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial

Commercial fishing.

70

70

156.525

156.525

Safety

Digital Selective Calling.

71

71

156.575

156.575

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore, Ship Movement, Commercial, Non-Commercial

VTS.

72

72

156.625

156.625

Intership, Commercial, Non-Commercial

Intership.

73

73

156.675

156.675

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial, Non-Commercial

SAR/Safety Communications between ships and aircraft. Commercial fishing.

74

74

156.725

156.725

Intership, Ship/Shore, Ship Movement, Commercial, Non-Commercial

VTS.

75

75

156.775

156.775

Intership, Ship/Shore, Ship Movement, Commercial

1 watt maximum power. Long Range AIS.

76

76

156.825

156.825

Intership, Ship/Shore, Ship Movement, Commercial

1 watt maximum power. Long Range AIS.

77

77

156.875

156.875

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore, Ship Movement

Refer to RBR-2.

1078

78A

156.925

156.925

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

Intership for fishing vessels.

1079

79A

156.975

156.975

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

Intership for fishing vessels.

1080

80A

157.025

157.025

Intership, Ship/Shore, Commercial

Intership for whale watching.

1081

81A

157.075

157.075

Safety, Intership, Ship/Shore

DFO/CCG liaison.

1082

82A

157.125

157.125

Intership, Ship/Shore

DFO/CCG liaison.

1083

83A

157.175

157.175

Intership, Ship/Shore

DFO/Canadian Coast Guard and other Government agencies.

2083

83B

-

161.775

Safety

CCG CMB. CCG MSI Broadcast.

84

84

157.225

161.825

Ship/Shore, Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

85

85

157.275

161.875

Ship/Shore, Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

86

86

157.325

161.925

Ship/Shore, Public Correspondence

Public Correspondence.

87

87

157.375

157.375

Intership, Ship Movement, Non-Commercial

Port operations. Ship movement.

88

88

157.425

157.425

Intership, Ship Movement, Non-Commercial

Port operations. Ship movement.

2087

87B

161.975

161.975

AIS

AIS – 1.

2088

88B

162.025

162.025

AIS

AIS – 2.

WX1

WX1

-

162.550

Safety

CCG CMB.

WX2

WX2

-

162.400

Safety

CCG CMB.

WX3

WX3

-

162.475

Safety

CCG CMB.

2006 AMRD

2006 AMRD

160.900

160.900

Experimental AIS

Experimental AIS.

Notes:
Reference VHF:

“A” following a channel number means Simplex Operation on the ship station transmitting frequency.

“B” following a channel number means ship stations receive only on the higher coast station transmission frequency.

ISED will be consulting with all Canadians on the outcome of the WRC-19 before implementing changes to RBR-2 and this table.

ISED RBR-2 Technical Requirements for the Operation of Mobile Stations in the Maritime Service defines the frequencies and use of marine VHF channels in Canada. In case of discrepancies, please refer to RBR-2.

VDES (VHF Data Exchange System): In order to comply with the Final Acts WRC-19, the following channels will become digital use only after January 1, 2030 in Canadian waters: Ch24, Ch25, Ch26, Ch27, Ch28, Ch84, Ch85 and Ch86.

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AMEND AS FOLLOWS

4.3.1.2Information Updates

Notices to Mariners contain information which serves to correct charts and related publications. Up-to-date information is available to vessels inbound for Canadian waters on any changes which have occurred between the date of issue of the most recent monthly edition of Canadian Notices to Mariners held on board. Vessels wishing to avail themselves of this service should send their request directly to Eastern VTS (formerly ECAREG Canada), Northern VTS (formerly NORDREG Canada) or vts.rupert@innav.gc.ca. Requests may also be routed via any MCTS Centre as listed in Part 2 of this document.

When making this request, the following information shall be included:

ship's name and call sign;

present position, destination and intended route;
most recent monthly edition of Canadian Notices to Mariners held on board; and
list of recent Navigational Warnings held on board.

Ice information, ice routing and icebreaker assistance may be obtained through the Eastern Canada Vessel Traffic System Services (formerly known as ECAREG CANADA) or the Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services (formerly known as NORDREG CANADA). Refer to Notice Number 6 of the Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners or the publication "Ice Navigation in Canadian Waters" for additional information.





The following Canadian Sailing Directions volumes have recently been updated on the Canadian Hydrographic Service website.

No.

Title

Atlantic Coast

ATL 101

Newfoundland, Northeast and East Coasts

ATL 104

Cape North to Cape Canso (including Bras d’Or Lake)

ATL 110

St. Lawrence River, Cap Whittle / Cap Gaspé to Les Escoumins and Anticosti Island

Northern Canada

ARC 400

General Information, Northern Canada

ARC 402

Eastern Arctic

Each volume includes a section entitled “Record of Changes” which lists all updates that are incorporated during the current calendar year.




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