NOTICES TO MARINERS
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Since November 14, 2012, the restricted speed area currently in place as per the St. Clair and Detroit River Navigation Safety Regulations between the Detroit River light and Peche Island light is reduced in size by relocating the southern point of the restricted speed area from its current location at the Detroit River light to a new location at Bar Point light D33. (This notice refers to the previous one published in November 2012 with number *1103.)

The waters in and around the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park are well known for the resident endangered beluga population and the wide diversity of whales that migrate there to feed, particularly between April and November.

REGULATORY PROTECTION MEASURES

All whale species that are found in the St. Lawrence are protected under the Marine Mammal Regulations, pursuant to the Fisheries Act. Within the boundaries of the Marine Park, specific measures are set out in the Marine Activities in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Regulations, pursuant to the establishment of the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Act. Any collision with a marine mammal within the Marine Park must immediately be reported to a park warden at 1-866-508-9888. For collisions that occur outside the Marine Park or for any situation involving a marine mammal that is dead or in trouble, contact the emergency network at 1-877-722-5346 or on VHF channel 16.

For more information on the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, see notice 5C of the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2019.

VOLUNTARY PROTECTION MEASURES

Provisional measures in effect from May 1 to October 31, 2019. See map at the end of this notice.

These measures apply to merchant vessels and cruise ships between Pointe à Boisvert and Cap de la Tête au Chien to prevent collisions with whales. These measures should only be taken when they will not jeopardize navigational safety.

Caution area (yellow area): To reduce the risk of collisions with whales that can be present anywhere in this area, heightened vigilance of navigators is critical. Posting a lookout is recommended in order to increase the chances of seeing the whales and thus taking necessary measures to avoid them. If bypassing the whales is not possible, slow down and wait for the animals to move away to a distance greater than 400 metres (0.215 nautical miles) before resuming original speed. It is more difficult to see the animals at night therefore increased caution is recommended.

Slow down to 10 knots or less area (red area): To reduce the risk of collisions with whales in this feeding area, it is recommended that vessels slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots and post a lookout. It is further recommended to remain in the Laurentian Channel to the north of Île Rouge to minimize the impact of noise in a sensitive area south of this island, which is highly frequented by herds of beluga whales composed of females and young.

Area to be avoided (hatched red area): To reduce noise and the risk of collisions with whales, vessels should avoid transiting through this area which is highly frequented by blue whales, an endangered species. If the area cannot be avoided, slow down to a speed through the water of 10 knots or less.

The Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park and its surrounding area are at the heart of endangered beluga whale critical summer habitat. Marine mammal protection measures have been put in place in accordance with the Marine Activities in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Regulations within the limits of the Marine Park.

However, important feeding, calving and rearing areas for beluga whales require greater protection to ensure the recovery of the species. The portion of the Saguenay situated between the mouth of the Fjord and Baie Sainte-Marguerite is one of the areas most used by females and their young from May to October. The mouth of the Saguenay is known as a feeding ground and Baie Sainte-Marguerite as a calving and rearing area.

In order to prevent collisions with beluga whales, a compulsory 15-knot slowdown area is in effect from May 1^st to October 31^st at the mouth of the Saguenay. To ensure tranquility for female belugas and their young during the critical calving period, access to Baie Sainte-Marguerite is prohibited to all vessels from June 21^st to September 21^st, except for special authorizations (see description below).

For safety reasons, these measures do not apply to cargo ships (see the monthly edition of Notice to Mariners from May to October for voluntary protection measures in the St. Lawrence Estuary). An enhanced vigilance is, however, recommended to all navigators between the mouth of the Saguenay Fjord and Baie Sainte-Marguerite for the protection of beluga whales.

For more information on the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park, see notice 5C of the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2019 or visit http://parcmarin.qc.ca/home/.

REGULATORY PROTECTION MEASURES — BELUGA WHALE

Entire Marine Park Territory:

•When beluga whales are less than half a nautical mile (926 metres) from a motorized vessel, the vessel must maintain a speed of between 5 and 10 knots.

•All vessels, including human-powered vessels (kayaks and canoes), must continue to move forward and maintain their heading.

•All vessels must maintain a minimum distance of 400 metres from beluga whales at all times.

For more information concerning the regulations, consult: http://marinepark.ca/protect/#regulations.

Mouth of the Saguenay Fjord (Figure 1) — Slowdown Area (area cross-hatched in red):

•Maximum speed at the mouth of the Saguenay between buoys S7 and S8 and the ferry docks between
Baie-Sainte-Catherine and Tadoussac is 15 knots from May 1^st to October 31^st.

Baie Sainte-Marguerite (Figure 2) — Area Closure (red area):

•From June 21^st to September 21^st, vessels must not enter the red area, which follows a line between Cap Nord-Ouest and Cap Sainte-Marguerite.

•Special authorizations are granted only for kayaks, canoes and recreational fishermen who must travel without stopping along a corridor within 10 metres of the shore or in shallow areas.

VOLUNTARY PROTECTION MEASURES

Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector (Figure 2) — Transit Area (area cross-hatched in yellow):

•From June 21^st to September 21^st, navigation in this area is recommended at a speed of between 5 and 10 knots without stopping.

The purpose of this transit area is to favour respect of the Marine Activities in the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park Regulations, since beluga whales are often present in the Baie Sainte-Marguerite sector.

INFORMATION

All incidents, including collisions with whales, must be reported without delay by dialling 1-866-508-9888. For any other situation concerning a marine mammal that is either dead or in trouble, contact the emergency network at 1-877-722-5346, or use VHF channel 16.

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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).

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

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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.

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

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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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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;

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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:

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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:

IN EFFECT JULY 26, 2019

(REVISED AND PROMULGATED QUARTERLY)

Reference Chart: 4241

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the bell and whistle, respectively, from the following aids to navigation:

Budget Rock light and bell buoy SN51(LL 350) (43° 31’ 35.0”N 065° 20’ 41.5”W)

Negro Harbour light and whistle buoy SN (LL 353) (43° 31’ 01.5”N 065° 18’ 50.0”W)

The buoys and their lights will remain.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by October 25, 2019, three months following the initial publication date of July 26, 2019. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(F2019-024)

Reference Chart: 4615

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Baine Harbour Floating Dock (LL 55.42) (47° 21’ 49.3”N 054° 53’ 53.5”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by October 25, 2019, three months following the initial publication date of July 26, 2019. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(N2019-041)

Reference Chart: 4832

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Grand Bank Floating Dock (LL 106.51) (47° 05’ 57.4”N 055° 45’ 02.9”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by October 25, 2019, three months following the initial publication date of July 26, 2019. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(N2019-040)

Reference Chart: 4426

The federal wharf at Miguasha is closed to navigation. For reasons of safety and because of the collapsing risk, it is not permitted to berth at the wharf or to come closer than 20 meters from these structures.

For more information, please contact the regional representative of port operations at Transport Canada, Quebec region, Mme Myriam Rouleau at 418-446-8402.

(NAVWARN NW-Q-0318-16)

Reference: Notice 1006(T)/14 is cancelled (Chart 4244).

Reference: Notice 1106(T)/15 is cancelled (Chart 4644).

Reference: Notice 1011(T)/18 is cancelled (Chart 1430).

(Q2019-084)