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Fisheries and Oceans
Canada
Pêches et Ocèans
Canada
 
eastern title
  MONTHLY EDITION N°12
December 26th, 2014




ccg_crest_eng

Published Monthly by the

CANADIAN COAST GUARD

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CONTENTS
   

Page

Section 1
Safety and General Information

1 - 3

Section 2
Chart Corrections

4 - 7

Section 3
Radio Aids to Marine Navigation Corrections

8 - 14

Section 4
Sailing Directions and Small Craft Guide Corrections

15

Section 5
List of Lights, Buoys and Fog signals Corrections

16



Maritime Services Directorate
Aids to Navigation

Fisheries and Oceans Canada - Official publication of the Canadian Coast Guard

 
Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada

 

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 Tides 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) before the chart action and in the section 1. 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. Listing 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 navigational aids 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 Notices to Mariners -  Mariners are advised that only the most critical changes that directly affect safety to navigation are issued in Chart Corrections - Section 2. 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 height of a light may not result in the production of a chart correction, in Notices to Mariners,  but may result in a List of Light, Buoys and Fog Signals  correction.

In case of discrepancy between information provided on CHS charts related to aids to navigation, and the List of Light 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 & Publications is published in Notice No. 14  of the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition April 2011. The source supply and the prices effective at the time of printing are listed. For current chart edition dates refer to the following web site:
http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp

NOTE: Cette publication est aussi disponible en français.

 

CHART CORRECTIONS - SECTION 2

 

Corrections to nautical charts will be listed in numeric 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 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. This number is expressed in either old notice number format (ex.: 594/99) or in day-month-year format which is the date known as the weekly chart correction date shown in the above diagram as item (8).

MONTHLY EDITION OF NOTICES TO MARINERS

WEB ACCESS

We are offering a feature where subscribers to our on-line service are able to receive the complete electronic monthly edition of our Notices to Mariners. We are encouraging our clients to visit the web site to subscribe for this service:
http://www.notmar.gc.ca/subscribe/

Users wishing to receive information updates for their charts can do so by setting up a ’User Profile’ on the following web page http://www.notmar.gc.ca/search/mycharts-eng.php?czoxOToibnRtPXN0ZXBfb25lJmxhbmc9ZSI7

This feature permits users to register the nautical charts they currently have in their possession. Registrants are then automatically notified by e-mail when a Notice to Mariners is published concerning these charts.

ADVISORY

NOTICES TO SHIPPING (WRITTEN AND BROADCAST)

The Canadian Coast Guard is implementing a number of changes to the aids to navigation system in Canada.

These changes are advertised as Notices to Shipping (Broadcast and Written) by the Canadian Coast Guard and are followed up with Notices to Mariners, then charts are updated by hand correction, reprints or new editions.

Mariners are advised that all relevant Written Notices to Shipping should be kept until superseded by Notices to Mariners or through revised charts issued by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

Written Notices to Shipping are available on the Canadian Coast Guard Website at: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/NOTSHIP.

The Canadian Hydrographic Service is reviewing the impact of these changes with the Canadian Coast Guard and together we are preparing an action plan on the issuing of chart revisions.

For further information contact your local Regional Notices to Shipping (NOTSHIP) issuing authorities.

 

Pacific

Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
Vancouver MCTS Centre
2380 - 555 West Hastings Street
VANCOUVER BC V6B 4N6

Telephone: (604) 666-6011
Facsimile: (604) 666-8453

RMIC Email: rmic-pacific@pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca
Website: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/e0003907

 

* Fisheries and Oceans Canada
   Canadian Coast Guard
   Iqaluit MCTS Centre
   Notices to Shipping Series "A" and Series "H"
   PO Box 189
   IQALUIT NU X0A 0H0

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

   Email: IQANORDREG@INNAV.GC.CA
   Website: www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/eng/CCG/Notship_Home

* Services provided in English and French

 




INDEX




CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE CHART PATCHES.


1


CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - CURRENT CHART EDITION DATES.


1


CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - PRINT ON DEMAND CHARTS - CARE AND USE.


1


CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - TRANSPORT CANADA NAVIGATION SAFETY - ECDIS.


2


CONSOLIDATION OF MARINE COMMUNICATIONS AND TRAFFIC SERVICES (MCTS) CENTRES.


2


*1201 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - NAUTICAL CHARTS


2


*1202 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS


2


*1203 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - RASTER DIGITAL CHARTS (BSB V4).


3


*1213(P) ALBERNI INLET – DAYBEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED


3


*1214 RADIO TO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION 2014 (PACIFIC AND ARCTIC)


8




NUMERICAL INDEX OF CANADIAN CHARTS AFFECTED
Chart No. Page Chart No. Page Chart No. Page
3055 4 3512 4, 5 3737 7
3312 4 3668 3 3902 7
3113 4 3724 5, 6 3963 7
3462 4 3726 6 4641 2


SECTION 1
SAFETY AND GENERAL INFORMATION

CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE CHART PATCHES.

Colour Web Patches are free to the mariner, and given the quality of many printers, should reproduce well. They will be available in real time all around the world.

CHS welcomes your feedback on this service at chsinfo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - CUMULATIVE CHART CORRECTIONS.

The cumulative Notices to Mariners corrections for charts can now be accessed at

www.notmar.gc.ca/search/notmar-eng.php

CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - Current chart edition dates.

CHART EDITIONS

The three terms described below are used to indicate the publication status of Canadian charts.

NEW CHART - "NEWCHT"

The first publication of a Canadian chart embracing an area not previously charted to the scale shown, or embracing an area different from any existing Canadian chart.

NEW EDITION - "NEWEDT"

A new issue of an existing chart containing amendments essential to navigation in addition to those issued in Notices to Mariners and making existing editions obsolete.

REPRINTS

A new issue of the current edition of a chart incorporating no amendments of navigational significance other than those previously promulgated in Notices to Mariners. It may also contain amendments from other sources provided they are not essential to navigation. Previous printings of the current edition remain in force

The current chart edition dates can be accessed at www.chs-shc.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp

CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - PRINT ON DEMAND CHARTS - CARE AND USE.

Background

By providing nautical charts to the public, the goal of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is to provide services for safe navigation in a fiscally responsible manner. As a result, CHS continues to expand its portfolio of nautical paper charts that are printed using Print On Demand (POD) technology. These charts are easily recognized by their whiter paper and the coloured logo of the Canadian Hydrographic Service. This new technology enables CHS to print charts in a more efficient manner while enhancing chart content through being able to quickly add new and important information. POD technology provides customers with up-to-date charts without the historical hand-drawn corrections or glued-on patches. Additionally, this technology eliminates out-of-stock situations which arise with the traditional printing and warehousing methods. In the event of a national emergency, CHS can respond to the appropriate authorities with best available information very quickly.

Care of Your POD Chart

CHS encourages its customers to handle the POD charts more carefully than the traditional lithographic charts. When plotting information on POD charts, use HB pencils and apply limited pressure. Testing has suggested that an Indian gum eraser is more effective than alternatives when used on the product. This eraser is also suitable for charts printed using lithographic processes.

CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - TRANSPORT CANADA NAVIGATION SAFETY - ECDIS.

Mariners are advised that ECDIS may not display some isolated shoal depths when operating in "base or standard display" mode. Route planning and monitoring alarms for these shoal depths may not always be activated. To ensure safe navigation and to confirm that a planned route is clear of such dangers, mariners should visually inspect the planned route and any deviations from it using ECDIS configured to display "all data". The automated voyage planning check function should not be solely relied upon.

Consolidation of Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) Centres.

The Canadian Coast Guard is consolidating and modernizing its Marine Communications and Traffic Services. These changes will result in a configuration of 12 MCTS Centres strategically located across the country. Information pertaining to consolidation will be advertised to clients by all available means.

Western Region

Tofino MCTS will close; services will be provided remotely by Prince Rupert MCTS

Comox and Vancouver MCTS will close; services will be provided remotely by Victoria MCTS

There will be no reduction in the MCTS level of service provided to clients. Mariners should be aware that, as a result of consolidation, contact information, weather and other pertinent marine broadcast schedules may change. These changes will be advertised in RAMN, as they become available.

Mariners should check NOTMAR PART 3 on a monthly basis for updates.

*1201 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - NAUTICAL CHARTS.
CHARTS MAIN TITLE SCALE PUBLISHED CAT# PRICE
New Editions
4641 Port aux Basques and Approaches/et les Approches 1:7500 31-OCT-2014 2 20.00
*1202 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS.
NEW PRODUCTS
S-57 ENC NUMBER CHART TITLE
CA376161 Pictou Island to Tryon Shoals
CA376178 Tryon Shoals to Cape Egmont
CA470726 Channels Vicinity of/chenaux proximité de Milbanke Sound (Part 1 of 2)
CA476162 Victoria Harbour
CA476405 Harbour Grace and/et Carbonear
CA576163 Victoria Wharf
CA576310 Bonavista Harbour
CA576394 Catalina and/et Port Union
CA576395 Catalina Harbour
CA576398 Fish Plant/Conserverie de poisson
CA576415 Port Union
CA576731 The Admiral's Marina
WITHDRAWN PRODUCTS
CA470274 Head of/Fond de Spiller Inlet
*1203 CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE - RASTER DIGITAL CHARTS (BSB V4).
CHARTS MAIN TITLE SCALE PUBLISHED
New Editions
R/M3941 Channels/Chenaux Vicinity of/Proximité de Milbanke Sound 1:40000 01-AUG-2014
R/M6358 Northwest Point to/à Jones Point 1:31680 27-MAY-2005
R/M6359 Jones Point to/à Burnt Point 1:31680 27-MAY-2005
R/M6360 Windy Point to/à Slave Point 1:31680 27-MAY-2005
*1213(P) ALBERNI INLET – DAYBEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 3668

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

Somass River Norske Daybeacon #3 (49° 14’ 29.4”N 124° 49’ 26.28”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent
Marine Navigation Services
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria BC V8V 4V9
Tel: (250)480-2600
Email: KEVIN.CARRIGAN@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.

(P2014-068)



SECTION 2
CHART CORRECTIONS
3055 - Birchbank to/à Hugh Keenleyside Dam (B-C) - Sheet/Feuille 2 - New Chart - 21-JUN-1991 - NAD 1983
26-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 21-NOV-2014
Amend vertical clearance of 30 metres, to read 15 metres
(See Chart No. 1, D22)
49°15′10.0″N 117°39′15.0″W
DFO(6202935-01)
3312 - Lasqueti Island - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
26-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 05-DEC-2014
Delete sector light Fl RW
red from 267° to 300°
(See Chart No. 1, P40.1)
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-05)
Add light QR
(See Chart No. 1, P1)
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-06)
Add radar reflector
(See Chart No. 1, S4)
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-07)
3312 - Sechelt Inlet - Sheet/Feuille 5 - New Edition - 05-JAN-2007 - NAD 1983
05-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 30-MAY-2014
Add rock which covers and uncovers, with height above chart datum of 0.5 metres
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
49°32′56.5″N 123°45′52.5″W
DFO(6202920-01)
3313 - Boundary Pass - Sheet/Feuille 24 - New Edition - 02-JAN-2009 - NAD 1983
26-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 28-NOV-2014
Add out of position white and orange cylindrical hazard buoy
(See Chart No. 1, Qs,a)
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA370368
48°45′37.4″N 122°52′34.2″W
DFO(6202936-01)
3462 - Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Strait of Georgia - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
26-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 03-OCT-2014
Add out of position white and orange cylindrical hazard buoy
(See Chart No. 1, Qs,a)
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA370368
48°45′37.4″N 122°52′34.2″W
DFO(6202936-01)
3512 - Strait of Georgia, Central Portion/Partie Centrale - New Edition - 25-DEC-1998 - NAD 1983
26-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 22-AUG-2014
Delete sector light Fl RW 4s 16m red from 267° to 300°
(see Chart No. 1, P40.1)
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA370381
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-01)
Delete radar reflector
(See Chart No. 1, S4)
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA370381
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-02)
Add light QR
(See Chart No. 1, P1)
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA370381
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-03)
Add radar reflector
(See Chart No. 1, S4)
This notice affects Electronic Navigational Chart: CA370381
49°25′25.0″N 124°11′35.0″W
(P2014061) LL(490.3) DFO(6202925-04)
3724 - Caamaño Sound and Approaches/et les approches - New Edition - 23-MAY-1980 - Unknown
19-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 05-DEC-2014
Add depth of ½ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′15.0″N 129°21′42.0″W
DFO(6202919-01)
Delete depth of 9 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′13.0″N 129°21′44.0″W
DFO(6202919-02)
Add depth of ¾ fathom
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′12.0″N 129°21′53.0″W
DFO(6202919-03)
Delete depth of 5¼ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′12.0″N 129°21′58.0″W
DFO(6202919-04)
Add depth of 3¼ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′11.0″N 129°21′10.0″W
DFO(6202919-05)
Delete depth of 10 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′11.0″N 129°21′06.0″W
DFO(6202919-06)
Delete depth of 11 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′11.0″N 129°21′13.0″W
DFO(6202919-07)
Add depth of 4¾ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°43′38.0″N 129°22′17.0″W
DFO(6202919-08)
Add rock which covers and uncovers, with height above chart datum of 2 feet
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
52°43′46.0″N 129°21′41.0″W
DFO(6202919-09)
Add depth of 1¾ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°47′10.0″N 129°20′28.0″W
DFO(6202919-10)
Delete depth of 15 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°47′11.0″N 129°20′28.0″W
DFO(6202919-11)
Add depth of ½ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°47′33.0″N 129°22′42.0″W
DFO(6202919-12)
Add depth of 2 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°45′29.0″N 129°23′59.0″W
DFO(6202919-13)
Add depth of 6¾ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°48′06.0″N 129°23′21.0″W
DFO(6202919-14)
Delete depth of 20 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°48′08.0″N 129°23′22.0″W
DFO(6202919-15)
Add depth of 7 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°47′42.0″N 129°23′25.0″W
DFO(6202919-16)
Delete depth of 35 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°47′44.0″N 129°23′28.0″W
DFO(6202919-17)
Add rock which covers and uncovers, with height above chart datum of 1 foot
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
52°48′35.0″N 129°22′11.0″W
DFO(6202919-18)
Delete depth of 21 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°48′39.0″N 129°22′11.0″W
DFO(6202919-19)
05-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 24-OCT-2014
Add depth of 2½ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°42′04.0″N 129°23′36.0″W
DFO(6202918-01)
Delete depth of 6 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°42′04.0″N 129°23′36.0″W
DFO(6202918-02)
Add depth of 3 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°41′58.0″N 129°23′20.0″W
DFO(6202918-03)
Add depth of 5¼ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°41′46.0″N 129°23′39.0″W
DFO(6202918-04)
Delete depth of 11 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°41′42.0″N 129°23′42.0″W
DFO(6202918-05)
3726 - Laredo Sound and Approaches - New Edition - 23-MAY-1980 - Unknown
05-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 24-OCT-2014
Add depth of 5½ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°38′39.0″N 129°17′28.0″W
DFO(6202918-06)
Delete depth of 18 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°38′39.0″N 129°17′32.0″W
DFO(6202918-07)
Add depth of 8 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°37′12.0″N 129°16′47.0″W
DFO(6202918-08)
Delete depth of 40 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°37′07.0″N 129°16′54.0″W
DFO(6202918-09)
3737 - Laredo Channel including/y compris Laredo Inlet and/et Surf Inlet - New Edition - 14-AUG-1987 - Unknown
05-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 24-OCT-2014
Add depth of 5½ fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°38′38.0″N 129°17′26.0″W
DFO(6202918-10)
Delete depth of 18 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°38′39.0″N 129°17′30.0″W
DFO(6202918-11)
Add depth of 8 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°37′12.0″N 129°16′46.0″W
DFO(6202918-12)
Delete depth of 40 fathoms
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°37′07.0″N 129°16′52.0″W
DFO(6202918-13)
3902 - Hecate Strait - New Edition - 09-DEC-1988 - NAD 1927
19-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 14-NOV-2014
Add rock which covers and uncovers
(See Chart No. 1, K11)
52°48′33.0″N 129°22′13.0″W
DFO(6202919-20)
Delete depth of 1 fathoms 2 feet
(See Chart No. 1, I10)
52°48′33.0″N 129°22′17.0″W
DFO(6202919-21)
3963 - Lax Kw'alaams - New Chart - 26-OCT-1990 - NAD 1983
26-DEC-2014 LNM/D. 23-NOV-2012
Affix patch
Download Patch -
http://www.chs-shc.gc.ca/patches/3963PA_20140815.pdf
54°33′36.0″N 130°26′00.0″W
DFO(6202934-01)


SECTION 3
CORRECTIONS TO RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION
*1214 RADIO TO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION 2014 (PACIFIC AND ARCTIC)

PART 1 - Page 2 to Page 5

AMEND:

1.7 Canadian Maritime Mobile Safety And Public Correspondence Communication Frequencies

The frequencies listed on the following pages are those in general use by ships in Canadian waters for inter-ship communications and for ship/shore communications with Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.

Part 2 of this publication contains individual listings for Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, giving details of the communication and special services provided to ships.

On the following pages are frequency lists, including the geographical areas of use:

  1. Pacific Coast;
  2. Western Arctic;
  3. Athabasca & Mackenzie Inland waterways; and
  4. Eastern Arctic; and

Table 1-1 - Maritime Mobile Safety and Communication Frequencies MF/HF

Frequencies Channel Class of Emission Areas Used Remarks
kHz
(ship)
kHz
(coast)
490 F1B 4 NAVTEX service (French).
518 F1B 1, 4 International NAVTEX Service (English).
2040 J3E Inter-ship (vessels other than fishing and towing).
2054 2054 J3E 1 Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
2142 2558 J3E Public correspondence.
2182 2182 J3E 1, 2 International distress and safety communications.
2187.5 2187.5 G2B International distress and safety calls (DSC).
2318 J3E Inter-ship (fishing vessels).
2340 2458 J3E Public correspondence.
2366 J3E Inter-ship (other than fishing vessels).
2638 J3E 4 Inter-ship (shared with U.S. vessels).
2738 J3E 4 Inter-ship (shared with U.S. vessels).
3023 3023 J3E 1, 2, 3, 4 International SAR coordination communication, including aircraft.
4071 4363 403 J3E 2, 3 Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
4125 4125 J3E 1, 4 International distress and safety communications, including SAR aircraft.
4177.5 4177.5 F1B 4 International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
4207.5 4207.5 F1B 4 International distress and safety calls (DSC).
4292 J3C 4 Radiofacsimile
5680 5680 J3E 1, 2, 3, 4 International SAR coordination communications, including SAR aircraft.
5803 5803 J3E 3 International distress and safety communications; Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
6200 6501 601 J3E 2 Public correspondence.
6215 6215 J3E 4 International distress and safety communications.
6218.6 6218.6 J3E 2 Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
6268 6268 F1B 4 International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
6312 6312 F1B 4 International distress and safety calls (DSC).
8270 8794 826 J3E 2, 3 Public correspondence.
8291 8291 J3E 4 International distress and safety communications.
8376.5 8376.5 F1B 4 International distress and safety communications. (NBDP)
8414.5 8414.5 F1B 4 International distress and safety calls (DSC).
8416.5 F1B 4 NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII MSI broadcasts (NBDP).
8456 J3C 2, 3 Radiofacsimile
12230 13077 1201 J3E 2, 3 Public correspondence.
12290 12290 J3E 4 International distress and safety communications.
12520 12520 F1B 4 International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
12577 12577 F1B 4 International distress and calling (DSC).
16420 16420 J3E 4 International distress and safety communications.
16695 16695 F1B 4 International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
16804.5 16804.5 F1B 4 International distress and safety calls (DSC).

Table 1 - 2 Maritime Mobile Safety and Communication Frequencies VHF

Frequencies Channel Class of Emission Remarks
kHz
(ship)
kHz
(coast)
156.250 156.250 05A F3E Vessel Traffic Services.
156.300 156.300 06 F3E Inter-ship safety and International SAR coordination communications, including aircraft.
156.525 156.525 70 G2B International distress and safety calls (DSC).
156.550 156.550 11 F3E Vessel Traffic Services and Pilotage.
156.575 156.575 71 F3E Vessel Traffic Services.
156.600 156.600 12 F3E VTS / Port Operations/Pilotage.
156.650 156.650 13 F3E Bridge to Bridge navigational traffic.
156.700 156.700 14 F3E VTS/Port Operations/Pilotage.
156.725 156.725 74 F3E Vessel Traffic Services.
156.800 156.800 16 F3E International distress and safety communications.
161.650 21B F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.
156.925 156.925 78A F3E Inter-ship for Fishing vessels.
157.100 157.100 22A F3E Ship and Canadian Coast Guard liaison (channel unmonitored).
157.175 157.175 83A F3E Ship and Canadian Coast Guard liaison.
161.775 83B F3E Weather & NOTSHIP broadcasts.
157.225 161.825 84 F3E Public correspondence.
157.275 161.875 85 F3E Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
157.300 161.900 26 F3E Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
161.975 161.975 87B G2B AIS-1
162.025 162.025 88B G2B AIS-2
162.400 WX2 F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.
162.475 WX3 F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.
162.550 WX1 F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.

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 the higher coast station transmitting frequency.



TO READ:

1.7 Canadian Maritime Mobile Safety And Public Correspondence Communication Frequencies

The frequencies listed on the following pages are those in general use by ships in Canadian waters for inter-ship communications and for ship/shore communications with Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres operated by the Canadian Coast Guard.

See Table 1-1 and 1-2 in the remarks column for channels and frequencies that are continuously monitored.

Part 2 of this publication contains individual listings for Marine Communications and Traffic Services centres operated by the Canadian Coast Guard, giving details of the communication and special services provided to ships.

On the following pages are frequency lists, including the geographical areas of use:

  1. Pacific Coast;
  2. Western Arctic;
  3. Athabasca & Mackenzie Inland waterways; and
  4. Eastern Arctic; and

Table 1-1 - Maritime Mobile Safety and Communication Frequencies MF/HF

Frequencies Channel Class of Emission Areas Used Remarks
kHz
(ship)
kHz
(coast)
490 F1B d NAVTEX service (French).
518 F1B a, d International NAVTEX Service (English).
2040 J3E Inter-ship (vessels other than fishing and towing).
2054 2054 J3E a Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts. Continuously monitored – MCTS Prince Rupert, Tofino only.
2142 2558 J3E Public correspondence.
2182 2182 J3E a, b International distress and safety communications. Continuously monitored.
2187.5 2187.5 G2B International distress and safety calls (DSC).
2318 J3E Inter-ship (fishing vessels).
2340 2458 J3E Public correspondence.
2366 J3E Inter-ship (other than fishing vessels).
2638 J3E d Inter-ship (shared with U.S. vessels).
2738 J3E d Inter-ship (shared with U.S. vessels).
3023 3023 J3E a, b, c, d International SAR coordination communication, including aircraft.
4071 4363 403 J3E b, c Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts. Continuously monitored – MCTS Iqaluit only.
4125 4125 J3E a, d International distress and safety communications, including SAR aircraft. Continuously monitored – MCTS Prince Rupert, Tofino only.
4177.5 4177.5 F1B d International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
4207.5 4207.5 F1B d International distress and safety calls (DSC).
4292 J3C d Radiofacsimile
5680 5680 J3E a, b, c, d International SAR coordination communications, including SAR aircraft.
5803 5803 J3E c International distress and safety communications; Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts. Continuously monitored – MCTS Iqaluit only.
6200 6501 601 J3E b Public correspondence.
6215 6215 J3E d International distress and safety communications.
6218.6 6218.6 J3E b Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
6268 6268 F1B d International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
6312 6312 F1B d International distress and safety calls (DSC).
8270 8794 826 J3E b, c Public correspondence.
8291 8291 J3E d International distress and safety communications.
8376.5 8376.5 F1B d International distress and safety communications. (NBDP)
8414.5 8414.5 F1B d International distress and safety calls (DSC).
8416.5 F1B d NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII MSI broadcasts (NBDP).
8456 J3C b, c Radiofacsimile
12230 13077 1201 J3E b, c Public correspondence.
12290 12290 J3E d International distress and safety communications.
12520 12520 F1B d International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
12577 12577 F1B d International distress and calling (DSC).
16420 16420 J3E d International distress and safety communications.
16695 16695 F1B d International distress and safety communications (NBDP).
16804.5 16804.5 F1B d International distress and safety calls (DSC).

Table 1 - 2 Maritime Mobile Safety and Communication Frequencies VHF

Frequencies Channel Class of Emission Remarks
kHz
(ship)
kHz
(coast)
156.250 156.250 05A F3E Vessel Traffic Services.
156.300 156.300 06 F3E Inter-ship safety and International SAR coordination communications, including aircraft.
156.525 156.525 70 G2B International distress and safety calls (DSC). Continuouly monitored.
156.550 156.550 11 F3E Vessel Traffic Services and Pilotage. Continuously monitored – MCTS Prince Rupert, Victoria only.
156.575 156.575 71 F3E Vessel Traffic Services. Continuously monitored – MCTS Comox, Prince Rupert only.
156.600 156.600 12 F3E VTS/Ports Operations/Pilotage. Continuously monitored – MCTS Vancouver only.
156.650 156.650 13 F3E Bridge to Bridge navigational traffic.
156.700 156.700 14 F3E VTS/Port Operations/Pilotage.
156.725 156.725 74 F3E Vessel Traffic Services. Continuously monitored – MCTS Tofino, Victoria only.
156.800 156.800 16 F3E International distress and safety communications. Continuously monitored.
161.650 21B F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.
156.925 156.925 78A F3E Inter-ship for Fishing vessels.
157.100 157.100 22A F3E Ship and Canadian Coast Guard liaison (channel unmonitored).
157.175 157.175 83A F3E Ship and Canadian Coast Guard liaison. Continuously monitored – MCTS Comox, Prince Rupert, Tofino, Vancouver, Victoria only.
161.775 83B F3E Weather & NOTSHIP broadcasts.
157.225 161.825 84 F3E Public correspondence. Continuously monitored – MCTS Comox, Prince Rupert, Tofino, Victoria only.
157.275 161.875 85 F3E Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts.
157.300 161.900 26 F3E Public correspondence; MSI broadcasts. Continuously monitored – MCTS Comox, Iqaluit, Prince Rupert, Tofino, Vancouver, Victoria only.
161.975 161.975 87B G2B AIS-1
162.025 162.025 88B G2B AIS-2
162.400 WX2 F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.
162.475 WX3 F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.
162.550 WX1 F3E Weather and NOTSHIP broadcasts.

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 the higher coast station transmitting frequency.



SECTION 4
SAILING DIRECTIONS AND SMALL CRAFT GUIDE CORRECTIONS

PAC 201 — Juan de Fuca Strait and Strait of Georgia, First Edition, 2012

Chapter 8 - Delete paragraph 189
Replace by: 189 Sangster Island light (490.3), on the SE tip of the island, is shown from a white cylindrical tower with a red band on top.

(P2014-21.1)



SECTION 5
LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND FOG SIGNALS CORRECTIONS


Inland


490.3
G5508.5


Sangster Island



SE. tip of island.
49 25 25.3
124 11 34.9


Q


R


1s


17.1


5


White cylindrical tower
with a red band at top


Radar reflector.
Year round.


Chart: 3512
Edn 12/14 (P14-061)


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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 chart, which will be promptly replaced by the Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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