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 report chart discrepancies and/or corrections to the 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 and Sailing Directions diagrams, can be obtained all together through the download of a single ZIP file.

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:

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.

Canadian Nautical Charts & Publications

A source list of Canadian nautical charts and publications is published in Notice No. 14  of the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2022. The source supply and the prices effective at the time of printing are listed. For current chart edition dates, please refer to the following website: www.chs-shc.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp

3000 - Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Dixon Entrance - New Edition - 20-JAN-1989 - NAD 1927

3412 - Victoria Harbour - New Edition - 22-NOV-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984

3440 - Race Rocks to/à D'Arcy Island - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983

3443 - Thetis Island to/à Nanaimo - New Edition - 20-DEC-2002 - NAD 1983

3461 - Juan de Fuca Strait, Eastern Portion/Partie Est - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983

3462 - Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Strait of Georgia - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983

3538 - Desolation Sound and/et Sutil Channel - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983

3545 - Johnstone Strait, Port Neville to/à Robson Bight - New Chart - 28-APR-1989 - NAD 1983

3546 - Broughton Strait - New Edition - 15-APR-2005 - NAD 1983

3547 - Queen Charlotte Strait Eastern Portion/Partie Est - New Chart - 28-APR-1989 - NAD 1983

3554 - Lund - New Chart - 06-JAN-2017 - World Geodetic System 1984

3646 - Ucluelet Inlet - New Edition - 30-JUN-1995 - NAD 1983

3668 - Robbers Passage - New Edition - 07-APR-2000 - NAD 1983

3671 - Barkley Sound - New Edition - 04-NOV-2005 - NAD 1983

3811 - Port Louis and/et Otard Bay - New Edition - 16-MAR-2007 - NAD 1983

3868 - Port Louis to/à Langara Island - New Edition - 05-MAY-2006 - NAD 1983

3908 - Kitimat - New Chart - 15-MAR-2013 - NAD 1983

3908 - Kitimat Harbour - New Chart - 15-MAR-2013 - NAD 1983

3909 - Welcome Harbour - New Edition - 28-APR-2017 - World Geodetic System 1984

3956 - Malacca Passage to/à Bell Passage - New Edition - 13-JAN-2017 - World Geodetic System 1984

3986 - Browning Entrance - New Chart - 25-DEC-2009 - NAD 1983

3987 - Kitkatla Channel and/et Porcher Inlet - New Chart - 25-DEC-2009 - NAD 1983

6105 - Rainy Lake / Lac à la Pluie - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 21-JUN-2002 - NAD 1983

6421 - Hardie Island to/à Fort Good Hope Kilometre 1040 / Kilometre 1100 - New Edition - 30-MAR-2018 - World Geodetic System 1984

*414/22Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2022 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)

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1.1.3 Iridium SafetyCast Service

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1.1.3.1 NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII

Effective October 1^st 2020, an Iridium SafetyCast Service for broadcasting navigational warnings in the English language will be declared to be “On Trial” for Canada’s Arctic NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII.

During the Iridium SafetyCast “On Trial” phase, navigational warnings will be broadcast in accordance with the Revised Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Maritime Safety Information Manual on an intermittent and test basis. The “On Trial” phase is a test and evaluation stage which is necessary to ensure navigational warnings are processedand promulgated in a timely and appropriate manner.

NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII will broadcast Iridium SafetyCast messages to vessels with an approved SafetyCast receiver. On vessels with Iridium GMDSS terminals installed, mariners are advised to check their manufacturer’s operation manuals to obtain information on the setting of their SafetyCast receivers to receive relevant SafetyCast messages.

During this period, the Canadian Coast Guard will not guarantee service availability.

Determination when NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII are ready to declare “Operational” status will come at a later date and will be announced through a subsequent Notice to Mariners.

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1.1.2.1 NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII

Effective May 1^st 2022, the Iridium SafetyCast Service for broadcasting navigational warnings in the English language will be declared to be “Operational” for Canada’s Arctic NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII.

All navigational warnings will be broadcast in accordance with the Revised Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Maritime Safety Information Manual and promulgated in a timely and appropriate manner.

NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII will broadcast Iridium SafetyCast messages to vessels with an approved SafetyCast receiver. On vessels with Iridium GMDSS terminals installed, mariners are advised to check their manufacturer’s operation manuals to obtain information on the setting of their SafetyCast receivers to receive relevant SafetyCast messages.

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1.1.3.2 METAREAs XVII and XVIII, and the Hudson Bay Area of METAREA IV

Effective June 1^st 2021, an Iridium SafetyCast Service for broadcasting of meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and ice information in the English language will be declared to be “On Trial” for Canada’s Arctic METAREAs XVII and XVIII, and the Hudson Bay area of METAREA IV.

During the Iridium SafetyCast “On Trial” phase, meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and ice information will be broadcast in accordance with the Revised Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Maritime Safety Information Manual on an intermittent and test basis. The “On Trial” phase is a test and evaluation stage which is necessary to ensure meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and ice information are processed and promulgated in a timely and appropriate manner.

METAREAs XVII and XVIII will broadcast Iridium SafetyCast messages, including messages for the Hudson Bay area of METAREA IV, to vessels with an approved SafetyCast receiver. On vessels with Iridium GMDSS terminals installed, mariners are advised to check their manufacturer’s operation manuals to obtain information on the setting of their SafetyCast receivers to receive relevant SafetyCast messages.

During this period, Environment and Climate Change Canada will not guarantee service availability.

Determination when METAREAs XVII and XVIII, and the Hudson Bay area of METAREA IV, are ready to declare “Operational” status will come at a later date and will be announced through a subsequent Notice to Mariners.

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1.1.2.2 METAREAs XVII and XVIII, and the Hudson Bay Area of METAREA IV

Effective May1^st 2022, the Iridium SafetyCast Service for broadcasting of meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and ice information in the English language will be declared to be “Operational” for Canada’s Arctic METAREAs XVII and XVIII, and the Hudson Bay area of METAREA IV.

All meteorological warnings, meteorological forecasts and ice information will be broadcast in accordance with the Revised Joint IMO/IHO/WMO Maritime Safety Information Manual and promulgated in a timely and appropriate manner.

METAREAs XVII and XVIII will broadcast Iridium SafetyCast messages, including messages for the Hudson Bay area of METAREA IV, to vessels with an approved SafetyCast receiver. On vessels with Iridium GMDSS terminals installed, mariners are advised to check their manufacturer’s operation manuals to obtain information on the setting of their SafetyCast receivers to receive relevant SafetyCast messages.

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Labrador MCTS Centre VHF/DF Advisory Service

A VHF/DF Advisory Service is available to vessels within range of the receiver site located at Twillingate. Information concerning position, bearing and distance may be provided for use at the discretion of the user.

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5.10.3 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins
Observations available on the Environment and Climate Change Canada Weatheradio network are updated hourly and include a series of coastal stations extending around the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to the Maritimes and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well as offshore buoys when available. Marine forecast bulletins are updated at regular intervals or whenever necessary. These bulletins are available on MSC’s Automated Telephone Answering Device (ATAD), as well as Weatheradio and CCG’s Continuous Marine Broadcast (CMB).

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5.10.3 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins
As of November 15 2021, observations and forecast bulletins are available on MSC’s Hello Weather Service at 1-833-79HELLO (1-833-794-3556). Hello Weather has replaced MSC's Automated Telephone Answering Device (ATAD). Observations and forecast bulletins are also available on Weatheradio and the CCG’s continuous marine broadcast (CMB). Observations are updated hourly and include a series of coastal stations extending around the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to the Maritimes and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well as offshore buoys when available. Marine forecast bulletins are updated at regular intervals or whenever necessary.

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5.11.4 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins

As of November 15 2021, observations and forecast bulletins will be are available on MSC’s Hello Weather Service at 1-833-79HELLO (1-833-794-3556). Hello Weather will replace has replaced MSC’s Automated Telephone Answering Device (ATAD). Observations and forecast bulletins are also available on Weatheradio and the CCG’s continuous marine broadcast. Observations are updated hourly and include a series of coastal stations extending from the coast of Maine around the Maritimes and into the Gulf of St. Lawrence, as well as offshore buoys. Marine forecast bulletins are updated at regular intervals or whenever necessary.

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5.12.4 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins

Environment and Climate Change Canada operates a network of coastal and insular weather observing stations as well as one weather buoy. Hourly weather reports from these stations are available continuously on Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Weatheradio (see Weatheradio Canada below) and on request from the CCG MCTS Centres (refer to Marine Weather Observations). Marine forecasts are updated at regular intervals or whenever necessary and are available on Weatheradio and CCG’s continuous marine broadcast.

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5.12.4 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins

As of November 15 2021, observations and forecast bulletins are available on MSC’s Hello Weather Service at 1-833-79HELLO (1-833-794-3556). Hello Weather has replaced MSC's Automated Telephone Answering Device (ATAD). Observations and forecast bulletins are also available on Weatheradio and the CCG’s continuous marine broadcast (CMB). Observations are updated hourly and include a series of coastal stations along the St. Lawrence River. Marine forecast bulletins are updated at regular intervals or whenever necessary.

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5.13.5 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins

As of November 15 2021, observations and forecast bulletins are available on MSC’s Hello Weather Service at 1-833-79HELLO (1-833-794-3556). Hello Weather has replaced MSC's Automated Telephone Answering Device (ATAD).”

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5.13.5 Weatheradio Canada

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5.14.2 Marine Weather Observations and Forecast Bulletins

Local weather observations are available for several stations including lighthouses, ocean buoys, automatic weather reporting stations and other stations of the regular weather network. The broadcast listing provides more information on available stations and broadcast times. Marine forecast bulletins are updated at regular intervals or whenever necessary. Starting November 15 2021, observations and forecast bulletins will be are available on MSC’s Hello Weather Service at 1-833-79HELLO (1-833-794-3556). Hello Weather will replace has replaced MSC's Automated Telephone Answering Device (ATAD). Observations and forecast bulletins are also available on Weatheradio and CCG's continuous marine broadcast.