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CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION – COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ON NOTICES TO MARINERS (NOTMAR) PUBLICATIONS

In an effort to continuously improve the Notices to Mariners publications and to provide the most efficient service possible, the Notices to Mariners team invites all mariners and other interested parties to submit comments and suggestions on possible improvements to its various publications and services at the following email address: Notmar.XNCR@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – MODIFICATIONS TO THE 2020 CANADIAN TIDE AND CURRENT TABLES VOLUME 5 – JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT AND STRAIT OF GEORGIA

(Recurrent publication of notice *204/20, originally published in the Notices to Mariners Publication - Western Edition 02/2020.)

The Canadian Hydrographic Service of the Pacific Region has recently been informed of an error in the 2020 Canadian Tide and Current Tables, Volume 5 - Juan de Fuca Strait and Strait of Georgia, page 123, Table 2, Index no. 7120 – VICTORIA.

Mariners should replace the values for Victoria, Index no. 7120 using the attached Table 2 for page 123:

https://www.notmar.gc.ca/publications/monthly-mensuel/images/ed022020-part1-vol5-p123.pdf

TRANSPORT CANADA – COVID-19 MEASURES, UPDATES AND GUIDANCE

(Recurrent publication of notice *401/20, originally published in the Notices to Mariners Publication - Western Edition 04/2020.)

Please refer to the link below for the latest updates to transportation related measures taken by Transport Canada in response to the evolving novel Coronavirus disease (COVID-19):

https://www.tc.gc.ca/en/initiatives/covid-19-measures-updates-guidance-tc.html

For travel advice and all other updates, please visit: Canada.ca/coronavirus

ANGUNIAQVIA NIQIQYUAM MARINE PROTECTED AREA (ANMPA) AND TARIUM NIRYUTAIT MARINE PROTECTED AREAS (TNMPA) – BELUGA AND BOWHEAD WHALE PROTECTION: VOLUNTARY AVOIDANCE AND SLOWDOWN AREAS

(Recurrent publication of notice *505/20, originally published in the Notices to Mariners Publication - Western Edition 05/2020.)

The two established Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Canada’s Western Arctic are located within the Inuvialuit Settlement Region, as such all activities must comply with the Inuvialuit Final Agreement. Protection and preservation of Arctic wildlife, the environment and biological productivity is one of the principles of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement and it is this principle that led the Inuvialuit Regional Corporation and the Inuvialuit Game Council to initiate establishment of the Western Arctic MPAs. The waters in and near the MPAs, and the offshore marine habitats of the Beaufort Sea and Amundsen Gulf, are important summer foraging habitats used seasonally (May-October) by the Eastern Beaufort Sea beluga stock, and the Bering-Chukchi-Beaufort bowhead population.

REGULATORY PROTECTION MEASURES

All whale species are protected under the Marine Mammal Regulations, pursuant to the Fisheries Act. Within the boundaries of the MPAs, a general prohibition is set out in the Regulations, pursuant to the Oceans Act. Any incident with a marine mammal within the MPAs must be reported within two hours after its occurrence, to the Canadian Coast Guard. For marine wildlife sightings and incidents such as collisions that occur outside the MPAs or for any situation involving a marine mammal that is dead or in trouble, contact Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Inuvik office at (867) 777-7500.

For more information on the ANMPA and TNMPA, including local contacts and species specific minimum distances, see Section A2 - Notices 5 and 5A.3 of the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2020.

VOLUNTARY PROTECTION MEASURES

Voluntary measures are in effect from June 1^st to October 31^st, 2020. See map above.

These measures apply to merchant vessels, cruise ships, small vessels and adventure craft within the boundaries of the MPAs and the additional identified areas to prevent collisions with whales and to mitigate the underwater noise generated by the vessels. These measures should only be taken when they will not jeopardize navigational safety.

Avoid (red area): To reduce the risk of underwater noise disturbance and collisions with whales within the MPAs, vessels should avoid transiting through the MPAs if possible. If passage through this area is required, vessels should slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots and post a lookout such as a marine mammal observer 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 up to 10 knots. It is more difficult to see the animals in rain, fog, or in rough sea states, therefore increased caution is recommended.

Slow down to 10 knots or less (yellow area): To reduce the risk of underwater noise disturbance and collisions with whales within this area, it is recommended that vessels should slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots, remain in the navigation and marked community supply channels and post a lookout.

These voluntary measures are secondary to rights under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

MPA Coordinates

The Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas consist of three areas of the Mackenzie Bay: Okeevik, Kittigaryuit and Niaqunnaq. The three areas are bounded by rhumb lines connecting the following geographical coordinates [North America Datum 1983 (NAD 83)/World Geodetic System (WGS 84)].

Okeevik Sub Area

Kittigaryuit Sub Area

Niaqunnaq Sub Area

The Anguniaqvia niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas consist of two areas in Darnley Bay and Amundsen Gulf in the Beaufort Sea: Zone 1 and Zone 2. The areas consist of the seabed, the subsoil to a depth of five metres and the water column, including the sea ice. The two areas are bounded by straight lines connecting the following geographical coordinates [North America Datum 1983 (NAD 83)].

Zone 1

Zone 2

*510(P)KNIGHT INLET – DAYBEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 3515

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

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by August 28, 2020, three months following the initial publication date of May 29, 2020. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Glenna Evans
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: glenna.evans@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.

(P2020-036)

*511(P)PLANS - JOHNSTONE STRAIT – DAYBEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 3564

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

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by August 28, 2020, three months following the initial publication date of May 29, 2020. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Glenna Evans
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: glenna.evans@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.

(P2020-035)

*601CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – NAUTICAL CHARTS

*602CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS

*603CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – RASTER DIGITAL CHARTS (BSB V3)

*604TRANSPORT CANADA – SHIP SAFETY BULLETINS #14, #15, #16 AND #17/2020

New Ship Safety Bulletins have recently been posted on the Transport Canada website at www.tc.gc.ca/ssb-bsn/.

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

SSB#14/2020 – Carrying lifejackets on board passenger vessels
RDIMS#15932670

SSB#15/2020 – Temporary Guidance Regarding the Use of Non-Medical Masks or Face Coverings for Workers in the Marine Transportation Sector

RDIMS#16551265

SSB#16/2020 – Hazards and Risks of Girding During Towing Operations

RDIMS#15849635

SSB#17/2020 – Sheltered Waters Voyages

RDIMS#164500991

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).

*606CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION - AMENDMENTS TO THE NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2020 - SECTION A2, NOTICE 5A: GENERAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OCEANS ACT MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

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AMEND AS FOLLOWS:

Voluntary Guidelines for Ships Operating in the Areas (Year Round)

The following procedures are recommended year round in order to safeguard the Marine Protected Areas and its resources.

Vessels should adhere to the following measures for safety reasons and to ensure marine mammal protection:

•It is strongly advised that commercial vessels remain in the community supply routes. These routes are generally marked by Canadian Coast Guard buoys and they should be followed whenever possible.

The following measures are in effect from June 1st to October 31st, 2020. See map below.

These measures apply to merchant vessels, cruise ships, small vessels and adventure craft within the boundaries of the MPAs and the additional identified areas to prevent collisions with whales and to mitigate the underwater noise generated by the vessels. These measures should only be taken when they will not jeopardize navigational safety.

Avoid (red area): To reduce the risk of underwater noise disturbance and collisions with whales within the MPAs, vessels should avoid transiting through the MPAs if possible. If passage through this area is required, vessels should slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots and post a lookout such as a marine mammal observer 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 up to 10 knots. It is more difficult to see the animals in rain, fog, or in rough sea states, therefore increased caution is recommended.

Slow down to 10 knots or less (yellow area): To reduce the risk of underwater noise disturbance and collisions with whales within this area, it is recommended that vessels should slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots, remain in the navigation and marked community supply channels and post a lookout.

These voluntary measures are secondary to rights under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

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AMEND AS FOLLOWS:

Voluntary Guidelines for Ships Operating in the Areas (Year Round)

Vessels should adhere to the following measures year round for safety reasons and to ensure marine mammal protection:

•It is strongly advised that commercial vessels remain in the community supply routes. These routes are generally marked by Canadian Coast Guard buoys and they should be followed whenever possible.

•Ice breaking activities should be avoided in the Cape Parry polynya whenever possible due to the high level of marine mammal aggregations.

The following measures are in effect from June 1st to October 31st, 2020. See map below.

These measures apply to merchant vessels, cruise ships, small vessels and adventure craft within the boundaries of the MPAs and the additional identified areas to prevent collisions with whales and to mitigate the underwater noise generated by the vessels. These measures should only be taken when they will not jeopardize navigational safety.

Avoid (red area): To reduce the risk of underwater noise disturbance and collisions with whales within the MPAs, vessels should avoid transiting through the MPAs if possible. If passage through this area is required, vessels should slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots and post a lookout such as a marine mammal observer 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 up to 10 knots. It is more difficult to see the animals in rain, fog, or in rough sea states, therefore increased caution is recommended.

Slow down to 10 knots or less (yellow area): To reduce the risk of underwater noise disturbance and collisions with whales within this area, it is recommended that vessels should slow down to a maximum speed through the water of 10 knots, remain in the navigation and marked community supply channels and post a lookout.

These voluntary measures are secondary to rights under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement.

*613(P)FORT FRANCES TO/À HOSTESS ISLAND AND/ET SANDPOINT ISLAND – FIXED AID TO NAVIGATION TO BE REPLACED WITH LIGHTED BUOY

Reference Chart: 6108

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to discontinue the following fixed aid to navigation and replace it with a lighted buoy:

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 25, 2020, three months following the initial publication date of June 26, 2020. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

Supervisor, Ryan Goodearle
Aids to Navigation & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
520 Exmouth Street
Sarnia, ON N7T 8B1
Telephone: (519) 383-1871
Email: Ryan.Goodearle@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.

(D2020-021)

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AMEND AS FOLLOWS:

Telephone:902-426-9750 or 902-426-9751 MCTS Operations
 1-888-528-6444   MCTS Operations, Toll-Free
 902-486-5472 407-7512 Commercial Public Correspondence Service
 902-426-9738   Officer-in-Charge
 902-426-4956   ECAREG

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AMEND AS FOLLOWS:

Telephone:709-695-2167 MCTS Operations
 709-695-2167 2886Commercial Public Correspondence Service
 709-695-2133 Officer-in-Charge

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On September 30, 2019, the United States Coast Guard permanently discontinued the following DGPS sites: Appleton (Washington), Whidbey Island (Washington), Fort Stevens (Oregon). For more information consult: WWW.NAVCEN.USCG.GOV under the Nationwide DGPS tab.

Over the course of At the end of June 2020, the USCG will be discontinuing its remaining 17 additional DGPS beacon sites. Some of those sites, located near the Great Lakes, provide DGPS signals in areas that are not covered by Canadian Coast Guard (CCG).

CCG will continue to monitor the closure of the USCG DGPS sites and communicate information to affected mariners. For the time being, and until further notice, the Canadian Coast Guard will not discontinue any of its DGPS sites.