NOTICES TO MARINERS
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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)

*701CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – NAUTICAL CHARTS

*702CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – ELECTRONIC NAVIGATIONAL CHARTS

*703CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – RASTER DIGITAL CHARTS (BSB V3)

*704TRANSPORT CANADA – SHIP SAFETY BULLETINS #12 AND #18/2020

New and modified 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#12/2020 – Measures to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19 on Passenger Vessels and Ferries (Modified 2020-06-30)
RDIMS#16451043

SSB#18/2020 – Mobility of Asymptomatic Workers in the Marine Sector During COVID-19

RDIMS#16645826

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).

*705CANADIAN COAST GUARD PUBLICATION - AMENDMENTS TO THE NOTICES TO MARINERS ANNUAL EDITION 2020 - SECTION A2, NOTICE 5: GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR AQUATIC SPECIES AT RISK AND IMPORTANT MARINE MAMMAL AREAS GENERAL REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL OCEANS ACT MARINE PROTECTED AREAS

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*707BRITISH COLUMBIA COASTAL WATERS – PROTECTION OF THE SOUTHERN RESIDENT KILLER WHALE

All vessels, including recreational boats and whale watching vessels, have an important role to play in reducing acoustic and physical disturbance. For a second consecutive year, the Government of Canada is implementing an Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, including the following mandatory measures:

Approach Distance Prohibition

Vessels are prohibited from approaching any killer whale within 400 metres within Southern Resident killer whale critical habitat and British Columbia coastal waters east of Vancouver Island and south of Campbell River (Cape Mudge) and Malaspina Peninsula (Sarah Point) from June 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021.

Details of vessels and persons exempted from the approach distance prohibition are described in Sections 2(2) and 3(2) of the Interim Order.

Interim Sanctuary Zones (ISZ)

Interim Sanctuary Zones create spaces of refuge for the whales on a temporary basis, pending further research into a longer-term approach. The location of these zones is based on scientific knowledge of important foraging areas for Southern Resident killer whales.

From June 1 until November 30, 2020, no vessel traffic or fishing activity is allowed in Interim Sanctuary Zones off the southwest coast of Pender Island, southeast end of Saturna Island and at Swiftsure Bank. Exceptions will be allowed for emergency vessels and vessels engaged in Indigenous food, social and ceremonial fisheries, and additional exceptions apply.

A complete list of vessel exceptions to the Interim Sanctuary Zone prohibitions can be found in Section 4(2) of the Interim Order.

Aids to Navigation

The Canadian Coast Guard has established virtual AIS Aids to Navigation to help delineate the Interim Sanctuary Zones.

6.1.Pender Island

6.2Saturna Island

6.3.Swiftsure Bank

The Canadian Coast Guard is currently testing virtual Automatic Identification System (AIS) aids to navigation (AIS AtoN) in specific areas. These aids notify mariners of an Interim Sanctuary Zone subject to restrictions, per NOTMAR 819(T)/2016.

Each Interim Sanctuary Zone is delimited by virtual AIS AtoNs, which may be displayed on a ship’s navigation equipment, with the proper interface, such as

•Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS);
•Electronic Chart System (ECS);
•RADAR;
•Minimum Keyboard Display (MKD); and
•Electronic Nautical Chart (ENC).

Note: This system is not the primary way we communicate this information.

NAVWARN Broadcasts

The CCG-MCTS issues and publishes NAVWARNs:

•by radio broadcast; and
•online at Canada’s Maritime Information Portal and its Navigational Warnings site.

Mariners must ensure they have accurate and up-to-date information about the protection of the Southern Resident killer whale, as in all applicable NOTMARs and NAVWARNs.

For the Interim Sanctuary Zones and 400 metres approach distance, the NAVWARN that is currently in effect will be provided to vessels subject to the Vessel Traffic Services Zone Regulations.

For those vessels not subject to the above-mentioned regulations, vessel operators are required to monitor broadcasts by the Canadian Coast Guard’s Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) network for the most up to date information. For marine radio frequencies and broadcast times, information may be found in the Radio Aids to Marine Navigation publication.

Compliance and Enforcement

You must comply with the NAVWARNs broadcasted and published by the Canadian Coast Guard related to any Interim Order made pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001, aimed at regulating navigation for the purposes of protecting Southern Resident killer whales.

If you do not comply with instructions in the NAVWARNs or in the Interim Order, you could face:

•administrative monetary penalties up to a maximum of CAN $250,000; and/or
•penal sanctions under the Canada Shipping Act, 2001.

If your vessel appears to have entered an Interim Sanctuary Zone or violated the approach distance, Transport Canada Marine Safety inspectors will review all information provided through AIS and other detection methods and may take enforcement action.

If a deviation from the Interim Order restrictions is necessary for safety reasons, the following information must be entered into the bridge logbook:

•Reasons for deviation
•Speed at which vessel is operated
•Latitude and longitude at time of deviation
•Time and duration of deviation
•Master of the vessel shall sign and date the bridge logbook entry

For any deviation, Transport Canada will review and consider reasons such as

•Navigating to ensure vessel safety;
•Weather conditions;
•Force majeure (unforeseeable circumstances); and
•Responding to emergencies.

*709(P)CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE – PAPER CHARTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

The Canadian Hydrographic Service proposes to permanently discontinue the following paper charts to reduce duplication of coverage. Electronic Navigation Charts are available for these areas.

Chart 3311 – Sunshine Coast, Vancouver Harbour to/à Desolation Sound

Chart 3312 – Jervis Inlet & Desolation Sound and Adjacent Waterways/et les voies navigables adjacentes

Chart 3313 – Gulf Islands and Adjacent Waterways/et les Voies Navigables Adjacentes

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by October 30th, 2020, three months following the initial publication date of July 31st, 2020. Following this date, this notice will be cancelled. Comments should be directed to the following:

Email: chsinfo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Phone: 1 (866) 546-3613

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

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1.7REGIONAL OFFICE ADDRESSES

Atlantic Region

Service available in English and in French.
Regional Superintendent
Marine Communications and Traffic Services
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 1000
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 3Z8
Telephone:902-426-4564

Arctic Region

Service available in English.
Regional Superintendent
Marine Communications and Traffic Services
Canadian Coast Guard
301-5204 50^th Avenue
Yellowknife, NT X1A 1E2
Telephone: 519-330-6547

Central and Arctic Region

Service available in English and in French.

Regional Superintendent
Marine Communications and Traffic Services
Canadian Coast Guard
1550 Avenue D’Estimauville
Québec, QC G1J 5E9

Telephone: 418-648-5522
Facsimile: 418-648-4877

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Central and Arctic Region
Iqaluit MCTS Centre

“A” and “H” Series NAVWARNs
Operational from approximately mid-May until late December.
Service available in English and in French.

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

“A” Series NAVWARNs
Telephone: 867-979-5269

“H” Series NAVWARNs
Telephone:867-979-0310

Facsimile: 867-979-4264

Email: NAVWARN.MCTSIqaluit@innav.gc.ca
NAVWARN website: http://nis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/

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Central and Arctic Region
Prescott MCTS Centre

“Q” and “C” Series NAVWARNs
Service available in English and in French.

Canadian Coast Guard
401 King Street West
P.O. Box 1000
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0

Telephone:613-925-0666
Facsimile:  613-925-4519

Email: NAVWARN.MCTSPrescott@innav.gc.ca
NAVWARN website: http://nis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/

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Table 2-3 - Iqaluit MCTS/VFF - Ship/Shore Communications

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Figure 2-1 - MCTS Network – Central and Arctic Region – Great Lakes

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Figure 2-1 - MCTS Network – Central Region – Great Lakes

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Figure 2-2 - MCTS Network – Central and Arctic Region – Gulf and St. Lawrence River

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Figure 2-2 - MCTS Network – Central Region – Gulf and St. Lawrence River

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Figure 2-3 - MCTS Network – Central and Arctic Region – Arctic

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Figure 2-3 - MCTS Network – Arctic Region

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Figure 4-8 - DGPS Coverage – Central and Arctic Region - St. Lawrence Sector

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Figure 4-8 - DGPS Coverage – Central Region – St. Lawrence Sector

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Figure 4-9 - DGPS Coverage - Central and Arctic Region – Great Lakes Sector

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Figure 4-9 - DGPS Coverage - Central Region – Great Lakes Sector

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Table 4-16 - Distribution of Navigational Warnings

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Table 4-16 - Distribution of Navigational Warnings

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2.To inform a quarantine officer, the person in charge of a vessel shall provide a Maritime Declaration of Health by email at phac.cns-snc.aspc@canada.ca. If this method not be available, a person in charge of a vessel shall provide the following information to the nearest MCTS Centre:

a)the name and nationality of the vessel;
b)the ports called at during the vessel voyage;
c)the nature of the cargo on board the vessel;
d)the number of persons comprising the crew of the vessel;
e)the number of passengers on board the vessel;
f)the port of destination of the vessel and the name of the vessel’s owner or, if the owner is not in Canada, the name of the vessel’s agent in Canada;
g)the condition of all persons on board the vessel and details of any death or illness occurring during the voyage;
h)whether the body of any person is being carried on the vessel;
i)the estimated time of arrival of the vessel at the port of destination; and,

j)the date and place of issuance of any de-ratting certificate or de-ratting exemption certificate applicable to the vessel.

3.Notification is requested 48 hours or greater prior to arrival. Should there be any change in the situation being reported, an updated report must be sent.

4.All Maritime Declarations of Health (new or updated) submitted 24 hours or less prior to arrival, must be accompanied by a call to the CNS at 1-833-615-2384.

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Ice Central and Arctic

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Ice Central

Canadian Coast Guard Ice Operations Centre
105 McGill Street, 5^th floor
Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7

Arctic Sector

Telephone:514-283-2784

Email: DFO.IceOpsArctic.GlacesOpsArctique.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Ice conditions
Telephone:514-283-1752
  514-283-2069
Email:ec.ssgarctique-issarctic.ec@canada.ca
 DFO.IceArctic.GlacesArctique.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Great Lakes Sector

Telephone:514-283-2784

Email: DFO.IceOpsGreatLakes.GlacesOpsGrandsLacs.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Ice conditions
Telephone:514-283-1752
  514-283-2069
Email:ec.ssggrandslacs-issgreatlakes.ec@canada.ca
 DFO.IceGreatLakes.GalcesGrandsLacs.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

St. Lawrence Sector

Telephone:514-283-1746

Email: DFO.IceOpsStLawrence.GlacesOpsStLaurent.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Ice conditions

Telephone:514-283-1752
  514-283-2069

Email: ec.ssgstlaurent-issstlawrence.ec@canada.ca

The complete version of JIG TP 15163 B (2011) is available at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/marinesafety/tp-tp15163-menu-4025.htm.

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CCG Central and Arctic Region (Ontario)

Telephone: 613-925-4842
Email: TSCCNA@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

•In the subject of the email, please state: SRI – "Ship's Name"

•In the body of the email, please include any contact information for the vessel.

CCG Central and Arctic Region (Québec)

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Telephone: 514-283-5684

Email: spvr.email@stericycle.com