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Notices to Mariners
August 25, 2023
Safety First, Service Always
Monthly Western Edition
CONTENTS
Section 1 | General and Safety Information |
Section 1A | Temporary and Preliminary Notices |
Section 2 | Chart Corrections |
Section 3 | Radio Aids to Marine Navigation Corrections |
Section 4 | Canadian Sailing Directions Corrections |
Section 5 | List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals Corrections |
Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition
Edition No. 08/2023
Aussi disponible en français :
Avis aux navigateurs – Édition mensuelle de l’Ouest
Édition n° 08/2023
Published under the Authority of:
Canadian Coast Guard Programs
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7
For more information, contact Notmar.XNCR@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada,
as represented by the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans
and the Canadian Coast Guard, 2023.
Cat. No. Fs152-9E-PDF (Electronic PDF, English)
ISSN 2817-0253
Cat. No. Fs152-9F-PDF (Electronic PDF, French)
ISSN 2817-0261
Explanatory Notes – Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR)
Geographical positions refer directly to the graduations of the largest scale Canadian Hydrographic Service 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 Tide (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 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 submit comments and suggestions on possible improvements to the various publications and services: Notmar.XNCR@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
To report chart discrepancies and/or corrections to the Canadian 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, can be obtained
all together through the download of a single ZIP file.
Explanatory Notes – Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS)
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 2023. 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
Explanatory Notes – Marine Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS)
Navigational Warnings / Notices to Shipping
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) is implementing a number of changes to the aids to navigation system in Canada.
These changes are advertised as Navigational Warnings, formerly called Notices to ShippingFootnote 1, that are broadcast by the CCG, and are then followed up with Notices to Mariners, then charts are updated by hand correction, reprints or new editions.
Mariners are advised that all relevant Navigational Warnings (NAVWARN) should be kept until superseded by Notices to Mariners or through revised charts issued by the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS).
NAVWARN are accessible on the applicable regional page on the CCG Navigational Warnings website at http://nis.ccg-gcc.gc.ca.
CHS is reviewing the impact of these changes with CCG and together are preparing an action plan on the issuing of chart revisions.
For further information, contact your regional NAVWARN Issuing Desk.
Western Region
Prince Rupert MCTS Centre
Canadian Coast Guard
Bag 4444
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4K2
Telephone: 250-627-3070
Email: NAVWARN.MCTSPrinceRupert@innav.gc.ca
Website: http://www.marinfo.gc.ca/e-nav
Arctic Region
* Iqaluit MCTS Centre
Operational from approximately mid-May until late December.
“A” Series NAVWARN
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 189
Iqaluit, NU X0A 0H0
Telephone: 867-979-5269
Facsimile: 867-979-4264
Email: NAVWARN.MCTSIqaluit@innav.gc.ca
* Service available in English and French.
Index
Numerical Index of Canadian Charts Affected
This numerical index lists all nautical charts mentioned in this monthly edition of Notices to Mariners. Only charts appearing in Section 2 of this publication require a chart correction. The appearance of charts in all other sections, particularly those related to the correction of other nautical publications, is included here for reference.
3002 | 3598 | 3854 | 3980 |
3475 | 3605 | 3859 | 4124 |
3493 | 3671 | 3864 | 4669 |
3547 | 3744 | 3908 | 6242 |
3549 | 3815 | 3938 | |
3550 | 3853 | 3939 |
SECTION 1 - GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
*1105/21West Coast Haida Gwaii – Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping
(Recurrent publication of notice *1105/21, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 11/2021 publication.)
Reference: Notice *903/21 is cancelled.
Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping, West Coast Haida Gwaii (formerly Queen Charlotte Islands)
Haida Gwaii’s remote location, rugged coastline, variable sea
and weather conditions, and rich ecological and cultural
heritage make it vulnerable to the potential for pollution from
shipping breakdowns and accidents. Increasing the distance
vessels travel offshore can increase the amount of time
available to address propulsion, steering or other issues, and
the likelihood of a towing vessel being able to respond to a
vessel that is disabled or drifting. This in turn reduces the
risk of grounding and oil spills.
A Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping on the West Coast of
Haida Gwaii is currently in effect. In the Voluntary
Protection Zone, commercial vessels of 500 gross tonnage or
greater shall observe a minimum distance of 50 nautical miles
offshore when transiting along the West Coast of Haida Gwaii
with the following exceptions:
–Cruise vessels, to observe a minimum 12 nm distance from shore;
–Vessels transiting between Pacific Northwest ports
(Washington, Alaska, BC), to observe a minimum 25 nm distance
from shore;
–Tugs and barges (including pushing and towing
alongside), no minimum distance; and
–Fishing vessels, no minimum distance.
The Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping coordinates are:
54⁰ 15.436' N |
133⁰ 04.788' W |
54⁰ 17.572' N |
134⁰ 02.484' W |
54⁰ 13.614' N |
134⁰ 19.427' W |
54⁰ 11.786' N |
134⁰ 30.841' W |
53⁰ 44.036' N |
134⁰ 32.677' W |
53⁰ 11.118' N |
134⁰ 16.412' W |
52⁰ 18.483' N |
133⁰ 20.917' W |
51⁰ 24.590' N |
132⁰ 04.081' W |
51⁰ 56.158' N |
131⁰ 01.830' W |
Vessels are requested to adhere to these distances on a voluntary basis and only when it does not jeopardize the safety of navigation, the vessel, the persons aboard, and the cargo.
(NW-P-1085-20)
*905/22Transport Canada – British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines
(Recurrent publication of notice *905/22, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 09/2022 publication.)
The North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines are voluntary guidelines that aim to improve safety on the water by reducing conflicts between First Nations’ marine use activities, such as fishing and shoreline harvesting, and commercial vessels on the shipping route between Kitimat and Browning Entrance. The guidelines came into effect on September 1, 2022, and will be reviewed from time to time.
The guidelines apply to all vessels navigating on the route between Kitimat and Browning Entrance, on the north coast of British Columbia. This area includes:
•Douglas Channel |
•Otter Channel |
•Wright Sound |
•Nepean Sound, and |
•Lewis Passage |
•Principe Channel |
The complete guidelines document is available at the following link:
Nothing in these guidelines replaces or changes how we apply any Canadian or international laws or regulations, including the Collision Regulations. Furthermore, nothing in these guidelines prevents or limits the master or pilot of a ship from making any decisions to protect the vessel, the crew, or the marine environment.
The guidelines include information for:
•all vessels that covers:
-inshore safety zones
-routing measures
-speed reductions
-guidelines for meeting and passing
-a special operating area in Wright Sound, and
-guidelines in case of a mechanical or electrical breakdown
•large commercial ships, including bulk carriers,
general cargo vessels, liquid bulk vessels, and passenger
vessels
•tugs and barges, and
•vessels operating in First Nations Areas of Concern where you must pay special attention to make sure local community users can transit and use the area safely.
*310/23Canadian Coast Guard – Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS) in Canada
(Recurrent publication of notice *310/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 03/2023 publication.)
Reference: Notice *1206/22 is cancelled.
On December 15th, 2022, the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) permanently discontinued the provision of its DGPS service across Canada.
Today’s GPS meets the needs of international Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) requirements for maritime navigation. Further, for mariners in Canadian waters, there is no carriage requirement for ground - or space - based augmentation capability onboard vessels for Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
Mariners should note that CCG DGPS sites may broadcast corrections on occasion for technology testing. During these testing, the DGPS corrections broadcasted should not be considered reliable for marine navigation.
*505/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Magnetic Declination Calculations
(Recurrent publication of notice *505/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 05/2023 publication.)
Mariners are advised that CHS has adopted the harmonized World Magnetic Model (WMM), as found on the NCEI/NOAA website. Old compass rose declination information on CHS navigational products can be updated using this website: https://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/geomag/calculators/magcalc.shtml#declination. While the differences in the model declinations are small each year, they can become more significant over a large period of time.
*508/23Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas (ANMPA) and Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas (TNMPA) – Beluga and Bowhead Whale Protection: Voluntary Avoidance and Slowdown Areas
(Recurrent publication of notice *508/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 05/2023 publication.)
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 2023.
VOLUNTARY PROTECTION MEASURES
Voluntary measures are in effect from June 1st
to October
31st,
2023. 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 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 |
||||
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
|
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
1 |
69° 38’ 19” |
135° 25’ 09” |
|
1 |
69° 35’ 10” |
133° 48’ 26” |
2 |
69° 38’ 03” |
135° 25’ 11” |
|
2 |
69° 34’ 00” |
133° 28’ 00” |
3 |
69° 37’ 46” |
135° 24’ 52” |
|
3 |
69° 23’ 37” |
133° 26’ 40” |
4 |
69° 29’ 49” |
135° 12’ 49” |
|
4 |
69° 20’ 34” |
133° 40’ 37” |
5 |
69° 30’ 45” |
135° 16’ 56” |
|
5 |
69° 19’ 05” |
133° 42’ 21” |
6 |
69° 29’ 26” |
135° 18’ 53” |
|
6 |
69° 19’ 01” |
133° 42’ 31” |
7 |
69° 29’ 23” |
135° 19’ 06” |
|
7 |
69° 20’ 39” |
133° 43’ 20” |
8 |
69° 28’ 07” |
135° 20’ 25” |
|
8 |
69° 16’ 42” |
133° 54’ 54” |
9 |
69° 27’ 36” |
135° 24’ 25” |
|
9 |
69° 15’ 20” |
134° 06’ 53” |
10 |
69° 25' 51” |
135° 32’ 27” |
|
10 |
69° 16’ 33” |
134° 05’ 56” |
11 |
69° 26’ 32” |
135° 34’ 54” |
|
11 |
69° 20’ 42” |
134° 02’ 44” |
12 |
69° 28’ 21” |
135° 35’ 24” |
|
12 |
69° 24’ 00” |
133° 59’ 10” |
13 |
69° 28’ 35” |
135° 36’ 40” |
|
13 |
69° 24’ 34” |
133° 53’ 49” |
14 |
69° 28’ 39” |
135° 37’ 58” |
|
14 |
69° 28’ 21” |
133° 48’ 15” |
15 |
69° 30’ 34” |
135° 45’ 54” |
|
15 |
69° 28’ 02” |
133° 50’ 59” |
16 |
69° 35’ 18” |
135° 35’ 42” |
|
16 |
69° 33’ 20” |
133° 47’ 29” |
17 |
69° 36’ 00” |
135° 22’ 10” |
|
17 |
69° 34’ 33” |
133° 47’ 42” |
18 |
69° 34’ 40” |
135° 20’ 09” |
|
18 |
69° 32’ 55” |
133° 51’ 09” |
19 |
69° 34’ 00” |
135° 20’ 09” |
|
19 |
69° 32’ 56” |
133° 51’ 54” |
20 |
69° 34’ 00” |
135° 27’ 39” |
|
20 |
69° 33’ 46” |
133° 55’ 48” |
21 |
69° 36’ 00” |
135° 27’ 39” |
|
21 |
69° 33’ 46” |
133° 55’ 31” |
22 |
69° 27’ 00” |
135° 31’ 11” |
|
|
|
|
23 |
69° 27’ 00” |
135° 34’ 45” |
|
|
|
|
Niaqunnaq Sub Area |
||
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
1 |
69° 08’ 00” |
136° 16’ 44” |
2 |
69° 04’ 25” |
136° 07’ 45” |
3 |
69° 03’ 43” |
136° 07’ 08” |
4 |
69° 01’ 19” |
136° 04’ 45” |
5 |
69° 01’ 14” |
136° 04’ 45” |
6 |
69° 00’ 57” |
136° 05’ 42” |
7 |
69° 00’ 12” |
136° 07’ 08” |
8 |
68° 57’ 00” |
136° 10’ 00” |
9 |
68° 55’ 00” |
136° 15’ 00” |
10 |
68° 54’ 22” |
136° 31’ 50” |
11 |
68° 55’ 00” |
136° 38’ 33” |
12 |
68° 56’ 15” |
137° 00’ 41” |
13 |
68° 56’ 29” |
137° 03’ 03” |
14 |
68° 55’ 48” |
137° 11’ 00” |
15 |
68° 57’ 50” |
137° 16’ 40” |
16 |
68° 59’ 20” |
137° 21’ 30” |
17 |
69° 03’ 09” |
137° 44’ 54” |
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 |
||
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
A |
69° 21’ 07.8” |
124° 21’ 32.0” approx |
B |
70° 12’ 00.0” approx |
124° 31’ 55.2” |
C |
70° 08’ 22.0” |
124° 41’ 45.0” approx |
D |
70° 09’ 09.9” |
124° 57’ 42.0” approx |
E |
70° 09’ 13.0” approx |
125° 05’ 28.6” |
F |
70° 09’ 13.2” |
125° 17’ 53.0” |
G |
70° 20’ 00.0” |
125° 17’ 53.0” |
H |
70° 20’ 00.0” |
123° 54’ 17.5” |
I |
69° 37’ 20.6” |
123° 54’ 17.5” |
J |
69° 30’ 00.0” |
124° 15’ 34.7” |
|
||
Zone 2 |
||
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
K |
70° 04’ 15.8” |
124° 41’ 51.0” approx |
L |
70° 04’ 48.6” |
124° 41’ 54.0” approx |
M |
70° 02’ 12.9” |
124° 35’ 23.0” approx |
N |
70° 02’ 12.9” |
124° 35’ 29.0” approx |
Erratum : Western Edition 07/2023 – Section 2 – Chart Corrections– Chart 3546 Patch
The chart patch link published for chart 3546 in the Section 2 of monthly Notices to Mariners edition 07/2023 was incorrect and did not refer to the correct PDF document.
Navigators are advised to replace the patch for chart 3546 with the corrected version.
*801/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Nautical Charts
Charts |
Main Title |
Scale |
Edition Date |
Published |
Cat# |
Price |
New Charts |
||||||
3815 |
Shields Bay |
1:22 000 |
2023-07-14 |
2023-08-25 |
2 |
$20.00 |
New Editions |
||||||
4124 |
Harbours in the Bay of Fundy / Ports dans la Baie de Fundy |
1:25 000 |
2023-07-28 |
2023-08-25 |
1 |
$20.00 |
4669 |
Red Bay |
1:12 000 |
2023-07-28 |
2023-08-25 |
1 |
$20.00 |
*802/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Electronic Navigational Charts
S-57 ENC Number |
Chart Title |
ENC Compilation Scale |
Published |
New Charts |
|||
CA44UPXA (Edn 1.000) |
Transit4800N06500W |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-14 |
CA44UQ8A (Edn 1.000) |
Transit4800N06400W |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-14 |
CA471164 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471164 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471165 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471165 |
1:45 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471166 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471166 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471167 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471167 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471168 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471168 |
1:90 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471169 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471169 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471170 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471170 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471171 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471171 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471172 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471172 |
1:22 500 |
2023-08-11 |
CA471173 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471173 |
1:45 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA53WPBA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4490N06700W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53WPCA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4490N06690W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53XPBA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4500N06700W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53XPCA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4500N06690W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53XPDA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4500N06680W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53YPBA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4510N06700W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53YPCA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4510N06690W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA53YPDA (Edn 1.000) |
Port4510N06680W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA55CQ4A (Edn 1.000) |
Port4970N06440W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55DQ4A (Edn 1.000) |
Port4980N06440W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55GQAA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5010N06380W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55GQBA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5010N06370W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55GQCA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5010N06360W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55HQAA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5020N06380W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55HQBA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5020N06370W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55HQCA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5020N06360W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-14 |
CA55WSSA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5150N05560W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-25 |
CA55WSTA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5150N05550W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-25 |
CA55XSHA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5160N05650W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA55XSJA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5160N05640W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA55XSSA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5160N05560W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-25 |
CA55XSTA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5160N05550W |
1:11 000 |
2023-08-25 |
CA55YSHA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5170N05650W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA55YSJA (Edn 1.000) |
Port5170N05640W |
1:6 000 |
2023-08-11 |
New Editions |
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CA370109 (Edn 6.000) |
Cape Scott to Cape Calvert |
1:37 245 |
2023-08-11 |
CA370165 (Edn 4.000) |
Quatsino Sound to/à Queen Charlotte Strait |
1:75 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA370257 (Edn 4.000) |
Knight Inlet |
1:40 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA376062 (Edn 11.000) |
West Point à/to Baie de Tracadie |
1:50 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA376062 (Edn 12.000) |
West Point à/to Baie de Tracadie |
1:50 000 |
2023-08-25 |
CA376109 (Edn 8.000) |
Country Island to/à Barren Island |
1:30 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA376134 (Edn 8.000) |
Neguac Bay (Continuation A) |
1:30 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA376178 (Edn 2.000) |
Tryon Shoals to Cape Egmont |
1:37 787 |
2023-08-18 |
CA376187 (Edn 8.000) |
Baie des Chaleurs / Chaleur Bay |
1:75 000 |
2023-08-18 |
CA376248 (Edn 7.000) |
East Point to Cape Bear |
1:37 500 |
2023-08-18 |
CA470306 (Edn 7.000) |
Queen Charlotte Strait Western Portion/Partie Ouest (Part 1 of 2) |
1:40 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA470307 (Edn 7.000) |
Queen Charlotte Strait Western Portion/Partie Ouest (Part 2 of 2) |
1:40 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA470312 (Edn 7.000) |
Queen Charlotte Strait Eastern Portion/Partie Est (Part 1 of 2) |
1:40 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA470313 (Edn 8.000) |
Queen Charlotte Strait Eastern Portion/Partie Est (Part 2 of 2) |
1:40 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA470415 (Edn 3.000) |
Seymour Inlet and/et Belize Inlet |
1:25 000 |
2023-08-11 |
CA476131 (Edn 5.000) |
Richibucto Harbour |
1:15 000 |
2023-08-25 |
CA479053 (Edn 8.000) |
Tadoussac à/to Cap Éternité |
1:18 750 |
2023-08-11 |
CA479087 (Edn 8.000) |
Ile St-Louis à Cap Éternité - Continuation A |
1:18 750 |
2023-08-11 |
CA570127 (Edn 11.000) |
Vancouver Harbour Eastern Portion/Partie Est |
1:5 000 |
2023-08-11 |
Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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CA370454 |
Dean Channel, Burke Channel and/et Bentinck Arms |
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CA379086 |
Cap des Rosiers à/to Chandler |
Cancelled by CA44UQ8A,CA44UPXA |
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CA470036 |
Approaches to/Approches à Seymour Inlet and/et Belize Inlet |
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CA470259 |
Smith Inlet, Boswell Inlet and/et Draney Inlet |
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CA470264 |
Rivers Inlet |
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CA470318 |
Fitz Hugh Channel to/à Lama Passage |
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CA470339 |
Approaches to/Approches à Smith Sound and/et Rivers Inlet (Part 1 of 2) |
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CA470340 |
Smith Sound and/et Rivers Inlet Southern Portion/Partie Sud (Part 2 of 2) |
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CA470357 |
Hakai Passage to/à Fitz Hugh Sound (Part 1 of 2) |
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CA470358 |
Hakai Passage to/à Fitz Hugh Sound (Part 2 of 2) |
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CA470385 |
Queens Sound and Approaches/et les approches (Part 1 of 3) |
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CA470386 |
Queens Sound and Approaches/et les approches (Part 2 of 3) |
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CA470387 |
Queens Sound and Approaches/et les approches (Part 3 of 3) |
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CA476111 |
Country Harbour |
Cancelled by CA376109 |
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CA476112 |
St. Marys River |
Cancelled by CA376109 |
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CA476162 |
Victoria Harbour |
Cancelled by CA376178 |
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CA576022 |
Letete Passage, Letang Harbour and/et Blacks Harbour |
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CA579004 |
Havre Saint-Pierre et les approches/and Approaches |
Cancelled by CA55HQCA,CA55HQBA,CA55HQAA,CA55GQCA,CA55GQBA,CA55GQAA |
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CA579255 |
Quai/Wharf Port-Menier - Île d'Anticosti |
Cancelled by CA55DQ4A,CA55CQ4A |
*803/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Raster Digital Charts (BSB V3)
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Edition Date |
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RM-4124 |
Harbours in the Bay of Fundy / Ports dans la Baie de Fundy |
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RM-4669 |
Red Bay |
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*804/23Transport Canada – Ship Safety Bulletins #16 and #17/2023
New Ship Safety Bulletins have recently been
posted on the
Transport Canada website.
To view or download these bulletins, please click on the
links below:
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their STCW certificates
RDIMS#
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Regarding Passenger Safety Management or Specialized
Passenger Safety Management (Ro-Ro Vessels) certificates of
competency or endorsements
RDIMS#
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*806/23Canadian Coast Guard Publication – List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals Publication: Atlantic Coast – All Documents Now Available to Download as a Single PDF Document
The Atlantic Coast volume of the List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals publication is now available to download as a single PDF document.
This feature allows the download of a single PDF document regrouping the Front Cover and General Information Pages, all individual sections of the volume, and the Geographical and Designator Indexes.
This option is now available for all four volumes of the List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals publication.
*807/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Inappropriate Geographical Names Review Process
The records of the Canadian Hydrographic Service could contain geographical names that may be considered racist, offensive and derogatory. Geographical naming authorities are in the process of addressing many offensive place names, but the work is still ongoing. For more information, about inappropriate geographical names, please contact chsinfo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
Section 1A: Temporary and Preliminary Notices
Reminder – Comment Period for Active Preliminary Notices
This is a reminder that the comment period is still open for the following active Preliminary notices:
Notice # |
Reference Chart # |
Aids Affected |
Intent of Notice |
Pacific Coast |
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3980 |
622 |
Notice of Proposed Changes |
Please refer to the Notices to Mariners - Monthly Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices publication for details.
Inland Waters
Temporary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Preliminary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Pacific Coast
Temporary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Preliminary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
SECTION 2 - CHART CORRECTIONS
3002 - Queen Charlotte Sound to/à Dixon Entrance - New Edition - 16-DEC-1994 - NAD 1927
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, S4)
3475 - Ladysmith Harbour - New Edition - 30-APR-2021 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, K28)
3493 - Vancouver Harbour Western Portion/Partie Ouest - New Edition - 15-NOV-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
3547 - Queen Charlotte Strait Eastern Portion/Partie Est - New Chart - 28-APR-1989 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, S4)
3549 - Queen Charlotte Strait Western Portion/Partie Ouest - New Chart - 03-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P16)
(See Chart 1, S4)
(See Chart 1, P1)
3550 - Approaches to/Approches à Seymour Inlet and/et Belize Inlet - New Chart - 03-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P1)
3598 - Cape Scott to Cape Calvert - New Edition - 11-NOV-2016 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P16)
(See Chart 1, S4)
3605 - Quatsino Sound to/à Queen Charlotte Strait - New Edition - 06-MAR-1998 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P16)
(See Chart 1, S4)
3671 - Barkley Sound - New Edition - 04-NOV-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, K41)
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
and 48°48′49.9″N 125°16′28.6″W
3744 - Queen Charlotte Sound - New Edition - 20-MAY-1988 - NAD 1927
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P16)
(See Chart 1, S4)
3853 - Cape St. James to/à Cumshewa Inlet and/et Tasu Sound - New Edition - 02-MAR-1990 - NAD 1927
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P1)
to 52°44′58.6″N 132°05′39.5″W
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P1)
to 52°24′01.6″N 131°35′16.6″W
(See Chart 1, P1)
3854 - Tasu Sound to/à Port Louis - New Edition - 23-OCT-1987 - NAD 1927
(See Chart 1, P1)
3859 - Tasu Sound - New Edition - 21-AUG-1998 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P1)
to 52°44′57.8″N 132°05′45.5″W
(See Chart 1, P1)
3864 - Gowgaia Bay - New Edition - 22-JUL-2016 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, P1)
(See Chart 1, P1)
to 52°24′00.8″N 131°35′22.5″W
3908 - KITIMAT - NEW CHART - 15-MAR-2013 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
3908 - Kitimat Harbour - New Chart - 15-MAR-2013 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Qc)
3938 - Queens Sound to/à Seaforth Channel - New Edition - 15-APR-2016 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3939 - Fisher Channel to/à Seaforth Channel and/et Dean Channel - New Edition - 01-AUG-2014 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3939 - Shearwater - New Edition - 01-AUG-2014 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
6242 - Winnipeg to Selkirk - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 01-JUN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
6242 - Selkirk to Lake Winnipeg - Sheet/Feuille 2 - New Edition - 01-JUN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
SECTION 3 - RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION CORRECTIONS
*815/23Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2023 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)
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DELETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS:
1.1.3New Electronic Form for ECAREG Advanced Offshore Reporting
Eastern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone (ECAREG) is now accepting ECAREG Zone Reports (RAMN 3.8.2 refers) using the Microsoft Excel form available at https://e-navigation.canada.ca/topics/traffic/cvms/ecareg-en. This report shall be submitted directly to ECAREG by email at HLXECAREG1@INNAV.GC.CA or to the nearest CCG MCTS Centre. For accuracy, please ensure that reports are completed using the correct version of the report form before submitting to ECAREG. The latest version of the report can be downloaded from the website noted above.
1.1.4New Electronic Form for Western Canada VTS Offshore Advanced Reporting
Prince Rupert MCTS is now accepting VTS Offshore Zone Reports (RAMN 3.8.1 refers) using the Microsoft Excel form available at: https://navigation-electronique.canada.ca/topics/traffic/cvms/vtsoffshore-en This report shall be submitted directly to Prince Rupert MCTS by email at vts.rupert@innav.gc.ca or to the nearest CCG MCTS Centre. For accuracy, please ensure that reports are completed using the correct version of the report form before submitting to Prince Rupert MCTS. The latest version of the report can be downloaded from the website noted above.
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ADD AS FOLLOWS:
1.1.3New Electronic Form for NORDREG Sailing Plan Reporting
Northern Canada Vessel Traffic Services Zone (NORDREG) now requires that NORDREG Sailing Plan Reports (RAMN 3.8.3 refers) be completed using a new Microsoft Excel form available from the CCG’s . This report shall be submitted to NORDREG by email at IQANORDREG@innav.gc.ca or to the nearest CCG MCTS Centre.
Please ensure that Sailing Reports are completed using the correct version of the electronic form before submitting to NORDREG. The latest version of the report can be downloaded from the web portal noted above.
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ADD AS FOLLOWS:
1.1.6Elimination of the Q Series in the NAVWARN Issuing System
As of January 1, 2024, Navigational Warnings (NAVWARNs) for the St. Lawrence will be issued under the C series rather than the Q series. Existing Q series NAVWARNs will remain available on the website. Current subscribers to the NAVWARN subscription service will continue to receive NAVWARNs for all geographic areas that match the user defined criteria. No action will be required on the part of the user.
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ADD AS FOLLOWS:
3.8.3NORDREG Zone Reports
NORDREG reports shall be addressed to NORDREG CANADA and communicated either directly to NORDREG CANADA or to the nearest CCG MCTS Centre. The NORDREG Sailing Report shall be completed using an electronic form downloadable from the Vessel Traffic Services section of CCG’s e-Navigation portal. All times indicated in NORDREG reports shall be in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The master of a ship shall ensure that these reports are made in accordance with the stated requirements.
SECTION 4 - CANADIAN SAILING DIRECTIONS CORRECTIONS
The following Canadian Sailing Directions volumes have recently been updated on the Canadian Hydrographic Service website.
No. |
Title |
Atlantic Coast |
|
ATL105 |
Cape Canso to Cape Sable (including Sable Island) |
ATL109 |
Gulf of St. Lawrence (Northeast Portion) |
ATL110 |
St. Lawrence River, Cap Whittle / Cap Gaspé to Les Escoumins and Anticosti Island |
ATL112 |
St. Lawrence River, Cap-Rouge to Montréal and Rivière Richelieu |
Central Canada |
|
CEN305 |
Lake Huron, St. Marys River, Lake Superior |
Pacific Coast |
|
PAC201 |
Juan de Fuca Strait and Strait of Georgia |
Northern Canada |
|
ARC404 |
Great Slave Lake and Mackenzie River |
Each volume includes a section entitled “Record of Changes” which lists all updates that are incorporated during the current calendar year.
SECTION 5 - LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND FOG SIGNALS CORRECTIONS
The amendments are highlighted and deletions are crossed out. For general and region-specific
information on the List of Lights, click on the following links:
Newfoundland and Labrador Coast,
Atlantic Coast,
Inland Waters and
Pacific Coast.
PACIFIC COAST
No. | Name |
Position ----- Latitude N. Longitude W. |
Light Characteristics |
Focal Height in m. above water |
Nominal Range |
Description ----- Height in meters above ground |
Remarks ----- Fog Signals |
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QUEEN CHARLOTTE SOUND (LL 569.2 – 586) |
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574 G5642 |
Nahwitti Point |
On SW. side of Hope Island. 50 54 17.8 127 59 07.4 |
Fl | W | 4s | 12.9 | 9 |
White square
skeleton tower. 6.7 |
Year round. Chart:3549 Edn 08/23 (P23-037) |
|
576 G5649 |
Pine
Island Racon - - (M) X & S Bands |
On SW. point of island. 50 58 32.2 127 43 40.7 |
Fl | R | 10s | 24.6 | 16 | White square skeleton tower. |
Flash 0.2 s; eclipse 9.8 s. Visible from 314° through N. and E. to 154°. Operates 24 h. Year round. Chart:3549 Edn 08/23 (P23-034) |
|
HAIDA GWAII (LL 768.6 – 812) |
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809 G5861 |
Davidson Point |
On N. side of entrance to Tasu Sound. 52 44 31.5 132 06 47.9 |
Fl(3) | W | 12s | 44 | 6 | White square skeleton tower. |
Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 2 s; Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 2 s; Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 6.5 s. Year round. Chart:3859 Edn 08/23 (P23-043) |
|
809.3 | Tasu Narrows |
Delete from
list. Chart:3859 Edn 08/23 (P23-047) |
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810 G5862 |
Tasu Sound |
On point inside entrance, on S. side. 52 44 57.8 132 05 45.5 |
Fl | W | 4s | 10.3 | 5 | White square skeleton tower. |
Year round. Chart:3859 Edn 08/23 (P23-044) |
|
810.2 G5863 |
Horn Island |
Delete from
list. Chart:3859 Edn 08/23 (P23-048) |
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811.9 G5863.7 |
Gowgaia Point |
52 24 00.8 131 35 22.5 |
Fl | W | 6s | 28.6 | 6 | White square skeleton tower. |
Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 5.5 s. Year round. Chart:3864 Edn 08/23 (P23-045) |
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