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Notices to Mariners
October 27, 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. 10/2023
Aussi disponible en français :
Avis aux navigateurs – Édition mensuelle de l’Ouest
Édition n° 10/2023
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
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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.
| 3001 | 3548 | 3855 | 3935 |
| 3478 | 3549 | 3886 | 3936 |
| 3490 | 3550 | 3895 | 3939 |
| 3514 | 3668 | 3902 | 3958 |
| 3535 | 3671 | 3921 | 6242 |
| 3545 | 3726 | 3931 | 7661 |
| 3546 | 3809 | 3934 |
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)
*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)].
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Okeevik Sub Area |
|
Kittigaryuit Sub Area |
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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” |
|
|
|
|
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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 |
*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.
*1001/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Nautical Charts
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Charts |
Main Title |
Scale |
Edition Date |
Published |
Cat# |
Price |
|
New Charts |
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3886 |
Carpenter Bay to/à Burnaby Island |
1:45 000 |
2023-09-15 |
2023-10-27 |
2 |
$20.00 |
|
Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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3809 |
Carpenter Bay to/à Burnaby Island |
Cancelled by 3886 |
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*1002/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Electronic Navigational Charts
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S-57 ENC Number |
Chart Title |
ENC Compilation Scale |
Published |
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New Charts |
|||
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CA471174 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471174 |
1:90 000 |
2023-10-06 |
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CA471175 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471175 |
1:90 000 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA471178 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471178 |
1:22 500 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA471179 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471179 |
1:22 500 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA471180 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471180 |
1:22 500 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA471181 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471181 |
1:22 500 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA471184 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471184 |
1:22 500 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA471185 (Edn 1.000) |
CA471185 |
1:22 500 |
2023-10-06 |
|
New Editions |
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CA370257 (Edn 5.000) |
Knight Inlet |
1:40 000 |
2023-10-20 |
|
CA370424 (Edn 5.000) |
Nootka Sound to/à Quatsino Sound (part 1 of 2) |
1:75 000 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA376371 (Edn 6.000) |
Indian Bay to/à Wadham Islands |
1:30 000 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA470310 (Edn 7.000) |
Broughton Strait (Part 1 of 2) |
1:20 000 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA470312 (Edn 8.000) |
Queen Charlotte Strait Eastern Portion/Partie Est (Part 1 of 2) |
1:40 000 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA470434 (Edn 4.000) |
Checleset Bay |
1:18 247 |
2023-10-06 |
|
CA476023 (Edn 2.000) |
Seal Cove and Approaches/et les approches |
1:12 500 |
2023-10-20 |
|
CA570073 (Edn 15.000) |
Vancouver Harbour Western Portion/Partie Ouest |
1:5 000 |
2023-10-20 |
|
CA571001 (Edn 2.000) |
Parry Passage (Part 1 of 4) |
1:11 000 |
2023-10-13 |
|
CA571002 (Edn 2.000) |
Parry Passage (Part 2 of 4) |
1:11 000 |
2023-10-13 |
|
CA571003 (Edn 2.000) |
Parry Passage (Part 3 of 4) |
1:11 000 |
2023-10-13 |
|
CA571004 (Edn 2.000) |
Parry Passage (Part 4 of 4) |
1:11 000 |
2023-10-13 |
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Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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CA370109 |
Cape Scott to Cape Calvert |
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CA370165 |
Quatsino Sound to/à Queen Charlotte Strait |
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CA470031 |
Queen Charlotte Strait, Central Portion/Partie Centrale |
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CA470042 |
Quatsino Sound |
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CA470306 |
Queen Charlotte Strait Western Portion/Partie Ouest (Part 1 of 2) |
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CA470307 |
Queen Charlotte Strait Western Portion/Partie Ouest (Part 2 of 2) |
|
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CA470359 |
Kyuquot Sound (Part 1 of 2) |
|
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CA470415 |
Seymour Inlet and/et Belize Inlet |
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CA470431 |
Brooks Bay |
|
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*1003/23Transport Canada – Ship Safety Bulletins #18, #19, #20, #21 and #22/2023
New and updated Ship Safety Bulletins have
recently been posted on the
Transport Canada website.
To view or download these bulletins, please click on the
links below:
SSB#18/2023 – Central Registry
of Seafarer's Documentation (Update)
RDIMS#
19685693
SSB#19/2023 – Updated
application process to obtain a Canadian endorsement
(September
2023)
RDIMS#
19742469
SSB#20/2023 – How to Meet STCW
Requirements for Masters, Deck Officers and Other Crew
Members of Certain Canadian Ships Operating in Polar
Waters
RDIMS#
19789021
SSB#21/2023 – Changes to the
Radio inspection certification due to the termination of the
Agreement Between Canada and the United States of America for
Promotion of Safety on the Great Lakes by Means of Radio,
1973.
RDIMS#
19619805
SSB#22/2023 – Inspections of
Vessel Personnel Certificates and
Endorsements
RDIMS#
19789174
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).
*1004/23Transport Canada – British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines
Reference: Notice *905/22 is cancelled.
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.
*1013/23Plans - Dixon Entrance – Daybeacon Repositioned
Reference chart: 3895
The following daybeacon has been repositioned to the following coordinates:
|
Aid Name |
LL # |
Position |
|
Trevan Rock Daybeacon |
6100 |
52° 09’ 36.8”N 131° 05’ 36.2”W |
(P2023-069)
Section 1A: Temporary and Preliminary Notices
Reminder – Comment Period for Active Preliminary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
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
3001 - Vancouver Island / Île de Vancouver, Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Queen Charlotte Sound - New Edition - 23-FEB-2001 - NAD 1927
(See Chart 1, L25)
3490 - Fraser River/Fleuve Fraser, Sand Heads to/à Douglas Island, Compartment B-C - New Edition - 02-NOV-2012 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L41.1)
and 49°09′08.9″N 122°59′08.7″W
3514 - Jervis Inlet - New Edition - 02-AUG-1996 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, K11)
3535 - Secret Cove and/et Smuggler Cove - New Edition - 08-MAR-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L40.1)
and 49°31′46.2″N 123°57′25.0″W
(See Chart 1, Q123)
(See Chart 1, L40.1)
49°31′49.9″N 123°57′24.7″W
49°31′49.2″N 123°57′24.7″W
49°31′48.7″N 123°57′24.9″W
49°31′48.2″N 123°57′24.9″W
49°31′48.0″N 123°57′25.1″W
49°31′47.8″N 123°57′25.5″W
49°31′47.8″N 123°57′26.3″W
49°31′49.0″N 123°57′29.6″W
49°31′49.3″N 123°57′30.9″W
49°31′49.3″N 123°57′31.4″W
49°31′49.2″N 123°57′32.0″W
and 49°31′48.7″N 123°57′32.2″W
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
(See Chart 1, S4)
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
50°37′46.9″N 127°09′28.2″W
50°37′42.4″N 127°09′23.5″W
50°37′33.1″N 127°09′00.2″W
50°36′42.9″N 127°03′22.8″W
50°36′37.8″N 127°03′05.2″W
50°36′32.7″N 127°02′49.6″W
50°36′17.8″N 127°02′19.5″W
and 50°36′08.5″N 127°02′03.9″W
3548 - Queen Charlotte Strait, Central Portion/Partie Centrale - New Edition - 26-SEP-1997 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
50°45′30.7″N 127°27′53.7″W
50°46′34.0″N 127°26′48.0″W
50°47′15.1″N 127°25′49.6″W
50°47′55.0″N 127°25′40.5″W
50°48′26.2″N 127°25′50.9″W
50°50′47.8″N 127°29′31.0″W
and 50°51′06.6″N 127°30′00.0″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
50°37′46.9″N 127°09′28.2″W
50°37′42.4″N 127°09′23.5″W
50°37′33.1″N 127°09′00.2″W
and 50°36′52.6″N 127°04′30.0″W
3549 - Queen Charlotte Strait Western Portion/Partie Ouest - New Chart - 03-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
50°51′38.4″N 127°36′29.1″W
50°51′40.5″N 127°36′26.9″W
50°51′44.0″N 127°36′24.4″W
50°52′06.4″N 127°36′22.0″W
50°52′09.9″N 127°36′23.1″W
50°52′12.0″N 127°36′24.7″W
50°52′35.8″N 127°36′56.8″W
50°53′16.1″N 127°37′47.0″W
50°54′06.5″N 127°39′09.0″W
50°55′23.3″N 127°41′17.4″W
50°56′01.2″N 127°42′33.1″W
50°56′28.5″N 127°43′15.3″W
50°56′46.2″N 127°43′33.3″W
50°58′15.9″N 127°44′32.2″W
50°59′35.1″N 127°45′35.4″W
and 51°01′36.0″N 127°47′36.1″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
50°46′34.0″N 127°26′48.0″W
and 50°46′46.6″N 127°26′30.0″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
50°50′47.8″N 127°29′31.0″W
50°51′15.9″N 127°30′18.0″W
50°51′27.1″N 127°30′43.4″W
50°51′30.6″N 127°30′59.0″W
50°52′13.6″N 127°33′15.0″W
50°52′07.6″N 127°34′57.3″W
50°52′01.6″N 127°35′13.3″W
50°51′56.1″N 127°35′38.2″W
50°51′38.8″N 127°36′24.7″W
50°51′36.9″N 127°36′33.8″W
and 50°51′32.2″N 127°36′45.4″W
3550 - Approaches to/Approches à Seymour Inlet and/et Belize Inlet - New Chart - 03-DEC-1993 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°15′00.8″N 127°49′40.7″W
51°14′51.3″N 127°49′46.4″W
51°14′37.5″N 127°49′40.8″W
51°11′33.4″N 127°50′45.8″W
51°08′19.3″N 127°51′23.2″W
51°06′49.8″N 127°49′37.1″W
51°06′00.6″N 127°49′06.4″W
51°03′10.1″N 127°48′52.5″W
51°01′44.5″N 127°47′39.2″W
50°59′35.1″N 127°45′35.4″W
and 50°58′24.0″N 127°44′35.8″W
3668 - Alberni Inlet - New Edition - 10-MAR-2023 - 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, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3671 - Barkley Sound - New Edition - 04-NOV-2005 - NAD 1983
(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, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, K12)
3921 - Fish Egg Inlet - New Edition - 15-DEC-1995 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°36′08.6″N 127°52′08.6″W
and 51°36′08.3″N 127°52′18.0″W
3931 - Smith Inlet, Boswell Inlet and/et Draney Inlet - New Chart - 21-FEB-1992 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°24′18.4″N 127°38′56.6″W
and 51°24′14.8″N 127°38′47.8″W
3934 - Approaches to/Approches à Smith Sound and/et Rivers Inlet - New Chart - 21-FEB-1992 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°22′43.4″N 127°47′03.6″W
51°22′25.2″N 127°47′21.9″W
51°22′06.9″N 127°47′50.9″W
51°22′00.4″N 127°47′57.7″W
51°21′13.9″N 127°48′49.3″W
51°20′57.4″N 127°48′42.4″W
51°20′10.5″N 127°49′07.1″W
51°19′52.4″N 127°49′26.4″W
51°18′47.2″N 127°49′41.0″W
51°18′27.7″N 127°49′52.6″W
51°18′07.4″N 127°49′57.7″W
51°17′56.4″N 127°50′00.2″W
51°17′45.7″N 127°50′07.6″W
51°17′05.5″N 127°50′28.8″W
51°16′20.9″N 127°50′43.3″W
51°15′59.8″N 127°50′33.6″W
51°15′21.5″N 127°49′45.9″W
51°15′01.3″N 127°49′40.4″W
51°14′56.8″N 127°49′44.7″W
51°14′51.3″N 127°49′46.6″W
51°14′40.9″N 127°49′40.6″W
51°14′31.8″N 127°49′41.3″W
51°14′26.8″N 127°49′44.5″W
and 51°12′59.4″N 127°50′23.2″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°36′43.4″N 127°53′25.3″W
51°36′30.0″N 127°53′09.7″W
51°36′13.0″N 127°52′49.2″W
51°36′09.0″N 127°52′36.4″W
51°36′08.1″N 127°52′22.1″W
51°36′09.2″N 127°52′05.5″W
and 51°36′15.4″N 127°51′51.7″W
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3934_6204804_11_202309201727.pdf
3935 - Hakai Passage and Vicinity/et Environs - New Chart - 28-JAN-2000 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°48′55.3″N 127°57′05.1″W
51°47′58.4″N 127°56′48.7″W
51°43′18.5″N 127°56′14.4″W
51°40′41.4″N 127°55′42.6″W
51°38′44.2″N 127°54′49.2″W
51°37′32.8″N 127°53′37.4″W
51°36′43.6″N 127°53′25.2″W
51°36′12.9″N 127°52′48.9″W
51°36′09.1″N 127°52′37.0″W
51°36′08.1″N 127°52′22.4″W
51°36′08.5″N 127°52′08.4″W
and 51°36′15.4″N 127°51′51.1″W
3936 - Fitz Hugh Sound to/à Lama Passage - New Edition - 21-MAR-2014 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
51°47′58.6″N 127°56′48.0″W
51°49′11.4″N 127°57′07.6″W
51°50′51.6″N 127°57′20.3″W
51°53′11.8″N 127°57′06.4″W
51°54′57.2″N 127°56′36.8″W
51°56′42.0″N 127°56′22.7″W
51°58′19.4″N 127°55′57.8″W
51°59′07.3″N 127°56′01.7″W
51°59′56.2″N 127°55′37.0″W
52°02′10.3″N 127°55′43.8″W
52°02′34.4″N 127°55′27.3″W
52°02′50.1″N 127°55′21.3″W
52°03′05.7″N 127°55′19.1″W
52°03′41.1″N 127°55′39.9″W
52°03′52.7″N 127°55′56.2″W
52°03′52.4″N 127°56′09.2″W
52°03′55.2″N 127°56′39.2″W
52°03′55.2″N 127°57′00.8″W
and 52°03′53.5″N 127°57′08.2″W
3939 - Fisher Channel to/à Seaforth Channel and/et Dean Channel - New Edition - 01-AUG-2014 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
52°02′46.6″N 127°55′21.8″W
52°03′04.7″N 127°55′18.9″W
52°03′26.3″N 127°55′30.9″W
52°03′32.6″N 127°55′36.1″W
52°03′41.7″N 127°55′40.3″W
52°03′52.5″N 127°55′55.7″W
52°03′52.6″N 127°56′08.2″W
52°03′54.8″N 127°56′30.3″W
52°03′55.2″N 127°56′40.9″W
52°03′54.9″N 127°57′02.4″W
and 52°03′53.9″N 127°57′08.3″W
3958 - Prince Rupert Harbour - New Edition - 13-DEC-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, Q58)
(See Chart 1, Q58)
6242 - Winnipeg to Selkirk - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 01-JUN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°07′29.8″N 096°51′39.8″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°07′35.4″N 096°52′42.8″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°06′55.4″N 096°54′32.4″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°06′52.3″N 096°55′22.3″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°06′07.5″N 096°56′13.5″W
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
to 50°05′47.4″N 096°56′25.5″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°05′21.7″N 096°56′14.4″W
(See Chart 1, Qb)
to 50°05′19.7″N 096°56′17.3″W
(See Chart 1, Qb)
to 50°01′19.6″N 097°02′17.1″W
(See Chart 1, Qb)
to 50°01′16.8″N 097°02′23.3″W
6242 - Selkirk to Lake Winnipeg - Sheet/Feuille 2 - New Edition - 01-JUN-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°11′14.2″N 096°50′30.8″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°07′29.8″N 096°51′39.8″W
(See Chart 1, Qc)
to 50°07′35.4″N 096°52′42.8″W
7661 - Workboat Passage - New Chart - 14-MAR-1986 - NAD 1927
(See Chart 1, Q120)
to 69°31′50.4″N 139°08′10.5″W
(See Chart 1, P16)
SECTION 3 - RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION CORRECTIONS
*1015/23Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2023 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)
Page 4-74, 4-75
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
4.3.11 Inspection of Radio Apparatus
…
Validity Period of a Radio Inspection Certificate issued under the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020
Starting January 1, 2023 the Ship
Radio Inspection Program will be moving towards longer validity
periods for certain Radio Inspection Certificates issued under
the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020. This change only
applies to vessels operating exclusively within the inland
waters of Canada or Sea Area A1. Vessels operating exclusively
within designated Sheltered Waters will continue to be eligible
for 48 month certificates.
This change will not impact
certificates issued under Agreement between Canada and the
United States of America for Promotion of Safety on the Great
Lakes by Means of Radio, 1973 (GLA 1973) which continue to have
a maximum validity of 13 months.
The program will be phasing in
progressively longer certificate durations according the
following schedule:
•Certificates
issued from January 1st, 2023 to March 31st, 2023 will have a
maximum duration of 1 year.
•Certificates
issued from April 1st, 2023 to May 31st,2023 will have a
maximum duration of 2 years.
•Certificates
issued from June 1st, 2023 to July 31st, 2023 will have a
maximum duration of 3 years.
•Certificates
issued on or after August 1st will have a maximum duration of 4
years.
Validity Period of a Radio Inspection Certificates issued under the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020
The following vessels are eligible for radio inspection certificates with a maximum duration of 4 years:
•Vessels operating
exclusively in Sheltered Waters;
•Vessels operating
exclusively within the Inland Waters of Canada; or
•Vessels operating exclusively within Sea Area A1 as defined by the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020
Vessels operating outside the above areas are eligible for radio inspection certificates with a maximum duration of 1 year.
Vessels Inspected under the Agreement Between Canada and the United States of America for Promotion of Safety on the Great Lakes by Means of Radio, 1973 (GLA 1973).
As of November 2, 2023, the GLA 1973 will be terminated. After this, vessels that were previously inspected under the GLA 1973 will no longer need a radio inspection every 13 months. Instead, these vessels will need to follow the radio inspection timeline set out in the policy on the Validity period of a Radio Inspection Certificate issued under the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020
After November 2, 2023, Canadian vessels operating in the Great Lakes, that are subject to radio inspections, will be eligible for a radio inspection certificate with a validity of up to 4 years.
This is outlined in section 240 of the Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 (NSR 2020) and the Policy on the
Carriage requirements are not changing. Vessels must still comply with Sections 205 and 253 (5) of the NSR 2020.
The new certificates will be phased in according to the table below.
Any inspection conducted on or after June 1, 2024, will be subject to a new certificate with a validity of up to 4 years.
Great Lakes radio inspection certificates issued before November 2, 2023, will remain valid until their expiration dates.
Timeline for implementing new validity period
|
Inspection conducted between |
Certificate valid for up to |
|
November 2 to December 31, 2023 |
13 Months |
|
January 1 to March 31, 2024 |
2 years |
|
April 1 to May 31, 2024 |
3 years |
|
On or after June 1, 2024 |
4 years |
Applications for radio inspections of Non-Delegated Canadian ships should be filed with the Canadian Coast Guard. The form entitled: Application for Radio Inspection, Compulsory Fitted Ships (FP-5286-E) should be used for this purpose. Such request by owners, agents or masters should be received by the Canadian Coast Guard at least three working days in advance of the date requested for inspection.
The owners, agents or masters of Canadian ships requiring radio inspection while outside of Canada should make application by fax or letter to:
Transport Canada
Director General
Marine Safety Directorate
Tower C, Place de Ville
330 Sparks Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0N8
Telephone:613-998-0610
Facsimile: 613-954-1032
Non-Canadian ships (except Liberian ships) may obtain a cargo Ship Safety Radio Certificate (GMDSS) in Canada. Applications should originate with the owners, ship agents or masters of the ships concerned and be supported by confirmation from the Consul or other official representative of the country in which the ship is registered. Confirmation shall be in writing. It is the responsibility of the owner, agent or master to contact the Consul or official representative and arrange to submit the necessary confirmation to the local Canadian Coast Guard inspection office. Where time is limited, a verbal request for an inspection may be accepted from the Consul or official representative (a person who has a document from an Administration giving them the official power to act on their behalf), provided that the confirmation is submitted later.
Applications for radio inspections of Canadian ships wintering in US Great Lakes ports should be made by the owners, agents or masters on FCC form 809 and filed directly with the FCC Field Engineering office nearest to the port of which the inspections are desired. Copies of form 809 are available from any of the FCC offices serving the Great Lakes.
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 |
|
|
ATL101 |
Newfoundland, Northeast and East Coasts |
|
ATL102 |
Newfoundland, East and South Coasts |
|
ATL103 |
Newfoundland, Southwest Coast |
|
ATL106 |
Gulf of Maine and Bay of Fundy |
|
ATL108 |
Gulf of St. Lawrence (Southwest 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 |
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HARO STRAIT (LL 222.8 – 265) |
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|
258 G5356 |
Channel Islands |
On N. end of 48 48 06.7 123 22 55.3 |
Fl | W | 4s | 7.6 | 4 | White square skeleton tower. |
Year round. Chart:3478 Edn 10/23 (P23-077) |
|
NORTHERN INSIDE CHANNELS (LL 587 – 718.5) |
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| 621.5 |
South Hecate Strait ODAS light buoy 46185 |
W. of Aristazabal Island. 52 31 38.4 130 05 14.4 |
Fl(5) | Y | 20s | ..... | ..... |
Yellow |
Year round. Chart:3726 Edn 10/23 (P23-089) |
|
PACIFIC COAST (LL 719 – 768.2) |
||||||||||
| 740.5 |
McHarg Bank light buoy E88 |
53 16 14.2 130 31 31.9 |
Fl | R | 4s | ….. | ….. | Red, marked “E88”. |
Year round. Chart:3902 Edn 10/23 (P23-049) |
|
HAIDA GWAII (LL 768.6 – 812) |
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|
768.6 G5829 |
Hornby Point |
52 09 16.9 131 06 25.5 |
Fl | W | 6s | 5.5 | 5 | White square skeleton tower. |
Flash 0.5 s; eclipse 5.5 s. Year round. Chart:3855 Edn 10/23 (P23-068) |
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