Notices to Mariners
May 29, 2026
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. 05/2026
Aussi disponible en français :
Avis aux navigateurs – Édition mensuelle de l’Ouest
Édition n° 05/2026
Published under the Authority of:
Canadian Coast Guard Programs
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Montreal, QC H2Y 2E7
For more information, contact DFO.Notmar-Notmar.MPO@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.
© His Majesty the King in Right of Canada,
as represented by the Canadian Coast Guard, 2026.
Cat. No. D16-3E-PDF (Electronic PDF, English)
ISSN 2817-0253
Cat. No. D16-3F-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: DFO.Notmar-Notmar.MPO@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.
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.
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
“P” Series NAVWARN
Canadian Coast Guard
Bag 4444
Prince Rupert, BC V8J 4K2
Telephone: 250-627-3070
Email: NAVWARN.MCTSPrinceRupert@innav.gc.ca
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.
| 3012 | 3478 | 3513 | 3670 |
| 3061 | 3479 | 3514 | 3671 |
| 3441 | 3489 | 3527 | 3673 |
| 3442 | 3490 | 3533 | 3936 |
| 3456 | 3491 | 3538 | 7777 |
| 3462 | 3512 | 3554 | 7778 |
SECTION 1 - GENERAL AND SAFETY INFORMATION
*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 the Magnetic Declination Estimated Value website. While the differences in the model declinations are small each year, they can become more significant over a large period of time.
*1207/23Canadian Hydrographic Service – Inappropriate Geographical Names Review Process
(Recurrent publication of notice *1207/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 12/2023 publication.)
The records of the Canadian Hydrographic Service could contain geographical names that may be considered inappropriate, offensive and derogatory. Geographical naming authorities are in the process of addressing many offensive place names, the review process is underway. For more information, about inappropriate geographical names, please see the following announcement.
*208/24West Coast Haida Gwaii – Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping
(Recurrent publication of notice *208/24, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 02/2024 publication.)
Reference: Notice *1105/21 is cancelled.
Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping, western shore
of 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 in distress or drifting. This in turn reduces the risk of grounding and oil spills.
A Voluntary Protection Zone for Shipping on the western shore of Haida Gwaii is currently in effect. In the Voluntary Protection Zone, commercial vessels of 500 gross tonnage or greater are requested to observe a minimum distance of 50 nautical miles from the western shore of Haida Gwaii with the following exemptions:
Exemptions from requested 50 nm distance:
•Cruise vessels, which are asked to observe a minimum
12 nm distance from shore;
•Vessels transiting from Alaska to British Columbia or
Washington State, or vice versa, through the Voluntary
Protection Zone are asked to observe a distance of at least
25 nm from shore
•No minimum distance is requested for tugs and barges
(including pushing and towing alongside) or vessels engaged
in commercial fishing.
•Vessels to which this bulletin applies are not required to observe requested minimum distances if doing so may compromise navigational, vessel, passenger or cargo safety.
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 onboard, and the cargo.
*1105/24Transport Canada – British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines
(Recurrent publication of notice *1105/24, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 11/2024 publication.)
Reference: Notice *1004/23 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
British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management
Guidelines.
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.
*501/26Canadian Hydrographic Service – Nautical Charts
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Charts |
Main Title |
Version Date |
Release Date |
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New Editions |
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3012 |
Queen Charlotte Sound to / à Dixon Entrance |
2026-04-10 |
2026-05-29 |
*502/26Canadian Hydrographic Service – Electronic Navigational Charts
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S-57 &
S-101 |
Chart Title |
Usage |
Published |
|
New Products |
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101CA00P451N0660W (Edn 2.000) |
101CA00P451N0660W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA493LLA (Edn 1.000) |
CA493LLA |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA493LWA (Edn 1.000) |
CA493LWA |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA49DNQA (Edn 1.000) |
CA49DNQA |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA49DP1A (Edn 1.000) |
CA49DP1A |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA49DPBA (Edn 1.000) |
CA49DPBA |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA4BHKPA (Edn 2.000) |
Transit700N0790W |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53VLKA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53VLKA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53VLLA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53VLLA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53VLMA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53VLMA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53WLMA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53WLMA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53WLNA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53WLNA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53XLNA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53XLNA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53XLPA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53XLPA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53YLPA (Edn 1.000) |
CA53YLPA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA540LNA (Edn 1.000) |
CA540LNA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA540LPA (Edn 1.000) |
CA540LPA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA541LNA (Edn 1.000) |
CA541LNA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA541LPA (Edn 1.000) |
CA541LPA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA542LNB (Edn 1.000) |
CA542LNB |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA542LPB (Edn 1.000) |
CA542LPB |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA544QUA (Edn 1.000) |
Antigonish Harbour |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA544QVA (Edn 1.000) |
Antigonish Harbour |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA545QVA (Edn 2.000) |
CA545QVA |
PORT |
2026-04-24 |
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CA594LYA (Edn 1.000) |
CA594LYA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA594M0A (Edn 1.000) |
CA594M0A |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA595LPA (Edn 1.000) |
CA595LPA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA595LQA (Edn 1.000) |
CA595LQA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA595LYA (Edn 1.000) |
CA595LYA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59ANFA (Edn 1.000) |
CA59ANFA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59ANGA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59ANHA (Edn 1.000) |
CA59ANHA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59BNFA (Edn 1.000) |
CA59BNFA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59BNGA (Edn 1.000) |
CA59BNGA |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59NF1A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6390N09440W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59NF2A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6390N09430W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59NF3A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6390N09420W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59PF0A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6400N09450W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59PF1A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6400N09440W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59PF2A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6400N09430W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59PF3A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6400N09420W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59QF0A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6409N09450W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59QF1A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6409N09440W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59QF2A (Edn 1.000) |
Port6409N09430W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59REHA (Edn 1.000) |
Port6420N09610W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA59SEHA (Edn 1.000) |
Port6430N09610W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA5B3CRA (Edn 2.000) |
Port6859N10190W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA5B3CSA (Edn 2.000) |
Port6859N10180W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA5B4ALA (Edn 2.000) |
Port6870N10900W |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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New Editions |
|||
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CA45FRFA (Edn 4.000) |
Transit5000N06000W |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-15 |
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CA471013 (Edn 3.000) |
Hippa Island |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471109 (Edn 3.000) |
CA471109 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471110 (Edn 3.000) |
CA471110 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471111 (Edn 3.000) |
CA471111 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471112 (Edn 3.000) |
CA471112 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471139 (Edn 3.000) |
CA471139 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471140 (Edn 3.000) |
CA471140 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-15 |
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CA471145 (Edn 2.000) |
CA471145 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471147 (Edn 2.000) |
CA471147 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA471148 (Edn 2.000) |
CA471148 |
TRANSIT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA53XMDA (Edn 2.000) |
Port4500N07340W |
PORT |
2026-04-24 |
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CA53YPMA (Edn 2.000) |
Saint John Harbour and Approaches / et les approches |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA54QQYA (Edn 2.000) |
Port4760N06160W |
PORT |
2026-04-24 |
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CA54RQ1A (Edn 3.000) |
CA54RQ1A |
PORT |
2026-05-01 |
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CA55HQ0A (Edn 3.000) |
Port5020N06480W |
PORT |
2026-04-24 |
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Chart Title |
Published |
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Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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CA373066 |
Jackfish Bay to St. Ignace Island |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373067 |
Oiseau Bay to Jackfish Bay |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373070 |
Passage Island to/à Thunder Bay |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373072 |
West of Michipicoten Island to Simons Harbour |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373086 |
Cape Gargantua to/à Otter Head |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373110 |
Coppermine Point to Cape Gargantua |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373291 |
Nipigon Bay and Approaches |
2026-05-29 |
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CA373473 |
Culbertson Island to/à Koojesse Inlet |
2026-05-01 |
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CA473379 |
Deception Bay |
2026-05-01 |
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CA473456 |
Approaches to/ Approches à Koojesse Inlet |
2026-05-01 |
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CA473474 |
Pike-Resor Channel |
2026-05-01 |
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CA473475 |
Culbertson Island to/à Frobisher's Farthest |
2026-05-01 |
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CA473485 |
Sugluk Inlet |
2026-05-01 |
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CA4BHKDA |
CA4BHKDA |
2026-05-01 |
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CA573136 |
Quebec Harbour |
2026-05-29 |
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CA573376 |
Salluit |
2026-05-01 |
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CA573411 |
Red Rock |
2026-05-29 |
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CA5B4AMA |
Port6870N10900W |
2026-05-01 |
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CA5B4CRA |
Port6860N1019W |
2026-05-01 |
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CA5B4CSA |
Port6860N10180W |
2026-05-01 |
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*503/26Canadian Hydrographic Service – Raster Digital Charts (BSB V3)
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Charts |
Main Title |
Published |
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Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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RM-4446 |
Antigonish Harbour |
2026-05-01 |
*504/26Transport Canada - Ship Safety Bulletin #05/2026
A new Ship Safety Bulletin has recently been posted on the Transport Canada website.
To view or download this bulletin, please click on the link below:
SSB#05/2026 – The Marine Safety Management System Regulations Second Anniversary
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).
*505/26Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected AreaS (ANMPA), Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas (TNMPA) and Beluga and Bowhead Whale Protection: Voluntary Avoidance and Slowdown Areas
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 and travel routes 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 requiring
immediate reporting of accidental contact between a vehicle or
fishing gear and a marine mammal to the Minister. Within the
boundaries of the MPAs, a general prohibition is set out in the
Regulations, pursuant to the Oceans Act prohibiting
activities that disturb, damage, destroy or remove any living
marine organism from the areas. Any accident, including those
with a marine mammal within the Tarium Niryutait Marine
Protected Areas (TNMPA) must be reported within two hours after
its occurrence, to the Canadian Coast Guard. For marine
accidents such as collisions that occur within the Anguniaqvia
Niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas (ANMPA) or outside the MPAs or
for any situation involving a marine mammal that is dead or in
trouble, report to the 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.
VOLUNTARY PROTECTION MEASURES
Voluntary measures are in effect from June 1st
to October
31st. 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 necessary,
vessels should slow down to a speed not exceeding 10 knots
over the ground and post additional lookouts 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
not exceeding 10 knots over the ground. 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 over the ground or less (yellow
areas): To reduce the risk of underwater noise
disturbance and collisions with whales within these areas, it
is recommended that vessels should slow down to a speed not
exceeding 10 knots over the ground, navigate within the
marked community supply channels and post additional
lookouts.
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 straight lines and lines following the low water line which connect the following geographical coordinates [Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) North America Datum 1983 (NAD 83)].
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Okeevik Sub Area |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
|
1 |
69° 38’ 19” |
135° 25’ 09” |
13 |
69° 28’ 35” |
135° 36’ 40” |
|
2 |
69° 38’ 03” |
135° 25’ 11” |
14 |
69° 28’ 39” |
135° 37’ 58” |
|
3 |
69° 37’ 46” |
135° 24’ 52” |
15 |
69° 30’ 34” |
135° 45’ 54” |
|
4 |
69° 29’ 49” |
135° 12’ 49” |
16 |
69° 35’ 18” |
135° 35’ 42” |
|
5 |
69° 30’ 45” |
135° 16’ 56” |
17 |
69° 36’ 00” |
135° 22’ 10” |
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6 |
69° 29’ 26” |
135° 18’ 53” |
18 |
69° 34’ 40” |
135° 20’ 09” |
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7 |
69° 29’ 23” |
135° 19’ 06” |
19 |
69° 34’ 00” |
135° 20’ 09” |
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8 |
69° 28’ 07” |
135° 20’ 25” |
20 |
69° 34’ 00” |
135° 27’ 39” |
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9 |
69° 27’ 36” |
135° 24’ 25” |
21 |
69° 36’ 00” |
135° 27’ 39” |
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10 |
69° 25' 51” |
135° 32’ 27” |
22 |
69° 27’ 00” |
135° 31’ 11” |
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11 |
69° 26’ 32” |
135° 34’ 54” |
23 |
69° 27’ 00” |
135° 34’ 45” |
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12 |
69° 28’ 21” |
135° 35’ 24” |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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1 |
69° 35’ 10” |
133° 48’ 26” |
12 |
69° 24’ 00” |
133° 59’ 10” |
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2 |
69° 34’ 00” |
133° 28’ 00” |
13 |
69° 24’ 34” |
133° 53’ 49” |
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3 |
69° 23’ 37” |
133° 26’ 40” |
14 |
69° 28’ 21” |
133° 48’ 15” |
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4 |
69° 20’ 34” |
133° 40’ 37” |
15 |
69° 28’ 02” |
133° 50’ 59” |
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5 |
69° 19’ 05” |
133° 42’ 21” |
16 |
69° 33’ 20” |
133° 47’ 29” |
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6 |
69° 19’ 01” |
133° 42’ 31” |
17 |
69° 34’ 33” |
133° 47’ 42” |
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7 |
69° 20’ 39” |
133° 43’ 20” |
18 |
69° 32’ 55” |
133° 51’ 09” |
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8 |
69° 16’ 42” |
133° 54’ 54” |
19 |
69° 32’ 56” |
133° 51’ 54” |
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9 |
69° 15’ 20” |
134° 06’ 53” |
20 |
69° 33’ 46” |
133° 55’ 48” |
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10 |
69° 16’ 33” |
134° 05’ 56” |
21 |
69° 33’ 46” |
133° 55’ 31” |
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11 |
69° 20’ 42” |
134° 02’ 44” |
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Niaqunnaq Sub Area |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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1 |
69° 08’ 00” |
136° 16’ 44” |
10 |
68° 54’ 22” |
136° 31’ 50” |
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2 |
69° 04’ 25” |
136° 07’ 45” |
11 |
68° 55’ 00” |
136° 38’ 33” |
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3 |
69° 03’ 43” |
136° 07’ 08” |
12 |
68° 56’ 15” |
137° 00’ 41” |
|
4 |
69° 01’ 19” |
136° 04’ 45” |
13 |
68° 56’ 29” |
137° 03’ 03” |
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5 |
69° 01’ 14” |
136° 04’ 45” |
14 |
68° 55’ 48” |
137° 11’ 00” |
|
6 |
69° 00’ 57” |
136° 05’ 42” |
15 |
68° 57’ 50” |
137° 16’ 40” |
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7 |
69° 00’ 12” |
136° 07’ 08” |
16 |
68° 59’ 20” |
137° 21’ 30” |
|
8 |
68° 57’ 00” |
136° 10’ 00” |
17 |
69° 03’ 09” |
137° 44’ 54” |
|
9 |
68° 55’ 00” |
136° 15’ 00” |
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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 and lines following the low water line which connect the following geographical coordinates [Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) North America Datum 1983 (NAD 83)].
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Zone 1 |
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Zone 2 |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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A |
69° 21’ 07.8” |
124° 21’ 32.0” approx |
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K |
70° 04’ 15.8” |
124° 41’ 51.0” approx |
|
B |
70° 12’ 00.0” approx |
124° 31’ 55.2” |
|
L |
70° 04’ 48.6” |
124° 41’ 54.0” approx |
|
C |
70° 08’ 22.0” |
124° 41’ 45.0” approx |
|
M |
70° 02’ 12.9” |
124° 35’ 23.0” approx |
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D |
70° 09’ 09.9” |
124° 57’ 42.0” approx |
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N |
70° 02’ 12.9” |
124° 35’ 29.0” approx |
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E |
70° 09’ 13.0” approx |
125° 05’ 28.6” |
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F |
70° 09’ 13.2” |
125° 17’ 53.0” |
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G |
70° 20’ 00.0” |
125° 17’ 53.0” |
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H |
70° 20’ 00.0” |
123° 54’ 17.5” |
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I |
69° 37’ 20.6” |
123° 54’ 17.5” |
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J |
69° 30’ 00.0” |
124° 15’ 34.7” |
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*506/26Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2026 - Section A2, Notice 5: General Guidelines for Aquatic Species at Risk and Important Marine Mammal Areas
Several amendments have been
made throughout Notice 5, General Guidelines for Aquatic
Species at Risk and Important Marine Mammal Areas.
The latest version of this
notice is available on the
Notices to Mariners website.
*507/26Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2026 - Section A2, Notice 5A: General Requirements for Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas and Fisheries Act Marine Refuges
Starting at page
31:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Regulatory Protection Measures for Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas
•Pursuant to the Oceans Act, the Regulations set out a general prohibition within the boundaries of the Marine Protected Areas, prohibiting any activities that will or are likely to disturb, damage, destroy or remove any living marine organism or any part of its habitat from the areas. Any accident within the Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas must be reported within two hours after its occurrence, to the Canadian Coast Guard.
Other Requirements Applying in the Area
oIn the spirit of the
Inuvialuit Final
Agreement, it is forbidden for ships to approach
the traditional marine mammal harvest grounds, or to approach
marine mammals unless they are directly associated with the
traditional harvest of these animals. Information regarding
the traditional harvest can be gained from the community
Hunters and Trappers
Committees: Aklavik HTC aklavikahtc@gmail.com,
hunteraklavik@gmail.com,
(867) 978-2723; Inuvik
HTC, inuvikhtc@hotmail.com,
(867) 777-2478;
Tuktoyaktuk HTC, tuk.htc@outlook.com,
(867)
340-0057 or the Fisheries Joint Management Committee
(fjmc-rp@jointsec.nt.ca).
oFor marine wildlife sightings
and incidents such as collisions that occur outside the
Marine Protected Areas 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.
oAs per the Marine Mammal Regulations (2018), pursuant to the Fisheries Act, reporting of accidental contact with marine mammals is required.
These
voluntary measures are secondary to rights under the
Inuvialuit Final
Agreement.
Starting at page
35:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Regulatory Requirements for Vessels Operating in the Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas
See Section 5A - General Regulatory Requirements for all Oceans Act Marine Protected Areas.
Regulatory Protection Measures for Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas
•Pursuant to the Oceans Act, the Regulations set out a general prohibition within the boundaries of the Marine Protected Areas prohibiting any activities that will or are likely to disturb, damage, destroy or remove any living marine organism or any part of its habitat from the areas. Any accident within the Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected Areas should be reported within two hours after its occurrence, to the Canadian Coast Guard.
Other Requirement for the Marine Protected Areas
oIn the spirit of the Inuvialuit Final Agreement, it is forbidden for ships to approach the traditional marine mammal harvest grounds, or to approach marine mammals unless they are directly associated with the traditional harvest of these animals. Information regarding the traditional harvest can be gained from Paulatuk Hunters and Trappers Committee: paulatukhtc@gmail.com, (867) 580-3004, or the Fisheries Joint Management Committee (fjmc-rp@jointsec.nt.ca).
oFor 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.
oAs per the Marine Mammal Regulations (2018), pursuant to the Fisheries Act, reporting of accidental contact with marine mammals is required.
ADD AS FOLLOWS:
These
voluntary measures are secondary to rights under the
Inuvialuit Final
Agreement.
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 |
|||
|
3490 |
5233.1, 5233.2 |
Range Lights to be Discontinued |
|
Please refer to the Notices to Mariners - Monthly Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices publication for details.
Arctic Coast
Temporary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Preliminary Notices
|
Comment
Submission |
Comments should be directed to the following: |
*516(P)/26Coronation Gulf Western Portion/Partie Ouest – Daybeacon to be Discontinued
Reference chart: 7777
The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:
|
Aid Name |
LL No. |
Position |
|
Locker Point |
4488 |
68° 14’ 29.7”N 114° 00’ 00.1”W |
Initial publication date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Comment submission
deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026
(A2026-001)
*517(P)/26Coronation Gulf Eastern Portion/Partie Est – Daybeacons to be Discontinued
Reference chart: 7778
The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:
|
Aid Name |
LL No. |
Position |
|
Sisters Island |
4491 |
68° 24’ 12.9”N 111° 35’ 18.2”W |
|
Ivuniryuaq South |
4492 |
68° 13’ 09.5”N 110° 57’ 18.7”W |
|
Ivuniryuaq |
4493 |
68° 22’ 20.8”N 110° 52’ 19.8”W |
Initial publication date: Friday, May 29, 2026
Comment submission
deadline: Thursday, August 27, 2026
(A2026-002, 003, 004)
Pacific Coast
Temporary Notices
*518/26Halibut Bank to/à Ballenas Channel – ODAS Buoy Retrieved
Reference: Notice 1112(T)/25 is cancelled (Chart 3456).
The ODAS buoy north of Ballenas Islands has been retrieved.
Preliminary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
SECTION 2 - CHART CORRECTIONS
3061 - Harrison Bay to/à Harrison Hot Springs - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 29-OCT-1999 - NAD 1983
3061 - Harrison Hot Springs to/à Long Island - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Edition - 29-OCT-1999 - NAD 1983
3061 - Long Island to/à Little Harrison Lake - Sheet/Feuille 2 - New Edition - 29-OCT-1999 - NAD 1983
3441 - Haro Strait, Boundary Pass and/et Satellite Channel - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, S4)
(See Chart 1, P16)
3442 - North Pender Island to/à Thetis Island - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, S4)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K26)
(See Chart 1, K26)
3462 - Juan de Fuca Strait to/à Strait of Georgia - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, S4)
3478 - Fulford Harbour - New Edition - 12-JUL-2013 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, K31)
3478 - Ganges Harbour and/et Long Harbour - New Edition - 12-JUL-2013 - NAD 1983
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3478_6205425_1_202604021111.pdf
3479 - Approaches to/Approches à Sidney - New Chart - 18-MAY-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P16)
3479 - Iroquois Passage and/et John Passage - New Chart - 18-MAY-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, F20)
(See Chart 1, F20)
(See Chart 1, F20)
(See Chart 1, F20)
(See Chart 1, P16)
(See Chart 1, F20)
48°41′18.8″N 123°24′33.4″W
48°41′18.8″N 123°24′33.6″W
48°41′18.7″N 123°24′34.3″W
48°41′18.6″N 123°24′34.6″W
48°41′18.6″N 123°24′34.6″W
48°41′18.5″N 123°24′34.5″W
and 48°41′18.6″N 123°24′33.3″W
(See Chart 1, F20)
48°41′19.0″N 123°24′31.0″W
48°41′19.2″N 123°24′31.1″W
48°41′19.2″N 123°24′31.4″W
48°41′19.0″N 123°24′32.1″W
48°41′18.9″N 123°24′32.3″W
and 48°41′18.7″N 123°24′32.2″W
3489 - Pattullo Bridge to/à Barnston Island - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Chart - 21-OCT-1994 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, P1)
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, P1)
3491 - Compartment B-C - New Edition - 19-OCT-2012 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, P1)
3512 - Strait of Georgia, Central Portion/Partie Centrale - New Edition - 25-DEC-1998 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, K26)
to 49°23′20.0″N 123°43′44.0″W
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3512_6205427_1_202604161306.pdf
(See Chart 1, D22)
3513 - Strait of Georgia, Northern Portion/Partie Nord - New Edition - 29-OCT-1999 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°40′15.8″N 124°29′46.0″W
49°39′47.3″N 124°29′54.7″W
49°39′39.9″N 124°30′25.4″W
49°39′11.8″N 124°31′53.3″W
49°38′36.3″N 124°34′33.9″W
49°37′51.4″N 124°37′02.8″W
49°37′38.6″N 124°39′19.5″W
49°37′33.6″N 124°39′30.8″W
49°37′31.2″N 124°40′16.1″W
49°37′31.0″N 124°41′50.4″W
49°38′25.4″N 124°44′03.9″W
49°38′31.8″N 124°44′39.6″W
49°38′43.1″N 124°47′51.4″W
and 49°40′16.3″N 124°52′10.2″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°49′51.4″N 124°31′50.7″W
49°50′11.0″N 124°32′54.7″W
49°50′51.9″N 124°33′04.4″W
49°51′17.7″N 124°32′59.3″W
49°51′20.6″N 124°33′06.4″W
49°51′02.1″N 124°34′21.5″W
49°50′57.6″N 124°35′19.6″W
49°51′03.8″N 124°35′54.0″W
49°52′03.1″N 124°36′54.2″W
49°52′15.4″N 124°37′13.6″W
49°53′02.1″N 124°37′44.3″W
49°53′39.3″N 124°38′54.4″W
49°54′15.2″N 124°40′32.4″W
49°54′52.0″N 124°41′21.6″W
49°56′17.4″N 124°44′01.9″W
49°56′48.4″N 124°44′16.3″W
49°58′07.6″N 124°45′40.9″W
49°58′32.2″N 124°45′43.9″W
49°58′44.1″N 124°46′11.9″W
49°58′49.4″N 124°46′12.6″W
and 49°58′57.7″N 124°45′42.4″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°49′36.0″N 124°32′41.8″W
49°49′22.7″N 124°33′02.4″W
49°48′42.3″N 124°33′18.8″W
49°47′47.7″N 124°33′22.5″W
49°46′09.0″N 124°33′13.3″W
49°45′51.5″N 124°33′12.1″W
49°45′36.3″N 124°33′14.2″W
and 49°45′31.4″N 124°33′10.4″W
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3513_6205427_2_202604211013.pdf
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3513_6205427_3_202604211017.pdf
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3513_6205427_5_202604161313.pdf
3514 - Jervis Inlet - New Edition - 02-AUG-1996 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, D22)
3527 - Baynes Sound - New Edition - 06-APR-2001 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°37′51.4″N 124°37′00.2″W
49°37′38.6″N 124°39′19.5″W
49°37′33.6″N 124°39′30.8″W
49°37′33.4″N 124°40′05.8″W
49°37′29.2″N 124°40′46.6″W
49°37′29.9″N 124°41′32.1″W
49°37′40.1″N 124°42′16.4″W
49°38′25.4″N 124°44′03.9″W
49°38′31.8″N 124°44′39.6″W
49°38′41.6″N 124°46′59.6″W
49°38′43.7″N 124°47′47.5″W
49°39′24.5″N 124°49′50.6″W
and 49°40′16.3″N 124°52′10.2″W
(See Chart 1, I10)
3533 - Powell River and/et Westview - New Chart - 07-JUN-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°49′52.3″N 124°31′44.5″W
49°49′51.6″N 124°31′51.0″W
49°49′52.4″N 124°31′54.6″W
49°49′59.6″N 124°32′15.1″W
49°50′01.6″N 124°32′23.2″W
49°50′07.7″N 124°32′40.7″W
49°50′09.9″N 124°32′50.4″W
49°50′11.5″N 124°32′52.5″W
49°50′25.2″N 124°32′59.8″W
49°50′52.2″N 124°33′03.7″W
49°51′16.2″N 124°32′59.3″W
49°51′19.4″N 124°33′02.3″W
49°51′20.1″N 124°33′09.8″W
49°51′18.1″N 124°33′21.6″W
49°51′02.4″N 124°34′21.7″W
and 49°51′00.6″N 124°34′44.0″W
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°49′47.8″N 124°32′02.5″W
49°49′40.8″N 124°32′26.9″W
and 49°49′36.0″N 124°32′41.8″W
3533 - Sturt Bay and/et Van Anda Cove - New Chart - 07-JUN-2019 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°45′55.8″N 124°33′12.2″W
49°45′47.1″N 124°33′12.6″W
49°45′39.8″N 124°33′13.6″W
49°45′38.6″N 124°33′13.5″W
49°45′36.3″N 124°33′14.4″W
and 49°45′34.8″N 124°33′12.6″W
3538 - Desolation Sound and/et Sutil Channel - New Edition - 30-DEC-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°56′17.4″N 124°44′01.9″W
49°56′41.9″N 124°44′13.1″W
49°57′06.2″N 124°44′35.3″W
49°57′52.0″N 124°45′25.3″W
49°58′12.2″N 124°45′42.6″W
49°58′28.6″N 124°45′42.7″W
49°58′33.9″N 124°45′46.1″W
49°58′43.9″N 124°46′11.2″W
49°58′47.1″N 124°46′12.7″W
49°58′49.1″N 124°46′11.1″W
and 49°58′51.8″N 124°46′04.1″W
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3538_6205427_4_202604161314.pdf
3554 - Lund - New Chart - 06-JAN-2017 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, L30.1)
49°58′43.9″N 124°46′11.2″W
49°58′46.7″N 124°46′12.7″W
49°58′47.6″N 124°46′12.4″W
49°58′49.1″N 124°46′11.1″W
and 49°58′52.1″N 124°46′02.8″W
3670 - Broken Group - New Edition - 21-OCT-1994 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, K48.2)
3671 - Barkley Sound - New Edition - 04-NOV-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, K48.2)
3673 - Clayoquot Sound, Tofino Inlet to/à Millar Channel - New Chart - 01-DEC-1995 - NAD 1983
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3673_6205432_1_202604271725.pdf
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3936 - Fitz Hugh Sound to/à Lama Passage - New Edition - 21-MAR-2014 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, F16)
51°51′36.9″N 127°52′08.3″W
51°51′36.6″N 127°52′08.1″W
51°51′36.8″N 127°52′07.1″W
51°51′36.3″N 127°52′06.8″W
51°51′36.5″N 127°52′06.1″W
51°51′36.9″N 127°52′06.3″W
51°51′37.1″N 127°52′05.8″W
51°51′36.5″N 127°52′05.3″W
51°51′36.6″N 127°52′04.7″W
51°51′35.8″N 127°52′04.1″W
51°51′36.0″N 127°52′03.6″W
and 51°51′37.8″N 127°52′05.0″W
3936 - Namu Harbour - New Edition - 21-MAR-2014 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, F16)
51°51′36.9″N 127°52′08.3″W
51°51′36.6″N 127°52′08.1″W
51°51′36.8″N 127°52′07.1″W
51°51′36.3″N 127°52′06.8″W
51°51′36.5″N 127°52′06.1″W
51°51′36.9″N 127°52′06.3″W
51°51′37.1″N 127°52′05.8″W
51°51′36.5″N 127°52′05.3″W
51°51′36.6″N 127°52′04.7″W
51°51′35.8″N 127°52′04.1″W
51°51′36.0″N 127°52′03.6″W
and 51°51′37.8″N 127°52′05.0″W
(See Chart 1, F33)
51°51′24.7″N 127°52′34.9″W
51°51′25.1″N 127°52′34.9″W
51°51′25.1″N 127°52′33.4″W
51°51′24.7″N 127°52′33.4″W
and 51°51′23.8″N 127°52′32.2″W
SECTION 3 - RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION CORRECTIONS
*519/26Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2026 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
The purpose of this Part is to describe to mariners the
reporting procedures to be followed by vessels when within or that are about to
enter, leave or proceed
within a Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) Zone in Canada.
If a vessel enters a VTS Zone from outside Canadian waters, the
master must ensure that a Sailing Plan is submitted at least 24
hours before entering Canadian waters. Additionally, within
Canadian waters, there are reporting requirements based on
geographical location, as set forth in the
Vessel Traffic Services Zone
Regulations (VTSZ
Regulations SOR 2025-275), its applicable Schedules,
and
Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020 (NSR, 2020).
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3.4Standard Vessel Traffic Service Reporting Template
The following is the Standard VTS Reporting template for all VTS Reports, with the requirement to complete applicable designators depending on the type of VTS Report.
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
3.5.2.1 Sailing Plan (SP) - 24 hour report (only applicable to vessels as described in Section 3.5.1)
a)24 hours if entering a VTS Zone from outside of
Canadian waters, including Alaska, or as soon as feasible if
the estimated time of arrival of the vessel is less than 24
hours after the time the vessel departed from their last port
of call.
b)All designators from
the Standard VTS Reporting Template (Section 3.4 of this
publication) that are listed in the
Collaborative Vessel Management System form must be
answered on the Standard VTS
Reporting template (Section 3.4 of this publication).
c)All time references are to be in Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC), unless transiting in only one Time Zone.
d)The Collaborative
Voyage Management System must be used to obtain and submit
the 24 hour report Sailing Plan. If experiencing difficulty,
contact:
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3.5.2.2.3 SP – Departing berth in Western VTS
Zone
a)At least 15 minutes before the vessel departs from a berth within a VTS zone.
b)The SP must include the following designators from the Standard VTS Reporting template:
[A], [B], [C] or [D], [I], [L], [N], [P], [Q], [R], [X]
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3.6.2.1 Sailing Plan (SP) - 24 hour report
a)24 hours if entering a VTS Zone from outside of
Canadian waters, or as soon as feasible if the estimated time
of arrival of the vessel is less than 24 hours after the time
the vessel departed from their last port of call.
b)All designators from
the Standard VTS Reporting Template (Section 3.4 of this
publication) that are listed in the
Collaborative Vessel Management System form must be
answered on the Standard VTS
Reporting template (Section 3.4 of this publication).
c)All time references are to be in Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC), unless transiting in only one Time Zone.
d)The Collaborative Voyage Management System must be used to obtain and submit the 24 hour report Sailing Plan. If experiencing difficulty, contact:
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
3.7.2.1 Sailing Plan (SP) - 24 hour report (only applicable to vessels as described in Section 3.5.1)
a)24 hours if entering a VTS Zone from outside of
Canadian waters, or as soon as feasible if the estimated time
of arrival of the vessel is less than 24 hours after the time
the vessel departed from their last port of call.
b)All designators from
the Standard VTS Reporting Template (Section 3.4 of this
publication) that are listed in the
Collaborative Vessel Management System form must be
answered on the Standard VTS
Reporting template (Section 3.4 of this publication).
c)All time references are to be in Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC), unless transiting in only one Time Zone.
d)The Collaborative
Voyage Management System must be used to obtain and submit
the 24 hour report Sailing Plan. If experiencing difficulty,
contact
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3.7.2.2.1 SP – Entering a local Eastern VTS Zone
a)At least 15 minutes before the vessel enters a local Eastern VTS Zone.
b)The SP must include the following designators from the Standard VTS Reporting template:
[A], [B], [C] or [D], [H], [I], [N], [P], [Q], [R], [T]
(Note: This report is not required when the
vessel has previously obtained a clearance as part of Section
3.6.2.1 or 3.7.2.1 of this publication).
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3.7.2.2.3 SP – Departing berth in Local Eastern VTS Zone
a)At least 15 minutes before the vessel departs from a berth within a VTS zone.
b)The SP must include the following designators from the Standard VTS Reporting template:
[A], [B], [C],or
[D], [G], [I], [O], [P], [Q], [R]
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
3.8.2.1 Sailing Plan (SP) - 24 hour report
a)24 hours when entering the Northern VTS Zone from
outside of Canadian waters, or as soon as feasible if the
estimated time of arrival of the vessel is less than 24 hours
after the time the vessel departed from their last port of
call.
b)All designators from
the Standard VTS Reporting Template (Section 3.4 of this
publication) that are listed in the
Collaborative Vessel Management System form must be
answered on the Standard VTS
Reporting template (Section 3.4 of this publication).
c)All time references are to be in Coordinated Universal
Time (UTC), unless transiting in only one Time Zone.
d)The Collaborative Voyage Management System must be used to obtain and submit the 24 hour report Sailing Plan. If experiencing difficulty, contact:
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3.9.3.4.1 SP – Entering Sarnia VTS Zone and Areas
a)At least 15 minutes before the vessel enters the Sarnia VTS Zone and Areas.
b)The SP must include the following designators from the Standard VTS Reporting template:
[A], [B], [C] or [D], [H], [I], [N], [P], [Q], [R], [T]
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3.9.3.4.3 SP – Departing Berth in Sarnia VTS Zone and Areas
a)At least 15 minutes before the vessel departs from a berth within a VTS zone.
b)The SP must include the following designators from the Standard VTS Reporting template:
[A], [B], [C] or [D], [H], [I], [N], [P], [Q], [R], [T]
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 |
|
|
ATL 101 |
Newfoundland, Northeast and East Coasts |
|
ATL 105 |
Cape Canso to Cape Sable (including Sable Island) |
|
ATL 111 |
St. Lawrence River, Île Verte to Québec and Fjord du Saguenay |
|
Central Canada |
|
|
CEN 302 |
Lake Ontario |
|
Pacific Coast |
|
|
PAC 201 |
Juan de Fuca Strait and Strait of Georgia |
|
PAC 202 |
Discovery Passage to Queen Charlotte Strait and West Coast of Vancouver Island |
|
PAC 203 |
Cape Caution to Stewart and Haida Gwaii |
|
Northern Canada |
|
|
ARC 401 |
Hudson Strait, Hudson Bay and Adjoining Waters |
|
ARC 403 |
Western Arctic |
|
ARC 404 |
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. ----- Intl No. |
Name ----- RACON |
Location ----- Latitude N. Longitude W. |
Light Characteristics |
Focal Height Above Water (m) |
Nominal Range (NM) |
Description ----- Height of Structure Above Ground Level (m) |
Remarks ----- Audible Signals ----- AIS |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHERN STRAIT OF GEORGIA (LL 447.5 - 510) | ||||||||||
| 491 G5509 |
French Creek |
SE. side of entrance on steel pilings. 49 21 05.9 124 21 16.9 |
Fl |
G |
4s |
1.4 |
..... |
Mast, green, white and black square daymark. |
Year round. Flash 0.1 s; eclipse 3.9 s. |
|
| 491.1 |
French Creek Harbour Entrance |
N. side of entrance. 49 21 07.0 124 21 17.8 |
Fl |
R |
4s |
2.2 |
3 |
Pile, red and white triangular daymark. |
Year round. Operates 24 h. Flash 0.1 s; eclipse 3.9 s. |
|
| DISCOVERY PASSAGE (LL 511 - 517.5) | ||||||||||
| 511.1 |
Cape Mudge North Sector Light |
50 00 01.1 125 11 50.0 |
F |
R W G |
..... |
7.4 |
9 |
White square tower with red bands at top and bottom. |
Year round. Operates 24 h. R 144°-149°; W 149°-151°. |
|
| NORTHERN INSIDE CHANNELS (LL 587 - 718.5) | ||||||||||
| 641.3 |
Parry Patch (V‑AIS) |
Tolmie Channel, middle of channel on patch. 52 40 55.6 128 32 44.2 |
..... |
..... |
..... |
..... |
..... |
..... |
Year round. Operates 24 h. Virtual AIS AtoN MMSI: 993166018 Isolated danger |
|
| HAIDA GWAII (LL 768.6 - 812) | ||||||||||
| 791 |
Rose Point light and bell buoy C26 |
N. of point. 54 13 25.3 131 38 42.3 |
Fl |
R |
4s |
..... |
..... |
Red, pillar, marked “C26”. |
Year round. Audible signal: Bell |
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