Notices to Mariners
June 28, 2024
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. 06/2024
Aussi disponible en français :
Avis aux navigateurs – Édition mensuelle de l’Ouest
Édition n° 06/2024
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, 2024.
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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 2024. 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.
3410 | 3490 | 3546 | 6035 |
3411 | 3492 | 3647 | 6432 |
3424 | 3493 | 3674 | 7664 |
3442 | 3494 | 3811 | |
3475 | 3539 | 3977 | |
3488 | 3540 | 3986 |
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.
*1004/23Transport Canada – British Columbia North Coast Waterway Management Guidelines
(Recurrent publication of notice *1004/23, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 10/2023 publication.)
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.
*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.
*505/24Voluntary Avoidance of Anguniaqvia Niqiqyuam Marine Protected AreaS (ANMPA) and Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas (TNMPA) and Voluntary Slowdown in Beluga and Bowhead Whale Areas
(Recurrent publication of notice *505/24, originally published in the Notices to Mariners – Monthly Western Edition 05/2024 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 of the Notices to Mariners Annual
Edition 2024.
Voluntary measures are in effect from June 1st to October 31st, 2024. 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 of 10 knots over the
ground 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
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
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 of 10 knots over the ground, remain in the navigation
and marked community supply channels and post a
lookout.
These voluntary measures are secondary to rights under the
Inuvialuit Final Agreement.
MPA Coordinates
The Tarium Niryutait Marine Protected Areas consist of three areas of the Mackenzie Bay: Okeevik, Kittigaryuit and Niaqunnaq. The three areas are bounded by rhumb lines connecting the following geographical coordinates [North America Datum 1983 (NAD 83)/World Geodetic System (WGS 84)].
Okeevik Sub Area |
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Kittigaryuit Sub Area |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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1 |
69° 38’ 19” |
135° 25’ 09” |
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1 |
69° 35’ 10” |
133° 48’ 26” |
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2 |
69° 38’ 03” |
135° 25’ 11” |
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2 |
69° 34’ 00” |
133° 28’ 00” |
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3 |
69° 37’ 46” |
135° 24’ 52” |
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3 |
69° 23’ 37” |
133° 26’ 40” |
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4 |
69° 29’ 49” |
135° 12’ 49” |
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4 |
69° 20’ 34” |
133° 40’ 37” |
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5 |
69° 30’ 45” |
135° 16’ 56” |
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5 |
69° 19’ 05” |
133° 42’ 21” |
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6 |
69° 29’ 26” |
135° 18’ 53” |
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6 |
69° 19’ 01” |
133° 42’ 31” |
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7 |
69° 29’ 23” |
135° 19’ 06” |
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7 |
69° 20’ 39” |
133° 43’ 20” |
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8 |
69° 28’ 07” |
135° 20’ 25” |
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8 |
69° 16’ 42” |
133° 54’ 54” |
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9 |
69° 27’ 36” |
135° 24’ 25” |
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9 |
69° 15’ 20” |
134° 06’ 53” |
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10 |
69° 25' 51” |
135° 32’ 27” |
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10 |
69° 16’ 33” |
134° 05’ 56” |
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11 |
69° 26’ 32” |
135° 34’ 54” |
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11 |
69° 20’ 42” |
134° 02’ 44” |
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12 |
69° 28’ 21” |
135° 35’ 24” |
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12 |
69° 24’ 00” |
133° 59’ 10” |
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13 |
69° 28’ 35” |
135° 36’ 40” |
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13 |
69° 24’ 34” |
133° 53’ 49” |
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14 |
69° 28’ 39” |
135° 37’ 58” |
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14 |
69° 28’ 21” |
133° 48’ 15” |
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15 |
69° 30’ 34” |
135° 45’ 54” |
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15 |
69° 28’ 02” |
133° 50’ 59” |
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16 |
69° 35’ 18” |
135° 35’ 42” |
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16 |
69° 33’ 20” |
133° 47’ 29” |
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17 |
69° 36’ 00” |
135° 22’ 10” |
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17 |
69° 34’ 33” |
133° 47’ 42” |
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18 |
69° 34’ 40” |
135° 20’ 09” |
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18 |
69° 32’ 55” |
133° 51’ 09” |
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19 |
69° 34’ 00” |
135° 20’ 09” |
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19 |
69° 32’ 56” |
133° 51’ 54” |
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20 |
69° 34’ 00” |
135° 27’ 39” |
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20 |
69° 33’ 46” |
133° 55’ 48” |
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21 |
69° 36’ 00” |
135° 27’ 39” |
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21 |
69° 33’ 46” |
133° 55’ 31” |
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22 |
69° 27’ 00” |
135° 31’ 11” |
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23 |
69° 27’ 00” |
135° 34’ 45” |
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Point |
Latitude (North) |
Longitude (West) |
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1 |
69° 08’ 00” |
136° 16’ 44” |
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2 |
69° 04’ 25” |
136° 07’ 45” |
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3 |
69° 03’ 43” |
136° 07’ 08” |
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4 |
69° 01’ 19” |
136° 04’ 45” |
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5 |
69° 01’ 14” |
136° 04’ 45” |
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6 |
69° 00’ 57” |
136° 05’ 42” |
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7 |
69° 00’ 12” |
136° 07’ 08” |
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8 |
68° 57’ 00” |
136° 10’ 00” |
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9 |
68° 55’ 00” |
136° 15’ 00” |
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10 |
68° 54’ 22” |
136° 31’ 50” |
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11 |
68° 55’ 00” |
136° 38’ 33” |
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12 |
68° 56’ 15” |
137° 00’ 41” |
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13 |
68° 56’ 29” |
137° 03’ 03” |
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14 |
68° 55’ 48” |
137° 11’ 00” |
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15 |
68° 57’ 50” |
137° 16’ 40” |
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16 |
68° 59’ 20” |
137° 21’ 30” |
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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 |
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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” |
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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 |
*601/24Canadian Hydrographic Service – Nautical Charts
Charts |
Main Title |
Scale |
Edition Date |
Published |
Cat# |
Price |
Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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3811 |
Harbours in Queen Charlotte Islands/Havres dans Îles de la Reine-Charlotte |
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*602/24Canadian Hydrographic Service – Electronic Navigational Charts
S-57 ENC Number |
Chart Title |
ENC Compilation Scale |
Published |
New Charts |
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CA56PRWA (Edn 1.000) |
CA56PRWA |
1:4 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA56SSAA (Edn 1.000) |
CA56SSAA |
1:6 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA56XRHA (Edn 1.000) |
CA56XRHA |
1:2 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA56YRPA (Edn 1.000) |
CA56YRPA |
1:2 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA573RCA (Edn 1.000) |
CA573RCA |
1:11 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA573RDA (Edn 1.000) |
CA573RDA |
1:11 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA578R4A (Edn 1.000) |
CA578R4A |
1:2 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA57DQTA (Edn 1.000) |
CA57DQTA |
1:4 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA57EQXA (Edn 1.000) |
CA57EQXA |
1:2 000 |
2024-06-07 |
CA580QMA (Edn 1.000) |
CA580QMA |
1:2 000 |
2024-06-07 |
Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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CA576054 |
Hopedale Harbour |
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CA576364 |
Cut Throat Harbour and/et East Harbour |
Cancelled by CA56SSAA |
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CA576531 |
Nain |
Cancelled by CA57EQXA |
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CA576602 |
Postville |
Cancelled by CA56XRHA |
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CA576605 |
Natuashish |
Cancelled by CA578R4A |
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CA576654 |
Voisey Bay Wharf |
Cancelled by CA57DQTA |
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CA576667 |
Landing Beach, Saglek Bay |
Cancelled by CA580QMA |
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CA576737 |
Rigolet |
Cancelled by CA56PRWA |
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CA676476 |
Makkovik |
Cancelled by CA56YRPA |
*603/24Canadian Hydrographic Service – Raster Digital Charts (BSB V3)
Charts |
Main Title |
Scale |
Edition Date |
Published |
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Charts Permanently Withdrawn |
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RM-3811 |
Harbours in Queen Charlotte Islands/Havres dans Îles de la Reine-Charlotte |
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*604/24Transport Canada – Ship Safety Bulletin #12, #13, #14 and #15/2024
New Ship Safety Bulletins have recently been
posted on the
Transport Canada website.
To view or download these bulletins, please click on the
links below:
SSB#12/2024 – Guidance on Safe
Lay-up and on Relocating Retired Single-Hulled Oil
Barges
RDIMS#
20313916
SSB#13/2024 – Risky Practice of
Partially Beaching
Barges
RDIMS#
20313895
SSB#14/2024 – Fishing vessels
safety procedures and crew
familiarization
RDIMS#
20162422
SSB#15/2024 – Now in force:
Discharge requirements for cruise
ships
RDIMS#
20360748
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).
*605/24Canadian Coast Guard Publication - Amendments to the Notices to Mariners Annual Edition 2024 - Section C, Notice 27A: Guidelines for the Transit of Wide-Beam Vessels and Long Vessels
Several amendments have been made throughout Notice 27A, Guidelines for the Transit of Wide-Beam Vessels and Long Vessels.
The latest version of this notice is available on the Notices to Mariners website.
Reminder – Comment Period for Active Preliminary Notices
This is a reminder that the comment period is still open for the following active Preliminary notices:
Notice # |
Reference Chart # |
Aids Affected |
Intent of Notice |
Pacific Coast |
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3488 |
5238 |
Unlit Buoy to be Discontinued |
|
3490 |
5237 |
Unlit Buoy to be Discontinued |
Please refer to the Notices to Mariners - Monthly Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices publication for details.
Inland Waters
Temporary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Preliminary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Pacific Coast
Temporary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
Preliminary Notices
No notices applicable for this edition.
SECTION 2 - CHART CORRECTIONS
3410 - Sooke Inlet to/à Parry Bay - New Edition - 17-MAY-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3411 - Sooke - New Edition - 15-MAR-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3424 - Approaches to/Approches à Oak Bay - New Edition - 12-SEP-2003 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3442 - North Pender Island to/à Thetis Island - New Edition - 01-JUL-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Q58)
3475 - Osborn Bay - New Edition - 30-APR-2021 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
3488 - Crescent Island to/à Strawberry Island - Sheet/Feuille 1 - New Chart - 21-OCT-1994 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3488 - Strawberry Island to/à Harrison Mills - Sheet/Feuille 2 - New Chart - 21-OCT-1994 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3492 - Roberts Bank - New Edition - 09-DEC-2011 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Q58)
3539 - Seymour Narrows - New Edition - 30-MAR-2007 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
3540 - Approaches to/Approches à Campbell River - New Edition - 09-SEP-2022 - World Geodetic System 1984
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/3540_6204957_1_202405081038.pdf
3546 - Broughton Strait - New Edition - 15-APR-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, S4)
(See Chart 1, S4)
3546 - Port McNeill - New Edition - 15-APR-2005 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3647 - Port San Juan - New Edition - 31-DEC-2004 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
3674 - Hayden Passage - New Chart - 01-DEC-1995 - NAD 1983
(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)
3674 - Hot Springs Cove - New Chart - 01-DEC-1995 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(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, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
3977 - Douglas Channel - New Chart - 27-DEC-2013 - World Geodetic System 1984
(See Chart 1, K41)
(See Chart 1, K41)
3986 - Griffith Harbour - New Chart - 25-DEC-2009 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, K12)
(See Chart 1, K12)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K12)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, K11)
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, K12)
6035 - Lake Nipissing / Lac Nipissing(Eastern Portion / Partie est) - New Edition - 28-DEC-2001 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qc)
(See Chart 1, Qd)
6432 - Kilometre/ 1500 to/à Inuvik East Channel - New Edition - 27-APR-2018 - NAD 1983
(See Chart 1, I10)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
to 67°49′19.1″N 134°12′11.8″W
(See Chart 1, Qb)
(See Chart 1, Qb)
to 67°50′02.5″N 134°12′33.4″W
7664 - Liverpool Bay - New Chart - 28-FEB-1986 - NAD 1927
Download Patch - https://www.notmar.gc.ca/chsftp/patches/7664_6605246_1_202405091058.pdf
SECTION 3 - RADIO AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION CORRECTIONS
*613/24Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2024 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific)
Page 1-1
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
1.1.1.1 Southern Resident Killer Whale
a)Speed Restricted Zone NAVWARN (Effective June 1,
2023 2024 until November 30, 2023 2024) information is available in
the
SRZ Navigational
Warning
SRZ Navigational
Warning.
b)Interim Sanctuary Zone NAVWARN (Effective June 1,
2023 2024 until November 30, 2023 2024) information is available in
the
ISZ Navigational
Warning
ISZ Navigational
Warning.
c)400 Metres Approach Distance and Ban Against
Positioning Vessel in Path of a Killer Whale remain in effect
until May 31, 2024 2025.
Note: Roseway Basin Seasonal Area is to be avoided. In order to significantly reduce the risk of ship strikes of the highly endangered North Atlantic Right Whale, it is recommended that ships of 300 tons gross tonnage and upwards in transit during the period of June 1st through December 31st should avoid this area. Any sightings are to be reported to Halifax MCTS.
Page 2-6
ADD AS FOLLOWS:
2.1.2Iqaluit, Nunavut
MMSI:
003160023Call Sign: VFF
Hours: H24
Services in English and in French.
All communications with Canadian Coast Guard Marine
Communications and Traffic Services Centres are recorded.
Open from approximately mid-May until mid-December.
Opening and closing will be announced by Navigational
Warning.
For Radio Services, call Iqaluit Coast Guard Radio.
Marine Safety Information can also be received via email upon
request.
Mailing Address:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
Officer-in-Charge – MCTS Operations
Iqaluit MCTS Centre / NORDREG CANADA
1063
Niuraivik Lane
Iqaluit, NU X0A 3H0
Telephone:867-979-5269 MCTS
Operations (East)
867-979-0310 MCTS Operations (West)
867-979-5724 NORDREG Operations
Facsimile:867-979-4264 MCTS/NORDREG
Operations
Telex
(Telefax): 063-15529 NORDREG CDA
Email:IQANORDREG@INNAV.GC.CA
(operations)
NAVWARN.MCTSIqaluit@innav.gc.ca
navarea17.18@innav.gc.ca NAVAREA XVII and XVIII
Pages 2-8 and 2-9
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
Table 2-4 - Iqaluit MCTS/VFF – Broadcasts
Time UTC |
Site |
Frequency or Channel |
Contents |
01:10 |
Coral Harbour |
2514J3E |
Radiotelephony •Technical marine synopsis and forecasts on request for marine forecast areas : 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157, 158, 159, 160, 161, 162, 163, 164, 310, 311 and 312. •Navigational warnings “Series A” for all NORDREG waters bound by Shipping Safety Control Zones 8, 14 and 16, including Southern Hudson Bay, James Bay, Chesterfield Inlet and Baker Lake. |
Coral Harbour |
6507J3E |
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01:15 |
Inuvik |
6218.6J3E |
Radiotelephony •Technical marine synopsis and forecasts on request for marine forecast areas: 180, 190, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195, 112, and 113 •Navigational warnings “Series A” for Great Slave Lake, Hay River, Mackenzie River and Mackenzie Delta bound by forecast areas 112 and 113. |
Hay River |
4363J3E |
||
Parson’s Lake and Enterprise |
Ch26 |
||
Yellowknife |
Ch85 |
||
02:35 |
Cambridge Bay |
4363J3E |
Radiotelephony
•Technical
marine synopsis and weather on request for marine
forecast areas: 111 to 122 inclusive •Navigational warnings “Series A” for all NORDREG waters west of Taloyoak. |
Inuvik |
6218.6J3E |
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03:00 |
Iqaluit |
490F1B |
NAVTEX: (S) French •Weather for marine forecast areas 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149 and 150. |
Iqaluit |
518F1B |
NAVTEX: (T) English •Weather for marine forecast areas 143, 144, 145, 147, 148, 149 and 150. |
|
03:30 |
Iqaluit |
8416.5F1B |
HF NBDP •METAREA bulletins for METAREAS XVII and XVIII and the Northwestern part of METAREA IV within Canadian waters. •NAVAREA warnings for NAVAREAs XVII and XVIII. |
… |
… |
… |
… |
23:10 |
Resolute |
2582J3E |
Radiotelephony •Technical marine synopsis and forecasts on request for marine forecast areas 125 to 138. •Navigational warnings “A Series” for all NORDREG waters bound by Shipping Safety Control Zones 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9 and 13. |
Page 2-28
DELETE AS FOLLOWS:
MMSI:
003160029Call Sign: VBR
Hours: H24
Services in English and in French.
All communications with Canadian Coast Guard Marine
Communications and Traffic Services Centres are recorded.
For Radio Services, call Prescott Coast Guard Radio.
Coordinates
Mailing Address:
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
Officer-in-Charge – MCTS Operations
Prescott MCTS Centre
P.O. Box 1000
401 King Street West
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0
Telephone:613-925-4471 MCTS
Operations
Telephone:613-925-0666 NAVWARN Desk / NAVAREA XVII and XVIII
Facsimile:613-925-4519
Email:
Safety.Prescott@innav.gc.ca
Prescott MCTS
navarea17.18@innav.gc.ca NAVAREA XVII and XVIII
NAVWARN.MCTSPrescott@innav.gc.ca
AMEND AS FOLLOWS:
3.8.4Pre-Arrival Information Report (PAIR)
The Canadian Marine Transportation Security
Regulations (MTSR) requires a Pre-Arrival Information
Report (PAIR) to be filed prior to entry into Canadian waters.
Message format and contact information are found in Part
4.2.9 4.2.8.
Page 4-76
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4.3.11 Inspection of Radio Apparatus
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
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ADD AS FOLLOWS:
4.3.11.1 Ship Radio Inspection Contacts
CCG Newfoundland and Labrador
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Telephone and Fax: 1-888-454-3177
Outside Canada
Telephone Facsimile: 709-772-3467
Email: xnfltsc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
https://e-nav.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/sri
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Senior Technologist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
Unit 2 – 184 John YEO Drive
Charlottetown, PE C1C 3J3
Telephone:902-407-7521
Facsimile: 902-407-7435
Email: xmartsc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
https://e-nav.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/sri
Saint John, New Brunswick
Senior Technologist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
175 McIlveen Drive
Saint John, NB E2J 4Y6
Telephone:
506-636-4743
Facsimile: 506-636-5000
Email: xmartsc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
https://e-nav.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/sri
Senior Technologist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 1006
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4A2
Telephone:
902-407-7521
Facsimile: 902-407-7435
Email: xmartsc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
https://e-nav.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/sri
Sydney, Nova Scotia
Senior Technologist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard Ships
1190 Westmount Road
Sydney, NS B1R 2J6
Telephone:
902-407-7521
Facsimile: 902-407-7435
Email: xmartsc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
https://e-nav.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/sri
Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Senior Technologist
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
215 Main Street
Yarmouth, NS B5A 1C6
Telephone:902-407-7521
Facsimile: 902-407-7435
Email: xmartsc@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
https://e-nav.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/sri
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 106 |
Gulf of Maine and Bay of Fundy |
ATL 107 |
Saint John River |
Pacific Coast |
|
PAC 201 |
Juan de Fuca Strait and Strait of Georgia |
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 |
|||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
JUAN DE FUCA STRAIT (LL 180 – 216.4) |
||||||||||
188.1 188.12G5296.2 G5296.21 |
Sooke Harbour Outer range |
| | | | | | | | |
48 21 36.2 049°38’ 100.9 m from front.
123 42 24.1 |
F
F
|
Y
Y
|
.....
.....
|
2.9
5.9
|
9
9 |
1-pile dolphin, white daymark with red vertical stripe.
1-pile dolphin, white daymark with red vertical stripe.
|
Year round.
Year round.Chart:3411 Edn 06/24 (P24-037, 038) |
188.2 188.22G5296.31 |
Sooke Harbour Inner range |
| | | | | | | | |
48 21 45.1 007°28’ 44.8 m from front.
123 42 34.7 |
F
F
|
Y
Y
|
.....
.....
|
2.8
4.8
|
9
9
|
1-pile dolphin, white daymark with red vertical stripe.
1-pile dolphin, white daymark with red vertical stripe.
|
Year round.
Year round.Chart:3411 Edn 06/24 (P24-039, 040) |
SOUTHERN STRAIT OF GEORGIA (LL 265.2 – 309.5) |
||||||||||
282 283G5385 G5385.1 |
Chemainus Bay range |
| | | | | | | | | |
On N. end of Weyerhaeuser wharf. 018°52’ 225.9 m from
front.
48 55 28.0 123 42 49.1 |
F
F
|
G
G
|
.....
.....
|
10.2
15.4
|
13
13
|
Square skeleton tower, red daymark with white vertical
stripe.
Tripod skeleton tower, red daymark with white vertical
stripe.
|
Operates 24
h. Operates 24
h.Year round. Year round. Chart:3475 Edn 06/24 (P24-041, 042) |
307.91 307.92G5399 G5399.1 |
Roberts Bank Entrance range |
| | | | | | | | | |
49 01 35.6 031° 45’
249.6 m from front.
123 08 29.9 |
Q
Q
|
Y
Y
|
1s
1s
|
12.3
17.2
|
14
14
|
|
Year round.
Year round.Chart:3492 Edn 06/24 (P24-043, 044) |
VANCOUVER HARBOUR (LL 385.5 – 416.5) |
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390 G5430 |
False Creek Sector |
On N. pier of Burrard Bridge. 49 16 32.7 123 08 10.7 |
F |
R W G |
….. | 5.7 | 11 | Mast. |
Red from 128° to 131°; white from 131° to 132°; green from 132° to 135°. Operates 24 h. Year round. Chart:3493 Edn 06/24 (P24-036) |
|
408.51 G5465.5 |
Second Narrows West Directional |
49 17 37.4 123 02 45.6 |
F | R | ….. | 8.3 | 10 | White square skeleton tower on 3-pile dolphin. |
Visible on a bearing of 266°. Operates 24 h. Year round. Chart:3494 Edn 06/24 (P24-035) |
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