Amherstburg (CAAMH)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port, with a water area of 1,072ha, comes under the jurisdiction of Fisheries and Oceans Canada as part of the St Lawrence Seaway. Berthage consists of a number of private wharves for the transportation of coal and general freight, and the supply of towage/salvage services; there is also a public Transport Canada wharf, 69m long.

Amherstburg is on the East bank of the Detroit River near its junction with Lake Erie.

Largest vessel handled: Max LOA 198m, draught 8.3m.

USA 14848.

1000.

Not compulsory.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication. VHF: Toronto (VBG) or Buffalo (WBL).

Allowances: Officers and crew are allowed 200 cigarettes, 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of hard liquor or 8.5 litres of beer or ale. All quantities must be declared on the Crew Declaration Form Y-14 along with other personal effects such as radios, cameras, laptop, computer, binoculars etc. including serial numbers of each such item. There is a penalty for non-compliance. Immigration: Immigration Authorities are notified by Customs only when crew changes are to take place or there are stowaways onboard or deserters. No one is allowed ashore until the ship is cleared.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List Original + 2 copies 2. Crew Personal Effects List Original + 2 copies 3. Ship's Stores List Original + 2 copies The above are faxed by the vessel's agent to Customs. Forms are delivered onboard by the agent as the vessel passes Montreal.

Initial ETA to be sent a minimum of 3 days prior to arrival at Montreal. Additional ETA's should be sent on passing Montreal.

Canadian flag to be displayed as a courtesy.

Garbage from foreign ships may not be landed.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party on arrival.

Berthing instructions are passed to a vessel by the agent in Montreal. The message advises berth location, docking side, anticipated cargo, berth availability, anticipated time alongside, any navigational problems anticipated and local conditions.