Amherst (CAAMN)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The port consists of a Transport Canada wharf.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Amherst is the most S'ly natural harbour of the Magdalen Islands, situated inside the NE end of Amherst Island. The Magdalen Islands are located in the Gulf of St Lawrence, W of the Cabot Strait which runs between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Draught 5.2m

Anchorage is available inside the harbour in depths of between 4.87-5.40m.

Amherst harbour is approached from the S end of Pleasant Bay, through a narrow buoyed channel, SE of Cap Gridley, 47°14'N 061°50'W. The limiting depths in the channel are as follows: In the entrance channel as far as the wharf on its NW side, the least chartered depth is 5.5m. In the approach channel for the wharf at the entrance to Le Petit Bassin, the least chartered depth is 3.4m. The directions are as follows: The initial position is close SE of "YK2" Lightbuoy (starboard hand), moored approx 0.35nm NE of Cap Gradually. Leading lights: Front light (white daymark, red stripe on a red framework tower 5.2m in height), 47°13.7'N 061°50.0'W on Pointe Fox at S end of the harbour. Rear light, (similar daymark and tower), 541m SW of the front light. The alignment (213.5°) of these lights leads through the buoyed channel, passing between shoal ground on the W side and drying banks on the E side. In following the deepest channel, it may be necessary to deviate from the leading line in places.

BA 4762. Can 443. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory.

Range 1.52m.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Halifax Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCS") can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Amber messages can be passed through "VCS". Halifax Coast Guard CRS has sites at Sambro (44°28.33'N 063°37.27'W); Ecum Secum (44°57.87'N 062°08.92'W); Kingsburg (44°16.53'N 064°17.25'W). HF and MF frequencies are used, depending upon distance from station. VHF: Ch 16.

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. Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, excesses result in forfeiture and financial penalty. Under amounts result in payment of duty, taxes and also financial penalty. Immigration: Routine filing of documents is undertaken by the vessel's agent. There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers except those who require a visa. If they do not possess a visa they must remain aboard the vessel.

..... Document Copies 1. Last Port Clearance 3 2. Ship's Bonded Stores List 3 3. Crew's Personal Effects List 3 4. Immigration Crew List 3 5. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 Documents are received by Canada Customs on arrival or, in the absence of Customs, it is the responsibility of the vessel's agent to take documents to Canada Customs and Immigration.

ETA's to be sent to vessel's agent 5 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels ETA should be sent to ECAREG (Telex: 019-22510 CCG MRHQ DRT) 96 hours prior to arrival, also notify VTS 12 hours in advance at the zone limit. ETA message to agent must include "Vessel Pre-Arrival Notification" and vessel's Crew List. The Vessel Pre-Arrival Notification includes: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Date 3. GT 4. Port of Registry 5. Master 6. Port/berth/dock 7. Date of vessel arrival and time of arrival 8. Date of departure and time of departure 9. Voyage routeing (including last 5 ports of call starting with the most recent). 10. Customs service required at time of arrival Yes/No 11. If Yes, specify reason 12. Number of crew 13. Number of passengers 14. Number of fishery observers 15. Number of crew/passengers/observers signing off 16. Crew List attached 17. Nationality of crew and nationality of officers 18. Brief summary of cargo 19. Containerised 20. Non-containerised 21. Bulk 22. Vessel repairs in foreign country (Canadian vessels only) Yes/No 23. Certificates with expiry dates: a. Safety Construction b. Safety Equipment c. Derat d. Safety Radio e. Load Line 24. Will the vessel operate in the coastal trade Yes/No Is the vessel licensed Yes/No If Yes, where was the licence issued and date valid until 25. Agent 26. Agent contact person 27. Agent fax number and contact person telephone number.

State flag to be flown over the stern and Canadian flag at the mast.

Pratique should be applied for when arriving from a country which has infectious diseases or death onboard from unknown causes. Pratique is applied for through the vessel's agent. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival pilot station or at port limits.