Arichat (CAARI)

This port handles general cargo services. The harbour, which has one public wharf used mainly by fishing vessels, covers an area running 2.25nm E from Beach Point, the N extremity of Jerseyman Island, to the head of Arichat inlet.

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

Arichat is located off the southern tip of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, on Madame Island.

LOA 70m, draught 4.5m

Cape Auguet Bay, 1nm NE of Marache Point, offers a good anchorage in depths of 18-22m, mud. The best position is in the deepest water, clear of the 7m rocky patch located 0.5nm SSW of Kaavanagh Point, the N entrance to the bay. There is a heavy S'ly swell in this anchorage at times. Arichat Harbour: Good anchorage is available in depths of from 18-22m, approx 0.5nm E of Beach Point.

The harbour may be approached from 2 directions: The S entrance, located NW of Marache Point, (45°29'N 061°02'W), which, although a wider channel, has more tortuous route to navigate around shoals, and The N entrance, through Crid Passage, N of Jerseyman Island, (45°30'N 061° 03'W).

BA 2342. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

1025.

Marache Point Light, (white tower, 8m in height), (45°29'N 061°02'W). Arichat Head Light, (white rectangular daymark, red bands on a red framework tower), (45°30'N 061°06'W). Cape Argos Light, (white square building, 5m in height), (45°29'N 061°14'W), on a cape 0.3nm NW of Red Head. The Roman Catholic church, (2 red-topped towers), (45°30.6'N 061°02.9'W), is very prominent.

A submarine cable, marked by signs at each end, is laid across Crid Passage. Mariners are warned not to anchor in this vicinity.

Range 1.81m (springs), 1.41m (neaps). The rate of tidal stream is usually less than 1kt. The incoming tidal flow enters through the S entrance and flows N and W through the harbour. The outgoing tidal stream is in the opposite direction.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. E winds can bring fog during late spring and in the summer. The harbour is seldom iced-up.

Halifax Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCS") can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. AMVER messages can be passed through "VCS". Halifax Coast Guard CRS has sites at; Sambro (44°28.3'N 063°37.3'W); Ecum Secum (44°57.9'N 062°08.9'W); Kingsburg (44°16.5'N 064°17.3'W). HF and MF frequencies are used, depending upon distance from station.

Allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale. Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, overage results in forfeiture and penalty, under results in payment of duty, taxes and 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

ETA's to be sent to vessel's agent 5 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessel's ETA should be sent to ECAREG (Telex: 019-22510 CCG MRHQ DRT, Fax: +1 902 426 4483, Email: hlxecareg1@innav.gc.ca, Tel: +1 902 426 4956) 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. Ship Sanitation Control 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.