Bathurst (CABAT)

An extensive basin lies within the harbour entrance, much of it dries at LW, except for the channels of Nespisiguit, Middle and Tetagouche Rivers, which unite below Bathurst. The navigation season is from mid April to early December. There are two main wharves, the Transport Canada Wharf and the Stone Consolidated Co Wharf. The main imports are industrial chemicals, the chief exports are timber products, iron ore and metal concentrates.

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

Bathurst is a land locked harbour located on the S coast of Chaleur Bay.

LOA 140m, draught 5.0m.

The recommended anchorage position is 5nm NNE of the harbour entrance.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: From the vicinity of the pilot boarding place, 47°43.7'N 065°33.8'W, the approach channel to the channel over the bar is dredged over a width of 61m. Inside the entrance, the width reduces to 42m between mud banks on both sides. The alignment of 208.5° of the Carron Point Leading Lights leads into the harbour entrance. The depth over the bar and into the harbour is dredged annually to maintain a depth of 5.2m. Silting may mean there is less water available, consult with Harbour Master prior to arrival.

BA 4768. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Brackish.

Pilotage is not compulsory but recommended and can be arranged with the Atlantic Pilotage Authority at least 12hrs in advance of arrival and 4hrs in advance of departure. Pilot boarding position 47°43.7'N 065°33.8'W .

Carron Point Leading Lights: 47°39'N 065°37'W, located on the S side of the outer approach channel. Channel silting and repositioning may reduce the accuracy of leading lights in this area.

Range 1.4m spring, 0.9m neaps.

Tug service available to assist turning of vessels.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

BATHURST, NEW BRUNSWICK 47°39.14'N 65°37.36'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA BAT For details see: GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 48/19 Canadian Notice 9/4486/19, (RSDRA2019000228817), 48/19

Communications: Messages can be passed through Halifax Radio "VCS" or Montreal Radio "VFN" throughout 24 hours. Communication is possible through Inmarsat. VHF: Pilot vessel: Ch 16. Harbour Master: Tel: +1 506 5463361. Port Authority: Tel: +1 506 545 9222, Fax: +1 506 545 9224

Allowances: Officers and crew are allowed 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale. There will be a penalty for non-compliance. Immigration: There are, generally, no formalities except when a vessel has stowaways and passengers without visas onboard. The following restrictions are in place: ..... 1. Crew members signing off must first be cleared with Customs. 2. Passengers are not allowed to leave the ship until cleared with Customs, same for supernumeraries accompanying ship's crew. 3. Passengers from some countries require visas.

..... Document Copies 1. Ships Stores Declaration (Form E1) Original + 2 copies 2. Crews Effects Declaration (Form Y14) Original + 2 copies 3. Crew List (Form 200) Original + 2 copies The authorities will accept IMO forms. The forms are for Revenue Canada Customs and Excise. The vessel's agent will file the documents with the Customs office after the vessel has berthed. If the required forms are not onboard they can be delivered with the pilot if agent is notified in advance.

The Master of a vessel requiring a pilot should report its ETA at the pilot boarding position to Pilots Bathurst at least 12 hours in advance and confirm or correct ETA 4 hours prior to arrival. GMT should be used.

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on the mast.

Pratique should only be applied for when vessel is arriving from a country which has a plague outbreak or the vessel has had a death onboard and serious illness among the crew or infestation of rats. Pratique can be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

As per charter party or upon docking with first line ashore.