Belledune (CABEL)

The port of Belledune consists of three active berths for vessels that handle a variety of cargoes that include break bulk, dry bulk, project cargo, liquid petroleum and many others. NB Power and Eastern Canada Stevedoring Inc. (ECS) operate berths at the port. A fourth berth is located within the harbour, however, is no longer commercially active following the closure of the Brunswick Smelter in 2019. The port has been operational since 1968 and in recent years, has begun to diversify and transform itself as the province's first Green Energy Hub. The Green Energy Hub is a development district purpose-built for clean energy and green industry with plans to develop a green energy corridor to supply Europe's hydrogen economy. The Green Energy Project looks to develop a wind powered hydrogen facility and plans to create 60,000t/p of emission free hydrogen. The facility has the potential to be operational by 2027 after the port signed direct-trade agreements with three major ports in Germany and the Netherlands (Wilhelmshaven, Hamburg and Rotterdam).

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

Belledune is located on the S shore of Chaleur Bay in NE New Brunswick, between Bathhurst (35km) and Dalhousie (50km), Canada.

Max LOA 245m, beam 37.20m, draught 12.70m and 100,000DWT.

Approx 2,200,000t of cargo and 106 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage positions: ..... Latitude Longitude Remarks A. 47°56.0'N 065°48.0'W 1.5nm NE of the breakwater, depth 27m B. 47°58.0'N 065°48.0'W 3.0nm NE of the breakwater, depth 33m Anchorages have good holding ground, hard mud, but offer no shelter.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: From an initial position approx 2nm NE of Belledune Point the harbour is approached from the NE in Chaleur Bay and entered between Belledune Point and the outer end of the breakwater, 0.5nm NW. A light is exhibited near Belledune Point and another on the mole head. The approach channel has a depth of 11.8m and an approx width of 140m.

BA 4762, 4766, 4768. Canadian Chart 4920. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Canadian Coast Guard available.

Summer and autumn 1021; spring 1018 and winter 1025.

Berthing at HW only.

Pilotage is compulsory and is provided by The Atlantic Pilotage Authority (APA), subject to availability. Pilots must be requested in advance with a scheduled ETA sent 12 and 4hrs prior to arrival and 4hrs prior to departure. Vessel contact the BPA fro pilotage on VHF Ch 16 and provide the following information: LOA, draught and cargo to discharge/load. Once confirmed the vessel will be required to change to VHF Ch 11 0r 65A to receive further berthing requirements.

The W'ly limit is a line drawn parallel to and approx 2,590m W of a line drawn through the most N'ly tip of Chapel Point in a 020°38.0'E direction, which W'ly limit runs in a N'ly direction from the ordinary HW mark on Chaleur Bay a distance of approx 1,853m into the bay. The E'ly limit is a line parallel to and approx 5,586m E of the W'ly limit above described, which E'ly limit runs in a N'ly direction from ordinary HW mark on Chaleur Bay a distance of approx 2,443m. The N'ly limit is a line drawn between the Northward extremities of the W'ly and E'ly limits as described above, the direction of which line is S 069°22.0'E and the length is approx 5,739m. The S'ly limit is a line of the ordinary HW mark from time to time as extending between the Southward extremities of the W'ly and E'ly limits as described above.

At the E end of the breakwater there is a light tower with an occulting red light. On the point of land marking the southern boundary of the port there is a small tower with an occulting green light. Beyond the W end of the BMS Berth is a sector light with fixed red, white and green sectors. Another sector light is located 400m to the SW.

The recommended UKC is 10% of the entrance channel depth. Depths: At the harbour entrance, approx 140m ESE from the end of the breakwater there is an area with a depth of 11.8m. Another area with similar depths is 75m SE from the E end of the coal berth. Vessels up to LOA 135m may be turned around in an area inside the breakwater in good weather conditions. Speed: Entering /Leaving Port, 2kts max.

MHWS: 2.5m, MHWN: 1.3m. There is a slight current across the port entrance depending on the tide.

Tug and towing services are provided by McKeil Marine Ltd, Group Ocean and Atlantic Towing Ltd (ATL). ATL has two tugs on station year round at Belledune ranging from 1,800 - 2,200HP and bollard pull ranging from 18.0 - 28.0t.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. In Sep and Oct the prevailing winds may be SW'ly, the port gives good shelter from prevailing winds. Occasionally the wind is E'ly, which makes the port exposed and a swell may be experienced at the entrance and at the berths. Entry to the port or departure from the port may be delayed when the wind is strong enough such as to make manoeuvres hazardous. The decision will be made in consultation with the Port Authority, Pilot and Master. Ice: Belledune is an ice free port. In winter months Jan-Mar, ice may be expected in the Gulf St Lawrence and Baie des Chaleurs. Coast Guard ice breakers may be required to escort vessels to Belledune. In E'ly winds, ice moves into the port but a change of wind may move the ice out of the port. The tug helps to clear ice from the port. Vessels may receive ice information through the Marine Communications and Vessel Traffic Centre, Sydney, (VCO). In winter there are scheduled Ice Advisories and ice maps may be received by fax. Forecasts may be received by scheduled broadcasts from Marine Communications and Vessel Traffic Stations, via the local weather channel, VHF Ch 08.

BELLEDUNE, NEW BRUNSWICK 47°54.63'N 65°50.15'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA BEL For details see: GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 35/24 Canadian Notice 07/705/24, (RSDRA2024000214511), 35/24

Communications: Messages can be passed through Halifax Radio "VCS" or Montreal Radio "VFN" throughout 24 hours. Communication is possible through Inmarsat. Belledune Port Authority (BPA) contact info VHF: Ch 11, 16, 65A Telephone: +1 506 522 1200 Facsimile: +1 506 522 0803 Email: info@portofbelledune.ca QSL contact info Telephone: +1 506 522 1800 Facsimile: +1 506 522 1803 Email: info@qsl.com Group Ocean contact info Telephone: +1 514 878 2754 Email: knichol@groupocean.com McKeil Marine Ltd contact info Telephone: + 506 849 6802 Email: dmacpherson@mckeil.com Atlantic Towing contact info Telephone: +1 902 401 4279 Email: irving.david@atlantow.com Canada Steamship Lines contact info Telephone: +1 514 982 3800 Email: info@cslmtl.com Canfornav Inc contact info Telephone: +1 514 284 9193 Email: operations@canfornav.com Fednav International Ltd contact info Telephone: +1 514 878 6500 Email: info@fednav.com Spliethoff contact info Telephone: +1 514 822 1115 Email: montreal@spliethoff.com Wagenbourg Shipping contact info Telephone: +1 514 288 8282 Email: info@wagenborgna.ca

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. A penalty for non compliance will be implemented. 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. A pre-arrival notification form must be presented at least 24hrs prior to arrival and will include the following information: ..... Vessel/Operator Particulars: 1. Name of Vessel 2. Call Sign 3. Port & Country of Registry 4. Name of Master 5. GRT/NRT 6. LOA 7. Arrival draught 8. Departure Draught 9. Company Name of Vessel (Owner/Charter) 10. Non-Resident 11. HST 12. Date of Canadian Oil Response Agreement 13. Last 10 ports 14. Next port 15. Trade (Foreign/Domestic) 16. Canadian Government Vessel Crew and Passengers: 17. Number of Crew Onboard 18. Number of Crew Signing-Off 19. Crew List attached 20. Number of Passengers Disembarking 21. Number of Passengers in Transit 22. Number of Passengers Embarking 23. Description of Animals Onboard 24. Canadian Vessel: Repairs Undertaken Abroad 25. Certificates (Safety Construction, Derat, Loadline, Safety Equipment, Safety Radio and Civil Liability). 26. Last Port State Inspection (Date & Port) 27. Number of Stowaways (Name, Nationality, DoB & Civil Status) Berthing Details: 28. Arrival Berth (Arrival Date, Time, Departure Date & Time) 29. Shifting to Berth Arrival Berth (Arrival Date, Time, Departure Date & Time) 30. 2nd shift to Berth (Arrival Date, Time, Departure Date & Time) Cargo Details (Loaded & Unloaded): 31. Description of Cargo 32. Tonnage Containerised 33. Tonnage Break Bulk 34. Tonnage Bulk 35. Number of 20' Containers 36. Number of 40' Containers 37. Number of Empty Containers 38. Dangerous Goods Onboard 39. Dangerous Goods Manifest Other Services Required: 40. Pilot 41. Tug 42. Linesman 43. Customs at Arrival 44. Water 45. Fuel 46. Repairs 47. Marine Agent 48. Agency Contact Person & Phone Numbers 49. Garbage to be Discharged at Port (Type & Quantity) Vessel Deceleration form must be completed and sent to the port which will provide the following information: ..... Vessel/Operator Particulars: 1. Name of Vessel 2. Official Reg No 3. Name of Owner 4. GT 5. NT 6. Name of Master 7. Port of Registry 8. Name of Agent 9. LOA Inward Movement: 10. Berth No 11. Port of Origin 12. No of Passengers 13. Description of Cargo 14. Date 15. Time of Arrival 16. Last Port of Call 17. Tonnes of Cargo Discharged 18. Draught Inward (Fwd, Aft, Name of Pilot) Outward Movement: 19. Time & Date Sailed 20. Draught Sailing (Fwd, Aft) 21. Movement in Harbour (Berth, No. of Passengers, Type of Cargo, Name of Pilot, Tonnes of Cargo Loaded and Next Port)

Should be advised 24 and 12 hours in advance, and confirmed or corrected 4 hours prior to arrival. Vessels should contact Belledune Port Authority for pilot on VHF Ch 16, stating vessel's LOA, draught and cargo to discharge/load.

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

All vessels are required to report to ECAREG CANADA through a CG Radio Station (now known as Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre). Vessels are required to have the required charts and publications for navigating in Canadian waters and making use of navigation aids, for receiving Notices to Shipping and for methods of communication. The complete port bylaws and legal text may be obtained from the Harbour Master. Port Authority Operations Regulations and Code of Practices and Procedures, in connection with the Canada Marine Act are also available through the Harbour Master. Port Entry: Vessels may only enter the port harbour after notifying the Belledune Port Authority on VHF Ch 16 or 65A. Dangerous Goods: Any vessel carrying dangerous goods must complete a dangerous goods permit and deliver to the Belledune Port Authority.

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 and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

As per Charter Party or upon docking with first line ashore.