Campbell River (CACAM)

Campbell River comprises a series of small harbours along the Discovery Passage route plied by vessels to Alaska. The principal industrial activities are pulp and paper manufacturing, lumber, mining and commercial fishing. There is also a cruise ship terminal.Seymour Narrows is the narrowest point on the Inside Passage and cruise ships, freighters, tugs and barges pass through the Narrows en route between Puget Sound or southern BC to the N coast or the Alaska Panhandle. Ships transit the Narrows only near slack water as tidal streams can be as much as 16kts. Overhead power cables with a vertical clearance of 58m cross the Narrows. Numerous timber yards are also found along the river. BC Ferries operate a small fast ferry service located at 50° 1.657'N 125° 14.521'W. Campbell River Marine Terminal, located 50° 7.134'N 125° 22.968'W, is a full service facility providing an array of assistance to tugs and barges in the area.

Summer.

Campbell River is located on the E coast of Vancouver Island, at the southern entrance to Discovery Passage.

It is reported cruise vessels of up to LOA 310m can be accommodated.

Approx 917,000t of cargo handled annually.

Due to strong tidal streams and a poor holding ground, only a temporary anchorage should be considered off Campbell River. Duncan Bay (50°04.5'N 125° 17.5'W) provides the only safe anchorage for large vessels; small craft can find shelter within the small craft harbour.

Campbell River is approached and entered direct from Discovery Passage. Directions: Tyee (Discovery Terminal) Wharf. From a position in the vicinity of the light (50°02.4'N 125°14.6'W) the route to the wharf leads W from the fairway in Discovery Passage. BC Ferry Terminal Leading Lights: Front light (50°01.7'N 125°14.5'W). Rear light (close WSW of front light). The alignment (252°) of these lights, lead from Discovery Passage across 10m and 5.0m contour lines to the ferry terminal. Passing SSE of Ferry Terminal No 2 Light (red and white triangular daymark on square mast on pile dolphin (50° 01.8'N 125°14.3'W), which marks the edge of shoal water on the N side of the approach to the terminal and Ferry Terminal No 3 Light (black, white and green rectangular daymark on mast on 4 pile dolphin) (50°01.7'N 125°14.3'W) which marks the edge of shoal water on the S side of the approach, then NNW of Campbell River N Breakwater Head Light, (50°01.7'N 125°14.4'W). Caution: The entrance to Campbell River is a seaplane operating area. A regular ferry service operates across the passage between Campbell River and Quathiaski Cove.

BA 4922, Admiralty Pilot NP25.

The Canadian Coastguard maintains a base equipped with specialised SAR craft at Campbell River.

Pilotage is compulsory, refer to "Canadian general information, re Pacific Coast Pilotage".

All waters S of a line extending E from Middle Point (50°05.4'N 125°18.5'W) to the Quadra Island shore 0.3nm S of Copper Cliffs (50°06'N 125°16'W), to a line drawn W from Cape Mudge (50°00'N 125°12'W) to the Vancouver Island shore.

BC Ferry Terminal Leading Lights: Front light (50°01.4'N 125°14.5'W). Rear light (close WSW of front light).

Range 4.8m.

Discovery Passage is under the Vancouver Traffic Zone (Sector 4) and is assigned VHF Ch 71.

Available.

San Francisco ("KPH" and "KFS") and Vancouver Coast Guard ("VAI") coast radio stations can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. The stations can transmit/receive traffic on all HF channels and 500kHz, depending on distance from station. Inmarsat can also be used.

Allowances: Officers and crew are allowed 1 bottle of spirits or 24 cans of beer and 200 cigarettes. Any excesses are confiscated or duties must be paid. Passengers onboard are subject to search of their personal effects if they intend to land. Campbell River is a Customs port of entry. Immigration: Any supernumeraries must be reported (with or without visa). Immigration officers only conduct spot checks on vessels. Otherwise agent processes immigration Crew List. Passengers onboard are subject to document checks if they intend to land.

..... Document Copies 1. General Declaration 4 2. Ship's Stores Declaration 3 3. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 3 4. Crew List 3 5. Health Declaration 1 The documents are handed to the agent on arrival. He will leave onboard 2 copies each of items (2) and (3) above. Thereafter, Customs may perform spot checks on the vessel and will demand these documents. The vessel's agent usually arranges for forms to be delivered onboard, by the pilot, for the Master to complete for arrival alongside.

Initial ETA to be sent on departure from last port to the consigned agent. Further ETA's, dependent on Charter Party, are normally sent 14, 10, 7 and 5 days prior to arrival. The ETA message should include the date and time of arrival, name of Master, last 3 ports of call, number of crew and breakdown of nationalities.

Interco flag "Q" must be flown if there is sickness onboard.

Canadian Coast Guard may attend a vessel for port state control inspection. Furthermore, if a vessel is more than 10 years old and loading coal or bulk concentrates then they could attend for the bulk carrier inspection programme for structural deficiencies of cargo bulkheads and inspection of wing tanks. Discharge of dirty ballast is strictly forbidden. Owners must apply for an oil spill response agreement prior to vessel's arrival, through the agent.

It is not necessary to apply for pratique unless there is an infection or dead person onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio. If there is any sickness onboard the vessel will be quarantined. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

The custom of the port is to tender NOR on arrival at a safe anchorage or first line at berth. If an outer anchorage is used Master may tender NOR by cable or telex.