Cap-aux-Meules (CACMS)

The port handles 90% of all shipping traffic to the Magdalen Islands. Located on the central island in the heart of the economic and port zones. The port is divided into three sectors. Sector 1 as The Marine Terminal, Sector 2 as Industrial Port and sector 3 as The Multi-purpose Harbour. The Ferry Wharf is used by the ferry between the islands and the mainland, and is also used by trucks for the transport of goods locally as well as the export of fishing products. Cap-aux-Meules is closed from mid Jan to Apr due to heavy ice.

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

Cap-aux-Meules is situated on the Eastern Coast of Ile de Cap-aux-Meules (Grindstone Island).

Draught 7.8m.

The approach channel was reported to be dredged to a depth of 6.3m. Entry into the port: From a position close SW of "YD" Lightbuoy (safe water) moored 0.8nm SSE of the harbour entrance the track leads NW: Leading lights are exhibited from the outer arm of Cap-Aux-Meules Wharf. ..... Front light (orange trapezium, black stripe on red framework tower, 5m high) on the head of the wharf. Rear light (similar construction, inverted and tower, 9m high) 133m from front light. The lights are visible on the leading line only. The alignment (330.25°) of these lights leads to the harbour entrance.

Can 4436. BA 4951, 4956. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Not compulsory and available on request from port agent.

Cap aux Meules Breakwater Light (square mast, 6m in height), 47°23'N 061°51'W, on the E breakwater head. Cap aux Meules W Breakwater Light (square framework tower, 5m in height), on the head of the marina breakwater, 0.2nm WNW of Cap-aux-Meules Breakwater Light.

Tidal range (mean water level based on CD) 2.2m, spring, 1.1m.

Ice: Local fast ice appears in mid Dec with significant pack ice in the approaches a month later.

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. VHF : Ch 16.

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. There will be a penalty for non compliance of the above. 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.

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) 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. Loadline 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.