Collingwood (CACOL)

Collingwood is an artificial harbour protected by breakwaters. The main traffic handled in recent years is recreational and fishing craft.

Collingwood is located on the southern shore of Georgian Bay, Lake Huron.

Draught 6.0m.

Approach channel width is 75m.

Can 2271.

1000.

Compulsory.

The most prominent landmark in the harbour at Collingwood is the disused 70,480mі grain elevator and terminal which is over 100ft high.

Approach channel: Depth 7.2m; Turning basin: Depth 6.1m; Inner harbour: Depth 6.1m. The navigation season is from March to December.

Nil.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

COLLINGWOOD, Lake Huron 44°30'.0N 80°30'.0W ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication.

Allowances: One carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of liquor per crew member, per port, is allowed from the bonded store. Penalties for non compliance are seizure of the goods and fines. Immigration: Immigration authorities are notified by Customs only when crew changes are to take place or there are stowaways onboard or deserters. No one is allowed ashore until the ship is cleared.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List Original + 2 copies 2. Crew Personal Effects List Original + 2 copies 3. Ship's Stores List Original + 2 copies. The above are faxed by the vessel's agent to the customs. Forms are delivered onboard by the agent as the vessel passes Montreal.

Initial ETA to be sent a min of 3 days prior to arrival at Montreal. Additional ETA's should be sent on passing Montreal.

Canadian flag to be displayed as a courtesy.

Garbage from foreign ships may not be landed.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party on arrival.

Berthing instructions are passed to a vessel by the agent in Montreal. The message advises berth location, docking side, anticipated cargo, berth availability, anticipated time alongside, any navigational problems anticipated and local conditions.