Campbellton (CACOM)

The railway wharf is located along the riverbank at the N point of Campbellton. The wharf extends E from the point as a jetty with a small bend midpoint. The main cargoes handled are lumber product and general cargo. The navigation season is approx from May to Dec.

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

The port of Campbellton is situated at the head of the River Restigouche.

Max LOA 168m.

The most convenient anchorage is situated off Pointe a Fleurant, (48°06'N 066° 24'W), in depths of from 11-13m.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: Pointe a Fleurant: From a position approx 0.8nm SW of Pointe Yachta, (48°05'N 066°20'W), the buoyed channel leads generally NW passing, (positions given from Pointe Yachta): NE of Middle Ground, then; approx 0.5nm S of Pointe a Fleurant, 2.75nm NW. Pointe a Fleurant to Pointe au Chene: From a position approx 0.5nm S of Pointe a Fleurant the buoyed channel leads WSW and steadily narrows passing: SSW of Fullerton Bar, a narrow drying spit extending approx 1nm SSW from the high cliffs 0.8nm W of Pointe a Fleurant, then; Between shoal filling Escuminac Bay SW of Pointe a Fleurant and shoal ground extending to 1nm from the S shore, then; Between the drying ground in Anse Busteed, (Busteed Cove), WSW of Pointe a la Garde, (48°03'N 066°32'W) and the shoal ground drying in parts, extending approx 1.25nm from the S shore, then; Close to the N shore between Pointe a la Batterie, (48°03'N 066°35'W) and Pointe au Chene, 1.25nm WSW.

BA 4769. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Brackish.

Pilotage is compulsory. The pilot boards in position 48°03.2'N 066°15.0'W. ETA at this position should be reported to Atlantic Pilot Authority 12 hours in advance and confirmed or corrected 4 hours in advance, using GMT.

Pointe au Chene Leading Lights: Front light, (orange rectangular daymark, black stripe, on a white framework tower, red bands, 6.4m in height), 48°02.4'N 066°36.6'W; Rear light, (similar daymark on a pyramidal framework tower, 22.6m in height), 672m NE of the front light. The lights are visible on the leading line only. The alignment (045.5°), astern of these lights leads for a distance of 1.25nm through the buoyed channel, passing between the E part of shoal ground filling Baie au Chene, SW of Pointe au Chene and shoal ground drying in parts, extending from the S shore. Campbellton Leading Lights: Front light, (2 orange diamonds in white rectangular daymark, on a red framework tower, 6m in height), 48°01'N 066°40'W; Rear light, (similar daymark and tower, 15m in height), 373m SW of the front light. The lights are visible on the leading line only. The alignment (241°) of these lights to the railway jetty at Campelltown, passing between the W part of the drying ground in Baie au Chene and the drying ground extending from the S shore. Dalhousie Wharf Light: Situated at (48°04.3'N 066°21.7'W). Miguash-Ouest Wharf Light: A red framework tower, with white bands, 8m in height, 48°06'N 066°21'W. Campbellton Wharf Light: A framework tower, 5m in height, 48°01'N 066°40'W at the end of the railway jetty.

Depths on charts for the port may vary due to silting. A road bridge crosses the river from Campbellton to the N shore. Only small craft of limited draught and height can navigate upstream of the bridge, where there are booming grounds and sawmills.

Spring rise at 2.6m. Mean rise approx 2m. Levels at Campbellton are increased by 0.3m during spring freshets and fall gradually throughout the summer.

Small tugs may be available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

Communications: Messages can be passed through Halifax Radio "VCS" or Montreal Radio "VFN" throughout 24 hours. Communication is possible through Inmarsat. VHF: Pilot: Ch 16. Harbour Master: Tel: +1 506 789 7648.

Campbellton is a port of entry, served by Bathurst. 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 are financial penalties 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 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.

ETA at the pilot boarding place should be reported to Pilots Dalhousie at least 12 hours in advance and confirmed or corrected 4 hours prior to arrival, using GMT.

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.