Clarkson (CACSN)

Clarkson is the industrial area of Mississauga where CRH Canada operate a cement factory and pier.

Clarkson is located to the W of Lake Ontario.

LOA 226.12m, beam 23.78m, draught 7.3m, 37,690DWT.

The breakwater and pier are directly open to the waters of Lake Ontario, jutting out in a SE direction, approx 0.4nm from the shoreline. The pier can be approached from the SW, SE and NE directions, the approaches having an approx min depth of 7.6m with a depth alongside of 8.2m. Depths are subject to change because of the location of the facilities.

Can 2047 (Clarkson Harbour), 2077 (Lake Ontario), 2086 (Toronto to Hamilton).

Available through Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Tel: +1 613 933 2991.

An area of approx seven pylons (lit with red lights) is located close West of the breakwater. A flashing red light is displayed from the end of the dolphin on the South Berth (Fl(1).R.1.5s), approximately 8.0m in height.

Water Depth: Great Lake water levels fluctuate during the season and Masters should obtain latest data when planning their UKC for berthing and while on the berth. The Canadian Hydrographic Service provides continuous information via telephone or internet. All vessels must follow their company ISM policies for UKC. Masters are advised to be in full compliance with the Canadian Coast Guard guidelines reference to net UKC when alongside the terminal. Copies of these regulations can be obtained form the vessel's agents. Clarkson is a very exposed port area and even moderate adverse weather conditions can cause problems. Waves can break over the structure. Masters should be ready to leave the berths at short notice, on full power. Ice: Masters of laden tankers destined for or departing from Clarkson are advised that vessels must be in compliance with the "Joint Industry - Coast Guard guidelines for the control of oil tankers and bulk chemical carriers in ice control zones of Eastern Canada" when transiting the Gulf and River St. Lawrence in winter.

Surface currents generally move counter clockwise around Lake Ontario at an average rate of 0.1kn. Surface current is significantly affected by winds, especially from the E, and currents can reach in excess of 0.5kn in sustained winds.

Tug services are available from McKeil Marine Ltd in Hamilton, Tel: +1 905 4780 and Ocean Ontario Towing Inc., Tel: +1 905 528 3663.

..... Great Lakes Pilotage Authority: Tel: +1 613 933 2991. Fax: +1 613 932 3793. Great Lakes Water Level Gauges: Burlington: Tel: +1 905 528 4780. Toronto: Tel: +1 905 528 3663. Canada Border Services Agency (local office at Hamilton) Tel: +1 800 461 999 (English). Tel: +1 800 959 2036 (French). Computerised 24hr service. Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication.

For Canada Border Services Agency, vessels may contact the CBSA Office at Hamilton International Airport. Agents are only available during regular business hours, Monday to Friday (0800 hrs to 1600 hours local time). A computerised 24hr answering service is in operation. 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.