Dalhousie (CADHS)

The port consists of two public wharves administered by Transport Canada and a wharf owned by the New Brunswick International Paper Company. The main exports are: lumber, wood pulp, newsprint and ore concentrates. Main imports include: Industrial chemicals, oil and coal. It is New Brunswick's largest privately owned port. The navigation season is from Apr to early Jan, however, icebreakers keep the port open during this period.

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

Dalhousie is situated near the mouth of the River Restigouche, in Chaleur Bay, Gulf of St Lawrence.

LOA 243.84m, beam 32.0m.

Approx 43,500t of cargo handled annually.

The best anchorage is anywhere E of N side of Middle Ground in depths from 18.3-27.5m. The most convenient anchorage for Dalhousie is off Pointe Fleurant (48°06'N 066°24'W) in depths of 11.0-13.0m.

The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: Initial position: The pilot boarding place 2nm ESE of Pointe Miguasha, (48° 04'N 066°18'W). Inch Arran Point Leading Lights: Front light (white square tower, red stripe, 11m in height), (48°03.7'N 066° 21.1'W): Rear light (white rectangular, red stripe, on square framework tower, 10m in height), 365m from front light. The alignment (286.75°) of these lights leads into the entrance to the estuary, passing (positions given from the front light): Approx 0.2nm SSW of Banc Miguasha (1.25nm ESE), sand and stones, extending approx 1nm WSW from Pointe Miguasha, marked at its SW end by "EV2" Lightbuoy, (starboard hand); this buoy is liable to drag out of position and should not be relied on. From this position the track leads NW for approx 0.15nm to a position about 0.7nm E of Dalhousie Island Light on the alignment (268°) of the Dalhousie East Leading Lights, passing 0.6nm NE of Bonamy Rocks (0.4nm SE). Bonamy Rocks are steep, high and broken. Dalhousie Harbour E Leading Lights: From a position about 0.7nm E of Dalhousie Island Light on the alignment (268°) of the following lights the track leads to the East Wharf, passing N of shoal ground, marked by spar buoys (port hand) in East Bay, NW of Inch Arran Point: Front light (white trapezium, red stripe, on framework tower, 13m in height), (48°04.3'N 066°22.0'W): Rear light (inverted trapezium, red stripe on similar tower 16m in height), (57m W of the front light). West Wharf (International Paper Company Wharf) Leading Lights: From a position about 0.7nm E of Dalhousie Island Light the track leads NW onto the alignment (264.5°) of the following lights which lead into the buoyed entrance channel leading to West Wharf, passing S of Middle Ground, sand and stones, lying from 0.1nm to 0.7nm N of Dalhousie Island; the S edge of Middle Ground is marked by lightbuoys. Front light (white rectangle, red stripe, on framework tower, 6m in height), (48°04.3'N 066°22.2'W). Rear light (similar construction and tower, 8m in height) (614m from front light).

BA 4769, 4768, 4762. Can 4426. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

1016-1022.

Pilotage is compulsory. Pilots should be ordered through the Atlantic Pilotage Authority at least 12hrs before vessel's ETA at the pilot boarding station located in position 48° 03.120'N 66° 15.000'W. ETA must be confirmed or corrected 4hrs prior to arrival. Time used must be GMT. Pilot boat monitors VHF Ch 16. The Master of a vessel that is to depart or make a move within the compulsory pilotage area of Restigouche must give at least 4hrs notice prior to such ETD. Time used should be local time. If GMT is used, it must be stated.

Major lights: Carleton Light on Pointe Tracadigache (48°05'N 066°08'W). Dalhousie (Douglas) Island Light (48°05'N 066°22'W).

Spring tidal range 2.1m, neap tidal range 1.7m.

Tugs are not used for berthing.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

DALHOUSIE, NEW BRUNSWICK 48°04.26'N 66°21.83'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA DHS For details see: RESTIGOUCHE PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Cap aux Meules Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCN").

Customs 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 is a penalty 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.

The following lists and documents must be presented on arrival at the first Canadian port: ..... 1. Inward report (Form A6). 2. Crew List (IMM 200). 3. Passengers List (IMM 246). 4. Stowaways List. 5. Vaccination Certificate. 6. International Marine Health Declaration. 7. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate. 8. Health Certificate of animals onboard. 9. Vessel's official documents and certificates for inspection. 10. Cargo documents are usually required in triplicate. 11. Crew's Personal Effects List (Y14). 12. Stores List (E1).

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from last port. Further ETA's should be sent 5, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival to the ship's agent. The ETA message should include: ..... 1. Vessel requirements prior to arrival. 2. Last 5 ports of call starting with last port, number of crew, nationality of crew, Master's name, any crew change, and expiry dates of certificates (Load Line, Ship Sanitation Control, Safety Equipment, Safety Construction, Oil Liability).

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.