Georgetown (CAGGW)

The port has a main pier with principal cargoes of breakbulk, agricultural cargoes, seafood products and occasionally special cargoes of heavy plant and project materials. The navigation season is from Apr 15 to Jan 1 and the port remains ice free from Apr 15 to Dec 31. Icebreaker assistance is available on request.

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

Georgetown is a deep water harbour located in Cardigan Bay on the E coast of Prince Edward Island, in the Gulf of St Lawrence.

Max LOA 137m, draught 8.0m. Largest Vessel: "HHL Mississippi", LOA136m, beam 21m, 9,611GT, 12,669DWT, draught 8.0m.

Outer anchorage is available in depths of 8-9.0m, mud approx 1nm SW of Burnt Point, (46°10.6'N 062°29.8'W). The best anchorage for vessels of medium draught is in depths of 9.0m with good holding ground between Thrumcap Spit and the spit extending SSW from Guadin Point. The recommended anchor berth lies on the alignment (011°) of the inner end of Queens Pier (46°10.7'N 062°31.9'W) and the church (square tower) approx 0.2nm NNE. Smaller vessels can anchor nearer the N shore. Good anchorage is also available in the NW part of the harbour, nearly up to Brudenell Point.

Approach Channel to harbour: Width into Georgetown Harbour is 110m, depth 10.97m, with a turning basin diameter of approx 800m. Directions for approaching the harbour are as follows (Masters are advised to check latest depths with Port Authorities before arrival): Approach in 'thick' weather: The following directions may be useful for the mariner approaching the harbour in thick weather, when the leading lights may not be visible. Approach from the N: The S edge of Cardigan Shoal may be followed, keeping in depths of not less than 11.0m. Approach from the S: The N edge of Panmure Shoal may be followed in depths of approx 11.0m, until approx 2nm from the front light, when the shoal becomes to steep for soundings to be a safe guide, but the channel buoys should be visible. Initial position: From a position NE of "NH" Lightbuoy (safe water), moored 0.9nm NE of Panmure Head (46°09'N 062°28'W), the track leads W for approx 1.75nm, then on the alignment of lights. Georgetown Leading Lights: Front light (white round tower, red bands 7m in height), (46°09.8'N 062° 31.8'W), on Whitemans (Saint Andrew) Point, an abandoned lighthouse stands approx 60m S: Rear light (white square tower, red stripe, 13m in height), 618m W of the front light. The lights are visible on the leading line only. From the position NW of Panmure Head, on the alignment (280°) of the above lights leads through the buoyed approach channel. passing (with positions given from the front light): N of Panmure Shoal (2nm ESE) and Panmure Spit (1.1nm SE), extending approx 0.7nm NNE and 0.6nm NNW respectively, from Billhook Point, (1.6nm SE). The shoal and spit are marked by "NH3" Lightbuoy, (port hand), then: S of Cardigan Shoal 1.5nm E) marked by "NH4" Buoy (starboard hand), on the S side, extending 0.85nm SE and S from Burnt Point also known as Cardigan Point (1.6nm ENE). The track then leads WNW and NW, through a buoyed channel, passing: (with position given from Georgetown Front Leading Light (46°09.8'N 062°31.8'W): NNE of shoal ground (0.3nm SE) with depths of less than 5.5m and steep to on its N side, extending approx 0.3nm NNE from Grave Point, 0.3nm SE, then: SSW of Knoll Shoal (rock) 0.4-0.55nm ENE, marked by "NH10" Lightbuoy (starboard hand), then: SW of Thrumcap Spit (0.4nm NNE), on which stands a wooded islet, with cliffs. The W end of the spit is marked by "NH12" Lightbuoy (starboard hand). Turning mark: The line of bearing 302° of the monument on Brudenhall Point, (46°10.9'N 062°33.5'W), marks the point, at the inner end of the leading line of the approach channel, where the channel leads NW into the harbour. Directions above Georgetown: From a position on mid channel SW of Georgetown, the track continues to lead NW through the channel marked by buoys, passing, (with positions given from Georgetown) Front Leading Light (46°09.8'N 062°31.8'W): SW of a sandspit (0.9nm NW) which mostly dries, extending approx 0.2nm SSW from Gaudin Point (46°10.7'N 062°32.3'W), marked by "NH14" Lightbuoy (starboard hand), then: NE of shoal and drying ground (1nm WNW) extending approx 0.15nm NE and approx 0.3nm NW from Aitken Point (46°10.3'N 062°32.9'W), the ruins of a pier extend N from the Point. Then Brudenell River leads NW and Montague River leads W. Caution: Several fish farms are located in Georgetown Harbour. Cautionary buoys mark these areas and mariners are advised to proceed with care in their vicinity.

BA 4795, Can 4422. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory but is recommended. Pilot boarding positions at: 46° 08.50'N 62°20.60'W. Vessel's ETA should be sent to Georgetown Pilots at least 12 hours before arrival at the pilot boarding place and confirmed or corrected not more than 6 hours later, GMT should be used.

A light (framework tower 3m in height) (46°10'N 062°34'W), is exhibited from the NE corner of the public pier at Lower Montague.

Tidal Range: 0.4m to 2.1m. The Harbour freezes over in mid-January, and ice clears by mid-April.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

GEORGETOWN, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND (CANADA) 46°11.31'N 62°33.41'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA GGW For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Georgetown Port Inc. VHF: Ch 16. Tel: +1 902 969 7510 (Pier) +1 902 652 2770 (Port) Fax: +1 902 652 2915. Email: info@georgetownport.ca Radio: Messages may be passed through Charlottetown Radio.

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. Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, overage results in forfeiture and penalty, under results in payment of duty, taxes and penalty. 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.

The following lists and documents must be presented on arrival at the first Canadian port: ..... 1. Inward Report (on Form A6). 2. Crew List (IMM 200) 3. Passengers List (IMM 246). 4. Stowaways List. 5. Vaccination certificates. 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).

To be sent 12hrs and 6hrs in advance (ETD 6hrs in advance) to Atlantic Pilotage Authority. 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 should include: ..... 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. Load Line 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.