Goderich (CAGOH)

The Port of Goderich is the only deepwater port on the E shore of Lake Huron. Servicing regional mining, manufacturing and agricultural industries, the port is an important hub of commercial shipping in SW Ontario. The harbour is also used as a safe lay up facility for lakers during the closed season. The navigation season is from mid Apr. to late Dec. The Port of Goderich is owned by the Town of Goderich and administration of the port is overseen by the Goderich Port Management Corp. (GPMC) which, long-term, is implementing a number of improvement and expansion plans.

The Port of Goderich is located at the mouth of the Maitland River on the eastern shore of Lake Huron, 90km NE of Sarnia.

Draught 8.2m, LOA 226.12m, beam 23.78m, 37,690DWT.

Approx 200 vessels and 4,785,000t of cargo (of which approx. 400,000t is grain) handled annually.

The entrance and harbour channels leading to the Goderich Terminal have been dredged to provide a least depth of 7.9m throughout. A general width of 76.2m prevails in the harbour channel.

Can 2291.

New Canadian Coast Guard base in port, including latest search and rescue lifeboat CCGS Cape Rescue (07/12).

1000.

Not available.

The Inner and Outer Entrance Channels are dredged to 8.2m with a width of 168m. The Harbour Basin is dredged to 7.0m.

Nil.

There are 4 tugs available. McDonald Marine, Tel: +519 524 9551. ..... Tug Name GT Beam HP (m) MacDonald Marine Ltd: Debbie Lyn 10 4.2 400 Donald Bert 11 4.2 318 Dover 70 5.1 750 Ian Mac 12 4.2 350

Prevailing winds: NW'ly.

Radio: Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication. VHF: Through Sarnia ("VBE").

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. Vessels must provide proof of insurance and complete pre arrival form before entering port. 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.