Goose Bay (CAGOO)

The port is closed in the Winter and, in warmer months, is utilised for the distribution of supplies to the isolated communities on the Labrador coast. There is a growing tourism industry in the area. A main quay is used for ferries, break bulk and liquid cargoes, with a smaller ferry pier to the west. Goose Bay Airport Corporation have developed seaplane facilities close North of the West Pier. There is also a main airport which is also used for military purposes.

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

The port of Goose Bay is situated in the Terrington Basin, at the head of Goose Bay in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Draught 9.4m.

Approx 240 vessels handled annually.

Good anchorage may be obtained with Brule Point bearing 170° distant 1.7nm in 24.0m, mud. Good anchorage may also be obtained in the central part of Terrington Basin in depths of 11.0m, mud, and excellent holding ground. Explosive anchorage: An area 2nm ENE of Groves Point (53°21'N 060°22'W), the N entrance point of Terrington Narrows, is a designated explosives anchorage for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. The depths are from 26.0-35m.

It is recommended that vessels visiting Goose Bay should check latest depths in the channels with the Harbour Master before arriving or departing. An entrance channel, length 25km leads to the port, width 90m, advisory depth 9.8m HW, but may be subject to silting. The approach to Goose Bay is through the head of Lake Melville and is entered between Epinette Point (53°31'N 0595°5'W) and North West Point, 4.5nm WSW.

BA 4404. Admiralty Pilot NP50, NP286(5). Can 4722, 4728. US15001. US Sailing Directions No 146.

1025.

Two mooring buoys are moored off the main public wharf.

Pilotage is not compulsory but pilots are available. Pilot boards in position at 54°13.50'N 58°21.10'W. Request for pilots, giving ETA at boarding station, should be sent 12 hours and 6 hours in advance to the Atlantic Pilotage Authority in Halifax.

The seaward limit of the port is a line drawn between Epinette Point (53°31'N 059°55'W) and North West Point, 4.5nm WSW.

Leading marks and buoyage are established each navigation season in and around Goose Bay Narrows and Terrington Narrows. These may be moved to mark the best water depending on changing conditions in the channel. Reportedly, Goose Bay Airport Corporation have expanded seaplane facilities to the North of the Goose Bay berths, adding additional navigation markers in the channels. Terrington Narrows Direction Light: (Location 53°20'N 060°24'W) Red daymark, white band, on square framework tower, 10m high. The light is visible over an arc of 3.5°. The white sector (257.10° to 257.30°) indicates the preferred channel.

The port is navigable from early Jun to the end of Nov, depending on pack ice movements. A restricted area lies close S of North West Point (53°30'N 060° 03'W) situated at the head of Lake Melville. Several other restricted military reserve areas are located along the shores of Goose Bay. The main area lie E of Goose Bay (53°20'N 060°25'W), W of meridian 060°24'W. A lesser area flanks both sides of the river.

In Terrington Basin (53°21.00'S 60°24.00'E) the mean spring range is 0.5m, mean neap range 0.2m.

When a tanker is seen to be leaving its berth in Terrington Basin, or is approaching Goose Bay, it has the right of way and other vessels must not attempt to enter until it is clear.

Not available.

Prevailing winds: SW-S'ly. Ice: Entry into Goose Bay is entirely dependent upon ice conditions at the seaward end of Hamilton Inlet. The average thickness of ice in Terrington Basin is 34in. The freeze begins during the first week in Nov and the break up of the ice usually occurs in the second week in May.

GOOSE BAY, LABRADOR, NEWFOUNDLAND 53°26.00'N 60°01.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA GOO For details see: GENERAL NOTES - ATLANTIC COAST ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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 documents are required on arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. Ships Stores Declaration (Form E1) Original + 2 copies 2. Crews Effects Declaration (Form Y14) Original + 2 copies 3. Crew List (Form 200) 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.

Vessels should send ETA 24 hours and 6 hours in advance (ETD by arrangement) to Atlantic Pilotage Authority.

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on the mast.

Vessels at Goose Bay are subject to Canadian Public Harbours Regulations and Canadian Pollution Regulations in addition to the usual quarantine and Customs regulations.

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.