Gaspe (CAGPE)

The harbour is open year round, but occasionally the assistance of ice breakers may be required. The main cargoes handled are aggregates, petroleum products, salt and wind turbine blades. During the summer, the port welcomes cruise and sailing vessels. In addition, the port is also used by a few fishing vessels.

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

Gaspe is a natural harbour situated on the SW shore of Gaspe Bay in eastern Quebec.

Draught 9.8m, LOA 199.63m, 22,500DWT, beam 28.5m.

The main harbour and Basin du Nord-Ouest provide well sheltered anchorage in 7.0-20.0m, mud. Bassin du Sud-Ouest provides well sheltered anchorage in 11.0 to 17.0m, mud. The mariner anchoring in shallower water farther W should keep clear of the submarine pipeline which crosses Basin du Sud-Ouest, approx 0.9nm above the bridge.

From a position SE of Cap Gaspe (45°45'N 064°10'W), the bay is entered by passing between an unnamed rocky shoal with a depth of 13.1m over it, lying 1nm SE of Cap Gaspe and a bank with a least depth of 23.8m over it, situated 5nm SE of the Cape. Tide rips occur over these features at times. Approach and entry: The outer harbour is approached through the narrowing head of Baie de Gaspe, there is no channel between the wharf and navigable waters. The Sandy Beach public wharf is approached directly from N. The Marina De Gaspe is further W at the entrance to Bassin du Sud-Ouest.

BA 4766, 4762. Can 4416, 4485. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Canadian Coast Guard, Search and Rescue. Tel: +1 418 648 3599 or +1 800 463 4399, (toll free).

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory, but can be arranged with prior notice and is recommended.

Gros Cap aux Os Light (framework tower, 15m in height), 48°49.5'N 064°19.0'W: and Presqu'ile de Penouille leading lights.

1.9m MWL .

The S branch of the traffic separation scheme for St Lawrence River is entered E of Ile Plate, (48°38.0'N 064°09.0'W). The S end of the outward bound traffic lane lies from 5-8nm E of the island, the inward bound lane is entered farther E.

Not necessary and not available except in an emergency.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly and E'ly. The harbour usually freezes over from about 15 Dec, until April. Ice breakers are available.

GASPЙ, QUЙBEC 48°50.16'N 64°28.31'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA GPE For details see: GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Port of entry for Customs.

..... 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 vessels 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.

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 ships 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.

Quarantine is available by radio.

As per Charter Party or upon docking with first line ashore.