Halifax (CAHAL)

Halifax Harbour, naturally sheltered by the large inner Bedford Basin, is an all-weather, ice-free port with common user and private berths, transit sheds, and intermodal facilities with dockside rail links. It serves container vessels, cruise ships, and maritime businesses, featuring shipyards with drydocks, graving docks, and marine slips. Key exports include grain, gypsum, lumber, fish, and general cargo, while imports comprise rubber, automobiles, crude oil, and containers, with recent project cargo including wind turbine parts. Maritime Forces Atlantic also operates a significant base in the Central Harbour.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area. For ships over 100m in length, Winter Dec 16 to Feb 15, Summer Feb 16 to Dec 15. For ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Halifax is a large deep water seaport situated on the E coast of Nova Scotia approached directly from the Atlantic and within 130km of the great circle route from Northern Europe to New York.

LOA 396m, beam 53.6m, draught 16.8m, 187,625DWT.

Approx 8,600,000t of cargo and 546,700TEU handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Anchorage areas "A" and "B" are situated E of the TSS lanes abeam of Chebucto Head. Harbour SE of the Narrows: There are 7 numbered anchorage berths, between the N end of McNabs Island and Dartmouth, of which No 1 (position 44°38'N 063°33'W) is the quarantine anchorage. Bedford Basin: There are 5 numbered anchorage berths, Nos 8-12, on the W side of Bedford Basin, each approximately 0.5nm from the W shore. Good anchorage can be found S of a line joining Sherwood and Seaview points. Anchorage is also available, clear of the prohibited areas, elsewhere in the basin including Bedford Bay. Prohibited anchorage areas: There are many, in all parts of the harbour, involving submarine cables, (operational and abandoned), pipelines, ground tackle, unexploded ordnance, etc. They include the following: An extensive area of the main channel entrance W of McNabs Island. All parts of the E passage from close N of Lawlor Island directional light. The fairway of Northwest Arm. Caution: Mariners should not to anchor in the vicinity of any submarine cables, which lie outside the designated prohibited anchorage areas.

The main approach and entry to the port is via a well marked channel, with a least depth on the leading line of 17.1m. The channel is entered close NE of Chebucto Head and passing SW of McNabs Island. Entry through the Eastern Passage, which passes NE of McNabs Island is available only to coasters. Bedford Basin, which lies at the head of Halifax Harbour is entered through The Narrows. Mariners transiting the Narrows are advised to remain in mid channel, particularly in deep draught vessels when passing beneath the main spans of the 2 suspension bridges and in the vicinity of the thermal power plant, near the entrance to Tufts Cove where the axis of the channel changes direction and banks extend from either shore. Controlled Access Zones are designated at three locations within the Narrows, in the waters enclosing: The Naval Dockyard, the Naval Dockyard Annex, and the Navy mooring buoys close SE of the Angus L Macdonald Bridge.

BA 4754, 4752, 4751, 4747, 4748. Admiralty Pilot NP59, NP286(5).

Rescue co-ordination centre is based at the port.

1025.

Groups of moorings buoys, for use by the Navy, are located at the entrance to McNabs Cove; SE of Angus L Macdonald Bridge and in Bedford Basin, 1.5nm N of Sherwood Point. All these mooring buoys are within Controlled Access Zones.

Pilotage is compulsory. Essential to send arrival notice by radio to avoid delay in waiting for pilot. Vessels should send ETA to Atlantic Pilot Authority 12 hours in advance and confirm or corrected ETA 3 hours before arrival. (ETD should be sent 5 hours and 1 hour in advance). Pilots will board in vicinity of inner automatic light and whistle buoy situated about 1.7nm NE of Chebucto Head. In heavy weather not always possible for pilot vessel to take up station at above position, but will proceed as far seaward as feasible to embark or disembark pilot. The pilot boarding positions are situated: Inner: 44°31.40'N 63°30.35'W Outer: 44°29.00'N 63°28.50'W (For Esso tankers over 40,000DWT only). Pilot disembarks between Light Buoys H6 and H7. Two pilot launches operate from Halifax, both are equipped with radar and listen in on VHF Ch16. Requests for pilots can be made through any maritime radio station.

The seaward limit of the port lies across the harbour in the vicinity of the NW end of McNabs Island (44°36'N 063°31'W).

Chebucto Head (44°30'N 063°31'W), 30m in height and composed of whitish rock. Chebucto Head Light (white 8 sided tower, 14m in height), stands 0.5nm NNW of the summit of the headland, with a white rectangular fog signal building close W. Close NW of the light there is a pair of measured distance beacons.

Traffic movement may be restricted during transit of deep draught crude oil tankers. Vertical Clearances: Angus L Macdonald Bridge has 47m vertical clearance at HW under the centre of the main span (SW). A Murray Mackay Bridge has 49m vertical clearance at HW in the centre of the channel under the main span. Vessels with airdraught exceeding 46m will have clearance checked by Air Gap Measurement System (AGMS), this applies to the larger number of post Panamax vessels passing through the Narrows. Overhead Cables: At the Narrows have a vertical clearance of at least 52m. Fishing Nets: Normally laid in the areas of Head Rock Shoal (44°33'N 63°29'W) and Thrumcap Shoal (44°34'N 63°30'W). Ferries: A regular passenger ferry service operates between Dartmouth Ferry Dock (44°39.8' N 63°34.2'W) and Halifax Ferry Dock, 0.8nm to the S. Lights are displayed from both ferry docks. Dumping Ground: Unexploded ordnance in the vicinity of an uncharted wreck close to Black Point (44°31.8' N 63°32.0'W). Accoustic Testing Range: For the use of HM Canadian vessels, is located between Maugher Beach Light (44°36N 63°32.W) and Ives Point, 1.25nm NNW. Vessels using this Range display the second substitute of The International Code of Signals and required to follow the alignment of 339°/159° of Halifax Harbour Inner Reach.

Range 1.98m springs, 1.30m neaps, max tidal range 2.1m.

Halifax TSS leads within the Canadian territorial waters, through the approaches to the harbour entrance, with inbound and outbound lanes from and to E, SSE and SW. Mariners are advised of the following: The inbound lane for traffic approaching from SSE, crosses the outbound traffic proceeding E, in the vicinity of "HB" Lightbuoy, 44°27'N 063°27'W; The inbound lane for traffic approaching from SW, crosses the outbound traffic proceeding SSE in the vicinity of 44°18'N 063°25'W, S of "HA" Lightbuoy as well as crossing outbound traffic proceeding E as described above. ..... The Halifax Vessel Traffic Service Zone: Comprises all the Canadian waters within a line drawn in a 162° direction from Pennant Point (44°25.8'N 063° 39.0'W) to position 44°17.7'N 063°35.2'W, then along a line joining the following positions: 1. 44°14.0'N 063°30.9'W 2. 44°15.2'N 063°26.1'W 3. 44°19.1'N 063°18.8'W 4. 44°22.9'N 063°13.6'W then in a 009° direction to the shore at Petpeswick Head (44°40.6'N 063° 09.8'W). AIS station installed. For reporting purposes, the zone is divided into 2 sectors (see port plans): SECTOR 1: VHF Ch 14: From the seaward limit of the zone, as described above, to a line in a 193° direction from Hartlen Point (44°35.3'N 063°27.1'W) to position 44°30.2'N 063°28.8'W, then to Duncan Reef Lightbuoy "H1" (44°29.6'N 066°30.6'W) then in a 270° direction to the shore. SECTOR 2: VHF Ch 12: The area of the zone, as described above, excluding Sector One and including Bedford Basin. Call: Halifax Traffic (VCS). Calling VHF Ch 16. Sector 1: Ch 14. Sector 2: Ch 12. Throughout 24 hours. Procedure: See General Country Information for details of Traffic Clearance requests. All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14 in Sector 1, VHF Ch 12 in Sector 2. Permission to leave the designated frequency or to terminate the watch should be obtained from the VTS Centre. REPORTING POINTS: ..... No Sector Name Description Outer Approaches: 1A 1 (Boundary limit. Entrance to traffic lane). Line joining positions 44° 28.7'N 063°12.5'W and 44°26.4'N 063°12.9'W 2A 1 (Inbound traffic only). Line joining positions 44°28.4'N 063°19.6'W and 44° 26.9'N 063°19.7'W 1B 1 (Boundary limit. Exit to traffic lane). Line joining positions 44°25.0'N 063°13.2'W and 44°22.9'N 063°13.6'W 1C 1 (Boundary limit. Entrance to traffic lane). Line joining positions 44° 19.1'N 063°18.8'W and 44°17.5'N 063°21.2'W 2C 1 (Inward traffic only). Line joining positions 44°23.2N 063°22.2'W and 44° 22.2'N 063°24.6'W 1D 1 (Boundary limit. Exit to traffic lane). Line joining positions 44°16.5'N 063°22.9'W and 44°15.2'N 063°26.1'W 2D 1 (Outbound traffic only). Line joining positions 44°24.4'N 063°27.3'W and 44°24.0'N 063°29.1'W 1E 1 (Boundary limit. Entrance to traffic lane). Line joining positions 44° 14.0'N 063°30.8'W and 44°15.6'N 063°32.7'W 1F 1 (Boundary limit. Exit to traffic lane). Line joining positions 44°16.6'N 063°33.8'W and 44°17.7N 063°35.2'W 1S 1 (Western limit of zone). Line joining Pennant Point (44°25.8'N 063°39.0'W) and position 44°17.7'N 063°35.2'W 1Y 1 (Eastern limit of zone). Line joining Petpeswick Head (44°40.6'N 063° 09.8'W) and position 44°28.7'N 063°12.5'W 3D 1 (Outbound traffic only). Line joining positions 44°28.3'N 063°29.4'W and 44°28.1'N 063°30.2'W 4C 2 Inner Automatic Inward (Inbound). Line joining Lightbuoy "H4" (44°31.6'N 063° 30.1'W) and position 44°31.4'N 063°30.8'W (Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Neverfail Shoal Buoy) 4D 2 Inner Automatic Outbound (Outbound-Bound). Line joining positions 44°31.3'N 063° 31.1'W and 44°31.0'N 063°31.8'W (Vessels should state intended course and ETA at Reporting Point "3D") 5. 2 Neverfail Shoal Line joining positions 44°34.8'N 063°27.6'W and 44°33.0'N 063° 33.1'W 6. 2 Maugher Beach Line joining Maugher Beach Light (44°36.1'N 063°32.0'W) and position 44°35.8'N 063°33.1'W (Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Neverfail Shoal Buoy) 7. 2 Ives Knoll Line bearing 246° from Lightbuoy "HT2" (44°37.8'N 063°32.8'W) extended to the shore (Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Georges Island) 8. 2 Indian Point Line bearing 030° from Indian Point (44°37.6'N 063°31.8'W) extended to the opposite shore 9. 2 Ferry Track Line bearing 221° from position 44°39.8'N 063°34.2'W extended to the opposite shore (Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Georges Island) 10. 2 Bedford Basin Line bearing 197° from position 44°41.4'N 063°37.0'W extended to the opposite shore. THE NARROWS: 1. Vessels approaching the Narrows (here meaning the navigable water between Reporting Points 9 and 10) from opposite directions, will be informed by Halifax Traffic with their locations and destinations. 2. Such vessels will contact one another on VHF Ch 12, the N-bound vessel on passing Georges Island and the S-bound vessel on leaving its berth in Bedford Basin. 3. a. Two vessels of 150m or over will not transit the Narrows at the same time; normally the N-bound vessel takes precedence but vessels may mutually agree otherwise. b. Once underway vessels of 150m or over will take precedence over shorter vessels when visibility is reduced or winds are strong enough to affect manoeuvrability, and may ask Halifax Control to restrict all other vessels. c. Otherwise vessels will mutually agree transit procedure. Restricted Traffic Movements: May be restricted when the following are underway: 1. A tanker of 50,000GT or over. 2. A vessel carrying dangerous cargo. 3. A vessel which is considered to be navigating with difficulty. Notice of the expected movement of any of the above will be broadcast by St John CRS, Halifax CRS, and Sydney CRS. The VTS Centre provides, on request, information on traffic, weather or other conditions.

Atlantic Towing Ltd. operates a large fleet of modern tugs ranging from 1,250hp - 5,400hp for harbour, coastal and deep sea towing and salvage.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly (summer), N'ly (winter). Halifax is an all weather port, free of ice in the winter season. Fog is common in the late spring and summer, so, although the leading lights are conspicuous and sensitive, they may not be seen in conditions of low visibility because of the distance. Consideration should be given to making an early afternoon arrival/departure and taking local advice to minimise this risk.

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA 44°38.04'N 63°33.86'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA HAL For details see: GENERAL DIARGAM HALIFAX VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE EASTERN CANADA TRAFFIC ZONE GENERAL NOTES - ATLANTIC COAST ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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should state whether passing E or W of Neverfail Shoal buoy", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 5", "description": "Inner Automatic Outward: Outward-bound: Line joining positions 44°31′33N 63°31′08W and 44°31′03N 63°31′80W", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "44°31.33N", "longitude": "63°31.08W" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "44°31.03N", "longitude": "63°31.80W" } ] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 5", "description": "Vessels should state intended course and ETA at Reporting Point 3D", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 6", "description": "Neverfail Shoal: Line joining positions 44°34′80N 63°27′58W and 44°32′98N 63°33′12W", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "44°34.80N", "longitude": "63°27.58W" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "44°32.98N", "longitude": "63°33.12W" } ] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 6", "description": "Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Neverfail Shoal buoy", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 7", "description": "Ives Knoll: Line bearing 246° from Lt buoy HT2 44°37′83N 63°32′78W extended to the shore", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "44°37.83N", "longitude": "63°32.78W" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "44°37.83N", "longitude": "63°32.78W" } ] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 7", "description": "Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Georges Island", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 8", "description": "Indian Point: Line bearing 030° from Indian Point 44°37′63N 63°31′85W extended to the opposite shore", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "44°37.63N", "longitude": "63°31.85W" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "44°37.63N", "longitude": "63°31.85W" } ] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 9", "description": "Ferry Track: Line bearing 221° from position 44°39′79N 63°34′19W extended to the opposite shore", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "44°39.79N", "longitude": "63°34.19W" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "44°39.79N", "longitude": "63°34.19W" } ] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 9", "description": "Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Georges Island", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Outer Approaches: 10", "description": "Bedford Basin: Line bearing 197° from position 44°41′36N 63°37′02W extended to the opposite shore", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "44°41.36N", "longitude": "63°37.02W" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "44°41.36N", "longitude": "63°37.02W" } ] }, { "designator": "The Narrows: 1", "description": "Vessels approaching The Narrows from opposite directions will be so informed by Halifax Traffic, with their locations and destinations.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "The Narrows: 2", "description": "Such vessels will contact one another on VHF Ch 12, the northbound vessel on passing Georges I and the southbound vessel on leaving its berth in Bedford Basin.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "The Narrows: 3", "description": "Two vessels of 150m or over will not transit The Narrows at the same time; normally the northbound vessel takes precedence but vessels may mutually agree otherwise.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "The Narrows: 4", "description": "Once underway vessels of 150m or over will take precedence over shorter vessels when visibility is reduced or winds are strong enough to affect manoeuvrability, and may ask Halifax Traffic to restrict all other vessels.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "The Narrows: 5", "description": "Otherwise vessels will mutually agree transit procedure.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Information Service", "description": "The VTS Centre provides, on request, information on traffic, weather or other conditions.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "VHF/DF Advisory Service: 1", "description": "A VHF/DF Advisory Service is available to vessels within range of the receiver sites located at Kingsburg, Sambro, Ecum Secum and Fox Island.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "VHF/DF Advisory Service: 2", "description": "Information concerning position, bearing and distance may be provided for use at the discretion of the user.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Non-routine Reports", "description": "For details see GENERAL NOTES.", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Restricted Traffic Movements: 1", "description": "Movements may be restricted when the following are underway: (a) A tanker of 50 000 gt or over (b) A vessel carrying dangerous cargo (c) A vessel which is considered to be navigating with difficulty", "coordinates": [] }, { "designator": "Restricted Traffic Movements: 2", "description": "Notice of the expected movement of any of the above will be broadcast by Saint John CRS, Halifax CRS, and Sydney CRS. See ALRS Volume 3(2) (NP283(2)) for details.", "coordinates": [] } ], "reporting_requirements": [] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [], "availability_hours": null, "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [ "www.portofhalifax.ca" ], "operating_hours": null }, { "station_call_name": "Halterm Container Terminal", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+1 902 4211778" ], "faxes": [ "+1 902 4293193" ], "emails": [], "websites": [ "https://www.porthalifax.ca/facilities/hpa-facilities/psa-halifax-south-end-container-terminal/" ], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "Provides non-compulsory pilotage for ports in the area from the eastern shore of Halifax to Cape Canso, and for the Gulf of St. Lawrence.", "Vessels entering Halifax VTS Zone from seaward should report to ECAREG CANADA 24h before entering the zone; see EASTERN CANADA TRAFFIC ZONE, PROCEDURE for report content.", "All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14 in Sector 1, VHF Ch 12 in Sector 2. Permission to leave the designated frequency or to terminate the watch should be obtained from the VTS Centre.", "Two vessels of 150m or over will not transit The Narrows at the same time; normally the northbound vessel takes precedence but vessels may mutually agree otherwise.", "Once underway vessels of 150m or over will take precedence over shorter vessels when visibility is reduced or winds are strong enough to affect manoeuvrability, and may ask Halifax Traffic to restrict all other vessels.", "Restricted movements: tanker of 50 000 gt or over, vessels carrying dangerous cargo, vessels navigating with difficulty — notice to be broadcast by Saint John CRS, Halifax CRS, and Sydney CRS (see ALRS Volume 3(2) NP283(2)).", "VHF/DF Advisory Service available from Kingsburg, Sambro, Ecum Secum, and Fox Island; position, bearing, and distance information may be provided at user discretion.", "Non-routine reports: for details see GENERAL NOTES." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Halifax Pilot Dispatch Telephone: +1 877 2723477 (Toll Free) +1 902 4267610 Fax: +1 902 4267236 +1 877 7453477 (Toll Free) PV VHF Channel: Ch 12 Pilot Dispatch VHF Channel: Ch 23 (for HALIFAX only) PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory. (2) Notice of ETA: Vessels must send ETA 12h and 3h in advance to the Atlantic Pilotage Authority (see GENERAL NOTES). (3) Notice of ETD/Move: Vessels intending to depart or move within the compulsory pilotage area must report 1h before ETD to the Atlantic Pilotage Authority (see GENERAL NOTES). (4) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Outer: 44°29'00N 63°28'08W (For Esso tankers over 40 000 dwt only) (b) Inner: 44°30'40N 63°29'50W (5) Pilot disembarks between Lt buoys H6 and H7. NOTE: Provides non-compulsory pilotage for ports in the area from the eastern shore of Halifax to Cape Canso, and for the Gulf of S. Lawrence. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The Halifax VTS Zone comprises all the Canadian Territorial Waters within a line drawn in a 162° direction from Pennant Point 44°25.85N 63°39.00W to position 44°17.68N 63°35.20W, then along a line joining the following positions: (1) 44°14.03N 63°30.88W (2) 44°15.22N 63°26.13W (3) 44°19.10N 63°18.85W (4) 44°22.92N 63°13.62W (5) Then in a 009° direction to the shore at Petpeswick Head (44°40.60N 63° 09.80W) DESCRIPTION: (1) This system applies to the vessels listed in GENERAL NOTES, Vessel Traffic Services, which also gives details of reporting procedures. (2) Additional procedures apply to vessels transiting The Narrows. SECTORS: For reporting purposes the Zone is divided into two sectors: (1) Sector 1 (VHF Ch 14): From the seaward limit of the VTS Zone to a line in a 193° direction from Hartlen Pt (44°35.33N 63°27.10W) to position 44° 30.17N 63°28.83W, then in a 270° direction to the shore. (2) Sector 2 (VHF Ch 12): The area of the VTS Zone as described, excluding Sector 1 and including Bedford Basin. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Halifax Traffic (VCS) VHF Channel: Ch 12 (Sector 2) 14 (Sector 1) Telephone: +1 902 4269750 (Operations) +1 902 4264956 (ECAREG) Fax: +1 902 4264483 E-mail: hlxecareg1@innav.gc.ca supvrmcts@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca MMSI: 003160016 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) See GENERAL NOTES for details of Traffic Clearance requests. (2) Vessels entering Halifax VTS Zone from seaward should report to ECAREG CANADA 24h before entering the zone; see EASTERN CANADA TRAFFIC ZONE, PROCEDURE for report content. (3) All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14 in Sector 1, VHF Ch 12 in Sector 2. Permission to leave the designated frequency or to terminate the watch should be obtained from the VTS Centre. REPORTING POINTS: No Sector Name Description Outer Approaches: 1A 1 Boundary limit, entrance to traffic lane: Line joining positions 44°28·70N 63°12·50W and 44°26·45N 63°12·90W 2A 1 Inward-bound traffic only: Line joining positions 44°28·43N 63°19·63W and 44°26·87N 63°19·70W 1B 1 Boundary limit, exit to traffic lane: Line joining positions 44°24·97N 63° 13·22W and 44°22·92N 63°13·62W 1C 1 Boundary limit, entrance to traffic lane: Line joining positions 44°19·10N 63°18·85W and 44°17·48N 63°21·25W 2C 1 Inward-bound traffic only: Line joining positions 44°23·20N 63°22·25W and 44°22·25N 63°24·60W 1D 1 Boundary limit, exit to traffic lane: Line joining positions 44°16·52N 63° 22·92W and 44°15·22N 63°26·13W 2D 1 Outward-bound traffic only: Line joining positions 44°24·42N 63°27·30W and 44°24·03N 63°29·12W 1E 1 Boundary limit, entrance to traffic lane: Line joining positions 44°14·03N 63°30·88W and 44°15·63N 63°32·75W 1F 1 Boundary limit, exit to traffic lane: Line joining positions 44°16·57N 63° 33·80W and 44°17·68N 63°35·20W 1S 1 Western limit of zone: Line joining Pennant Point (44°25·85N 63°39·00W) and position 44°17·68N 63°35·20W 1Y 1 Eastern limit of zone: Line joining Petpeswick Head (44°40·60N 63°09·80W) and position 44°28·70N 63°12·50W 3D 1 Outward-bound traffic only: Line joining positions 44°28·28N 63°29·38W and 44°28·13N 63°30·20W 4C 2 Inner Automatic Inward Inward-bound: Line joining Lt buoy H4 (44°31·65N 63°30· 10W) and position 44°31·43N 63°30·82W Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Neverfail Shoal buoy 4D 2 Inner Automatic Outward Outward-bound: Line joining positions 44°31·33N 63°31·08W and 44°31·03N 63°31·80W Vessels should state intended course and ETA at Reporting Point 3D 5 2 Neverfail Shoal Line joining positions 44°34·80N 63°27·58W and 44°32·98N 63°33· 12W 6 2 Maugher Beach Line joining Maugher Beach Lt (44°36·13N 63°32·05W) and position 44° 35·83N 63°33·12W Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Neverfail Shoal buoy 7 2 Ives Knoll Line bearing 246° from Lt buoy HT2 (44°37·83N 63°32·78W) extended to the shore Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Georges Island 8 2 Indian Point Line bearing 030° from Indian Point (44°37·63N 63°31·85W) extended to the opposite shore 9 2 Ferry Track Line bearing 221° from position 44°39·79N 63°34·19W extended to the opposite shore Vessels should state whether passing E or W of Georges Island 10 2 Bedford Basin Line bearing 197° from position 44°41·36N 63°37·02W extended to the opposite shore THE NARROWS: (1) Vessels approaching The Narrows (here meaning the navigable water between Reporting Points 9 and 10), from opposite directions, will be so informed by Halifax Traffic, with their locations and destinations. (2) Such vessels will contact one another on VHF Ch 12, the northbound vessel on passing Georges I and the southbound vessel on leaving its berth in Bedford Basin. (3) Two vessels of 150m or over will not transit The Narrows at the same time; normally the northbound vessel takes precedence but vessels may mutually agree otherwise. (4) Once underway vessels of 150m or over will take precedence over shorter vessels when visibility is reduced or winds are strong enough to affect manoeuvrability, and may ask Halifax Traffic to restrict all other vessels. (5) Otherwise vessels will mutually agree transit procedure. INFORMATION SERVICE: The VTS Centre provides, on request, information on traffic, weather or other conditions. VHF/DF ADVISORY SERVICE: (1) A VHF/DF Advisory Service is available to vessels within range of the receiver sites located at Kingsburg, Sambro, Ecum Secum and Fox Island. (2) Information concerning position, bearing and distance may be provided for use at the discretion of the user. NON-ROUTINE REPORTS: For details see GENERAL NOTES. RESTRICTED TRAFFIC MOVEMENTS: (1) Movements may be restricted when the following are underway: (a) A tanker of 50 000 gt or over (b) A vessel carrying dangerous cargo (c) A vessel which is considered to be navigating with difficulty (2) Notice of the expected movement of any of the above will be broadcast by Saint John CRS, Halifax CRS, and Sydney CRS. See ALRS Volume 3(2) (NP283(2)) for details. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +1 902 4268222 (HJ) +1 902 4263629 (H24 Emergency) Fax: +1 902 4267335 Website: www.portofhalifax.ca Halterm Container Terminal Telephone: +1 902 4211778 Fax: +1 902 4293193 Website: https://www.porthalifax.ca/facilities/hpa-facilities/psa-halifax-south-end-conta iner-terminal/ HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________"}} }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/25 Canadian Sailing Directions ATL 105 May 2025, (RSDRA2025000305153), 29/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port: VHF: Ch 65A (24hrs) Tel: +1 902 426 8222 (Office hours) +1 902 4263629 (24 hours - emergencies) Fax: +1 902 4267335. Website: http://www.portofhalifax.ca Atlantic Pilotage Agents: VHF: Ch 23 (for Halifax only) Tel: +1 877 272 3477 (Toll Free), +1 902 426 7610 Fax: +1 902 426 7236, +1 877 7453477 (Toll Free) Pilot Vessel: VHF: Ch 12. Pilot Dispatch: VHF: Ch 23 (for Halifax only). Callsign: "Halifax Pilot Dispatch" Tel: +1 877 2723477 (Toll free), +1 902 4267610. Fax: +1 902 4267236, +1 877 7453477 (Toll free). Dispatch email: dispatch@atlanticpilotage.com Pilot Vessel: VHF: Ch 12 VTS: VHF: Ch 12 (Sector 2) and Ch 14 (Sector 1) Call: "Halifax Traffic (VCS)" Tel: +1 902 4269750 (Operations) +1 902 4264956 (ECAREG) Fax: +1 902 44264483 Email: hlxecareg1@innav.gc.ca or supvrmcts@mar.dfo-mpo.gc.ca MMSI: 003160016 PSA International: Tel: +1 902 4211778, Fax: +1 902 429 3193. Autoport CN: Tel: +1 902 465 6050, Fax: +1 902 465 6007. Email: autoport@autoport.ca National Gypsum: Tel: +1 902 468 7455, Fax: +1 902 3955 Email: pcmills@nationalgypsum.com Woodside Atlantic: Tel: +1 902 424 6819 Imperial Oil: Tel: +1 902 420 6872 Halifax Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCS") can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. AMVER messages can be passed through "VCS". ..... The following stations are controlled remotely from Halifax MCTS: Sambro (44°28.3'N 063°37.3'W) VHF: Ch 16, 26, 27, 70 (2181, 2514, 2582 KHz) Ecum Secum (44°57.9'N 62°09.0'W) VHF: Ch 16, 24, 27, 70 Kingsburg (44°16.5'N 064°17.3'W). VHF: Ch 16, 26, 24, 70 (2181, 2118, 2206 KHz) Fox Island (44°19.8'N 061°04.8'W). VHF: Ch 16, 24, 26, 70 (2181, 2118, 2206 KHz) Halifax (44°41.0'N 063°36.6'W). VHF: Ch 12, 14, 16, 70 Chebucto Head (44°30.4'N 063°31.5'W). VHF 12, 14, 16 1. A VHF/DF Advisory Service is available to vessels within range of receiver sites at Kingsburg, Sambro, Ecum Secum and Fox Island. 2. Information concerning position, bearing and distance may be provided for use at the discretion of the user.

Allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or cagarillos, 0.20kg manufactured tobacco and 200 tobacco sticks plus up to 1.5 litres of wine or 1.14 litres of liquor (or 1.14 litres of wine and liquor) or 8.5 litres of beer or ale. If this personal allowances is exceeded, then duty and taxes will be imposed as well as provincial and territorial assessments, if applicable. For further details see http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca 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.

..... Document Copies 1. Last Port Clearance 3 2. Ship's Bonded Stores List 3 3. Crew's Personal Effects List 3 4. Immigration Crew List 3 5. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 Documents are received by Canada Customs on arrival or in the absence of Customs it is the responsibility of the vessel's agent to take documents to Canada Customs and Immigration.

To be sent to vessel's agent 5 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessel's ETA should be sent to ECAREG (Telex: 019-22510 CCG MRHQ DRT) 96 hours prior to arrival, also notify VTS 96 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 includes: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Date 3. GT 4. Port of Registry 5. Name of Master 6. Port/berth/dock 7. Date of vessel arrival and time of arrival 8. Date of departure and time of departure 9. Voyage routing (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 until licence is valid 25. Agent 26. Agent contact person 27. Agent fax number and contact person telephone number. 28. Ballast Water Management Report.

"Q" flag until clearance has been granted, "H" flag when pilot onboard.

The Port Authority is permitted to order vessels to be moved, anchored or berthed and to use tugs, as directed. A copy of the Halifax Port Authority Practices and Procedures can be found on their website: http://www.portofhalifax.ca Fairview Cove Sequestration Facility: is an approved location for the disposal of pyritic slate. Each prospective contractor must retain an independent consultant to conduct a series of environmental testing prior to the Halifax Port Authority accepting material.

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.