Hamilton (CAHAM)

The port is linked to two major Great Lakes shipping routes, the Welland Canal entrance, approx 26nm from the Burlington Canal and the St. Lawrence River, approx 151nm from Hamilton Harbour. Over 11,000m of berthing space is available in the port which handles cargo ranging from raw materials such as coal and iron ore (for use in the production of steel), salt and sand, grains and soybeans, liquid fertiliser and jet fuel. The main import and export cargo is steel in the form of billet and coils. From mid 2019, Hamilton and Oshawa Port Authorities merged, forming the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority, to enhance and make the best use of their joint resources.

The port of Hamilton, formerly known as Burlington Bay, is a natural harbour at the SW end of Lake Ontario.

Draught 8.0m, LOA 226m, beam 23.8m, 39,609DWT

Approx 11,600,000t of cargo and 650 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is available at 43°17.30'N 079°50'W, in a depth of 18m. Designated ship anchorage area has been established on the NE side of the harbour. Inside the harbour the anchorage area is protected by the bay. Vessels can also anchor outside the bay but this area is not sheltered.

The approach to Hamilton is via the Burlington Canal, which is crossed by 3 bridges.

BA 4794. Can 2063, 2067. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Search and rescue are available in all Canadian waters. VHF Ch 16 covers all Great Lakes.

1000.

Pilots are required from Escoumin throughout the Great Lakes system. The pilot is replaced at each pilot station. The ships agent should arrange for a pilot, 12 hours notice is required. The pilot boards at St Lawrence Seaway, Lock No 1. Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Tel: +1 905 934 2921, Fax: +1 905 934 4035.

Port limits are located at the western end of Burlington Ship Canal.

Lights are shown on most piers along the harbour front. The limits of the reclaimed land in the SE section are marked by lights.

The Burlington Canal Bridge has a vertical lift, with a clearance of 37m in the up position. Signal lights on the bridge control vessel traffic, allowing passage under the bridge in only one direction at a time. The W bridge, the Burlington Skyway, has a clearance of over 36m.

Nil.

The pilot contacts all concerned parties regarding vessel movement. When 5nm from the canal, call via VHF Ch 16 and Harbour Master via VHF Ch 12. The following information should be sent: GT, cargo, last port of call and next port of call.

There are 2 tugs available from McKeil Marine and Ocean Group Towing. The ordering of tugs is carried out by agent.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Temperatures range from -20°C to 30°C. Annual average rainfall is approx 900mm.

HAMILTON, LAKE ONTARIO 43°18.00'N 79°48.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: AU MEL For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS For details see GENERAL NOTES. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +1 905 5253412 Fax: +1 905 5496104 E-mail: hmo@hamiltonport.ca Port Authority Telephone: +1 905 5254330 Fax: +1 905 5286554 Website: www.hamiltonport.ca Federal Marine Terminal (FMT) Telephone: +1 905 5288741 Fax: +1 905 5289332 Website: www.fmtcargo.com ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ BRIDGE LOCATION: 43 17' 95N 79 47' 72W CONTACT DETAILS: Birlington Lift Bridge Call: XL146 VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 PROCEDURE: Vessels exiting Hamilton Harbour should contact the Bridge Master on VHF Ch 16 as follows: (1) 2h in advance of ETD. (2) 1h in advance of ETD. (3) When departing the pier. (4) When lining up in the canal. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 17/24 (Former update 44/23) Canadian Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2024, (RSDRA2024000004133), 17/24

VHF: Port VTS: Ch 12. Tugs: Ch 12, 10. Toronto Coast Guard Radio: VHF Ch 16. Harbour Master's Office: Ch 12, the hours of operation are as follows: ..... Mon-Fri 0700-2300hrs Sat and Sun 0700-1500hrs Great Lakes Pilotage Authority: Tel: +1 888 574 4967.

Allowances: Max allowance for crew and officers is 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits or 1 case of beer for 7 days. Immigration: There are no special formalities for Immigration, except for crew signing on/off who must report to Immigration prior to boarding or leaving the vessel for repatriation.

On arrival the vessel is required to provide the following documents: ..... Document Copies 1. Cargo Manifest 3 2. Crew List 3 3. Crew Effects List 3 4. Ships Stores List 3 5. Last Port Clearance 1

As Hamilton is an inland harbour, vessels must report their ETA 96 and 24 hours before arrival and an updated ETA should be sent 6 hours prior to arrival. The message should include the vessel's GT and cargo. Upon arrival at Montreal, vessels should report to the St Lawrence Seaway to obtain clearance. Once this has been granted, the seaway pilot boards the vessel and reports to radio stations along the route. If first Canadian port then mandatory report to ECAREG must be sent, see Country section for full details.

Free pratique must be obtained prior to entering the Seaway.

NOR, is usually tendered upon vessel's arrival at discharge/load berth. The vessel may tender at anchorage when the berth is occupied.

Agent sends message to the vessel prior to arrival advising berthing prospects.