Long Pond (CALOP)

Long Pond is a salt water lagoon lying behind a narrow strip of beach. The SW part contains the commercial port with export of minerals (pyrophyllite), transshipment of aviation fuel, import of grain feed, cement, heliport, supply vessel and occasionally handles passengers. To the NE there is a yacht marina. The navigation season is year round, with occasional icebreaker assistance in early spring.

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

Long Pond, a public harbour is located on the S shore of Conception Bay, opposite Kellys Island, approx 35km W of Cape St Francis, on the E coast of Newfoundland.

LOA 149.96m, beam 23.6m, 19,596DWT.

Entrance to the Government Wharf is via a dredged channel with 2 breakwaters, width 50m and limiting depths of 8.2m. The turning area in the harbour extends 135m off the wharf with limiting depths of 7.3m near the wharf face. Dredging is ongoing and therefore confirmation of this should be obtained through the regional office. Approach and entry: Approach is from the N through Conception Bay and entered between breakwaters 90m long with a height above HW of approx 2m, which afford protection to an entrance channel leading into the SW end of the lagoon.

BA 4733. CAN 4848. Admiralty Pilot NP50, NP286(5).

Pilotage is required by LPHA Inc. for Foreign Flagged vessels. Pilots must be certified and trained by the Atlantic Pilotage Authority (APA) Inc. APA can be contacted directly or through the ship's agent to make arrangements. The Harbour Master and Ship Master may decide to reschedule a vessel's arrival or departure in the absence of an APA Pilot until one becomes available. The Harbour Master may allow usage of LPHA Inc. approved private pilots if an APA Pilot is not available in a reasonable amount of time as decided by the Harbour Master. The Atlantic Pilotage Authority or the ship's agent can help make arrangements for a pilot.

The channel entrance is 50m wide with limiting depth of 8.2m. Turning area in the harbour extends 135m off the wharf with limiting depth of 7.3m near the wharf face. A light is exhibited at an elevation of 6m from a white framework tower with red bands, 4m in height, on the head of the E breakwater.

Restrictions will be despatched by Transport Canada, Harbours & Ports Directorate, to ship's agent.

Range 1.38m.

There are no tugs available.

LONG POND, NEWFOUNDLAND 47°31.00'N 52°58.50'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA LOP For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Coast Guard's Radio (MCTS) Centres enroute to Long Pond operate on a 24 hour basis. The Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres, (St John's/"VON" St Halifax/"VCS" and Placentia/"VCP"), can be used for passing messages. VHF: Ch 16, 24 and 26.

Allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and 1 x 40oz bottle of wine or spirits per week. Immigration: To comply with immigration regulations, crews should be carefully checked before sailing and any missing crew reported to the agent. In case of crew members left ashore for any reason, Masters are requested to furnish a letter accepting responsibility for all expenses incurred, advances (if any) and also instructions for repatriation. An Immigration Bond may be required.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew Declaration, Form Y14 3 2. Ship Stores List, Form E1 3 3. Immigration Crew List, Form 1MM 200 3 (only Canadian form accepted) 4. Bill of Lading or Manifest 2 5. Customs Clearance from Last Port 1 6. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate - 7. Crew List 2 8. Vaccination List 1 9. Ship's Register 1 10. Radio Equipment Certificate 1 11. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 12. Load Line Certificate 1 13. Non Canadian Ship Compliance Certificate 1 The Oil Record Log book should be up to date and readily available for inspection by Government Steamship Inspectors.

Masters are advised to send their ETA to their agent 72, 48, 36, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival. This message should state water, fuel and ballast requirements. Traffic Management: Masters must report their ETA to ECAREG Canada at least 96 hours prior to arrival at Canadian waters. ECAREG Canada messages may be sent via satellite or radio. HF is available through Tors Cove Radio/VCT. MF and VHF is available from Canadian Coast Guard Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres. Approaching from the E, St John's/"VON" is recommended and from the S, Halifax/"VCS", Placentia/"VCP" and St John's/"VON" are recommended. Pilotage: To avoid a delay in ordering a pilot, Masters of vessels bound for Long Pond must forward their requests for pilots to "Pilots St John's" as follows: The first notice should be sent 12 hours prior to the ETA (GMT) at the appropriate boarding station stating the following: ..... 1. Which boarding station the pilot is required at 2. Name 3. Callsign 4. Deepest draught 5. Speed 6. Agent 7. Length, breadth, moulded depth, deadweight tonnage and the largest net registered tonnage. The second notice should be sent 3 hours prior to the ETA (GMT) at the appropriate boarding station.

State flag to be flown over the stern and Canadian flag at the mast.

Vessels arriving from a foreign port may obtain pratique by radio for "Quarantine St John's" at least 12 hours prior to arrival. The information required by the Quarantine Officer should include the following: ..... 1. Name and nationality of the vessel 2. Last Port of Call 3. Nature of cargo 4. Number of crew and passengers 5. Port of destination 6. Name of agent 7. Conditions of health of all onboard with details of any sickness or death incurred during the voyage 8. Animals if any. If any of the crew require medical facilities, Masters are requested to notify agents at least 72 hours prior to arrival, of the number of crew to see the doctor and the complaint.

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival at the pilot station or at port limits.