Marystown (CAMTN)

This port handles general cargo and utility vessels. Marystown is a public harbour administered by the Ministry of Transport. The area also includes a shipyard, located in the town, and the Cow Head Fabrication Facility, 4nm N, both operated by Kiewit Offshore Services. There are fishery berths 2nm N of the town. Mortier Bay provides good shelter and is virtually ice free throughout the year.

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

The port of Marystown is situated in the SW part of Mortier Bay in Newfoundland.

Within Mortier Bay the following anchorages are available: Creston Inlet (47° 10'N 055°08.5'W), entered between the W entrance point of Little Bay and an unnamed point 1nm WNW off Marystown in depths of 11-16m, mud. Cashel Cove (47°12'N 055°06'W). This cove affords anchorage in depth of 11-18m, mud. Spanish Room: (47°11.5'N) 055°05'W) affords anchorage in depth from 11-12m. However, the entrance is restricted to a width of 0.1nm by spits on both sides.

Approach and entry: Mortier Bay is approached from the SE through a partially buoyed channel and entered between Go By Point (47°08.4'N 055°05.4'W) and Duck Rock, 04nm ENE. Approach to Mortier Bay: From the vicinity of 47°05'N 055°00'W, coastal route between Western Head and Jean de Baie Head, the track leads NW, passing NE of the rocks and dangers including, Black Head Rock, which extend approx 1nm SW of Croney Island then NE of Croney Island, then NE of Tides Cove Point, from which a light is exhibited, then SW of a rocky patch with a depth of 10.7m and marked by PM Lightbuoy, then SW of "PM2" Lightbuoy (starboard hand) moored 0.1nm SW of a rocky patch, with a depth of 9.7m over it, then NE of Blow Me Down Sunker, marked on its NE side by "PM3" Lightbuoy (port hand), then NE of some steep to rocks and SW of Pick Ledge, the W extremity of which is marked by "PM4" LIghtbuoy (starboard hand). The track then leads to a position approx 0.25nm SE of Go By Point. A light (white round tower, green band, 5m high) is exhibited from the point. Entrance to Mortier Bay: From the position SE of Go By Point (47°08.4'N 055° 05.4'W), the track leads initially N passing E of Go By Point, W of Duck Road from which a light (white rectangle, red bands on square framework tower, 4m high) is exhibited. Ball Island lies 0.2nm ESE of Duck Rock, then W of Saul Island then W of Gould Head then E of Big Head. The track then leads NW, passing NE of Big Head, then SW of Spanish Room Point to a position approx 0.5nm NW of Paddy Head, which is the E entrance point of Little Bay. Entrance to Marystown: From a position 0.5nm NW of Paddy's Head, the track leads initially E passing N of Paddy Head, from which a shallow bank with depth of 7.3m extends approx 0.3nm NW, then N of Seal Rock which is marked by "PM5" Buoy (port hand). The track then leads SW passing SE of Jones Rock marked by "PM6" Lightbuoy (starboard hand) then NW of a rocky shoal marked by "PM7" Lightbuoy (port hand) then NW of Rolf Rock, its N side marked by "PM9" Lightbuoy (port hand). The track then leads directly to the shipyard.

BA 4734. CAN 4587. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory, but can be arranged if required.

The limits for Mortier Bay are defined by a line drawn from Skiffsail Point (47° 08.8'N 055°03.7'W) to Blow Me Down Point, 1.75nm SW.

HW: 2.06m LW: 0.06m

Vessel traffic to and from the port is regulated by the Placentia Bay Traffic System.

Available from Marystown Shipyard.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

MARYSTOWN, NEWFOUNDLAND 47°10.78'N 55°07.67'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA MTN For details see: PLACENTIA BAY PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Coast Guard Radio (MCTS) Centres enroute to Marystown operate on a 24 hour basis. These Marine Communications and Traffic Service (MCTS) Centres, (St John's/"VON", Halifax/"VCS" and Placentia/"VCP"), can be used for passing messages. VHF: Placentia Bay Traffic System: Ch 16, 12, 14, 24 and 26. Harbour Master: Tel: +1 709 279 3222. Kiewit Offshore Services, Marystone Shipyard and Cow Head Fabrication Facility: Telephone: +1 709 279 1200, Fax: +1 709 279 1408. Website: http://www.kiewit.nl.ca

Allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale. A penalty for non compliance with the above will be implemented. 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 Canada, (Telex: 016 4530 CCGTC SNF or Fax: +1 709 772 5369), 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 and Placentia/VCP are recommended and approaching from the S, Halifax//VCS and Placentia/VCP are recommended. The ETA message to the 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. Master 6. Port/berth/dock 7. Date of vessel arrival and time of arrival 8. Date of departure and time of departure 9. Voyage routeing (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 expiry date 25. Agent 26. Agent contact person 27. Agent fax number and contact person telephone number.

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

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.