Montreal (CAMTR)

Montreal is a multi-functional port, handling all types of cargo, containerised and non containerised general cargo and dry and liquid bulk. Full multimodal facilities are available. Commodities handled include: fruit, nuts and vegetables, grain, raw sugar, alcoholic beverages, lumber, pulp and paper, chemical products, iron, steel and alloys, non ferrous metals, machinery and implements, iron ore, manganese ore, coal, gypsum, fertilisers, salt and petroleum products.

The port of Montreal is located on the N shore of the St Lawrence River, midway between the mouth of the river and the Great Lakes, approx 1,600km from the Atlantic coast.

LOA 303.89m, draught 10.07m, beam 44.0m, and 116,779DWT.

Approx 35,000,000t of cargo (out of this amount 9,000,000t of grain are handled), 1,500,000TEU, 2,000 vessels, and 65,000 passengers handled annually.

Outer anchorage: the nearest anchorage downstream is Ile Sainte-Therese off Lanoraie (45°57.51'N 73°13.22'W). Port anchorages: There are areas, which have been dredged, adjacent to the E side of the main ship channel, as follows: ..... Anchorage Name Latitude Longitude Depth Pointe-aux-Trembes 45°38.27'N 73°28.84'W 11.0m to 11.3m Montreal-East 45°36.81'N 73°29.82'W 9.14m Longueuil (Vickers) 45°33.44'N 73°30.77'W 9.1m The limits of these anchorages are marked by buoys. Anchor berths are allocated by the Harbour Master. Pointe-aux-Trembes has four berths. No vessel is permitted to anchor in an area extending 61m on each side of the centre line of the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Tunnel, abreast Longue-Pointe, due to the possibility of causing damage. When underway, vessels should not trail their anchors, except in an emergency. Longueuil (Vickers) - This anchorage is normally used by vessels awaiting a berth at the Viterra Glencore Grain Terminal berths (54 - 56), or their turn to enter the St. Lawrence Seaway. The depth is 9.1m. The maximum time limit at this anchorage is 72hrs for all vessels except tankers, for whom the time frame is limited to 48hrs, and depends on the vessel's characteristics and actual predicted weather. Montreal-East - Anchorage may be used by one vessel at a time, less than LOA 150m, waiting for bunkering, or for orders. The depth is 9.14m. The maximum time limit at this anchorage is 120hrs for all vessels except tankers, for whom the time frame is limited to 48hrs. Vessels should preferably not be in ballast when using this anchorage. Pointe-aux-Trembes - This anchorage has four areas at which to anchor. The depth is 11.0m for the second and third downstream areas, numbered 2 and 3. The depth is 11.3m for the first and fourth downstream areas, anchorages 1 and 4. The maximum time limit at this anchorage is 120hrs for all vessels except tankers, for whom the time frame is limited to 72hrs. Some restrictions apply. Upstream of Contrecoeur - This emergency anchorage for a single vessel is 8.4m deep at Chart Datum. The maximum time limit for use is 48 hours for all vessels. For safety and security purposes, use of this anchorage is prohibited between 15 December and 15 April in the presence of ice Facing Contrecoeur Terminal - This emergency anchorage for a single vessel 10.8m deep at Chart Datum available to vessels in difficulty and when the upstream anchorage is unavailable. A vessel coming up or downstream, bound for Contrecoeur, may use this anchorage, should it be unable to reduce speed enough to avoid a delayed vessel leaving Contrecoeur Terminal. In all cases, vessels may not use this anchorage for prolonged periods of time, if waiting for the departure of a vessel at berth. The vessel must keep a Pilot on board, although tugs may be released. Use of this anchorage requires authorisation from MCTS. The anchorage may be used in Winter with prior authorisation from the Contrecoeur Terminal. Vessels may be permitted to anchor here in the evening if ice conditions permit. Use of this anchorage is prohibited if Ammonium Nitrate or explosives are being handled at the Contrecoeur Terminal. Lonaire (Outer) Anchorage - Located between Sorel and Tracy, this anchorage is intended for vessels awaiting orders and for vessels waiting to dock at the Contrecoeur Terminal (see Contrecoeur entry). The anchorage can accommodate more than a dozen vessels. Anchorage positions are allocated. The depth is 13.0m. It has no time limit and is the only anchorage available to vessels anchoring more than 120hrs. Restrictions apply.

Water depths in the Montreal area vary according to different elements, in particular climatic conditions. The Great Lakes supply water to the St. Lawrence; the more rain or snow in the Great Lakes region, the higher the water levels in this river. Conversely, warmer temperatures over an extended period of time cause average water levels in the river to decrease. All shipping lines sailing to Montreal must know in advance what the river’s water depth will be so that cargo can be properly loaded its at the point of departure. Montreal is approached and entered from NE through the main St Lawrence ship channel or through the small craft channel depending on the size of the vessel. There are no locks between the mouth of the St Lawrence and Montreal. The channel, open all year round, is dredged to a depth of 11.3m at CD. Controlling depths: S of a line joining "M189" Lightbuoy (port hand) (E of Berth No 48) and Ile Sainte-Helene Lightbuoy (preferred channel to port) (E of Berth No 39) the least depth in the channel is 8.2m. The channel has a least width of 244m until it approaches Jacques-Cartier Bridge where it narrows to 168m.

BA 4792, 4793. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5). Canadian Chart 1310. US Chart 14198. US Sailing Directions No 145 (Nova Scotia and the St. Lawrence).

Montreal, Tel: +1 514 283 7056; Fax: +1 514 283 6595.

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..... Portside Mooring Prohibition (Permission Required): A vessel intending to moor portside to the following berths must obtain prior authorisation from the Harbour Office, which may prohibit such a manoeuvre or issue conditions for it: Berths 25 to 44, inclusive. Berths 46, 46SE, 47, 54 and 55. Berths 71 to 74 inclusive. Berths 76 to 80 inclusive. All Petroleum Berths except 103. Starboard Mooring Prohbition (Permission Required): Berth 44N. Permission must be obtained from the Harbour office before mooring starboard side to at this berth. ..... 1. Pilots: River pilots dock and undock vessels on arrival and departure. Harbour pilots perform any subsequent moves within the harbour limits. 2. Tugs: The need for tugs to handle vessels in the harbour depends upon the dimensions of the vessel, the berth location, the velocity of the current in that vicinity, and any other prevailing conditions in the immediate berthing area and is at Masters discretion with pilots advice. 3. Linesmen: The tending of mooring lines for docking and undocking vessels is performed by labour from the terminals and/or Urgence Marine also provides the service. A minimum of 4 hours notice is required and ordering of linesmen should be done through the ship's local agent. 4. Boatmen: Boatmen are not normally required for tending lines but boatmen services for that purpose are available if necessary. Linemen and boatmen services are available at all times, contact Harbour Master's Office Control Centre, Tel: +1 514 283 7022. Two boatmen vessels are in service 24 hours a day. Contact WestPier Marine, Tel: +1 514 640 0698.

Compulsory. The River pilots are responsible for the berthing and casting off of vessels. Port Pilots are responsible for all movements within the Port of Montreal. Pilots board incoming vessels at Les Escoumins Pilotage Station (48° 19' N, 069°25' W). Pilot substitutions are also at Quebec City and Trois-Riviиres. Pilots board inbound vessels at the Les Escoumins Pilotage Station at Anse-aux-Basques (48°19.0'N 069°25.0'W). Pilots are exchanged at Quebec City and again at Trois-Rivieres for the passage to Montreal. Pilot stations for W bound vessels to Montreal are the same as for vessels inbound to Quebec: St Lawrence River pilots ensure the berthage and departure of vessels; Montreal Harbour pilots provide all subsequent harbour movements within the limits of the Port of Montreal. ETA: Due to the above mentioned pilotage system, pilot stations for westbound vessels to Montreal are the same as for vessels in bound to Quebec. ETD: The Master of a vessel leaving the port must send a first departure notice to the Laurentian Pilotage Authority 12 hours before the estimated time of departure (ETD) and a final notice 4 hours prior to departure, either confirming or amending the ETD. Notice of 3 hours should be given if the vessel is planning to move anywhere within the port. Winter Pilotage: Compulsory winter double pilotage applies from January 1st to March 15th inclusively. During the pre and post winter period, two pilots may be dispatched depending on prevailing conditions (in such cases, Pilotage charges will be for one pilot only). Vessels subject to all year double pilotage according to the provisions of Section 35 of the Laurentian Pilotage Authority Regulations will remain unchanged. Laurentian Pilotage Authority, Tel: +1 514 496 2156 (Dispatch), Fax: +1 514 283 3647.

For administrative purposes, the downstream limit of the port of Montreal coincides with the upstream limit of Sorel, crossing the St Lawrence River in the vicinity of 46°01'N 073°10'W. The S limit is marked by Pont Victoria (Victoria Bridge), 45°30'N 073°31'W.

ICE: The port is open all year round, but due to likely ice conditions from Dec to Mar, inclusive, it is recommended that vessels navigating to Montreal be strengthened for ice. Although the port is open all year round, night navigation may not be possible from mid Dec to early Apr when the summer buoys are removed. BRIDGES: Pont Jacques-Cartier: A road bridge crosses the river between Montreal and Ile Sainte-Helene, then crosses the N end of Ile Notre Dame to the E shore. The length of the main span is 334m. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 49m across a distance of 152m under the centre of the main span, and of 51m over the ship channel, and a vertical clearance of 43m over Canal de la Rive Sud between Ile Notre Dame and the E shore. Lights exhibited from under the main span indicate the limits of the channel under the bridge and lights on the bridge indicate the centre line of the channel. Pont Victoria: A combined road and railway bridge, spans the river approx 2nm above Pont Jacques Cartier. The bridge joins Montreal and Saint Lambert, (45° 30'N 073°31'W), crossing the lower end of Saint-Lambert Lock, the first lock on the St Lawrence Seaway. Another road and rail bridge spans the upstream end of the lock. Both bridges have vertical lift sections over the lock, with vertical clearances of 36.6m. Pont de la Concorde joins the lower end of Cite-du-Havre to Ile Sainte-Helene. OVERHEAD CABLES: Note - All cables have a reduced overhead clearance in periods of severe icing. Power transmission lines with a min vertical clearance of 53.9m, (48.1m under severe ice conditions), span the main ship channel near the S end of Ile Sainte-Therese at the N end of the harbour. The supporting towers on each side of the river and on the mid river islands are marked by red lights. Power transmission lines with a minimum overhead clearance of 53.6m, span the main ship channel from Longue-Pointe to Ile Charron, the supporting towers are marked by red lights. Power transmission lines, with a min overhead clearance of 22m on the W side and 32m on the E side span the river close N of Pont Victoria. This same power line crosses the Canal De La Rive Sud with a vertical clearance of 48.7m. Another power transmission line crosses the river 0.3nm S of Pont Victoria, with a vertical clearance of 46m over the Canal de la Rive Sud. A power transmission line spans the St Lawrence at Iles de Varennes (45° 39.64'N 73°27.53'W) with a vertical clearance of 53m, reducing to 48m in cases of severe icing. The supporting towers are marked by red lights. SPEED LIMITS: A speed limit of 8kts is imposed S of a line drawn between the N limit of Berth 19 (45°31.0'N 073°33.0'W, and Pointe du Havre, 0.25 cables SE. Particular care should be taken to prevent damage to moored vessels in the vicinity of Berths 78, 79 and 46 because of the reduced width of the channel. TUNNEL: The Louis-Hippolyte-Lafontaine Vehicle Tunnel takes the Trans-Canada Highway under the river between Longue-Pointe (45°34.97'N 73°30.74'W) and Ile Charron. A system of dykes protects the E end of the tunnel, stretching out as far as 1.7nm off the edge of the dredged channel. PIPELINE: A pipeline extends from the dykes into the channel just N of the tunnel.

Nil. The current alongside the berths is generally no more than 2kts, with the exception of the area W of Sainte-Helene Island, where St Mary's current is generally 4.5kts and sometimes reaches 6.5kts. Latest information on this may be obtained from the Vessel Traffic Services Centre or the Coast Guard Traffic Centre.

There is a Vessel Traffic Service in St Lawrence Seaway from Yamiche Bend to the upper limit of Montreal Harbour. The VTS Centre is situated in the Marine Customs House on Sutherland Pier (45° 33.0'N 073°32.0'W).

There are four companies that offer towing services at the port. These include: Ocean Remorquage Montreal Inc. (a subsidiary of Le Groupe Ocean Inc.) operate a modern fleet of 20 tugs ranging from 1,200 - 6,500hp. McKeil Marine Ltd., which has a fleet of 25 tugs ranging from 800 - 6,000hp, as well as a large number of deck barges for project cargo, transportation and marine construction. Montreal Boatmen/Les Chaloupiers de Montreal (a subsidiary of WestPier Marine Group) operates a tug and barge service from Section 115 at the main anchorage area of the Port of Montreal. They provide a full range of services to vessels at anchor in the Pointe-Aux-Trembles, Vickers and Montreal-East anchorage areas. In addition to anchorage services, the vessels have the capability to move special or project cargoes.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Temperatures range from -33°C to 35°C. Average annual rainfall is approx 950mm.

MONTRЙAL, QUЙBEC 45°30.54'N 73°32.68'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA MTR For details see: S. LAWRENCE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Harbour Master: VHF: Ch 10, 13. Tel: +1 514 3837022, Fax: +1 514 4961657. Email: captainerie@port-montreal.com Port Authority: Tel: +1 514 2837011, Fax: +1 514 2830829. Email: info@port-montreal.com Website: http://www.port-montreal.com Tugs: VHF: Ch 06. Montreal VTS Centre: VHF: Ch 10 (Sector 5). Callsign "Montreal Traffic (VFN)". Les Escoumins VTS: VHF: Ch 09 Quebec VTS: VHF: Ch 10 Inter Ship Comms: VHF: Ch 06. Laurentian Pilotage Authority: Tel: +1 514 496 2156 (Dispatch). Fax: +1 514 283 3647. Bunkering: See "General" section (Bunkering) for contacts and details of Forms. Montreal East Refinery: VHF: Ch 05 for The Main Oil Pump House (MOPH) and the dockman. Bickerdike Pier: Empire Stevedoring, Tel: +1 514 9341323. Hochelaga Terminal: Logistec, Tel: +1 514 255 6623 Laurier Terminal: Logistec, Tel: +1 514 255 6623 Racine and Cast Terminals MGT: Tel: +1 514 257 3040 Radio messages can also be passed through Halifax Radio "VCS" or Montreal Radio "VFN" throughout 24 hours. Communication is possible through Inmarsat.

A Summary Cargo Declaration Form can be found on the Port of Montreal's website: https://www.port-montreal.com/en/cargo-declaration.html Vessels intending to transit the St Lawrence Seaway without calling at Montreal are examined by Customs and National Health and Welfare officials at the Pointe-aux-Trembles anchorages. Inspection by the Department of Agriculture will normally take place at the destination. Customs: All ship’s stores on board are to be closed and sealed upon arrival at the first Canadian port, and must remain closed for the duration of the stay. Immigration: There are, generally, no formalities except when a vessel has stowaways and passengers without visas onboard. The following restrictions are in place: ..... 1. Crew members signing off must first be cleared with Customs. 2. Passengers are not allowed to leave the ship until cleared with Customs, same rule applies for supernumeraries accompanying ship's crew. 3. Passengers from some countries require visas.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) requires, under the Advance Commercial Information (ACI) Program that all marine carriers transmit electronic cargo and conveyance reports using the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) within the appropriate ACI timeframes. Carriers using EDI are required to complete an application form and submit it to the Technical Commercial Client Unit (TCCU). This applies to all vessels carrying commercial goods that are loaded in a country other than Canada and that arrive in a port in Canada. The requirement applies to all import, in-transit, and Freight Remaining on Board (FROB) shipments. Further details, with a list of CBSA forms and Reporting Requirements, can be found on the CBSA website: https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca All vessels (via their Agent or other appropriate person) in international commercial service arriving in Canada must proceed without delay directly to a CBSA office designated for the clearance of vessels. The complete inward report package includes: Form E1, Ships Stores Declaration; Form IMM200, Crew List; the Form Y14, Crew's Effects Declaration. The package must be presented to the CBSA prior to any persons being allowed to disembark or embark the vessel, or any cargo being discharged. ..... Document Copies 1. Pre-Arrival Notification 4 2. Dangerous cargo to be loaded or unloaded - 3. Last Port Clearance 3 4. Ship's Bonded Stores List 3 5. Crew's Personal Effects List 3 6. Immigration Crew List 3 When in Port, Permits may be required, as follows (see also General Notices and Regulations Section): ..... 1. Port Pass 2. Dangerous Goods 3. Burning and Welding 4. Laying up of Vessel 5. Parking of Hired Cars

Vessel's ETA should be sent on departure from last port. Further ETA's should be sent to the Agent 5, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival. The Pre-Arrival Notification form must be sent to the Montreal Port Authority Harbour Master's Department 96 hours prior to the vessel's expected arrival by Fax: +1 514 496 1657 or via the local 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). Montreal East Refinery require ETA 24 hour prior to arrival at MER dock office, Tel: +1 514 640 3259. ETA should include the following details: 1. Ballast and cargo slops to be transferred ashore 2. Ballast tank and cargo slop tank-cleaning plan 3. Status of cargo tank readiness - any other cargo tank cleaning plan 4. Details of cargo to be transferred 5. Loading sequence or discharge sequence 6. Plan/capability for dual handling of cargo 7. Bow to centre of manifold (BCM) in metres 8. Maximum height of manifolds above water levels during stay alongside 9. Operating status of mooring equipment 10. Does vessel have copy of MER Port Information Booklet onboard

State flag at the stern, Canadian flag on the mast.

Current Practices and Procedures for the Port of Montreal can be found on website link: https://www.port-montreal.com/files/PDF/Politiques%2C%20lois%20et%20reglements/W EB2019-PRATIQUES-PROCEDURES-FR.pdf The Montreal Marine Traffic Regulating Centre prepares and maintains an order of transit roster for vessels proceeding into the St Lawrence Seaway. Masters of vessels establish their turn by calling Montreal on VHF Ch 10 when in all respects ready for transit, stating the name of the vessel, length, present location, destination, draught forward and aft. The Regulating Centre will notify the ship in sufficient time to make ready to proceed and will arrange for the pilot to board. In order not to miss their turn vessels are required to maintain a radio watch on the frequency for the sector they are in. Dangerous goods handling permit: Any dangerous goods entering the port are required to have a permit. The Dangerous Goods Permit request form, which is provided by the Montreal Port Authority, must be filled out by the agent responsible and returned to the Harbour Master's Department as quickly as possible. Special Requirements for Tankers: Prior to arriving at any berth other than those designated for oil, gas or chemical ships, a tanker must be gas-free or inert. Designated oil, gas or chemical berths are berths 57 North, 74, and 94 to 110. A gas-free certificate must be sent to the HMCC in order to obtain clearance for the vessel to proceed to a non-designated berth. (For more information, contact the Deputy Harbour Master, Shore Division at: 514 283-7039). No vessel carrying crude oil, gasoline or other flammable cargo in bulk that has a flash point below 23°C shall anchor anywhere above Lanoraie (45°57.0'N 073°13.0'W) without permission of the Harbour Master. Burning and welding permits: Before any hot work is carried out in the port, a burning and welding permit application must be submitted to the Harbour Master's Control Centre. Permit for laying up a vessel: A permit is required for any vessel moored at the port. The form entitled "Permission to lay up a vessel" provided by the Montreal Port Authority, must be completed by the agent and returned to the Harbour Master's Department as soon as possible. Right of way: Every vessel proceeding downstream in the St Lawrence Seaway ship channel shall have the right of way over any vessel entering or leaving the St Lawrence Seaway. Should two vessels meet in Courant Sainte-Marie, the channel W of Ile Sainte-Helene, the upstream vessel must stop and allow the downstream vessel to pass. Sound signals: Every vessel about to leave any berth, wharf or pier shall, before leaving, sound one prolonged blast on its whistle or siren. Every vessel backing out of any wharf, basin or dock shall sound three short blasts in succession on its whistle or siren. Movement: Vessels requiring to move within the Montreal Harbour area are required to give three hours' notice of the move. Oil spills: Should be reported immediately to the Canadian Coast Guard via the MCTS on VHF. Garbage: Only domestic garbage, recycling, industrial waste and hazardous waste is accepted by Port service providers. No international waste is accepted. Bunkering: Depending bunkering options and type of fuel, documentation may have to be submitted (see "General" section (Bunkers)).

Information concerning Quarantine Regulations can be found on the Canadian Government website: https://www.canada.ca/en Pratique should only be applied for when vessel is arriving from a country which has a plague outbreak or the vessel has had a death onboard and serious illness among the crew or infestation of rats. Pratique can be applied for by radio. Ship Sanitation Control (SSCC) and Exemption Certificates (SSCEC) can be renewed.

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