Argentia (CANWP)

Port of Argentia, located on a former naval base, is an ice-free deep-water port strategically located near the main shipping lanes between North America and Europe. The former naval base (1941 to 1994) has been redeveloped and provides support services including; marine transportation, renewable energy, aquaculture, offshore oil, and mining. Argentia serves as a provincial entry/exit point and used as a supply base for offshore drilling platforms. The port offers vast storage space with dedicated 70ha of paved runways to monopile marshalling and the Argentia Marine Terminal covering an area of 40ha adjacent to the docking facilities. Major cargoes handled at the port include containers, salt, scrap metals, fish, wind turbines and cement. The seasonal ferry service runs up to three times per week from mid-June go late Sep and last 16 hours.

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

The port of Argentia is located on the E side of Placentia Bay, NL, Canada.

Max LOA 300m, beam 44.50m, draught 11m and 61,632DWT.

Approx 217 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage is available 1.6km from the dock in Sandy Cove, at the SW end of Argentia Harbour, in depths of 22.0m. The holding ground of mud, rock and sand is poor. If strong winds are forecast, vessels at anchor should prepare to get underway at short notice. Vessels should avoid anchoring near the abandoned submarine cable laid across the middle of the harbour. Anchorage is prohibited in and near the channel, between the N coast of Argentia Peninsula and Fox Island, 2.5nm NNE of Latine Point.

Approach and entry: Argentia Harbour is approached through a channel leading between Fox Island (47°21.4'N., 053°59.5'W) and the N side of Argentia Peninsula, 2.25nm S. The harbour is then entered between Broad Cove Point (47° 18.3'N., 053°57.2'W) and Low Room Point, the E extremity of Argentia Peninsula, 0.7nm NW. Directions: From a position 0.4nm SW of Isaac Point, the track leads initially SSW towards Broad Cove Point, passing WSW of an isolated rock, with a depth of 10m, 0.55nm S of Isaac Point. When Low Room Point is abeam to starboard, alter course on the following leading line: ..... Front light (red rectangle, white stripe, on framework tower, 6.0m high 47°17.2'N., 053°59.6'W Rear light red rectangle, white stripe, on framework tower, 12m high 234m SW of front light The alignment of these lights (228°) leads through the harbour towards the berthing area, passing SE of 'A10' Lightbuoy (starboard hand) which marks the SE extremity of a bank extending from the shore on the NW side.

BA 290, 2915. Can 4841 and 4622. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

Canadian Coast Guard provides radar coverage in the approaches to the Port.

Fleet Dock provides the following fenders: Berth No. 01: Round Rubber Angle D-fender Berth No. 02: Round Rubber Angle D-fender Berth No. 03: Rubber V-fender

As of 2022, pilotage within the port was made compulsory under an Interim Order covering Placentia Bay. Compulsory pilotage is necessary from position 47° 20'00'N., 54°06.5'00'W to Ragged Point and Eastern Head. The pilot boards off Argentia, in position 47°20.0'N., 054°06.48'W, closely located to the Red Island Shoal Station buoy. The buoy monitors surface conditions at the Pilot Boarding Station in support of safer and more efficient pilot and tanker operations. The buoy is equipped with an Aids to Navigation Information System (ATONiS) allowing direct transmittal of the buoy data to a vessel's bridge. Pilot request should be sent to Atlantic Pilotage Authority in Halifax, Tel: +1 877 272 3477 or Fax: +1 877 745 3477 24 hours prior to ETA and then 6 hours in advance. Messages will be forwarded 3 hours prior to arrival, to the local Canadian Coast Guard, with confirmation 3 hours prior to arrival, or direct through St John's Traffic Centre, Tel: +1 709 772 2083, VHF Ch 11 and Placentia Traffic, VHF Ch 12, 14, 16. Departures and Manoeuvres: First notice is required 9 hours prior to the ETD (local time), the second notice is required 3 hours prior to the ETD (local time). Embarkation and Disembarkation: Masters of calling vessels are reminded of their obligation to comply with statutory rules and are recommended to comply with the following: ..... 1. The Officer responsible for embarkation and disembarkation of the pilot is a watchkeeping Officer. 2. The pilot ladder is secure. 3. The pilot ladder is adequately illuminated at night. 4. Means are provided to enable the pilot to pass safely and conveniently from the head of the pilot ladder into the ship or on to the ship's deck. Portable stanchions, if used, should be independently secured to the rail or deck, one on each side of the ladder. 5. The ladder is in good condition and its tread remains horizontal. The treads have a rough surface. 6. The ladder is rigged so that each step rests firmly against the ship's side. 7. Spreaders are provided not more than 3m apart, to prevent the ladder from twisting. 8. Manropes should be available, but should not be lowered unless requested by the pilot. 9. A lifebuoy with a self igniting light and a heavy line should be available. 10. The ladder should be rigged well clear of overboard discharge and deck scuppers. If the pilot ladder is not safe, the pilot may refuse to board and thus cause unnecessary delay to the vessel.

The outer limit is a line drawn from Broad Cove Point NNW for 0.55nm then 0.9nm to Roche Point.

Principal navigational aids are as follows: ..... Front light (red rectangle, white stripe, on framework tower, 6.0m high 47°17.2'N., 053°59.6'W Rear light red rectangle, white stripe, on framework tower, 12m high 234m SW of front light The alignment of these lights (228°) leads through the harbour towards the berthing area, passing SE of 'A10' Lightbuoy (starboard hand). An additional aid is given with lightbuoy A2, located 1.4nm N of Latine Point. The channel is marked with further lightbuoys from the S and W.

Moratties Shoal borders the N side of the approach channel and has a least depth of 1.3m. It has been reported that in the event of prevailing S'ly winds, a strong N set of approx 3kts toward the aforementioned shoal. It is reported that the shoreline of the Argentia Peninsula has gradually changed over the years due to the action of the sea. The entrance to Fox Harbour is shallow and restricted due to a rock which lies awash. An abandoned submarine cable is located within Placentia Sound and Argentia Harbour, vessels are ordered to not to anchor in this vicinity.

The MHW interval at Argentia Harbor is 8 hours 09 minutes. MHWS 2.2m and MHWN 1.6m. Tidal streams: The tidal streams within the harbour are weak and vary with the winds. Winds from S and SW are more frequent and cause a NE set. It is worth noting that caution must be taken to allow for a strong N set of about 3kts in the approach channel, when S'ly winds prevail, in order to avoid being set onto Moratties Shoal (47°21'N., 53°58'W.).

A mandatory VTS zone encompasses the whole of Placentia Bay. Vessels should contact Placentia Traffic via VHF Ch 14 for clearance to enter Placentia Bay. Use of the existing Traffic Separation Scheme is recommended.

Tugs available at the port.

Winds: Prevailing W'ly from Dec-Mar and then SW'ly from Apr-Oct. Storms may occur with the majority during Dec-Mar and can experience 40kts winds. Similar velocity winds can also be experienced in storms during Sep-Nov. It is worth noting that heavy squalls occur under Isaac Heads (47°19'N., 53°57'W.) with S'ly and W'ly winds. In the area S of Issac Heads, vessels have experienced noticeable swells, with winds of from 40 to 50kts. Rain: Average rainfall approx 100cm per year. Lightest rainfall expected in the months Apr-May however the majority is evenly distributed throughout the year. Fog: Averages 84 days per year and more prevalent when winds are SW'ly. Temperature: Lowest winter and highest summer temps are -17.8° to 15.6°C, and 21.1°C. Ice: SW of Cairn Head (47°18'N., 53°58'W.) can freeze over however only during severe winters, which occur infrequently (approx 6 to 8 years). During that period the location may freeze over in Feb and breaks up in early Apr. Entry into the harbour can be effected in early Mar for three to four weeks due to the arrival of northern ice. In this event then vessels will need to be assisted with icebreaker or by a reinforced vessel. The areas in Placentia Sound and Ship Harbour freeze, located E of White Point (47°18'N., 53°55'W.) and Coxhill Point (47°18'N., 53°53'W.), and NE of Sugarloaf Point (47°21'N., 53° 53'W.) and Conway Cove (47°22'N., 53°54'W.).

ARGENTIA, NEWFOUNDLAND 47°17.24'N 53°59.49'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA NWP For details see: PLACENTIA BAY PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 23/24 Bйcancour Port correspondence, (RSDRA2024000134188), 23/24

Coast Guard Radio Centres (MCTS) enroute to Argentia 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: Ch 16, 14, 12, 24 and 26. Port of Argentia contact info Telephone: +1 709 227 5502 Facsimile: +1 709 227 5592 Email: contactus@portofargentia.ca Port Facility and Operations Officer contact info Telephone: +1 709 227 7390 Facsimile: +1 709 227 2128 Atlantic Pilotage Authority (Halifax) contact info Telephone: +1 877 272 3477 Facsimile: +1 877 745 3477 Placentia Bay VTS contact info VHF: Ch 12 (Sector 2)

Allowances: Each crew member is allowed 200 cigarettes and 1 x 40oz bottle of wines or spirits per week. Immigration: In order 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.

ETA should be sent to the vessel's agent 72, 48, 36, 24, 12 and 6 hours prior to arrival. In the 72 hour message Masters should advise all water, fuel and ballast requirements. Traffic Management: Masters must report their ETA at least 96 hours prior to arrival at Canadian waters to ECAREG Canada, (Telex: 016 4530 or Fax: +1 709 772 5369). 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 from the S, Halifax/VCS and Placentia/VCP are recommended. Pilotage: To avoid a delay in ordering a pilot, Masters of vessels bound for Argentia 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.