Oshawa (CAOSH)

The port is made up of a dredged basin enclosed by 2 breakwaters with a channel depth of 8.2m at the entrance and 6.7m in turning basin. The central area of the East Wharf known as the general cargo area, and the entrance wall area of the West Wharf are operated by Oshawa Stevedoring Inc. The principal cargoes include imports and export grain, salt, cement, steel coils, plates, billets, rebar, liquid asphalt and special projects. The port falls within a major manufacturing area, with companies such as General Motors of Canada located in the vicinity. 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.

Oshawa is located on the N shore of Lake Ontario.

Draught 8.1m.

Approx 197,750t of cargo handled annually.

The approach and main channel, including the two berths has a depth of 8.2m. The turning Basin is within the harbour basin and has a depth of 6.7m.

Can 2050. US 14810.

1000.

Mooring lines: Uniform thickness throughout, fitted with an eye not less than 2.4m in length and of sufficient strength to check the vessel. Anchors: Vessels over 110m must have an operational stern anchor. Orange anchor marking buoys of an approved type, fitted with 22m of suitable line, must be secured to all anchors.

Not available.

Nil.

Available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication. VHF: Via Toronto "VBG".

Allowances: One carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of liquor per crew member, per port, is allowed from the bonded store. Penalties for non compliance are seizure of the goods and fines. Immigration: Immigration authorities are notified by Customs only when crew changes are to take place or there are stowaways onboard or deserters. No one is allowed ashore until the ship is cleared.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List Original + 2 copies 2. Crew Personal Effects List Original + 2 copies 3. Ship's Stores List Original + 2 copies The above are faxed by the vessel's agent to Customs. Forms are delivered onboard by the agent as the vessel passes Montreal.

Initial ETA to be sent a min of 3 days prior to arrival at Montreal from foreign ports. Additional ETA's should be sent on passing Montreal.

Canadian flag to be displayed as a courtesy.

Garbage from foreign ships may not be landed.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party on arrival.

Berthing instructions are passed to a vessel by the agent in Montreal. The message advises berth location, docking side, anticipated cargo, berth availability, anticipated time alongside, any navigational problems anticipated and local conditions.