Port Alberni (CAPAB)

The port covers all the waters of Alberni Inlet and is ice free and open all year. The harbour offers safe passage via Alberni Inlet and can accommodate Panamax size vessels. The area can be subject to tsunami waves. Port Alberni terminals cover an area of 6.88ha, mainly handling forest products.

Summer.

Port Alberni is located at the head of Alberni Inlet, a narrow deep water inlet, leading NE from Barkley Sound, on the SW coast of Vancouver Island, 39km from the inlet entrance.

LOA 190m, beam 32.26m, 55,183DWT

Approx 900,000t of cargo and 240 vessels handled annually.

There are four designated anchorages numbered 1, 2, 3 and E. The Harbour Master will assign the relevant anchorage. Vessels over LOA50m must obtain permission from the Port Authority prior to anchoring within the harbour. Vessels up to 20.1m draught can anchor safely. There are 3 deep sea anchorages with 20.0m minimum depths each with 275m radius.

The port is approached through Alberini Inlet and entered between Polly Point (49°13'N 124°49'W) and Stamp Point, 0.4nm W. The controlling depth is 25.6m. Directions: From a position between Polly Point (49°13'N 124°49'W) and Stamp Point, 0.4nm W, the route leads generally NNE for a short distance to the required alongside berth, passing: WNW of two privately maintained light floats (0.2 and 0.4nm N) which mark the outer limits of the booming ground. ESE of Hohm Island Light (white round tower, 8.0m in elevation, 0.8nm NNW), exhibited from the SE side of the island which is bare and rocky. A reef, which dries, extends 0.5nm NE of the island and a detached rock, with a depth of 7.3m over it, lies 0.1nm NE of the island. A boom mooring held in place by submerged anchors and cables extend 0.35nm NNW of the island, marked by privately maintained lights. A triangular shaped log float, marked by a privately maintained light, is moored close SE of the island. Useful marks: Lights, privately maintained, are exhibited from the terminal extremities 0.575nm, 0.8nm and 0.9nm N respectively. A light, privately maintained, is exhibited in an area of submerged anchors and cables, 0.95nm N of Polly Point. Caution: A pipeline and cable are laid across the river at the extremity of Lupsi Cupsi Point also three pipelines are laid across the river in the vicinity of an overhead cable, with a clearance of 31m, spanning the Somass River, 0.4nm N of Lupsi Cupsi Point (49°14.7'N 124°49.0'W).

BA 4922. Can 3668 and 3671. Admiralty Pilot NP25, NP286(5).

The search and rescue station is located in Bamfield, contact VHF Ch 16, Tel: +1 250 728 3322.

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Harbour regulations require that whilst alongside a vessel's anchors must be stowed and a wire hawser of suitable size for towing is to be lowered from the bow and secured so that the bight of the hawser hangs just clear of the surface of the water. Full details concerning mooring practices and procedures can be found on the Port Authority's website http://www.portalberniportauthority.ca.

Refer to "Canadian General Information, Pacific Coast Pilotage". Pilots board and disembark at the Cape Beale Pilot Station.

S Limit: A line drawn on a bearing of 320° from the most NW'ly point of Congreve Island through Tzartus Island and across to the entrance of Useless Inlet. N Limit: 0.2nm N of Clutesi Haven Marina in the Somass River.

Poly Point Light is exhibited from a white round tower with a red band.

Details concerning restrictions and the movement of vessels in the Port Alberni area can be found in the Port Authority Practices and Procedures publication (see website: http://www.portalberniportauthority.ca). Vessels may be restricted when the following vessels are underway: ..... 1. A loaded tanker of 10,000GT and above; 2. A vessel carrying hazardous cargo; 3. A vessel or tug and tow navigating with difficulty because of size, construction or deficiency in equipment or machinery. Lining the harbour are several vulnerable close to surface installations, including log boom tie-ups, log dumps and fish farms. Log booms being towed may be encountered; also dredge scows in season. Seaplane services also operate in the area. Dangerous Cargoes: No vessel carrying dangerous goods or explosives should enter the harbour without prior notice to the Port Authority. Any such vessel experiencing mechanical difficulties within a 48 hour period before the vessel's ETA at the harbour, will not be permitted to enter without the prior approval of the Port Authority.

Range 2.5m (springs), 1.4m (neaps).

The waters of Alberni Inlet are within the Prince Rupert (Tofino) Traffic Zone. Masters must request clearance from Prince Rupert (Tofino) Traffic before proceeding to, or departing from, any berth within Port Alberni harbour limits. Requests are made through Vessel Traffic Services (Canadian Coast Guard), Amphitrite Point VHF Ch 74. Tel: +1 250 726 7777.

Tugs up to 1,200hp are available from Pacific Towing Services (Alberni Division).

Prevailing winds: S'ly. Tsunami waves: On very rare occasions, Port Alberni harbour can be subject to Tsunami waves, resulting in considerable damage. The Honolulu Observatory of the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is the HQ of a tsunami warning system and has reporting stations in most countries. Warnings are issued through The British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program Authorities, through The Royal Canadian Mounted Police to vessels in harbour via coastal radio stations and the US Coast Guard. When a warning is given vessels are advised to head for the deeper waters of open sea.

PORT ALBERNI, BRITISH COLUMBIA 49°13.97'N 124°48.74'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA PAB For details see: PRINCE RUPERT TRAFFIC ZONE GENERAL NOTES - CANADA (Pacific Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 39/15 Canadian Notice 05/15, (RSDRA2015000117656), 39/15

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Port Alberni Canada Customs Agent, Tel: +1 250 754 0341.

Information regarding documentation is available from agents.

ETA including vessel's length and draught should be sent to Port Alberni Terminals. Tel: +1 250 723 7922, Fax: +1 250 723 1629. Canadian Coast Guard require pre arrival report sent 96 hours prior to arrival if from a foreign port. See country section for further details.

Vessel's national colours should be flown from 0800hrs until sunset as long as the vessel remains in the harbour. If dangerous goods or explosives are on board, vessels should display the International Code Flag 'B' during daylight hours and, in restricted visibility, an all-round red light visible from all directions.

Notices to the Master of a vessel, from the port, are received via the shipping agent. Harbour regulations require that whilst alongside, anchors must be stowed and a wire hawser, suitable for towing is to be lowered from the bow and secured so that the bight of the hawser hangs just clear of the surface of the water. Vessels should not be left unattended. Further details concerning General Notices and Regulations can be found on the Port Authority's website: http://www.portalberniportauthority.ca).

The custom of the port is to tender NOR on arrival at a safe anchorage or first line at berth. If an outer anchorage is used, Master may tender NOR by cable or telex.