Paspebiac (CAPAS)

Paspebiac is connected to the provincial road and rail system. The harbour is open all year, occasionally ice breaker assistance is required. The port is used for the handling of oil products, pulpwood, salt and the fishing industry. The commercial wharf and its breakwater provide protection for the fishermen's wharf.

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

Paspebiac is located on the S shore of the Gulf of St Lawrence in Chaleur Bay, approx 35nm upstream from Gaspe.

Draught 6.0m.

Outer anchorage is available in Baie de Paspebiac, in depths of 11m, clay, approx 1nm W of Pointe de Paspebiac. Shelter is good, except in onshore winds. SW winds send in a considerable swell, but the holding ground is good.

Directions for entering harbour: From a position approx 1.5nm SW of Pointe de Paspebiac, the track into Baie de Paspebiac leads N, passing W of a sandspit with depths of less than 5.5m over it, extending approx 0.7nm SSW from Pointe de Paspebiac; the sandspit is marked on its SW side by "AP2" Lightbuoy (starboard hand), taking care to keep clear of the marine farms. Paspebiac Harbour is entered between the head of the W breakwater and the head of the jetty, approx 100m NE.

BA 4768, 4762, Can 4921 and 4486. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

Canadian Coast Guard, Search and Rescue. Tel: +1 800 463 4399, (toll free), +1 418 648 3599.

1025.

Available but optional.

Paspebiac Breakwater Light, (square framework tower, 7m in height) (48°01.1'N 065°15.6'W), at the head of the breakwater. Paspebiac West Wharf Light, (square black mast 8m in height) (48°01'N 065° 15'W), on the outer end of the jetty.

Two submarine pipelines are situated close E of the public wharf.

Range 2.22m.

Towing facilities are available but are not necessary for power driven vessels.

Prevailing winds: S to NE common during most part of the year. Ice: Occasional icebreaker assistance is required.

Customs officer may be available at the port on request. The Customs office is located at Gaspe.

..... The following documents are required on arrival: Document Copies 1. Ships Stores Declaration (Form E1) Original + 2 copies 2. Crews Effects Declaration (Form Y14) Original + 2 copies 3. Crew List (Form 200) Original + 2 copies The authorities will accept IMO forms. The forms are for Revenue Canada Customs and Excise. The vessel's agent will file the documents with the Customs office after the vessel has berthed. If the required forms are not onboard they can be delivered with the pilot if agent is notified in advance.

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from last port. Further ETA's should be sent 5, 2 and 1 day prior to arrival to the ship's 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).

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

Quarantine: Available by radio.

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