Port Cartier (CAPCA)

Port Cartier harbour is a private facility which receives iron ore concentrate from the Mont-Wright Mining Complex by rail wagons. The concentrate is either sent to the pellet plant, the stockpiles or the port. The port consists of a six berth facility, two of which are used for the transhipment of grain from western Canada. Approximately 1.5nm to the South West is the Produits Forestiers Arbec terminal.

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

The port is situated on the N shore of the Gulf of St Lawrence, approx 35km W of Sept-Iles.

LOA 295m, beam 46m, draught 16.5m, 18,3142DWT.

Approx 450 vessels and 24,000,000t of iron ore products are handled annually.

Anchor berths, in depths of 20.0m to 29.0m have been established centred on the following points: ..... Anchorage Name/No. Latitude Longitude 'A' 50° 0.950'N 66° 46.537'W 'B' 50° 1.118'N 66° 45.742'W 'C' 50° 1.273'N 66° 45.887'W 'D' 50° 0.547'N 66° 45.742'W 'E' 50° 0.378'N 66° 46.583'W 'F' 49° 59.942'N 66° 48.717'W 'G' 49° 59.733'N 66° 49.547'W Holding is reported to be good but tenable only in fair weather. Clearance must be obtained from Channel Escoumins (see Traffic Schemes below) to move within the anchorages. The nearest secure anchorage is in Baie des Sept Iles, 16.0nm to the East.

PORT CARTIER HARBOUR: Fairway Buoy located approx. 50° 0.200'N 66° 47.762'W. Dry bulk vessels of 100,000 DWT and over should not exceed maximum Arrival Draft of 10.1m fwd and 11.6m aft. Max arrival draft for tankers is 12.8m (or deeper if agreed by port). The outer end of the approach channel is marked by Port Cartier Lightbuoy (a black and white vertically striped light and bell buoy Mo(A), equipped with a radar reflector) (50°00.1'N 066°47.5'W), moored approx 1.6nm SSW of the harbour entrance. Replaced by a spar buoy during the winter season (mid Nov to mid April). The entrance channel is dredged at its inner end to a depth of 16.6m, over a width of 122m, at the harbour entrance the dredged width is reduced to approx 91m. Depth of water in the harbour is 15.3m. Leading Lights: Front Light, (yellow diamond daymark, black stripe), (50° 02.2'N 066°46.9'W), on the roof of a building near the NE corner of the harbour; Rear Light, (orange square daymark, black stripe on framework tower, 23m in height), 495m NNE of the front light. The lights are visible on the leading line only and are privately maintained. The alignment 016.5° of these lights indicates the centre line of the entrance channel passing ESE of 2 circular caissons on the W side of the entrance, with a light (grey mast) on the outer caissons and; WNW of the head of an arm extending SW from the shore on the E side of the entrance, with a light, (grey mast, 5m in height) at the outer end. Produits Forestiers Arbec S.E.N.C.: Approach is from the South West (bearing 05.5°) with entrance marked by green buoy (KA 13, Fl(1).G.4s) 0.16nm from the pier head and red buoy (KA12, Fl(1).R.4s) 0.11nm from the pier head.

BA 4778, 4775, 4774. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5).

Escoumins traffic VHF Ch 14.

1021-1025.

The faces of all berths are fitted with rubber tire fenders. Mooring bollards are positioned 23m apart at berths 1, 2 and 3. Hooks at every pier on Berth No 4. All bollards, except those at Berths 1 and 2, are 1.2m in diameter and all mooring warps and wires should have eyes at least 2.4m. in diameter. ArcelorMittal Mines messenger lines should be used at all times. Vessels are required to arrive alongside the loading berth with hatches open and gangway ready. On completion of loading, vessels are required to vacate the loading berth within one hour. If additional time is required alongside the loading berth application for an extension must be made at the time of docking. Most vessels requiring additional dock time will be ordered to a lay-by berth, if available, or to anchor, at their own expense.

Pilotage is compulsory, a company pilot (ArcelorMittal Mines, Canada) who is available day and night, boards from a tug on station located 50° 0.333'N 66° 46.833'W, (approximately 0.6nm E of the Fairway Lightbuoy).

Located within a 2nm radius from the Port Cartier Lightbuoy.

Radio tower, (81m in height, red lights), close NW of the front leading light. In Port Cartier, a conspicuous grain elevator, with eight grain silos alongside, stands on the South side of the basin.

Vessels under LOA 275m may berth throughout 24 hours, vessels over LOA 275m berth in daylight only. Dry bulk vessels of 100,000DWT and over should not exceed maximum arrival draught, 10.1m fwd and 11.6m aft. Max arrival draught for tankers is 12.8m (or deeper if agreed by port). Use of anchor in the harbour is prohibited due to an air bubble system on the bottom for ice control.

Mean spring range approx 2.4m, mean neap range approx 1.4m.

Port Cartier is covered by the Eastern Canada Traffic System (ECAREG). This system applies to all vessels of 500GT and greater; any vessel carrying cargo comprised of a pollutant; any vessel carrying a cargo comprised of explosives, radioactive material of other dangerous goods; any vessel towing another vessel that contains any cargo above. Messages and reports requested by the Eastern Canada Traffic System shall be addressed to ECAREG CANADA and dispatched through the nearest Canadian Coast Guard Radio Station free of charge to the vessel. Traffic clearance permission is required before the vessel: ..... 1. Enters the waters designated as the Eastern Canada Traffic Zone from seaward, or 2. Departs from any berth within the Eastern Canada Traffic Zone, other than in the case of a local port movement between berths, or 3. Proceeds after being stranded or involved in a collision within the Eastern Canada Traffic Zone, or 4. Proceeds after sustaining any defect to the vessels, its equipment or machinery. Clearance should be obtained for: 1. A vessel approaching from seaward; 96 hours before the vessel is due to enter the zone. 2. A vessel of less than 50,000GT when departing a berth within the Eastern Canada Traffic Zone, not more than 2 hours or less than 1 hour before the vessel is due to leave the berth. 3. A vessel of 50,000GT and over when departing a berth within the Eastern Canada Traffic Zone, not less than 4 hours before the vessel is due to leave the berth. Traffic clearance for a vessel to depart a berth within the zone is valid for 4 hours from the time stated for the vessels departure. A report stating that the vessel has left the berth shall, however, be made to ECAREG CANADA as soon as the vessel gets underway.If the vessel has not departed the berth during the 4 hour validity period, the Traffic Clearance is suspended and requires renewal for a revised time of departure. Vessels may request ice information and ice routing from ECAREG CANADA. Position reports should include name of vessel and location and be made as follows: ..... a. crossing the 110(°W meridian of longitude in the Northern Area of the Zone on entry into, or departure from, the zone; b. crossing the 66(°W meridian of longitude in the St Lawrence River on entry into, or departure from, the Zone; c. crossing the 60(°N parallel of latitude in the Labrador Sea, whether proceeding towards, or away from, the zone; d. passing between Cape Ray and Cape North while entering or leaving the Gulf of St Lawrence; e. passing Belle Isle while entering or leaving the Strait of Belle Isle; f. Arriving at any destination within the zone. St Lawrence Waterway Traffic Regulations: The zone extends from the meridian of 066°00.0'W to Montreal. In general, the regulations state that a vessel must report to the Marine Traffic Regulator by contacting Channel Escoumins on 156.7MHz Ch 14 before entering Zone 1 (covering Port Cartier). Vessels have to maintain a continuous radio watch on Ch 14, except when alongside. Authorisation to communicate on another channel has to be requested from Channel Escoumins, unless the vessel is equipped with two radios.

Compulsory at the Port and will operate in accordance with the Standard Towing Conditions. Exceptions are made in the case of Coasters or vessels less than LOA 116m, unless requested by the Master, or if considered necessary by the Port Authority. ArcelorMittal reserves the right to refuse permission for a vessel to enter or leave the Port or change berth unless it is assisted by two tugs.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly. The use of icebreakers assistance may be necessary during Winter months. ArcelorMittal report that their port can be accessed all year round. A special air bubble system has been installed for ice control. Vessels should not use their anchors within the harbour because of this.

PORT CARTIER, QUЙBEC 50°01.71'N 66°47.04'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA PCA For detail see: S. LAWRENCE PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES (Atlantic Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Port: VHF: Ch 16, 07A, 12. (24 hours) Radio Frequency 156.7MHz. Tel: +1 418 766 2000. Fax: +1 418 768 2344. Email: port@arcelormittal.com Website: http://www.arcelormittal.com Pilot and Tugs: VHF: Ch 16, 07A. (24 hours) Radio Frequency 156.35mHz. Eastern Canada Traffic System (ECAREG). Halifax: Tel: +1 902 4264956, Fax: +1 902 4264483. Email: hixecareg1@innav.gc.ca Les Escoumins: Tel: +1 418 2332194, Fax: +1 418 2333299. Email: escareg.escoumins:innav.gc.ca Cable addresses "Cartier" Port Cartier.

Port Cartier is not a customs port of entry.

Customs documentation, Pre-Arrival Documentation and a Crew List are required. Canadian Regulation Forms - The following documents need to be completed prior to Vessel's arrival: ..... At least 96hrs prior to arrival: by e-mail port@arcelormittal.com or Fax (418) 768-2344 1. PRE ARRIVAL NOTICE 2. Immigration Crew List: Forms IMM200 or IMO FAL Form 5 in triplicate 3. Immigration Passenger List: Immigration Crew List: Forms IMM200 or IMO FAL Form 5 in triplicate Others at least 96hrs prior to arrival: 1. Asian Gypsy Moth (if applicable): to agm.atlantic@inspection.gc.ca and CC port@arcelormittal.com 2. Canadian Ballast Water Reporting Form to atlanticballastwater@tc.gc.ca and CC port@arcelormittal.com 3. ECAREG REPORT 1 (to be followed by ECAREG REPORT) to hlxecareg1@innav.gc.ca and CC port@arcelormittal.com On arrival at anchor or berth (handed to Customs or agent, Doc to be signed and stamped by Master). To be sent to port@arcelormittal.com with the signing or stamping by the Master of the following documents: 1. Last port clearance 2. 1 x copy of General Declaration: Form A6 duplicate 3. 1 x copy of Crew List and 1 x copy of Passenger List (if applicable) 4. 1 x copy of Crew Effects List: Form Y14 duplicate 5. 1 x copy of Passenger Effect List (if applicable) 6. 1 x copy of ship shores list and 1 x copy of ship bonded store 7. 1 x copy of Narcotic List 8. 1 x copy of Vaccination List 9. 1 x copy of NIL list 10. 1 x copy of last ten Ports and copy of maritime health declaration

Vessel's ETA should be sent 10 days (for ore concentrate and pellet vessels only) and 72, 48, and 24 hours (Local Time) prior to arrival. Reports of amendments of more than one hour should be made immediately. ETA should include the following information: ..... 1. Tonnage of cargo required 2. Arrival draughts and airdraught 3. Grain fittings, if any 4. Quantity orders for supplies 5. Bunkers, water and cash advance requirements 6. Bonded stores 7. Custom's pre-arrival. ETA's for all vessels should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Country of registry 3. Name of vessel's registered owner 4. Vessel's ISSC, Canadian Vessel Security Certificate or ship security compliance document number 5. Vessel's IMO number, if it is SOLAS ship 6. Confirmation that the vessel has an approved vessel security plan 7. Vessel's current MARSEC level 8. Statement of when its last 10 declarations of security were completed 9. Details of any security threats to the vessel consents to tracking by the Canadian Government 10. Details of any deficiencies in its security equipment and systems, including the communication systems, and the way in which the master of the vessel intends to rectify them 11. If applicable, name of it's agent and contact person and their 24 hour telephone and facsimile numbers 12. If applicable, the name of the vessel's charterer 13. Vessel's position and time at which it reached that position 14. Vessel's course and speed 15. Vessel's destination and estimated time of arrival at its destination 16. Name of contact person at the marine facility that it will visit and their 24 hour telephone and facsimile numbers 17. The following information in respect of to each other of the last ten marine facilities visited: i. Receiving facility ii. Marine facility visited iii. City and country iv. Date and time of arrival v. Date and time of the departure 18. General description of the cargo, include cargo amount and if applicable the presence and description of any dangerous substances or devices on board In the 24 hours ETA vessels will advise the estimated time for pumping ballast after arrival alongside. If this should change due to weather or any other cause, the Port Authority should be notified immediately.

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

Vessels under LOA 275m may berth throughout 24 hours, vessels over LOA 275m berth in daylight only. Use of an anchor in the harbour is prohibited due to an air bubble system on the bottom for ice control.

Port Cartier does not have Quarantine Station status.

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