Port Hawkesbury (CAPHW)

The port is split between Port Hawkesbury and Point Tupper. Port Hawkesbury has a town pier. There are paper-making facilities at Point Tupper and a power station. The port district also has facilities for ULCC tankers, bulk carriers and general cargo vessels. Work has started on a new LNG Terminal, close south of the port, at Bear Head.

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

The port is situated on the E shore of the Strait of Canso, Cape Breton Island in the Province of Nova Scotia.

LOA 333m, draught 25.9m, beam 60m, 400,000DWT.

Approx. 13,000,000t of cargo and 150 vessels handled annually.

The Port of Port Hawkesbury has numerous anchorage locations. There are six anchorage locations in Chedabucto Bay (A - F) for smaller vessels. There are nine anchorages in Inhabitants Bay (G - O). Anchorages G - O and Pirate Harbour are located within port limits and harbour fees apply to vessels anchoring here. Pilots may decide to anchor a vessel at a location NW of NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal near Pirates Harbour, however, this is not an official anchorage area, but an emergency anchorage. Designated anchorages are located in the following locations: ..... Name Latitude Longitude Anchorage "A" 45° 25.855'N 61° 08.282'W Anchorage "B" 45° 25.122'N 61° 09.305'W Anchorage "C" 45° 25.943'N 61° 10.035'W Anchorage "D" 45° 25.077'N 61° 11.107'W Anchorage "E" 45° 26.700'N 61° 11.662'W Anchorage "F" 45° 27.543'N 61° 12.318'W Anchorage "G" 45° 31.872'N 61° 13.130'W Anchorage "H" 45° 32.987'N 61° 13.248'W Anchorage "I" 45° 33.277'N 61° 14.560'W Anchorage "J" 45° 33.355'N 61° 11.512'W Anchorage "K" 45° 33.390'N 61° 10.627'W Anchorage "L" 45° 33.945'N 61° 14.542'W Anchorage "M" 45° 33.745'N 61° 15.365'W Anchorage "N" 45° 34.417'N 61° 15.210'W Anchorage "O" 45° 32.880'N 61° 16.233'W Anchorage Pirate Harbour 45° 35.322'N 61° 22.320'W

The port area is approached through the following routes: From the SE, through Chedabucto Bay or Lennox Passage. From a position in mid channel approx 0.5nm NNW of Point Tupper, the track into Ship Harbour leads E, then passing N of premier shoal, soft mud, extending approx 0.3nm NNE from Point Tupper. From the NW, through St George Bay and Canso Lock at the E end of a causeway which runs right across the Strait. The NW approach through Canso Lock is closed to navigation during the winter months, usually from Jan to early Apr. The length of the passage through the Strait, between Eddy Point and North Canso Light, is approx 15nm. The least width of the Strait is 0.45nm near Cape Porcupine (45°38'N 061°25'W). ..... Canso Lock (Swing Bridge for Road and Rail): Length 249.9m Min width Gates 24.4m Stone quay waiting berth (North) 213m Stone quay waiting berth (South) 198m Max LOA permitted 224m Max beam permitted 23.2m Max draught 8.5m (Deeper draught may be considered depending on tide. N end of the Lock: Range lights, in a line bearing 131.5°, can be seen from 1 Apr to 1 Dec, located on the N end of the Lock and mark the approach to the canal from North. S end of the Lock: Range lights, in a line bearing 144°, also displayed from 1 Apr to 1 Dec, are located on the outer approach to the canal from St George's Bay. The front light is shown from a skeleton tower located near the centre of the causeway and the rear light from a similar structure with inverted daymark, on the shore. Vessels LOA30.5m or over should use a land linesman on the lock wall to handle the vessel's lines prior to the bow of the vessel nearing the lock gates. Larger vessels may require three linesmen. Requests for linesmen should be made at least six hours before transit and will incur additional expense.

BA 4765, 4748. Admiralty Pilot NP65, NP286(5). US 14076. US Coast Pilot 145. Canadian Hydrographic Chart No. 4335 - Strait of Canso and Approaches, 4306 - Strait of Canso and Southern Approaches.

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NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal: - All vessels under 10,000GT; 2 head/stern lines, 2 breasts, 2 springs fore and aft. - All vessels between 10,000GT and 40,000GT; 3 head/stern lines, 2 breasts, 2 springs fore and aft. - All vessels between 40,000GT and 70,000GT; 4 head/stern lines, 2 breasts, 2 springs fore and aft. - All vessels above 70,000GT; 6 head/stern lines, 2 breasts, 2 springs fore and aft.

Compulsory. Pilots can be contacted throughout 24 hours on Ch 14. Vessel's ETA should be sent 12 and 6 hours in advanced. Southern Approach: Pilot boarding position for vessels over 223m length is at 45°24'N 061°01'W and for vessels under 223m length in position 45°29.6'N 061°11.1'W. Northern Approach: Pilot boarding position (all vessels) is 45°41.7'N 061°28.3'W. Pilot vessel uses VHF 17 for Northern boarding position and VHF Ch 17 and 11 for the Southern boarding position. During Dec to April, the Southern boarding position is also used for pilot boarding for vessels bound for the Miramichi River. NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - Orders for Pilots can only be accepted from ships master, ships agent or their accredited representative or ship owner(s). Pilots may be ordered by: ..... Fax 1-866-744-2477 or 1-902-425-1746 Telephone 1-877-272-3477 or (1-877-APA-DISP) Email dispatch@atlanticpilotage.com Internet Address http://www.atlanticpilotage.com/Agents/ Inmarsat: Telephone 1-902-426-7610 Fax 1-902-425-1746 Southern approaches pilot boarding stations: Outer pilot boarding station located at 45° 24.000'N 61° 1.000'W. Inner pilot boarding station located at 45° 29.500'N 61° 11.100'W. First ETA to be given 12hrs in advance, arrival confirmation or corrections to be made 6hrs in advance, departure/movage 4hrs, Pilot Boat Radio/Transmit Channel available at Chs 14/10. Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over LOA 225.5m to use a Pilot to proceed to either the inner anchorage or from the inner anchorage to the outer Southern approach. Pilotage is available around the clock and is provided under the terms and conditions of the Canadian Pilotage Act. The recommended visibility for VLCC during transit is 3nm and 1nm while berthing, however, it is at Pilot's discretion to determine acceptable visibility limits for all vessel operations. Channel between buoys c11 and c18 is to be clear of all other traffic when a vessel of 150,000DWT or greater is passing through this area. When the vessel reaches Check in Point ("CIP") #6, it will not be able to turn around until it reaches the turning area NW of berthing facility.

The limits of the combined ports are as follows: S limit: A line drawn SW from Bear Head, (45°33'N 061°17'W) to Melford Point on the opposite shore. N limit: Canso causeway, (45°39'N 061°25'W).

Conspicuous structures: Cooling tower at the power plant approx. 0.5nm E of Peebles Point (painted red and white and marked by obstruction lights). Also two prominent red and white chimneys at the power plant.

Mean spring range approx 2.4m, mean neap range approx 2.0m. NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - Tidal range is relatively small. Mean high tide 1.7m, mean low tide 0.5m. Average low tidal mark is 0.6m and high tidal mark is 2.1m. Current velocities average 0.5kts within the Strait of Canso and 0.7kts in the Chedabucto Bay with extremes of 1.5kts.

NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - Tug escort services are mandatory for all inbound/outbound tankers of 25,000DWT or greater, in a laden or semi laden condition. For inbound vessels proceeding immediately to the terminal, at least one tug escort will be provided approx. 8nm for the terminal. Depending on Pilot's assessment, additional tugs may be required. Vessels in that vicinity proceeding to or from Anchorage "I" do not require tug escort. Tug escorts may be made fast, at discretion of the Pilot. Vessels will proceed to/from the terminal under its own power and at a speed in which the escort tug(s) can provide useful assistance. Max. vessel speed, within designated escort areas, should be carefully controlled with regards to weather, sea state, navigational conditions and within the limitations of the tugs involved. As required, Pilot will confirm max. assist speed with escort tug(s). Vessel transit speed must not exceed safe operating parameters of the escort tug(s). Lines used with the tugs for escort and berthing duties will be provided by the tug. Tugs are normally made up alongside the vessel, fore and aft. The following tugs are available at the terminal: ..... Tug Name Bollard Pull BHP LOA Beam Draught (t) (m) (m) (m) Svitzer Bedford 62 4,478 32.5 11.0 4.8 Point Chebucto 54 4,088 33.31 10.03 4.24 Point Valiant 45 4,076 22.77 9.14 4.07 Tugs are moored to a floating pontoon located near the terminal's jetty at 45° 34.415'N 61° 20.477'W. NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - All vessels mooring at either berth No. 1 or No. 2 are required to have a pilot on board. All vessels up to 35,000DWT shall be required to take at least one tug on arrival and departure. Vessels between 35,001DWT and 120,000DWT shall be required to take at least two tugs. Vessels exceeding 120,000DWT will be required to take at least three tugs. The three resident tugs at the terminal have a combined bollard pull of approx. 157t.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The port is generally ice free for most of the year. The causeway to the North blocks any ice coming down from the Gulf of Saint Lawrence.

PORT HAWKESBURY, 45°36.85'N 61°21.98'W INCLUDING MULGRAVE AND POINT TUPPER, NOVA SCOTIA UNCTAD LOCODE: CA PHW For details see: CAPE BRETON ISLAND PILOT REQUIREMENTS CANSO, STRAIT OF, AND EASTERN APPROACHES PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

PILOTS NOTE: For details see CAPE BRETON ISLAND, Nova Scotia. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE NOTE: For details see CANSO, STRAIT OF, AND EASTERN APPROACHES, Nova Scotia. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Gulf Control VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 09 Hr Mr Telephone: +1 902 6252508 Fax: +1 902 6251819 Port Hawkesbury Telephone: +1 902 4267132 +1 902 7473143 Fax: +1 902 4263904 +1 902 7472860 Mulgrave Telephone: +1 902 7472078 Fax: +1 902 7472453 Tugs VHF Frequency: Ch 06 09 11 13 14 16 23 Port Authority Telephone: +1 902 7472410 Fax: +1 902 7472453 Website: www.straitsuperport.com PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA, including Master's name, 72h and 24h before arrival. (2) Vessels should contact Gulf Control when 35 n miles from the terminal. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Port: VHF: Ch 16, 09. Callsign: "Gulf Control" Harbour Master: Tel: +1 902 6252508. Fax: +1 902 6251819 Port Hawkesbury: Tel: +1 902 4267132, +1 902 7473143. Fax: +1 902 4263904, +1 902 7472860. Tugs: VHF: Ch 06, 09, 11, 13, 14, 16, 23. Port Authority: +1 902 7472410. Fax: +1 902 7472453 Website: http://www.straitsuperport.com Adjoining Areas: Mulgrave: Tel: +1 902 7472078. Fax: +1 902 7472453. Canso Port: VHF: Ch 16. Callsign: "VAX", 2182kHz. Canso Locks: VHF: Ch 11, 14, 16. Callsign: "VAZ3". Tel: +1 902 6251950. Call the Lock when within 05nm of the entrance. A traffic light on the swing bridge operates as follows (signals shown both ends): Flashing Red Preparation of bridge opening and during the time the bridge is in motion. Fixed Red The bridge is fully closed. Fixed white The bridge is full opened. Halifax Coast Guard Radio (callsign "VCS") can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Amver messages can be passed through "VCS". Halifax Coast Guard CRS has sites at Sambro (44°28.3'N 063°37.3'W); Ecum Secum (44°57.9'N 062°08.9'W); Kingsburg (44°16.5'N 064°17.3'W). HF and MF frequencies are used, depending upon distance from station. NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - Radio communication on the International VHF Maritime Band (Ch10) should be started at CIP-6, and used for the final arrival notice and for communications with NuStar Mooring Master until he/she boards the vessel. All cargo operations are monitored and communicated on Ch07A. VHF Ch14 (Canso Traffic), Terminal Call Sign: NUSTAR.

Port Hawkesbury is a Canadian Government Port of Entry. Customs and Immigration have facilities at the Town Quay.

The following documents are required: ..... Document Copies 1. Last Port Clearance 3 2. Ship's Bonded Stores List 3 3. Crew's Personal Effects List 3 4. Immigration Crew List 3 5. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 Documents are received by Canada Customs on arrival or in the absence of Customs it is the responsibility of the vessel's agent to take documents to Canada Customs and Immigration. NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - The following documents are required prior to arrival: ..... 1. NuStar Pre-Arrival Questionnaire 2. ISPS Compliant Crew List (x2 copies) 3. Passenger list (x2 copies) 4. Lift capacity of deck cranes 5. Type of mooring equipment installed 6. Any condition on the vessel that may impair its navigation, such as fire damage, malfunctioning propulsion machinery or steering equipment 7. Any leaks, structural damage, or machinery malfunctions that may impair cargo transfer operations or cause a discharge of oil.

Should be sent, including Master's name, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Note: Vessels should contact Gulf Control when 34nm from the Terminal. Vessel's ETA should be sent to ECAREG (Telex: 019-22510 CCG MRHQ DRT) 96 hours prior to arrival, also notify VTS 12 hours in advance at the zone limit. ETA message to agent must include "Vessel Pre-Arrival Notification" and vessel's Crew List. The Vessel Pre-Arrival Notification includes: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Date 3. GT 4. Port of Registry 5. Master 6. Port/berth/dock 7. Date of vessel arrival and time of arrival 8. Date of departure and time of departure 9. Voyage routeing (including last 5 ports of call starting with the most recent). 10. Customs service required at time of arrival Yes/No 11. If Yes, specify reason 12. Number of crew 13. Number of passengers 14. Number of fishery observers 15. Number of crew/passengers/observers signing off 16. Crew List attached 17. Nationality of crew and nationality of officers 18. Brief summary of cargo 19. Containerised 20. Non containerised 21. Bulk 22. Vessel repairs in foreign country (Canadian vessels only) Yes/No 23. Certificates with expiry dates: a. Safety Construction b. Safety Equipment c. Ship Sanitation Control d. Safety Radio e. Load Line 24. Will the vessel operate in the coastal trade Yes/No Is the vessel licensed Yes/No If Yes, where was the licence issued and date valid until 25. Agent 26. Agent contact person 27. Agent fax number and contact person telephone number. ETD messages: Vessels are not to depart or move within the compulsory pilotage area without reporting to Pilots Cape Breton, 4 hours prior to ETD. The time used should be Local Time and must be used for the message. NuStar Energy – Point Tupper Terminal - Vessels calling at the terminal are required to contact the Terminal Agent with their ETA 96, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. Notices may be made at above intervals via e-mail or by fax at (902) 625-3776. Vessels should contact Agent for instructions on anchoring or mooring. Initial message should contain, at minimum, the following: ..... Discharge Vessel Notification Requirements: 1. Name of vessel and call sign 2. ETA at Point Tupper 3. Draught on arrival, fore and aft 4. Total calculated volume and temperature on arrival (by grades) 5. Expected discharge rate 6. Number and size of manifold connections 7. Ballast hours and quantity required after completion 8. Bunker requirements (if applicable) 9. Notification of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). All laden crude/HFO vessels bound for terminal must provide readings for H2S regardless of measured content found. Loading Vessel Notification Requirements: 1. Name of vessel, call sign 2. ETA at Point Tupper 3. Draught on arrival, fore and aft 4. Ballast: quantity and discharge time 5. Last cargo carried 6. Ability to load while de-ballasting 7. Maximum loading rate 8. Number and size of manifold connections 9. Departing draught 10. Bunker requirements: quantity and grade 11. Slops retained: quantity and grade 12. Notification of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). All laden crude/HFO vessels bound for terminal must provide readings for H2S regardless of measured content found. Bunkering Vessels Notification Requirements: 1. Name of vessel, call sign 2. ETA at Point Tupper 3. Type of vessel 4. Flag 5. Gross tonnage (GT) 6. LOA 7. Draught on arrival 8. Bunker requirements: quantity and grade 9. Maximum bunker rate 10. Size bunker manifold 11. Distance bow to bunker manifold 12. Distance waterline to rail 13. Distance rail to bunker connection 14. Notification of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). All laden crude/HFO vessels bound for terminal must provide readings for H2S regardless of measured content found. NuStar Energy - Point Tupper Terminal - List of applicable documents to be completed and signed prior to start of cargo operations: ..... 1. Bulk Liquids - Ship/Shore Safety Checklist: Parts "A - B" 2. Cargo Information - Ship/Shore Safety Checklist, Part "D" 3. Ship/Shore Bunkering Safety Checklist 4. Crude Oil Washing Safety Checklist 5. Ship/Shore Emergency Procedures 6. Declaration of Security Form 7. NuStar Port Time Log 8. Marine Radio Issue Form 9. Conditions of Use for Terminal Facilities 10. Bulk Liquid Gases - Ship/Shore Safety Checklist, Part "C"

State flag to be flown over the stern and Canadian flag at the mast.

Pratique should be applied for when arriving from a country which has infectious diseases or death onboard from unknown causes. Pratique is applied for through the vessel's agent. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

NOR normally tendered when vessel secured alongside berth except most tankers tender on arrival pilot station or at port limits.