Penetanguishene (CAPTH)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The harbour area is an indentation running from N to S, with a length of 5.6km, lined with marinas and small jetties. Penetanguishene port mainly handles recreational vessels. The Town Council now operate the pier and facilities. The navigation season is from Apr to Nov.

Penetanguishene (also known as Penetang) is located on the E side of the S shore of Georgian Bay, Ontario.

LOA: 41m, beam 7m, draught 4.5m.

The min channel depth is 4.87m.

Can 2216, 2202. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).

1000.

Not compulsory.

Nil.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Harbour Master: VHF: Ch 68. Email: harbourmaster@penetanguishene.ca. Tel: +1 705 549 7777. Winter Tel: +1 705 549 7453. Fax: +1 705 549 3743. Website: http://www.penetanguishene.ca Prescott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication

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. 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.