Souris (CASOU)

Port of Souris, administered by the Souris Harbour Authority inc, is protected by a breakwater 518m from knight bay and is used for servicing fish and the local industries. The port also handles a ferry service to Isles de la Madeleine. The seasonal port remains ice free from April 15 to Dec 31 and is often used as a port of refuge. Any icing that takes place will usually be clear by early May. The navigation season is from Apr 1 to Jan 10.

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

The port of Souris is situated on the eastern side of Colville Bay, on the E coast of Prince Edward Island.

Max size LOA 139.1m, beam 22m, draught 5.7m and 5,758DWT.

Anchorage is available in good holding ground with depths of 10.7m. The anchorage area is located 0.34nm SW of the head of the breakwater

The route into Colville Bay leads N for about 1nm to the vicinity of the breakwater head, from which a light (framework tower, 9m in height) is exhibited. The approach channel has a width of 91m and depth of 6.7m. Entering the harbour: From the vicinity of "NA" Lightbuoys, (safe water) (46°19'N 062°15'W), moored approx 0.8nm SSE of Souris East Light, the route into Colville Bay leads N for approx 0.8nm to the vicinity of the breakwater head, from which a light (framework tower, 9m in height) is exhibited.

BA 2034. Admiralty Pilot NP65.

The Canadian Coast Guard Lifeboat Souris (call sign VO2652) is stationed at the port. They operate within a 50-mile radius from its base. Due to the freezing weathers the vessel operates from May 1st until November 30th. All distress situations should be communicated to JRCC Halifax via the nearest coastal radio station.

1025.

Rubber fenders on Public Jetty (South) with 90 and 60 tonne bollards situated at all the berths.

Pilotage is not compulsory, but pilots are available and will board at 46° 19.00'N 62°13.90'W. Vessels must report their ETA at the pilot boarding station to “Pilots Souris” via any coastal radio station 24 hours before arrival and confirmation of ETA no later than 6 hours before ( times must be in GMT).

The port limits are defined by the divestiture from Transport Canada. The outer limit is a line drawn across the entrance to Colville Bay, from Swanton Point (46°20.50'N 62°14.40'W) to Souris Head, 1.75nm WSW.

There are prominent landmarks in the approach including a light which is exhibited from a square skeleton tower near the outer end of the breakwater, Souris East Light (shown from a white square, SE of the breakwater), water tower 1 mile N of Knight Point, dome of the Roman Catholic Church and the spire of the United Church.

The approach of the channel has a width of 91m and a depth of 6.7m however it is subject to silting.

Mean Maximum range: 1.0m. Mean Minimum range: 0.5m.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

SOURIS, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 46°21.29'N 62°15.68'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA SOU For detail see: GENERAL NOTES (Atlantic Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Souris Harbour Authority: Telephone: +1-902-687-7209 Facsimile: +1-902-687-7210 email: info@shai.ca The Canadian Coast Guard Lifeboat Souris: Call sign VO2652. All distress situations should be communicated to JRCC Halifax via the nearest coastal radio station.

Allowances: For each officer or crew member the allowance is 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 0.9kg of tobacco and 1.1 litres of liquor or 8.2 litres of beer or ale. Penalty for non compliance with the above is forfeiture. If ship's bond count is not accurate, overage results in forfeiture and penalty, under results in payment of duty, taxes and penalty. Immigration: Routine filing of documents is undertaken by the vessel's agent. There are no restrictions on crew and/or passengers except those who require a visa. If they do not possess a visa they must remain aboard the vessel.

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.

To be sent to vessel's agent 5 days, 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding station and confirmed or corrected 6 hours before arrival. 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. Loadline 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.

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 at pilot station or at port limits.

In the event of departure the vessel master must report to “Pilots Souris” 4 hours prior to the estimated time of departure