Sault Ste Marie (CASSM)

The port is located on the St Mary's River. The port been dedicated port facility for Algoma Steel Inc., one of the largest integrated steel producers in Canada. The port gives access to all main inland ports on the Great Lakes and to direct open shipping via the St Lawrence Seaway. Locks are located in the St Mary's River in both Canadian and American waters. Wharves are located along the waterfront of the city both above and below the ship canals. The navigation season is from Mid March to late December.

Sault Ste Marie harbour is situated on the N shore of St Mary's River, which joins Lake Superior with Lake Huron.

LOA 304.81m, beam 32.01m, draught 8.5m, 61,564DWT.

The Canadian Channel has a swept depth of 5.5m, the inner portion just beyond the outer end of the several wharves has a swept depth of 5.1m, except at the Ministry of Transport wharf where there is a swept depth of 7.0m.

US 14883, 14884. BA 4749. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).

1000.

Not compulsory. However, pilots are available with six hours notice.

The lower harbour channel is dredged to a depth of 6.1m. The lock specifications are as follows: ..... Lock Length (m) Width (m) Depth (m) Canadian 274 18.2 5.4 McArthur 243 24.3 7.6 Poe 365 33.5 7.6 Davis 411 24.3 7.6 Sabin 411 24.3 7.6

Purvis Marine; Tel: +1 705 253 3038; Fax: +1 705 946 1881. Advance notice is required to avoid delays.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

SAULT STE. MARIE, LAKE SUPERIOR 46°30.00'N 84°20.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA SSM For details see: GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS For details see GENERAL NOTES. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: VDX23 VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +1 705 9460800 Fax: +1 705 9460775 PROCEDURE: Vessels should make initial calls directly on Ch14. NOTE: (1) The lock is open from 15 May to 15 Oct. (2) Operated by Parks Canada and the City of Sault Ste. Marie. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 17/24 Canadian Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2024, (RSDRA2024000004133), 17/24

Precott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication. Through Station "VBB" on either AM or FM radio-telephone. Call "VBR" using VHF Ch 16. Duplex calls may be carried on both AM or FM through "VBB".

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.

Documentation: ..... 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 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.

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.