Twillingate (CATWI)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Twillingate, equipped with one Government wharf for general cargo vessels, is also utilised by the Canadian Coast Guard, Search and Rescue Unit. Its principal industries are lumber and fishing. The navigation season is from May 1-Dec 31.

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

The port of Twillingate is situated at the eastern side of the entrance to Notra Dame Bay, NE Newfoundland.

Vessels may obtain anchorage in Twillingate Harbour but it is not good as it is open to N winds that send in a heavy sea and the holding ground is indifferent. The best berth is off the W shore NE of the Twillingate Search and Rescue Wharf (49°39.5'N 054°46.3'W), in depths of 11m.

Approach and entry: Twillingate Harbour is approached from the N end entered approx 1nm SE of Long Point, between Cuckold Point 49°40.9'N 054°46.8'W and Hell-mouth Head, 0.5nm E. Directions for entering harbour: From a position about 1nm NE of Long Point (49° 41'N 054°48'W) the track leads SSE, passing (with positions relative to Long Point Light): WSW of Gull Island (2nm NE), then ENE of Devils Cove Head (close N). The headland is steep-to and its steep cliffs are inaccessible except at a landslip under the lighthouse where there is some reddish rock, the only coloured rock on the outer coast in this vicinity, then: Between Cuckold Point (0.9nm SE) and Hell-mouth Head (1.25nm ESE), the W extremity of Burnt Island, then: WSW of the entrance to Burnt Island Tickle (1.75nm ESE) which separates Burnt Island from the N end of S Twillingate Island. Burnt Island Tickle, although marked by lightbuoys (lateral), is so encumbered with rocks that local knowledge is required to navigate it. Then, WSW of White Ground Rock 1.5nm SE. D9 Lightbuoy (port hand) is moored close NW of this rock. The track then leads S in mid-channel, passing W of Carters Head (2nm SE). Rocks and shoals fringe both sides of this part of the harbour which is otherwise clear of dangers as far as its head where a shallow bank, on which there are some above water and drying rocks, extends 0.5nm offshore. A channel marked by lightbuoys and buoys (lateral) leads through the shallow bank to the berths at the head of the harbour.

BA 280, 285. CHS 4548. Admiralty Pilot NP50.

1025.

Not compulsory but a licensed pilot may be obtained. Pilot will board at the boarding area off St John's or off Twillingate Harbour as arranged, 24 hours notice is required.

Twillingate Harbour Light (orange and white rectangle on a framework tower, 4m in height) exhibited from a small islet (0.35nm SSE). Long Point Light 49°41.3'N 054°48.0'W (red square tower, 9m in height). A light (round mast 2m in height) exhibited from the head of Jerkins Cove Community Wharf (0.8nm NE). A light (post, 2m in height) exhibited from the head of Twillingate Search and Rescue Wharf. A light (framework tower, 2m in height) exhibited from the head of the W finger pier at the Fish Plant Wharf (0.5nm SSE).

Mean spring range 0.1m; mean neap range 0.4m.

Only in an emergency situation.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

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°28.33'N 063°37.27'W); Ecum Secum (44°57.87'N 062°08.92'W); Kingsburg (44°16.53'N 064°17.25'W). HF and MF frequencies are used, depending upon distance from station. VHF: Ch 11 and 16.

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.

..... 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. 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. Derat 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 pilot station or at port limits.