Vancouver (CAVAN)

Alternative name for Fraser River Port, part of Vancouver (Canada).

Summer.

Vancouver (Canada) (alternative name, Port Metro Vancouver) is in Canada's westernmost province and lies at the centre point of the North American W Coast.

LOA 367m, beam 51.2m, draught 18.0m, 210,963DWT.

Approx. 150,400,000t ( of which approx. 28,700,000t is grain and 42,648,000t is coal) of cargo, 3,100,000TEUs, 2,900 vessels and 1,243,000 passengers handled annually.

All vessels over 350GT that are not pleasure craft, and any pleasure vessels over 500GT (subject to compulsory pilotage) that are proceeding to an anchorage within the Port, should give as much notice as possible of arrival and ETA by submitting an anchorage request at www.pacificgatewayportal.com Vancouver main harbour: All anchorages are safe in prevailing weather conditions. The bottom is mud and sand with depths from 10m to 70m. The inner harbour anchorages are usually allocated only for temporary use, such as bunkering and awaiting suitable tides for manoeuvring in or near Second Narrows. Vessels must shift from the Inner Harbour to English Bay or elsewhere if a longer delay is anticipated. ..... 1. All vessels should, while at anchor within the "Vancouver Traffic Zone", maintain a proper anchor watch. 2. The Harbour Master, Vancouver Port Authority, will assign anchorages within the portion of Sector III defined as the Port of Vancouver up to the limit of the 28 designated anchorages available. 3. No vessel should anchor outside a designated anchorage within that portion of Sector III defined as the Port of Vancouver. 4. It is the responsibility of a vessel to maintain position within the assigned anchorage. To re-position in the event of dragging, a pilot must be employed. 5. No power driven vessel should disable its main propulsion while at anchor without the authority of the Harbour Master. A tug should be alongside the vessel if engines are immobilised. 6. Mariners are advised that wherever possible, within Sector III, "MCTS Vancouver Traffic" will maintain radar surveillance of anchored vessels and in the event that: a. A vessel drags out of position b. The centre is unable to establish contact with the vessel on VHF Ch 12. The centre will initiate action through the Harbour Master, Port of Vancouver, to have the vessel re-positioned at the expense of the vessel. English Bay Anchorages:. ..... Anchorage Max LOA Notes: South English Bay: 1, 6, 10 and 14 400m Capesize capable. 3 400m - U 400m Short term berth. 2, 4, 7, 11 and 15 260m - 5, 8 an 12 230m - 9 and 13 190m - Z 100m - North English Bay: 16 to 18 260m - A and D 300m - W 300m Short term only. Pilot to remain on board. B and C 260m - Y 260m Short term only. Pilot to remain on board. E 230m - X 185m - K and L 260m - M 260m Use only if no other suitable anchorages are available. N 260m Outbound vessels waiting for transit window. R 320m Short term only. Pilot to remain on board. Sandheads: S 320m Short term only. Pilot to remain on board. Fraser River: Vessels waiting to enter the Fraser River may anchor in an area, designated 'S', centred on position 49 07.45' 123 18.29'W. Depths at the centre of this anchorage are 70m, with a minimum depth of approximately 55m. The anchorage is restricted to vessels of up to LOA320m. A pilot must remain onboard during the entire time of anchoring here. Anchorage is available in depths of 9.0m to 15m, in mud and sand, in the channel off Fraser River Port (New Westminster). Care must be taken to avoid charted submarine cables and pipelines. Vessels should also maintain a good watch, especially during high winds, to avoid dragging. There are no permanent designated anchorages within the Fraser River. Anchoring is only at the discretion and authorisation of the Harbour Master. Anchoring within Steveston Harbour is strictly prohibited. Should a vessel need to anchor within the bounds of the port, the operator is to notify the Harbour Master's office (VHF: Ch 16, 06 and 12. Tel: +1 604 665 9086, Fax: +1 866 2844271) of the reasons why, as well as the duration of anchorage, to ensure the vessel's safety and inform other port users. The Harbour Master's office may not agree to the proposed anchorage and may direct the vessel to another location. Vessels moored or anchored at authorised locations are not to raft more than three vessels wide for either the purpose of moorage or the transferring of fish or other cargo. While mooring or anchoring, vessels are to move as far off the navigable channel as is safe and practical. Vessel Masters are responsible for ensuring their vessels are anchored in sufficient water to guarantee safety at all stages of the tide and in all weather conditions. All anchorages: Anchored vessels are to display the appropriate day and night signals.

The main harbour is approached from the Strait of Georgia between Point Atkinson and Point Grey, then through the outer section of Burrard Inlet and entered at First Narrows (49°19.0'N 123°08.5'W). The entire distance is deep water and numerous aids to navigation line the shipping route. From a position E of "QA" Lightbuoy (49°16.6'N 123°19.2'W), the route leads NE and ENE in the N bound traffic lanes of the TSS for 6nm to Burrard Inlet "QB" Lightbuoy (special) (49°18.5'N 123°12.0'W) and First Narrows. From a position SSE of "QB" Lightbuoy the route leads E for about 2nm. From a position S of First Narrows Light, the route leads SE through First Narrows, and into the harbour keeping in the white sector (304°-306°), astern, of the Lions Gate Bridge S Directional Light. The First Narrows approach channel controlling depth is 15m at zero tide, min width 305m. Inside the main harbour and beyond, the water is deep. The main harbour and E'ly part of the harbour are separated by a narrow stretch of water known as the Second Narrows. The best time for large vessels to pass through Second Narrows is at or near HW slack tide. In the Second Narrows area, the Harbour Master is authorised to allow vessels up to LOA 295m on a case-by-case basis. Deep sea vessels are permitted to transit the bridges at slack water or when departing the dock on High Water slack, based on Berry Point. Maximum Recommended Draught: The main port area is so large and covers so many terminals that there is no Recommended Maximum Draught for the harbour area as a whole. Water levels are also affected by melting snow and flooding. Transit under the First and Second Narrows Bridges should also be taken into account. Within the Inner Harbour maximum draughts at terminals vary from 12m to 16.5m. The port maintains acceptable channel depths by providing an annual schedule of dredging maintenance. Each year the Canadian Department of Public Works conducts surveys over the navigable river areas. Published depth information resulting from these surveys is available from the Canadian Hydrographic Office. Masters should consult the owners of port facilities about depths before arrival as these may change frequently. The Fraser River is entered about 10.0nm NW of Point Roberts at Sands Head through what is generally known as the South Arm of the Fraser River. There are numerous reaches in the navigable portion of the river within which there are two dredged channels. The Outer Channel is approx 200m in width, maintained at 10.7m depths and is intended to allow for meeting and passing of vessels at the Pilot's discretion. The Inner Channel is maintained completely inside the Outer Channel, is dredged to a depth of 11.5m, and is 130m to 170m in width. Vessels up to 229m in length and 11.3m draft have been accommodated at Fraser River Port (New Westminster). Sand Heads, located 8nm NW of Westshore Terminals, forms the N entrance point of the main channel of the Fraser River. A light is shown from a structure standing at the outer end of a jetty projecting from the N side of the river. There are several Reaches along the Channels allowing vessels more room meet and overtake. Fraser River depths and directions of the fairways constantly change throughout the year because of scouring action, silting, and dredging. The Canadian Department of Public Works conducts surveys each Spring and Autumn over the navigable river areas. Published depth information resulting from the surveys is available from the Canadian Hydrographic Office. A Harbour Operations Manual is in effect for Fraser River. Copies of this can be obtained from the Port Metro Vancouver Fraser Port Authority. See http://www.portmetrovancouver.com.

Can 3311, 3442, 3463, 3480, 3481, 3490, 3491, 3493, 3494, 3495, 3512, 3601. BA 4920, 4922, 4952, 4960, 4961, 4963, 4964, 4965, 4966. Admiralty Pilot NP25, NP286(5). Not all these may be required, depending on which part of the port area is being visited but all vessels must have onboard up to date charts, sailing directions, tide tables, list of lights, list of radio stations as well as a chart catalogue and related publications. This is a legal obligation under Canadian law. A vessel which does not have all the required publications may order them and have them delivered onboard by the pilot.

There is a Canadian Coast Guard base equipped with a specialised SAR craft in False Creek (49°16.0'N 123°08.0'W).

1000-1020.

Burrard Products Terminal (SUNCOR) Guidelines (see Port Moody Terminal Information to Vessels http://www.suncor.com/pdf/Terminal_Manual_PortMoody_EN.pdf). The East Dock is used to load small, domestic trading barges when the West Dock berth is unavailable. A mooring boat is normally utilized to assist in connecting/disconnecting the heavier long lead mooring lines of deep-sea tankers. Mooring lines in the same service e.g. spring lines, should be of the same material and similar in length. Masters should ensure that, to the maximum extent possible, breast lines shall be deployed at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vessel and spring lines shall be deployed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vessel The East Dock provides an adequate breasting length but, due to its relatively short length, does not permit breast lines to be effectively deployed from the extreme ends of the vessel. Masters should prepare their mooring plan accordingly. Vessels that utilize the West Dock's hard arm cargo transfer system, i.e. all deep sea tankers and import/export barges, must deploy wire moorings or moorings constructed of similar low elasticity material. The terminal would prefer to use ropes when available.All ship and/or barge mooring wires must be fitted with synthetic mooring tails that meet the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) guidelines i.e. maximum 11 metres in length with a minimum breaking strength of 125% of the breaking strength of the wire to which they are attached and be connected to the wire with a mandel or tonsberg type shackle. The responsibility for the adequate mooring of a vessel rests with the Master but the terminal has an interest in ensuring that vessels are securely and safely moored. The fendering system on the West Dock structure is a fender log, which rests against fender piles backed by a rubber fender unit. This is a very adequate system for absorbing the berthing impact of the small domestic barges during routine berthing manoeuvres and for the import/export barges and deep-sea tankers to lie against when alongside. Vessels over 85min length should be positioned spanning both breasting dolphins. i.e. not with their stern or bow resting against the dock fender system. The fendering system on the West Dock breasting dolphins is wood facing secured to fender piles backed by a rubber fender unit.

Compulsory for vessels over 350GT. Refer to "Canadian general information, re Pacific Coast Pilotage". A Fraser River pilot will board at Sands Head (49°06'N 123°18'W) to guide deep sea vessels into the Fraser River.

The port's navigation jurisdiction extends from Point Roberts at the Canada/US boarder through Burrard Inlet to Port Moody and Indian Arm, and from the mouth of the Fraser River, Eastward to the Fraser Valley, north along the Pitt River to Pitt Lake, and includes the north and middle arms of the Fraser River.

Main port area: A tower, 8.5m high, with a copper roof (49°18'.80N 123°07'.65W). Fraser River: The channel as far as Douglas Island is marked by buoys and lightbuoys. There are numerous light beacons and most reaches of the river are marked by leading lights. Caution: Aids to navigation are moved as necessary to conform with changes in the channel, during freshets beacons and buoys are liable to be washed away.

Vertical clearance: The First Narrows Suspension Bridge (Lions Gate Bridge), spanning the main harbour entrance, is 80nm (128km) from the pilot boarding station off Victoria. The distance between the piers of the First Narrows Bridge is 457m and the navigable channel is 396m wide. The height of the bridge span in the centre of the channel is 60m above mean water level. Second Narrows is spanned by two bridges, one a high level road bridge and the other a lift span railway bridge. There is a minimum horizontal clearance in the navigable channel of 137m and a clearance height of 46.6m. For vessels with an airdraught of more than 42m an airdraught survey is required before transit. Second Narrows vessel restrictions: Tankers of LOA 180m and over and/or 40,000DWT and over, must transit second narrows during daylight. Max draught with a min tide height of 3.05m, permitting max draught of 11.39m and up to tide height of 4.27m, permitting max draught of 12.5m. Depending on vessel size, 2 to 4 tugs required for transit. Maximum Recommended Draught: The port area is so large and covers so many terminals that there is no Recommended Maximum Draught for the harbour area as a whole. Deltaport (Westshore Coal Terminal) can accommodate vessels with a draught up to 22.9m. Within the Inner Harbour maximum draughts at terminals vary from 12m to 16.5m. Deltaport: Working restrictions are imposed in high winds of over 70 kph (45mph). Port North Fraser: Port North Fraser Is a major link in the transportation of logs cut by the BC coastal forest. The area also handles sand and aggregates. Traffic is mainly by barge vessels with shallow draughts, and towed log rafts which are stored and collected along the river at various locations. Several bridges cross the Fraser River. White lights, shown on each side of the span on fixed bridges, mark the passage under the bridge: ..... Bridges Location Vertical Clearance HHWL Width (m) Fixed: Alex Fraser Km 29.5 57m 275 Skybridge Km 35.9 44m 322 Pattullo Km 36.0 45m 48.5 Port Mann Km 42.5 42m 224 Swing: New West Railway Km 36.1 n/a 48.5 The Fraser River Railway Bridge, also known as New Westminster Railway Bridge, with a swinging span of 99m long, crosses the river close NE of Pattullo Bridge. The swinging span has a vertical clearance of 6.7m when closed. The swinging span is marked by additional white lights shown from each end of the centre pier projection. Semaphore arms are also situated each end. Vessels requiring the bridge to be opened sound 3 long blasts followed by two short blasts. The following bridge signals are used: By Day By Night Fog Signal To indicate span is closed Yellow semaphore arm with black stripe in horizontal position One fixed red light on side of bridge facing vessel Blast of 4 seconds on air whistle every 20 seconds To indicate span is open Yellow semaphore arm with black stripe in vertical position One green light on side of bridge facing vessel Blast of 5 seconds on siren every 24 seconds To indicate span out of order Red ball at N end of span One flashing red light at N end of span - Every vessel requiring the opening of the swing span of the Fraser River Railway Bridge shall contact the bridge attendant on VHF Ch 74 and give an ETA. The Calling-in Points for requesting such an opening are: 1. Port Mann Bridge 2. Alex Fraser Bridge 3. Queensborough Highway Bridge (49°11.8'N 122°56.7'N) 4. Prior to departure from a berth or vessel tie-up within the above Calling-In Points If the ETA changes the bridge attendant should be advised. Once VHF contact has been established a listening watch on Ch 74 should be maintained until clear of the bridge. Overhead power cables cross the navigable channel in a number of locations. The following lists their locations and clearance above HHWL: Location Height above HHWL Km 26.2 65m Km 30.2 62m Km 31.0 56m Km 41.5 45m An allowance of 0.6m UKC is required for the entrance of Fraser River.

Tidal range in the First Narrows is 4.0m at springs and 3.5m at neaps. Max velocity of the current through the First Narrows on spring tide is 5kts. Tidal velocity in the Second Narrows reaches 6kts during spring tides. The tides at the Fraser River mouth are recorded as mixed semi-diurnal. Measured at Sand Heads in the entrance to the river, mean maximum range is approx 2.9m and mean minimum range is 0.7m.

Vessel Traffic Service, with full radar surveillance, is maintained for control of shipping on a 24hr basis. CO-OPERATIVE VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES (CVTS): The United States Coast Guard operates the Puget Sound VTS system, Seattle Traffic, from Seattle, Washington. A co-operative Traffic Services Agreement (CVTS) exists between Canada and the USA. As part of the Agreement, Tofino Traffic provides VTS for the offshore approaches to the Juan de Fuca Strait and along the Washington State coastline from 48° N. Seattle Traffic provides VTS for both the Canadian and USA waters of Juan de Fuca Strait and Victoria Traffic provides VTS for both Canadian and USA waters of Haro Strait, Boundary Passage, and the lower Georgia Straits. Victoria Traffic Zone (Callsign - VAK): Marine Communication & Traffic Services (MCTS) Victoria provides Coast Guard Radio and Vessel Traffic coverage to British Columbia's southern inside waters; specifically all waters between Juan de Fuca Strait to the S, and Ballenas Island to the N. VHF coverage in this zone is complete. As well, radar coverage is complete on all major waterways. However, due to geographical topography, some areas of the waters of the inside Gulf Islands and the Fraser River are radar blind. With the exception of MF/HF communications and Navtex, MCTS Victoria provides mariners with most services offered by DFO/CCG Marine Communications & Traffic Services (MCTS). VHF Radio coverage of Victoria's Area of Responsibility is complete. VANCOUVER TRAFFIC ZONE (Callsign VAS): Vancouver MCTS today is the amalgamation of Vancouver Traffic and Vancouver Coast Guard Radio. Co-located with Vancouver MCTS is the RMIC (Regional Marine Information Centre), which provides shipping information, message distribution services, notice to shipping creation/distribution and pollution reporting services. Vessels to which System procedures apply: System procedures apply to the following vessels in transit through all zones. (A ship is considered in transit at all times, except when securely made fast to shore or laid up to the satisfaction of the MCTS). ..... 1. Every ship 20m or more in length. 2. Every ship engaged in towing or pushing any vessel or object, other than fishing gear, where: a. The combined length of the ship and any vessel or object towed or pushed by the ship is 45m of more in length, or b. The length of the vessel or object being towed or pushed by the ship is 20m or more in length. 3. These regulations do not apply in respect of: a. A ship engaged in towing or pushing any vessel or object within a log booming ground. b. A pleasure yacht that is less than 30m in length, or c. A fishing vessel that is less than 24m in length and not more that 150GT. VICTORIA TRAFFIC ZONE CLEARANCE TO ENTER FROM SEAWARD: Vessels of 350GT and over should apply for clearance to "Victoria MCTS" not less than 96 hours before the vessel is due to enter Victoria Traffic Zone. All other vessels should apply for such clearance not less than 12 hours before entering the Zone. To obtain clearance, apply through a coast radio station to "Victoria MCTS" in the following form: ..... 1. Name of ship and callsign; 2. Position of ship; 3. ETA at the limit of the zone; 4. Ship's destination and last port; 5. Tonnage (DWT); 6. Ship's draught; 7. If a tanker is over 500t, confirmation that a non-Canadian ship's Compliance Certificate is onboard; 8. Description and weight of pollutants carried. 9. Deficiencies in shipboard navigational aids, equipment, charts and publications and ship's propulsion or steering machinery. 10. Report of any leakage of pollutants from ship or damage sustained which may result in pollution. 11. Confirmation or otherwise that vessel can communicate on the following VHF frequencies: Ch 06, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 74. Additional Necessary Clearances in Victoria Traffic Zone: 1. Proceeding to or leaving any berth within Sector III. 2. Proceeding to or leaving any berth at Tsawwassen or Roberts Bank. Restrictions of Traffic Movement: The movement of vessels in transit may be restricted during times when the following vessels are underway: 1. A loaded tanker or tank barge of 10,000GT or over. 2. A vessel carrying cargo which is dangerous or a hazard to the environment. 3. A vessel or tug and tow which is considered to be navigating with deficiency in equipment or machinery. "Vancouver MCTS" may broadcast a "Security" message regarding the expected movements of any of the above vessels, when the vessels are in the general area of coverage of the stations listed. All vessels, or tugs with tows, unable to proceed at more than 5kts should request clearance before crossing the established traffic lanes. SECOND NARROWS VTS: As part of the Second Narrows VTS a Movement Restriction Area (MRA) has been established to provide an orderly and safe flow of traffic. The MRA lies between the following limits: ..... West Limit Line due S from the light at the SE end of Neptune Bulk Terminal to the S shore. East Limit Line due N from Berry Point Lt to the N shore. For deep sea vessels, transit through the Second Narrows is confined, due to the current strength in this area, to the time frame windows made available by the Harbour Master. Transit can be made during these published times. ETA at the CN railway bridge should be reported to the bridge operator on VHF Ch 12 when entering the harbour limits. There are additional requirements for all vessels transiting Second Narrows. Fraser River: The main arm of the Fraser River, from Sandheads to Shoal Point constitutes Sector 2 of the Vancouver Vessel Traffic Services Zone. VANCOUVER TRAFFIC ZONE VHF SECTORS: For reporting purposes the area is divided into the following sectors: ..... Sector 1 (Except at reporting points administered by other VTS Centres): VHF Ch 11. SE Limits: All Canadian waters N of and including within a line from the shoreline of Vancouver Island (48°34.9'N 124°40.0'W) southward along the meridian 124° 40.0'W to a point which intersects the International Boundary, then following the International Boundary eastwards and northwards through Juan de Fuca Strait, Haro Strait, Boundary Passage and the Strait of Georgia to a point which intersects the Canadian coastline at 49°00.0'N 123°05.3'W NW Limits: A line joining Reception Pt Lt (49°28.2'N 123°53.2'W), Merry Island Lt (49° 28.0'N 123°54.6'W), Ballenas Island Lt (49°21.0'N 124°09.5'W) and Cottam Pt (49°18.9'N 124°12.7'W), excluding Sectors 2 and 3. Sector 2: VHF Ch 74. S or main arm of the Fraser River, E from Sand Heads Lt (49° 06.3'N 123°18.0'W) to a line 090° from Shoal Point (49°11.7'N 122°54.8'W) to the opposite S shore. Sector 3: VHF Ch 12. All Canadian waters N and E of a line joining Lona Breakwater Lt (49°12.3'N 123°15.8'W), position 49°12.3'N 123°25.8'W, Cape Roger Curtis Lt (49°20.4'N 123°25.8'W) and Gower Pt (49°23.0'N 123°32.1'W) including all the waters of Howe Sound and Burrard Inlet. Sector 4: VHF Ch 71: All Canadian waters bounded on the S by the line joining Reception Pt Lt, Merry Island Lt, Ballenas Island Lt and Cottam Pt and bounded on the N by a line from Cape Scott Lt (50°46.9'N 128°25.5'W) to Cape Caution Lt (51°09.8'N 127°47.1'W). ..... Sector 1 and 2 Call: Victoria Traffic (VAK) Sector 3 Call: Vancouver Traffic (VAS) Sector 4 Call: Comox Traffic (VAC) VANCOUVER TRAFFIC ZONE Reporting Points: ..... No Sector Name Description 1 Change Zone limit A line along the meridian 124°40.0'W Administered by Tofino and Seattle VTS Centres 3 Change Race Rocks A line 090°/270° through Race Rocks Lt (48°17.9'N 123°31.9'W) Administered by Seattle and Victoria Traffic 4 1 Buoy VH A line 000°-180° through Lt buoy VH (48°22.5'N 123°23.4'W) 5 Change Hein Bank A line joining Hein Bank Lt buoy (48°22.0'N 123°02.0'W) and Cattle Pt Lt (48°27.0'N 122°57.7'W) Administered by Seattle and Victoria Traffic 6 1 Turn Point 3nm before Turn Point Lt (48°41.3'N 123°14.1'W) 7 1 East Point A line joining East Point Lt, Saturna Island (48°47.0'N 123°02.7'W) and Patos Island Lt (48°47.4'N 122°58.2'W) 8 Change Patos Island A line joining Patos I Lt (48°47.4'N 123°58.2'W) and Alden Bank Lt buoy (48°50.4'N 122°52.5'W) 9 1 Portlock Point A line 090°-270° through Porlock Point (48°49.6'N 123°21.0'W) 10 1 Peile Point A line 045°-225° through Peile Point Lt (48°51.0'N 123°24.2'W) 11 1 Active Pass 3 nm N, NE or E of Georgina Point Lt (48°52.4'N 123°17.4'W). Entering Strait of Georgia, when clear of Active Pass 12 Change Sandheads A line 000°-180° through Sandheads Lt (49°06.3'N 123°18.0'W) 12A 2 Woodward Island (Crown Forest) The meridian of 123°07.4'W in Fraser River 12B 2 La Farge A line 157°-337° through position 49°09.2'N 123°00.2'W 12C Change Shoal Point A line 090°-270° through Shoal Pt (49°11.7 122°54.8'W) 13 1 West Porlie Pass 3nm NW, W or SW of Virago Rock Lt (49°00.7'N 123°35.4'W) 14 1 East Porlier Pass 3nm N, NE or E of Virago Rock Lt 15A Change Iona A line joining Iona Breakwater Lt (49°12.3'N 123°15.8'W) and position 49°12.3'N 123°25.8'W 15B Change Cape Roger Curtis A line joining Cape Roger Curtis (49°20.4'N 123°25.8'W) and position 49°12.3'N 123°25.8'W 15C Change Gower Point A line joining Gower Point (49°23.0'N 123°32.1'W) and Cape Roger Curtis 16 3 Halkett Pt The parallel of 49°26.7'N in Howe Sound Eastwards from Halkett Pt 17 3 Grace Island The parallel of 49°25.8'N in Howe Sound Westward from Grace I 18 3 Cowan Point/Point Atkinson A line joining Cowan Pt Lt (49°20.1'N 123°21.5'W) and Pt Atkinson Lt (49°19.8'N 123°15.8'W) 19 3 Dundarave A line 000°-180° through Buoy "QB" (49°19.0'N 123°12.0'W). Eastbound vessels only are required to report 20 3 Vanterm A line joining 49°17.3'N 123°04.5'W and 49°18.3'N 123°04.6'W 21 3 Berry Point The meridian of 122°59.1'W in Vancouver Hr Westbound Vessels only are required to report 22 3 Roche Point A line 000°-180° through Roche Point (49°18.0'N 122°57.2'W) 23 1 Entrance Island/Five Fingers Island A line joining Entrance Island (49°12.5'N 123° 48.4'W) and Five Fingers Island (49°13.8'N 123°54.8'W) 24 Change Ballenas Island/Merry Island/ Welcome Passage A line joining Reception Pt Lt (49°28.2'N 123°53.2'W), Merry Island Lt (49°28.0'N 123°54.6'W) and Ballenas Island Lt (49°21.0'N 124°09.5'W) Northbound vessels should state whether intended course is through Welcome Passage, Malaspina Strait, Sabine Channel, Stevens Passage or W of Sisters 25 4 Cape Lazo/Powell River A line joining Cape Lazo Lt (49°42.4'N 124°51.6'W) and Powell River breakwater S Entrance S Lt (49°51.7'N 123°33.3'W) Southbound vessels should state whether intended course is through Malaspina Strait, Sabine Channel, Stevens Passage or W of Sisters 26 4 Cape Mudge A line 090°-270° through Cape Mudge Lt (49°59.9'N 125°11.6'W) Northbound vessels should give ETA at Steep Island and Maud Island Lt 27 4 Steep Island A line 050°-230° through Steep Island Lt (50°04.7'N 125°15.1'W) Northbound vessels should give ETA at Separation Head and (if any change) at Maud Island Lt 28 4 Separation Head A line 090°-270° through Separation Head (50°10.8'N 125°21.0'W) Southbound vessels should give ETA at Steep Island and (if any change) at Maud Island Lt 29 4 Cinque Island A line 090°-270° through Cinque Island Lt (50°17.7'N 125°23.9'W) Southbound vessels should give ETA at Separation Head and Maud Island Lt 30 4 Ripple Point A line 000°-180° through Ripple Point Lt (50°22.0'N 125°34.7'W) 31 4 Vansittart Point A line 000°-180° through Vansittart Point Lt (50°22.6'N 125° 44.5'W) 32 4 Fanny Island A line 045°-225° through Fanny Island Lt (50°27.2'N 125°59.5'W) 33 4 Boat Bay A line 000°-180° through Boat Bay Lt (50°31.1'N 126°34.6'W) 34 4 Lizard Point A line 045°-225° through Lizard Point Lt (50°40.2'N 126°53.6'W) 35 4 Lewis Point A line 000°-180° through Lewis Point Lt (50°33.1'N 126°51.1'W) 36 4 Pulteney Point 3nm N or NW of Pulteney Point Lt (50°37.8'N 127°09.2'W) 37 4 Doyle Island A line 045°-225° through Doyle Island Lt (50°48.3'N 127°27.5'W) 38 4 Pine Island A line 045°-225° through Pine Island Lt (50°58.5'N 127°43.5'W) 39 Change Zone Cape Caution/ Triangle Island A line joining Cape Caution (51°09.8'N 127° 47.1'W) and Triangle Island (50°52.0'N 129°05.0'W) 40 Change Zone Cape Scott A line joining Cape Scott (50°46.9'N 128°25.5'W) and Triangle Island TURN POINT - SPECIAL OPERATING AREA (SOA): The Turn Point Special Operating Area has been established to enhance order and predictability, the efficient and safe movement of goods and services, and to further reduce the risk of accidents with respect to vessels transiting the boundary waters of Haro Strait and Boundary Pass in the vicinity of Turn Point. The Turn Point Operating Area consists of those waters contained within a four sided area connected by a line drawn from Turn Point Lt to 48°42.4'N 123° 13.9'W to Arachne Reef Lt to Tom Point Lt. The following operating procedures apply to all VTS participant vessels within or approaching the Turn Point Special Operating Area from Haro Strait N bound for Boundary Pass or Swanson Channel and from Boundary Pass southbound for Haro Strait. They do not apply to vessels S bound out of Swanson Channel. ..... 1 The following operating procedures apply to all VTS participant vessels within or approaching the Turn Point SOA from Haro Straig northbound for Boundary Pass or Swanson Channel and from Boundary Pass southbound for Haro Strait. They do not apply to vessels S bound out of Swanson Channel. 2. A VTS participant, if towing astern, do so with as short a hawser as safety and good seamanship permits. 3. A VTS participant of 100m or more in length will make best efforts consistent with safety and industry practices: a. Not to enter the Turn Point SOA when another VTS participant of 100m or more in length is already located in the SOA, unless following astern on a similar course. When following astern maintain a minimum 0.5nm separation with the vessel ahead When overtaking in the SOA with the concurrence of MCTS Victoria, that there is no opposing traffic and a CPA of at least 0.5nm is maintained. If out bound from Boundary Pass, and meeting an inbound vessel from Haro Strait already in the SOA, enter only after the outbound vessel is past the vector heading of the in bound vessel engaged in the turn and maintain at least 0.5nm CPA. If in bound from Haro Strait and meeting outbound vessels from boundary Pass already in the SOA, enter only after the outbound vessel has crossed a bearing line between Turn Point and Arachne Reef and maintain at least a 0.5nm CPA. b. Maintain a distance off of Turn Point of at least 0.3nm. REPORTING POINTS: ..... 1. All VTS participants are expected to report to Victoria Traffic northbound at Reporting Points 4 (Buoy) and 5 (Hein Bank), and S bound at Reporting Point 7 (East Point). Victoria Traffic will provide the necessary traffic advisory information for Reporting Point 6 (3nm from Turn Point) 2. All VTS participants are expected to report to Victoria Traffic at Reporting Point 6 (3nm from Turn Point). Victoria Traffic will provide the traffic advisory information for the Turn Point SOA and the next Reporting Point. The Traffic Advisory will include the opposing vessel's name, ETA at Turn Point and vessel's speed. 3. All VTS participants approaching the Turn Point SOA are required to communicate on VHF Ch 11, their intended navigation movements and any other information necessary to comply with these standards of care and to make safe passing arrangements with other participating vessels within or near the SOA. This action if expected to be taken no later than reaching Reporting Point 6 (3nm from Turn Point). However, it is recommended to take this action earlier, at either Monarch Head or Blunden Islet when S bound and Lime Kiln Lt or Kellett Bluff Lt when N bound.

Two tugs are required to escort vessels through the Second Narrows. There are tugs of up to 3,000hp available. Additional tugs are required for tankers. Fraser River: Available. Hodder Tugboat Co. Ltd. operates a fleet of 10 tugs ranging from 375-1,400hp. Hodder also owns 2 x 3,000t barges and has access to many other barge sizes and configurations. Catherwood Towing Ltd. operates 3 barges on the Fraser River:

High mean temperature is 20°C and low mean is -3°C. Prevailing winds are W'ly with a normal velocity of 8km/hr. Severe winds are unusual, with some storms usually originating in the SE. Annual average rainfall is 100cm, with the greatest precipitation occurring from Oct through to Mar. Annual average snowfall is 52.4m, primarily from Dec through Feb. Fog is experienced primarily between Sep and Dec. Principal navigational aids: Point Atkinson Light (49°19.8'N 123°15.8'W). First Narrows (Capilano) Light (white round tower, green band, on a dolphin) (49°19.2'N 123°08.7'W). Deltaport may temporarily shut down operations in high winds. Port VTS may issue an Anchorage Warning if the winds at the First Narrows exceed 30 knots, or if they are West to North-West 20 knots or greater and a Gale warning has been issued for Georgia Strait.Inland River Areas: Water levels may change suddenly following the flood of river areas from melted snow. Fraser River Area: Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The river seldom freezes over at Fraser River Port (New Westminster) and lose pieces of ice floating down do not cause damage to shipping.

VANCOUVER HARBOUR, BRITISH COLUMBIA 49°17.43'N 123°04.68'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA VAN For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM (4) VICTORIA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES, Sectors 1 and 4 GENERAL DIAGRAM (5) VICTORIA VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES, Sectors 2 and 3 GENERAL NOTES - CANADA (Pacific Coast) VICTORIA TRAFFIC ZONE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 21/20 Canadian Bulletin 4/2020, (RSDRA2020000100632), 21/20

Harbour Master/Port Operations Centre: VHF: Ch 16, 06 and 12. Tel: +1 604 665 9086, Fax: +1 866 2844271. Email: harbour_master@portvancouver.com Pilot Dispatch: Tel: +1 604 666 6776, Fax: +1 604 666 6093. Pilot: VHF: Ch 16. Port Authority: Tel: +1 604 665 9000. Fax: +1 866 284 4271. Website: http://www.portvancouver.com Vancouver Canadian Coast Guard: 24hr watch: MMSI 003160010. DSC and VHF. MCTS Operations Centre: Tel: +1 604 775 8919, Fax: +1 604 666 8453. Email: mctsvancouver@dfo-mpo.gc.ca, Telex: +21 4352586 CGTC VAS VCR. Website: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/e0003905 Officer in Charge: Tel: +1 604 666 1004. Emergency Phone to Safety Position: +1 604 775 8920. Continuous Marine Broadcast: Tel: +1 604 666 3655. For radio services CALL: Vancouver Coast Guard Radio. For Vessel Traffic Services CALL: Vancouver Traffic. VHF: Vancouver Ch 12, 16, 26, 83A (49°17'.08N 123°06'.73W) - continuously monitored, 24hr. Watts Point (Howe Sound) Ch 12, 16, 26, 70, 83A (49°38'.90N 123°12'.60W) - continuously monitored, 24hr. Vancouver Traffic Zones (50°26'N 123°33'W), 24hrs: Victoria (Sectors 1 and 2): Call: Victoria Traffic (VAK) VHF: Ch 11 (Sector 1), Ch 74 (Sector 2). Tel: +1 250 363 6611 (MCTS Operations) +1 250 363 6880 (Continuous Marine Broadcast, Mount Helmeken). +1 250 363 6492 (Continuous Marine Broadcast, Bowen Island/Mount Pike). +1 604 666 3655 (Continuous Marine Broadcast, Bowen Island/Mount Pike). +1 800 661 9202 (Toll free within British Columbia). Fax: +1 250 363 6556, Email: mctsvictoria@dfo-mpo-gc.ca. Website: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/e0003906. MMSI: 003160011. Vancouver (Sector 3): Call: Vancouver Traffic (VAS) VHF Ch12. Tel: +1 604 775 8919 (MCTS Operations). +1 604 666 3655 (Continuous Marine Broadcast). Fax: +1 604 666 8453. Telex: +21 04352586 CGTC VAS VCR. Email: mctsvancouver@dfo-mpo-gc.ca. Website: http://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/e0003905. MMSI: 003169910. Comox (Sector 4): Call: Comox Traffic (VAC) VHF Ch71. Tel: +1 250 339 3613 (MCTS Operations) +1 250 339 0748 (Continuous Marine Broadcast, South Area). +1 250 974 5305 (Continuous Marine Broadcast, North Area). +1 866 8231110 (Toll Free within British Columbia). Fax: +1 250 339 2372, Email: mctscomox@dfo-mpo.gc.ca. Website: http://ccg-gcc.gc.ca/e0003902. MMSI: 003160014. NOTE: Messages may be passed through Vancouver Radio, callsign "VAI" 500, 512, 2182kHz. Additionally, San Francisco ("KPH" and "KFS") can be used. The stations work throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Harbour/Port limits: Ch 12. Outer port limits and coastal: Ch 11. Terminal Contacts: Centerm Terminal (DP World): Tel: +1 604 255 5151. Vanterm Terminal (TSI): Tel: +1 604 267 5200, Fax: +1 604 267 5214. West Coast Reduction Ltd: Tel: +1 604 255 9301, Fax +1 604 255 1803. Pacific Grain Elevators: Tel: +1 604 252 2200. Fax +1 684 7106. West Coast Terminals, Roberts Bank: Tel: +1 604 946 4491. Delta Port, Roberts Bank: Tel: +1 604 267 5400. Fax: +1 604 267 5401. Kinder Morgan Vancouver Wharves: Tel: +1 604 985 3177 Neptune Bulk Terminals: Tel: +1 604 985 7461. Suncor Port Moody Marine Terminal: Tel: +1 604 933 3211. Pacific Coast Terminal: Tel: +1 604 939 737 Fraser Wharves Ltd: Tel: +1 604 277 1141. Fax: +1 604 275 0029 Annacis Auto Terminal (Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Vehicle Services Canada Ltd.): Tel: +1 604 521 6681. Fax: +1 604 522 7783. Fraser Surrey Docks LP: Tel: +1 604 581 2233. Fax: +1 604 581 7343. Railway Bridges: VANCOUVER HARBOUR: Second Narrows CN Railway Bridge (49°17.71'N 123°01.46'W): Call: CJU52, VHF: Ch 12. FRASER RIVER: Canadian Pacific Marpole Railway Bridge (49°11.97N 123°07'.61W) Call: VGC248, VHF: Ch 16, 06,08,74 (0730 hrs to 1500 hrs Local Time). Upstream vessel should use North Channel (north draw on the Vancouver side) of the navigation channel and downstreatm vessels should pass through the South Channel (south draw on the Richmond side) of the navigation channel. Queensborough Railway Bridge (49°11.83'N 122° 55.40'W) Call: XJJ62, VHF: Ch 06,74. Tel: +1 604 5223729. (24 hrs). The bridge is normally left open. Unattended by operator Mon-Fri 0800-1600hrs and Sat 0800-Sun0800hrs. New Westminster Railway Bridge (aka Fraser River Railway Bridge) (49 12.50'N 122 53.65'W). Call: XLZ35, VHF: Ch 74. Tel: +1 604 5896612 (24 hrs). Vessels should establish contact with the Bridge Master well in advance. The North protection Pier has a submerged collar around it approx 3.66m below the waterline which projects out 1.53m. Vessels should assume that the South Pier of the South draw has the same collar. Pitt River Railway Bridge: VHF: Ch 74. Tel: +1 604 9410079. Emergency Tel: +1 800 7957851. (49° 14.718'N 122° 44.050'W). Vessels should establish contact with the Bridge Master well in advance. Marine traffic closures take place Mon-Fri (except statutory holidays) 0530-8000hrs and 1615-1930hrs. The bridge will be in closed position 0530hrs and 1615hrs each day but may open on request. Road and Rail Bridges: Annacis Swing Bridge (49° 11.17'N 122° 55.93'W) Vessels must attempt to contact the bridge operator well in advance of the need for opening. Commercial Fishing: Fishers are to monitor VHF Ch74. During Area 29 (Fraser River) gill net openings; all commercial traffic movements are broadcast on this channel, providing warning to fishers of ship movements along the Fraser River.

Customs: Vancouver is a Customs Port of Entry. All vessels arriving from a foreign port must report immediately to Customs either through the Master or agent. Customs boarding officers are responsible for crew matters, quarantine and agricultural matters. They have power to inspect and process documentation.A selective boarding system is in operation. The vessel's agent advises the Customs of its impending arrival and provide basic information. A decision will then be made in respect of boarding the vessel. Even if the vessel is not boarded all documentation must still be completed. Allowances: Please refer to Country Section (Customs). Immigration: Any supernumeraries must be reported (with or without visa). Immigration officers only conduct spot checks on vessels otherwise the vessel's agent processes immigration Crew List. Passengers onboard vessels are subject to search of personal effects and documents if they intend to land.

Port Authority emphasises the importance on complying with rules and regulations. Therefore, vessel could be subject to inspection by Transport Canada (Port State Control), Canadian Food Agency and the Port Authority. To ensure smooth operations, it is advised vessels keep the following documentation and certificates at hand at all times: ..... For General Cargo vessels/Bulk carriers: 1. IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate) 2. SOPEP (Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) 3. Garbage Record Book 4. Oil Record Book Part I 5. Document of Compliance (in respect to dangerous goods) 6. Dangerous Goods Permit 7. Documentation regarding fumigant used to fumigate bulk cargoes 8. International Air Pollution Certificate 9. Bunkering Receipt 10. Ballast Water Management Transport Canada 11. Updated charts for intended routes 12. Notice to Shipmaster Document 13. Vessel Arrival Package (supplied by Agent) 14. Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) 15. Hull and Prop Maintenance Logs 16. International Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate 17. Ship Membership Agreement with Western Canada Marine Response Corp. 18. Phytosanitary Certificate for Asian Gypsy Moth ..... For Oil/Chemical/Gas Carriers: 1. IOPP (International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate) 2. SOPEP (Ship Oil Pollution Emergency Plan) 3. Garbage Record Book 4. Oil Record Book Part I and II 5. Certificate of Fitness Chemical/Gas, including product list 6. Procedures and Arrangements Manual 7. Cargo Record Book 8. Material Safety Datasheet(s) 9. Bill of Lading 10. Shipping document for bulk liquid cargoes 11. Ship Membership Agreement with Western Canada Marine Response Corp. The following documents are required to be prepared by the vessel prior to arrival: ..... Document Copies 1. General Declaration 4 2. Ship's Stores Declaration 3 3. Crew Personal Effects Declaration 3 4. Crew List 3 5. Health Declaration 1 The documents are handed to the vessel's agent on arrival who will leave 2 copies of the Ship's Stores and Crew Personal Effects Declarations onboard. Thereafter Customs may make spot checks of the vessel and demand to see these documents. Agent usually arranges for documents to be delivered onboard at the pilot station enabling the Master to complete for arrival alongside. All commercial vessels over 350GT and all pleasure craft over 500GT (subject to compulsory pilotage) that are proceeding to any terminal or anchorage within the port must be prepared to provide a copy of each of the following documents: - International Ship Security Certificate (ISSC) - Crew list - Passenger list - Attendance list

Initial ETA should be sent on departure from previous port to the consigned agent. Further ETA's are usually sent as required by the Charter Party but are normally at 14, 10, 7 and 5 days prior to arrival. The ETA message should include the vessel's expected date and time of arrival at the pilot station, name of Master, last 3 ports of call, number of crew and breakdown of nationalities. More detailed Estimated Time of Arrival reporting requirements are outlined in the following table: ..... Time: Report Type: Method: 1. ETA - 96 hours to Canadian waters Pre-Arrival Information Report (PAIR). Master to Transport Canada 2. ETA - 48 hours to Victoria Pilot Station Dangerous Goods Agent to Vancouver Fraser Port Authority 3. ETA - 48 hours to Victoria Pilot Station ETA to Pacific Pilotage Authority. Agent to Pacific Pilotage Authority. 4. ETA - 24 hours to Victoria Pilot Station Marine Cargo Report to Canada Border Services Agency Agent to Canada Border Services Agency 5. When crossing mandatory Call-in Points Name, Call in Point, ETA to next Call in Point Master to Marine Communications and Traffic Services 6. ETA - 1 hour Victoria Pilot Station Initial call to Pilot on VHF 17. Master to Pilot 7. On arrival at Victoria Pilot Station. Call to VTS on VHF 11 Master to Marine Communications and Traffic Services All vessels over 350gt that are not pleasure craft, and any pleasure vessels over 500gt (subject to compulsory pilotage) that are proceeding to an anchorage within the Port, should give as much notice as possible of arrival and ETA by submitting an anchorage request at www.pacificgatewayportal.com Tankers must give a min. of 24hrs notice of the intended time of departure via a tanker transit request on the Pacific Gateway Portal. More detailed Estimated Time of Departure reporting requirements are outlined in the following table: ..... Time: Report Type: Method: 1. ETD - 12 hours ETD for Pacific Pilotage Authority. Master/Agent to Pacific Pilotage Authority. 2. ETD - 6 hours ETD revisions to Pacific Pilotage Authority. Master/Agent to Pacific Pilotage Authority. 3. 15 mins prior to departure. VTS VHF Ch 74 or 12. Master to Marine Communications and Traffic Services. 4. On departure VTS VHF Ch 74 or 12. Master to Marine Communications and Traffic Services.

Interco flag "Q" must be flown if there is sickness onboard.

Escort Requirements for laden tankers: Loaded tankers in excess of 40,000DWT transiting Vancouver Harbour, proceeding to the Victoria Pilot Station via Haro Strait, are to employ the services of two pilots for the entire voyage. The vessel is required to have a tug escort in accordance with the following scale, 40-50,000DWT: Two x 2,400hp tugs; 50-60,000DWT: 2 x 2,400hp tugs, plus one 1,800hp tug. In excess 60,000DWT: 2 x 2,400hp tugs, plus two 1,800hp tugs. The designated escort tugs are to remain in attendance until such time as the vessel has passed "QB" Buoy or has safely anchored. Tankers may make an uninterrupted voyage to the Victoria Pilot Station if the max current for that tide measured at Race Passage does not exceed 2kts. If the current exceeds 2kts, then the vessel is to go to a designated anchorage in English Bay to await favourable tidal conditions for arrival at HW slack at East Point. The vessel speed between English Bay and East Point is not to exceed the max harbour manoeuvring speed which is defined as the vessel having the ability to reduce speed immediately. Transit speed through Boundary Passage and the Haro Strait is not to exceed 11kts, with vessel having escort tug or tugs during the transit and until pilots are disembarked at the Victoria Pilot Station. It is recommended that the tug(s) continue to escort the tanker until the vessel is abeam of Race Rocks. The tug escort requirements are to be applied to tankers of or in excess of the indicated size entering or leaving all other ports on the British Columbia Coast. Ore/bulk/oil (OBO) type vessel: Prior to arrival in Vancouver Harbour, vessel must have valid gas free certificate from certified technician, who will board with the pilot and conduct an inspection. Port State Inspections: Canadian Coast Guard may attend a vessel for port state control inspection. Furthermore, if vessel is more than 10 years old and loading coal or bulk concentrates then they could attend for the bulk carrier inspection programme for structural deficiencies of cargo bulkheads and wing tanks. Discharge of dirty ballast is strictly forbidden. Owners must apply for an oil spill response agreement prior to vessels arrival, through agent. Ballast water exchange program: All vessels stemmed to arrive at the port in ballast are required to carry out a mid ocean ballast water exchange prior to entry into Canadian waters, (IMO Resolution A774(18) refers). It is prohibited for vessels to proceed under sail in that portion of the harbour W of a line drawn from the W end of Centennial Pier (49°17.3'N 123°05.5'W) across the harbour to the SW end of Lonsdale Avenue (49°18.6'N 123°04.8'W). Suncor Port Moody Marine Terminal: Copies of Ports "Operating Regulations" and the "Second Narrows Movement Restriction Area Standing Orders" can be obtained from the Harbour Master's Office. A Harbour Operations Manual for the River Fraser area is available on http://www.portvancouver.com/marine-operations/port-information-guide.

Pratique can be applied for by radio. It is not necessary to apply for pratique unless there is an infection or dead person onboard. If there is any sickness onboard, the vessel will be quarantined. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed. The only instances in which radio pratique will apply are those in which a vessel has a condition of health irregularity aboard or when the current voyage has included a call to a country which is listed by the World Health Organisation as being infected with smallpox or plague or in circumstances of actual imminent expiry of the Ship Sanitation Control Certificate. The present Canadian Declaration of Health Form, QSI, is still to be completed and submitted upon arrival to the local agent. "Quarantine Vancouver" can be contacted in the event of the above instance through radio station "VAK" or "VAI", in which case the following information should be provided: ..... 1. Name and nationality of vessel; 2. Ports called at during the voyage; 3. Date and place of last fumigation or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate; 4. Nature of cargo; 5. Number of crew; 6. Number of passengers; 7. Port of destination and name of agent; 8. Number of persons without valid Vaccination Certificates; 9. Condition of health of all onboard with details of any sickness of death which has occurred during the voyage.

Custom of the port is to tender NOR on arrival at a safe anchorage or first line at berth. If at outer anchorage then Master may tender NOR email, fax, cable or telex.