Victoria (CAVIC)

There are three specific areas within the harbour: Ogden Point which can handle ocean going vessels in excess of 99,066DWT; Inner Harbour for coastal vessels, yachts and seaplane terminal and the Upper Harbour for barges and tugs. Ogden Point comprises of two piers with a total of four berths owned by Transport Canada but leased to Westcan Terminals Ltd (who also act as agents). Forest products are the principal exports; general cargo and containers are handled. There is a passenger terminal for passengers engaged in Alaskan cruises and also a cold storage plant to facilitate the freezing of fish caught by local fishing vessels. See also "Esquimalt" which lies at the W end of the city.

Summer.

Victoria, British Columbia is located at the S tip of Vancouver Island. The harbour lies at the mouth of an inlet, which extends NE and NW for approx 4nm inland from the N shore of Royal Roads between Victoria and Esquimalt.

LOA 348m, beam 42.8m, 99,066DWT.

Anchoring in the approach to Victoria Harbour is prohibited. Vessels wishing to anchor should obtain permission from the Harbour Master then use one of the authorised anchorages. In winter, at the onset of bad weather, it is possible to anchor inside Ogden Breakwater, the permission of the Harbour Master must be obtained beforehand. Royal Roads Anchorage: 48°24.5'N 123°26.65'W, 6 permanent anchorages, 1nm SW of Victoria Harbour entrance, Harbour dues payable. Constance Bank, provides temporary anchorage 8.3nm SSE of Victoria Harbour entrance for vessels waiting to pick up a pilot or for other purposes. Plumper Sound Anchorage: 48°48'N 123°14'W, 4 permanent and 1 temporary anchorage, 37nm NE of Victoria. Entrance from Haro Strait between South Pender Island and Saturna Island, Harbour dues not applicable. Senanus Island Anchorage: 48°35.2'N 123°28.9'W. One permanent anchorage, located in Brentwood Bay off Saanich inlet. Entrance to Saanich Inlet from Satellite Channel, Harbour dues not applicable. Outer anchorages are monitored and controlled by Vancouver Vessel Traffic Services. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited throughout the inner harbour, bounded on the W by a line between Shoal Point Light and Berens Island Light (48°25.4'N 123°23.5'W) and on the N side by Johnson Street Bridge.

The approach to the harbour is straight forward with only Brotchie Ledge, some 900m SE of the breakwater, being a hazard. Entry into the harbour is made between Macaulay Point and Ogden Point Breakwater.

BA 4959,4950, CAN 3415. Admiralty Pilot NP25, NP286(5).

A Rescue Coordination Centre is maintained at the Canadian Coastguard Station in Victoria.

1025.

Vessels should send request for pilot together with ETA at the Fairway Lt buoy (off Victoria) 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours in advance. The 48 hour message should also include the following information: a) Vessel's Name and Call Sign. b) LOA, beam, draught and trim. c) Speed and Propeller characteristics. d) Destination. Pilot boards in the following position: 48°21.90'N 123°23.07'W (in the vicinity of VH Lt buoy). Pilots are available for all British Columbia Ports.

The limits are defined as all the waters of Juan de Fuca Strait N of a line drawn from Staines Point (48°23.7'N 123°18.3'W) the S extremity of Trial Island to the S extremity of Albert Head and including Selkirk Water and the navigable streams flowing into Victoria Harbour. Excluded from the area is Esquimalt Harbour.

Berens Island Light is exhibited from a white round tower, with a green band, fitted with a radar reflector.

Seaplanes: Victoria Harbour is a seaplane harbour. The operating area is from Mcloughlin Point to Colville Island 0.525nm NE and between Berens Island and Laurel Point 0.525nm E. Aeronautical strobe lights, activated by the Flight Service Station, alerting mariners of aircraft landing or taking off are exhibited from Berens Island Light. VTS assigned frequency 156.55MHz, Ch 11. Bridges: Johnson Street Bridge (bascule) crosses narrows between Inner Harbour and Upper Harbour close N of Discovery Rock; vertical clearance when closed 5.9m; width 37m. The bridge is manned from 0800-1600hrs daily; it will not be opened except in an emergency from 0700-0900hrs and from 1600-1800hrs on weekdays. Contact VHF Ch 12. Point Ellice Bridge: (fixed) vertical clearance 8.8m, navigable width 25m. The Selkirk Trestle Bridge: vertical clearance when closed 5.9m, width 4.9m. Speed Limits: A speed limit of 5kts applies N of a line drawn between Shoal Point Light and Berens Island Light.

The max tidal range for Victoria is 3.1m, tidal streams of 1kt may be encountered flowing across the entrance to the harbour between Macaulay Point and Brotchie Ledge, the flood sets SE and the ebb in the opposite direction.

A compulsory 2 way traffic scheme for power driven vessels of less than 20m in length has been established close to the S shore between Work Island and Laurel Point. The centre line of the scheme is marked by lightbuoys. Vessels 20m or more in length must use the seaplane operating area when entering or leaving the harbour.

Several fully equipped ocean going tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. During strong S winds, great care is necessary when berthing at Piers "A" and "B" at Ogden Point and an anchor should be kept ready for immediate use. On occasions during SW gales, these piers are quite unapproachable and in such cases vessels should proceed to an anchorage to await an improvement in conditions.

VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA 48°25.04'N 123°23.69'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA VIC For details see: VICTORIA TRAFFIC ZONE - VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL NOTES - CANADA (Pacific Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 47/22 Canadian Notice 07/705/22, (RSDRA2022000196009), 47/22

San Francisco ("KPH" and "KFS") and Vancouver Coast Guard ("VAI") coast radio stations can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. The stations can transmit/receive traffic on all HF frequencies and 500kHz, depending on distance from station. Inmarsat can also be used. VHF: Port: Ch 10 and 73. Pilots: Ch 17. VTS: Ch 11.

Allowances: Officers and crew are allowed 1 bottle of spirits or 24 cans of beer and 200 cigarettes. Any excesses are confiscated or duties must be paid. Passengers onboard are subject to search of their personal effects if they intend to land. Immigration: Any supernumeraries must be reported (with or without visa). Immigration officers only conduct spot checks on vessels. Otherwise agent processes immigration Crew List. Passengers onboard are subject to document checks if they intend to land.

..... 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 agent on arrival. He will leave onboard 2 copies each of items (2) and (3) above. Thereafter, Customs may perform spot checks on the vessel and will demand these documents. The vessel's agent usually arranges for forms to be delivered onboard, by the pilot, for the Master to complete for arrival alongside.

Initial ETA to be sent on departure from last port to the consigned agent. Further ETA's, dependent on Charter Party, are normally sent 14, 10, 7 and 5 days, 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours prior to arrival. The 48 hours ETA message should include, vessel's name and call sign, LOA, beam, draught, trim the date and time of arrival, name of Master, last 3 ports of call, number of crew and breakdown of nationalities. Notice of ETA at Pilot Boarding Ground must be sent 48, 24, 12 and 4 hours in advance. Canadian Coast Guard require pre arrival report sent at least 96 hours prior to arrival if vessel arriving from a foreign port. See Country section for further details.

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

Canadian Coast Guard may attend a vessel for port state control inspection. Furthermore, if a 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 inspection of wing tanks. Discharge of dirty ballast is strictly forbidden. Owners must apply for an oil spill response agreement prior to vessels arrival, through the agent. Navigation under sail is prohibited in all waters of Victoria Harbour N of a line drawn between shoal Point Light and Berens Island Light (48°25.4'N 123° 23.5'W) to the Canadian National Railways Bridge.

It is not necessary to apply for pratique unless there is an infection or dead person onboard. Pratique can be applied for by radio. If there is any sickness onboard the vessel will be quarantined. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

The custom of the port is to tender NOR on arrival at a safe anchorage or first line at berth. If an outer anchorage is used Master may tender NOR by cable or telex.