Weymouth (CAWEY)

The harbour, which is open throughout the year, exports lumber and wood pulp. The berth has a depth of 2.1m.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Area. For ships over 100m in length, Winter Dec 16 to Feb 15, Summer Feb 16 to Dec 15. For ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

The port of Weymouth is situated on the N bank of the River Sissiboo on the SW coast of Nova Scotia.

Coastal anchorages: Vessels can ride out a SW gale in depths of 18-22m between East Sandy Cove and the entrance to Weymouth Harbour. Anchorage can also be found 0.6-0.7nm NNW of the entrance to Weymouth Harbour in 10m or approx 0.6nm N of Gilberts Point in 7.0m. Smaller vessels can anchor in Little River Cove or Mink Cove. Prohibited anchorage: Anchoring is prohibited within the area of a submerged pipeline, up to 100m NW of the outer arm of the public pier.

The harbour should only be entered a short time before HW. The outer approach to the harbour is marked by "HJ1" Lightbuoy (port hand) moored 1.5nm NW of the mouth of the estuary, where a breakwater extends approx 0.1nm from the S side. A dredged channel with an approx width of 30m marked by buoys (lateral) leads to a public pier at Weymouth North on the NE side of the estuary adjacent to the bridge.

BA 4746. Admiralty Pilot NP59.

Brackish.

Not Compulsory. A local pilot is recommended and available.

Springs 6.08m, neaps 5.18m.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

WEYMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA 44°26.30'N 66°00.44'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA WEY For details see: GENERAL NOTES (Atlantic Coast) BAY OF FUNDY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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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.

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. Load Line 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.