Yarmouth (CAYRH)

The harbour is accessed by moderately sized vessels and represents the commercial centre for the SW part of Nova Scotia. It remains open throughout the year however, is subject to silting. Masters are advised to check available depths with the Harbour Master. The port services private pleasure and fishing vessels. There is also a ferry service linking Yarmouth with the US ports of Bar Harbour and Portland.

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 is situated on the E side of Yarmouth Harbour, on the SW corner of Nova Scotia, at the entrance to the Bay of Fundy. It is located roughly 300km SW of Halifax, Canada.

Max LOA 106.30m, beam 23.80m, draught 4m and 936DWT.

In fine weather, anchorage is available outside the harbour in varying depths, in an anchorage area, marked on the chart, NW of Cape Forchu. Depths vary from 20-40m and the holding ground is reported to be good. An outer anchorage can be found at Yarmouth Sound, in depths of 12.8-18.2m at LW. On the other hand an inner anchorage lies W of Bunker Island in depths of 12.8m, mud. For vessels LOA 150m, there are no available anchorages in the harbour.

Yarmouth extends from the harbour entrance to the vicinity of Bunker Island. A dredged channel marked by buoys leads through the sound from close within its S end. Main channel: A narrow continuation of the dredged channel from the N end of Yarmouth Sound, is marked by buoys and leads through the drying flats in the port area where it terminates in a turning area (180m) abreast the town. South channel: A minor channel with depths of less than 3.0m leads SE from near the NE end of the main channel to Irving Oil Pier and a number of derelict piers at the most S end of the port area. The directions for entering the harbour are as follows: Approach: Mariners approaching Yarmouth should make "YA" Lightbuoy (safe water; whistle; Racon), 4nm SW of East Cape, or "N8" Lightbuoy (starboard hand; whistle), 5.6nm W of East Cape and then vessels should adjust course to pass NW of "Y2" Lightbuoy (port hand; bell), 0.5nm SSW of East Point. When approaching from the S care is necessary to avoid the following dangers (positioned from East Cape): Foul ground (3nm S), rock with a least depth of 1.9m and over which there is a tide rip. Roaring Bull, (2.25nm S), a rock drying 0.2m, 0.5nm W, marked by "Y2" Lightbuoy (starboard hand; bell). Entry: Yarmouth Sound: From a position SE of "Y3" Lightbuoy the channel into Yarmouth Sound leads NNE to a position W of Hen and Chickens (0.6nm ENE of East Cape), a group of rocks, some of which dry, marked close NW by "Y4" Lightbuoy, (starboard hand; bell).Then the dredged channel through the sound, marked by lightbuoys and buoys (port and starboard hand) leads N passing (positioned from SW point, 43°48.9'N., 066°08.4'W of Bunker Island). E of Ships Stern, (0.5nm SW) on the N end on which stands a light (framework tower, white base), then: W of Privateer Rock, (0.25nm SSW) which dries, then: W of Bunker Island Light, (white square tower, red stripe, 9m in height), 0.2nm SW. The light stands near the extremity of a drying reef extending 0.05nm SW of Little Bunker Island which itself is connected by a drying reef to the SW point of Bunker Island.Main channel: At Bunker Island Light the dredged channel alters direction and the Main Channel marked by lightbuoys and buoys (port and starboard hand), leads NNE, passing (positioned from the SW point of Bunker Island): Between Sollows Rock (0.25nm W), which dries and is marked close SE by "YC" lightbuoy (E cardinal) and Little Bunker Island where the channel is at its narrowest, then: Between Johnsons Point (Fish Point), 0.3nm NNW on which there is a monument and Bunker Island of which Battery Point is the N point. A group of white oil tanks stands near the centre of the island, then: Between Elders Head (0.8nm N) and an obstruction, visible at LW and close E of "Y28" Lightbuoy (starboard hand), 0.8nm NNE at the outer end of a submarine pipeline extending WNW from the E shore. The end of the pipeline is marked by a radar reflector on a yellow mast.

BA 337, 352; Can 4245. Admiralty Pilot NP59.

1025.

Pilotage is not compulsory, but a local pilot is available, and recommended for mariners lacking local knowledge.

The port limits extend between East Cape and Sunday Point, (0.8nm ESE).

The entrance channel and approach to the port is marked throughout by lighted buoys (please refer to approaches section).

The harbour is subject to constant silting and strong tidal currents. Caution should be taken as a result due to the uncertain depths within the harbour and must obtain the latest information from the Harbour Authority. It is worth noting that a submerged pipeline extends in a NW direction about 0.8nm NE of Johnson Point. A headwall is visible at the outer end of the pipeline at LW.

Tidal Range: MHWS 4.6m and MHWN 3.8m. Average tidal range is 4.3m. The current change direction swiftly following HW and LW by the shore. The inshore flood currents run NW at a maximum velocity of 3kts between Tusket Islands and Yarmouth. Approx 3.4nm W of the entrance to the port, the flood current runs N at 2kts and ebb currents run S at 1.65kts.

Yarmouth lies within the Bay of Fundy VTS Zone.

Available on request and arranged in short order.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

YARMOUTH, NOVA SCOTIA 43°50.57'N 66°07.06'W UNCTAD LOCODE: CA YOI For details see: GENERAL NOTES (Atlantic Coast) BAY OF FUNDY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Yarmouth Harbour Master contact info Telephone: +1 902 742 1803 / +1 902 740 4780 (mobile) Facsimile: +1 902 749 0375 Email: greg@district.yarmouth.ns.ca Website: https://www.portofyarmouth.ca Pilots contact info Telephone: +1 902 742 9580 / +1 902 749 6482 (mobile) Scotia Garden Seafood contact info Telephone: +1 902 742 2411 Halifax MCTS/VCS - Ship/Shore Communications contact info VHF: Ch 14, 16, 24, 26, 70 Frequencies: 2182J3E, 2538J3E, 2582J3E Note: Broadcast are made in English and followed by in French. Broadcast are given throughout the day to provide forecasts and wave height forecasts in areas 201to 208. Further notifications given are for U.S weather forecasts for coastal waters as well as navigational warnings in the areas of Bay of Fundy, S and W coast of Nova Scotia.

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. Canada Border Protection Services Agency are located within the port area, servicing ferries and vessels arriving at the port.

..... 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. Ship Sanitation Control 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.

Garbage bins and recycling (domestic and foreign) available at the port.

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.