Ogdensburg (USOGS)

Ogdensburg refers to itself as the first on/first off port of the Seaway due to its proximity to the US Seaway Locks; all vessels going through the system pass within 150m of the port's main terminal. Both Great Lakes and overseas vessels are accommodated. Main cargoes handled are wind turbine components, electrical generation equipment, transportation equipment, military cargo, zinc concentrate, ollastonite, marble chips, dried distillers grains, road salt, cottonseed, citrus pulp, hominy, corn gluten.

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

Ogdensburg is located on the S bank of the St Lawrence Seaway, with Lake Ontario being 95km upstream and Montreal some 200km downstream.

Max LOA 199.77m, beam 23.7m, 36,583DWT.

Approximately 151,000 t of cargo handled annually.

BA 4793. Admiralty Pilot NP286(5).

1000.

Mooring lines: Uniform thickness throughout, fitted with an eye not less than 2.4m length and of sufficient strength to check the vessel. Anchors: Vessels over 110m must have an operational stern anchor. Orange anchor marking buoys of an approved type, fitted with 22m of suitable line, must be secured to all anchors.

Compulsory. Pilot is required for berthing of vessel and boards at either Snell Lock or Cape Vincent.

For the majority of visiting vessels, the transit of the St Lawrence Seaway provides the restriction. Entrance channel depth is 8.2m. Port is closed due to ice between December and March.

Nil.

Available but not compulsory.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

OGDENSBURG, NEW YORK 44°41.89'N 75°30.27'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US OGS For details see: S. LAWRENCE (CANADA (Atlantic Coast)) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Prescott Coast Guard Radio can be used for passing messages throughout 24 hours. Inmarsat can be used for communication. VHF: Ch 11, 12, 13, 14, 16.

Customs allowances: One carton of cigarettes and 1 bottle of liquor per crew member, per port, is allowed from the bonded store. Penalties for non compliance are seizure of the goods and fines. Immigration: Immigration authorities are notified by Customs only when crew changes are to take place or there are stowaways onboard or deserters. No one is allowed ashore until the ship is cleared.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Canadian flag to be displayed as a courtesy.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information..

NOR should be tendered as per Charter Party on arrival.

Berthing instructions are passed to a vessel by the agent in Montreal. The message advises berth location, docking side, anticipated cargo, berth availability, anticipated time alongside, any navigational problems anticipated and local conditions.