Information concerning Pre-Arrival Information Report (PAIR) made pursuant to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations, can be found in Part 3 and 4 of the publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation (RAMN). https://www.ccg-gcc.gc.ca/publications/mcts-sctm/ramn-arnm/index-eng.html

27BGeneral Information about Anchorage at Pointe Saint-Jean, Saint-Vallier, Saint-Nicolas and Pointe Deschambault
1POINTE SAINT-JEAN ANCHORAGE

Reference: Chart 1317

Conditions of use

Effective December 1st 2012, the following measures shall apply to the anchorage of Saint-Jean
(position: 46°54.7’N 070°52.5’W):

-The vessel shall obtain the authorization from the closest Marine Communications and Traffic Services;
-Anchorage will not be authorized in winter when it will be established that the current weather and ice conditions or the short-term forecast will be a threat for the safety of the vessel, the navigation and the environment;
-Short-term anchorage (less than 24 hours);

-Priority will be given to deep draft vessels.

2SAINT-VALLIER ANCHORAGE

Reference: Chart 1317

Conditions of use

Effective December 1st 2012, the following measures shall apply to the anchorage of Saint-Vallier
(position: 46°55.6’N 070°49.3’W):

-The vessel shall obtain the authorization from the closest Marine Communications and Traffic Services;
-Anchorage will not be authorized in winter when it will be established that the current weather and ice conditions or the short-term forecast will be a threat for the safety of the vessel, the navigation and the environment;

-The Anchorage is forbidden for 60 000 TDW and more vessels.

3SAINT-NICOLAS AND POINTE DESCHAMBAULT ANCHORAGES

Reference: Chart 1315

Conditions of use

Effective March 1st 2023, the following measures shall apply to the Saint-Nicolas and Pointe Deschambault anchorages.
(position Saint-Nicolas: 46° 43.0’N; 071° 22.65’W)
(position Pointe Deschambault 46° 43.65’N; 071° 22.05’W) :

-The vessel shall obtain the authorization from the closest Marine Communications and Traffic Services;

-Anchorage will not be authorized in winter when it will be established that the current weather and ice conditions or the short-term forecast will be a threat for the safety of the vessel, the navigation and the environment;

-When strong winds forecast or weather warning is issued by the Environment Canada's marine forecast, i.e. sustained winds of more than 25 knots, vessels at the Saint-Nicolas and Pointe Deschambault anchorages will be assigned the services of a pilot or will have to contact the Quebec Port Authority for a dock assignment.

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