NOTICES TO MARINERS
PUBLICATION
WESTERN EDITION

Colour Web Patches are free to the mariner, and given the quality of many printers, should reproduce well. They will be available in real time all around the world.

CHS welcomes your feedback on this service at chsinfo@dfo-mpo.gc.ca.

The cumulative Notices to Mariners corrections for charts can now be accessed at
http://www.notmar.gc.ca/corrections-en.php.

CHART EDITIONS

The three terms described below are used to indicate the publication status of Canadian charts.

NEW CHART - "NEWCHT"

The first publication of a Canadian chart embracing an area not previously charted to the scale shown, or embracing an area different from any existing Canadian chart.

NEW EDITION - "NEWEDT"

A new issue of an existing chart containing amendments essential to navigation in addition to those issued in Notices to Mariners and making existing editions obsolete.

REPRINTS

A new issue of the current edition of a chart incorporating no amendments of navigational significance other than those previously promulgated in Notices to Mariners. It may also contain amendments from other sources provided they are not essential to navigation. Previous printings of the current edition remain in force.

The current chart edition dates can be accessed at www.chs-shc.gc.ca/charts-cartes/paper-papier/index-eng.asp

Background

By providing nautical charts to the public, the goal of the Canadian Hydrographic Service (CHS) is to provide services for safe navigation in a fiscally responsible manner. As a result, CHS continues to expand its portfolio of nautical paper charts that are printed using Print On Demand (POD) technology. These charts are easily recognized by their whiter paper and the coloured logo of the Canadian Hydrographic Service. This new technology enables CHS to print charts in a more efficient manner while enhancing chart content through being able to quickly add new and important information. POD technology provides customers with up-to-date charts without the historical hand-drawn corrections or glued-on patches. Additionally, this technology eliminates out-of-stock situations which arise with the traditional printing and warehousing methods. In the event of a national emergency, CHS can respond to the appropriate authorities with best available information very quickly.

Care of Your POD Chart

CHS encourages its customers to handle the POD charts more carefully than the traditional lithographic charts. When plotting information on POD charts, use HB pencils and apply limited pressure. Testing has suggested that an Indian gum eraser is more effective than alternatives when used on the product. This eraser is also suitable for charts printed using lithographic processes.

Mariners are advised that ECDIS may not display some isolated shoal depths when operating in "base or standard display" mode. Route planning and monitoring alarms for these shoal depths may not always be activated. To ensure safe navigation and to confirm that a planned route is clear of such dangers, mariners should visually inspect the planned route and any deviations from it using ECDIS configured to display "all data". The automated voyage planning check function should not be solely relied upon.

PART 2 - Page 27

ADD 2 rows to the following table:

2.4 Radar Beacon (RACONS)
2.4.1 Pacific Coast

Table 2-9 – All Stations Located in British Columbia, excluding Juan De Fuca

Name Location	Range Nautical Miles	Arc Degrees	Identifier	Remarks
Raven Clan Light Buoy “EF9” 54°15’59.98”N 131°05’23.96”W	15	360	_ _ . (G)	Open year round.
Nepean Rock Light and Bell Buoy “E78” 53°12’14.2”N 129°36’26.1”W	15	360	_ . (N)	Open year round.

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4.2.8.1. Canadian Coast Guard DGPS Broadcasts

Table 4-15 - Pacific Coast

Station Name	Location NAD 83	Frequency and Transmission Rate	IALA Reference Station ID	IALA Radio Beacon ID	Remarks
Alert Bay, BC	50º35.19’N 126º55.49’W	309 kHz 200 bps	300, 301	909	Full Operational Service.
Amphitrite Point, BC	48º55.46’N 125º32.53’W	315 kHz 200 bps	302, 303	908	Full Operational Service.
Richmond, BC	49º05.74’N 123º10.61’W	320 kHz 200 bps	304, 305	907	Full Operational Service.
Sandspit, BC	53º14.12’N 131º48.54’W	300 kHz 200 bps	306, 307	906	Full Operational Service.

PART 4 - Page 45

REMOVE:
Section 4.2.9 Pre-Arrival Information Report (PAIR)

REPLACE WITH:

Note: Pursuant to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (MTSR), the Security Measures Respecting Designated Tall Ship Events and the Security Measures Respecting Tall Ships and Marine Facilities that Interface with Tall Ships; vessels entering Canadian waters are required to submit pre-arrival information to Transport Canada. However please note that the following pre-arrival information requirement does not apply to fishing vessels, pleasure craft, government vessels, nor to vessels operating solely on the Great Lakes or to the portions of a vessel’s voyage on the Great Lakes after pre-arrival information has been given prior to its entrance into the St. Lawrence Seaway.

Requirement:
The master of the following vessels (including tall ships), engaged on an international voyage:

• SOLAS vessels of 500 tons gross tonnage or more;
• SOLAS and NON-SOLAS vessels carrying 12 passengers or more;
• NON-SOLAS vessels that are more than 100 tons, gross tonnage; and
• NON-SOLAS vessels that are a towing vessel engaged in towing a barge astern or alongside or pushing ahead, if the barge is carrying certain dangerous cargoes,

cannot enter Canadian waters until they submit their pre-arrival information to Transport Canada:

• at least 96 hours prior to entering Canadian Waters
• if the duration of the segment of the voyage before entering Canadian waters is less than 96 hours but more than 24 hours, at least 24 hours before entering Canadian waters; or
• if the duration of the segment of the voyage before entering Canadian waters is less than 24 hours, as soon as practicable before entering Canadian waters but no later than the time of departure from the last port of call.

The preferred method of receiving Pre-Arrival Information is via the 96-Hour PAIR PDF form. Forms can be obtained by emailing:

     TC.PAIR-NPA.TC@tc.gc.ca– to receive an English PAIR Form
     TC.NPA-PAIR.TC@tc.gc.ca– to receive a French PAIR Form

Once an email is sent, an attached .PDF form will automatically be forwarded to the requestor. Forms can be saved and emailed to Transport Canada according to one of the following:

     Vessels entering WESTERN CANADA
     Transport Canada Marine Security Operations Centre West
     MARSECW@tc.gc.ca
     1-250-363-4850

     Vessels entering EASTERN CANADA, the ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY or the
     CANADIAN ARCTIC
     Transport Canada Marine Security Operations Centre East
     MARSECE@tc.gc.ca
     1-902-427-8003

It is the responsibility of the Master of the vessel to ensure that all information provided to the Government of Canada (Transport Canada) in the PAIR is complete and accurate. Masters of vessels subject to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations (as described above) failing to submit, or submitting incomplete or inaccurate pre-arrival information, risk subjecting their vessel to control actions such as, but not limited to: inspection, detention, redirection or expulsion from Canadian waters.

All reasonable measures shall be taken whenever a change occurs in the information previously provided in any pre-arrival information made pursuant to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations, to the Security Measures Respecting Designated Tall Ship Events and to the Security Measures Respecting Tall Ships and Marine Facilities that Interface with Tall Ships, to Transport Canada. It should be noted that:
      - that the vessel does not enter Canadian waters unless the changed has been reported; and
     - in the case of a change that has occurred after the vessel has entered Canadian waters, that the change is reported before the vessel’s first interface      with a marine facility in Canada.

If, for any reason, vessels are unable to send the PAIR via the above preferred methods, the following contingencies should be considered:

      - if unable to get a digital .PDF form, see the section below for the required information
     - if the email system is unserviceable, the ship may send the required information (see section below) via any Canadian Coast Guard Marine      Communications and Traffic Services (MCTS) centre. Contact information for MCTS Centres may be found in Part 2 of this publication.

The vessel’s pre-arrival information shall include the following:

• its name;
• its country of registry;
• the name of its registered owner;
• the name of its operator;
• the name of its classification society (not applicable to tall ships);
• its international radio call sign;
• its International Ship Security Certificate, Canadian Vessel Security Certificate or ship security compliance document number;
• its International Maritime Organization number, if it is a SOLAS ship;
1. the IMO Unique Company Identification Number of its company and the IMO Unique Registered Owner Identification Number of its owner
• the date of issuance, date of expiry and name of the issuing body of its International Ship Security Certificate, Canadian Vessel Security Certificate, or ship security document;
• confirmation that the vessel has an approved vessel security plan;
• the current MARSEC level;
• a statement of when its last 10 declarations of security were completed;
• details of any security breaches, security incidents or security threats involving the vessel during the last ten calls at marine facilities and during the time spent at sea between those calls;
• details of any deficiencies in its security equipment and systems, including the communication systems, and the way in which the master of the vessel intends to correct them;
• if applicable, the name of its agent and contact person and their 24-hour telephone and facsimile numbers (not applicable to tall ships);
• if applicable, the name of the vessel's charterer;
• its position and the date and time at which it reached that position;
• its course and speed;
• its first port of call in Canada, with the estimated time of arrival at that port of call, and, if applicable, its final destination with the estimated time of arrival at that destination;
• the name of a contact person at the marine facility that it will visit and their 24-hour telephone and facsimile numbers;
• the following information in respect of its last ten marine facilities visited:
  1. the receiving facility;
  2. the marine facility visited;
  3. the city and country;
  4. the date and time of arrival, and
  5. the date and time of departure;
• a general description of the cargo, including cargo amount (not applicable to tall ships);
• if applicable, the presence and description of any dangerous substances or devices on board; and
• the following contact information:
  1. the name of the master
  2. an email address, if applicable, and
  3. a satellite or cellular telephone number, if applicable.

For any additional questions or queries regarding pre-arrival information, please contact the appropriate Marine Security Operations Centre (East or West) via email or telephone as provided earlier in this section.

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AMEND:

4.3.11 Inspection of Radio Apparatus

The Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of Transport Canada, is responsible for the conduct of ship radio inspections pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Queries concerning the standards governing inspections of radio apparatus fitted in ships for safety purposes may be sent to:

Program Manager, Ship Radio Inspection
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
200 Kent Street, 7th Floor, Station 7S001
Ottawa ON K1A 0E6
Inquiries: InfoPol@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

TO READ:

4.3.11 Inspection of Radio Apparatus

The Canadian Coast Guard, on behalf of Transport Canada, is responsible for the conduct of ship radio inspections pursuant to the Canada Shipping Act, 2001. Queries concerning the standards governing inspections of radio apparatus fitted in ships for safety purposes may be sent to:

Program Manager, Ship Radio Inspection
Fisheries and Oceans Canada
Canadian Coast Guard
200 Kent Street, 7th Floor, Station 7S022
Ottawa ON K1A 0E6
Inquiries: InfoPol@dfo-mpo.gc.ca