Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners - 2018


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ANNUAL REPRINT OF NOTICES TO MARINERS
OF TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES
IN FORCE AS OF DECEMBER 29, 2017



Geographical positions  refer directly to the graduations of the largest scale Canadian Hydrographic chart unless otherwise indicated.

Bearings refer to the true compass and are measured clockwise from 000°(North) clockwise to 360°; those relating to lights are from seaward.

Visibility  of lights is that in clear weather.

Depths  - The units used for soundings (metres, fathoms or feet) are stated in the title of each chart.

Elevations are normally given above Higher High Water, Large Tides unless otherwise indicated.

EXPLANATION OF TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES

Certain Notices to Mariners appearing in the monthly editions have a (T) or (P) appended to the regular number. These letters indicate that the information contained in the notice is of a temporary or preliminary nature.

TEMPORARY NOTICES (T)

If a temporary change in conditions affecting navigation exists and if the change will be effective for a period of over three months, a (T) notice will be published. Temporary changes which are effective for periods of less than three months will not normally be published. Such information will be broadcast as Notices to Shipping by the Coast Guard base of the area concerned. (T) notices will be cancelled as necessary.

PRELIMINARY NOTICES (P)

(a) When important changes affecting navigation are to take place in the near future, a Notice to Mariners describing the change will be published so that the mariners will have advanced information on the change. Such notices will be designated (P).

(b) When a change in conditions affecting navigation has taken place but full information is not available, a (P) notice giving available information will be published. This notice will be followed by a regular notice when complete information becomes available. The regular notice will cancel the (P) notice.

(c) When a change has taken place which is too complex to describe in a written notice, a (P) notice giving general information will be published. This notice will explain that follow up action will be taken to update charts by publishing patch corrections, new editions or new charts.

ACTION REQUIRED ON RECEIPT TO (T) & (P) NOTICES

It is not customary to make permanent corrections to charts and publications from (T) and (P) notices. On receipt of such notices, the information they contain should be noted in pencil on the affected charts and/or publications.

CAUTION

Mariners are reminded that charts and publications are not corrected from (T) and (P) notices when purchased from suppliers. Reference should be made to the latest list of charts affected by Temporary and Preliminary Notices published.

INDEX OF (T) & (P) NOTICES
616(T)/07 204(T)/16 1218(T)/16 908(P)/17
613(P)/12 303(T)/16 1219(T)/16 909(P)/17
810(P)/12 515(T)/16 107(P)/17 1006(P)/17
811(P)/12 518(P)/16 108(T)/17 1007(P)/17
405(P)/13 610(T)/16 109(P)/17 1008(P)/17
309(T)/14 814(T)/16 113(T)/17 1010(P)/17
909(T)/14 818(T)/16 309(T)/17 1011(P)/17
1006(T)/14 819(T)/16 607(P)/17 1106(P)/17
1211(T)/14 1011(T)/16 608(P)/17 1107(P)/17
510(P)/15 1116(P)/16 617(P)/17 1108(P)/17
610(P)/15 1118(P)/16 618(P)/17 1204(P)/17
807(T)/15 1119(P)/16 619(P)/17 1205(T)/17
809(P)/15 1120(P)/16 620(P)/17 1206(T)/17
1005(T)/15 1121(P)/16 808(P)/17
1105(T)/15 1122(P)/16 906(P)/17
1106(T)/15 1123(P)/16 907(P)/17
INDEX OF CHARTS AFFECTED BY (T) & (P)
1430 2235 3686 4491
1432 2315 3890 4644
2017 3479 3912 4905
2044 3624 4010 4909
2060 3646 4049 4911
2067 3668 4236 4913
2077 3671 4244 6022
2085 3675 4302 6218
2086 3676 4307 6272
2123 3677 4377 6287
2181 3679 4419 14853 (U.S.)
2202 3681 4443 14865 (U.S.)

NOTICES SUMMARY OF (T) AND (P) NOTICES
FROM 2007 TO 2017

2007

*616(T) DEMARCATION BAY TO/À PHILIPS BAY – MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED

The unmanned mobile offshore drilling unit “SDC” has been temporarily established at 69° 24’ 71’’N 138° 53’ 76’’W.

The unit is marked with a light Fl R, the structure is 202.4 metres long and 53 metres wide.

For information, contact Captain Connelly at 1-250-598-4513 or 1-250-744-9818 or e-mail doncon@islandnet.com

(NOTSHIP H0212/06, Sarnia, June 2007)

2012

*613(P) DÉTROIT DE NORTHUMBERLAND / NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: PARTIE OUEST / WESTERN PORTION: PORTS / HARBOURS – DAYMARKS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4909

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:

Shediac Island rear daymark (46° 15 19.4N 064° 32 16.4W)

Shediac Island front daymark (46° 15 20.4N 064° 32 06W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 29th, 2012, three months following the initial publication date of June 29th, 2012. Comments should be directed to the following:

Sandra Inglis, A/Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 1000
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z8
Telephone: (902) 426-3151
Email: sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2012-116)

*810(P) DÉTROIT DE NORTHUMBERLAND / NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT: PARTIE OUEST / WESTERN PORTION: PORTS / HARBOURS – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4909

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:

Cocagne front range light (LL 1116) (46° 20’ 06.8N 064° 36 53.7W)

Cocagne rear range light (LL 1117) (219° 37’ 245m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by November 30th, 2012, three months following the initial publication date of August 31st, 2012. Comments should be directed to the following:

Sandra Inglis, A/Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 1000
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z8
Telephone: (902) 426-3151
Email: sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2012-147, 148)

*811(P) ENTRÉE À / ENTRANCE TO MIRAMICHI RIVER – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference: Notice 712(P)/2012 is now cancelled.


Reference Chart: 4911


The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:


Portage Island Channel front range light (LL 1176) (47° 07’ 47.1N 065° 02 17.1W)

Portage Island Channel rear range light (LL 1176.1) (243° 41’ 331.8m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by November 30th, 2012, three months following the initial publication date of August 31st, 2012. Comments should be directed to the following:

Sandra Inglis, A/Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 1000
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z8
Telephone: (902) 426-3151
Email: sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2012-141, 142)

2013

*405(P) MAIN-À-DIEU PASSAGE – FOG SIGNAL TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4377


The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:


Moque Head Fog Signal (LL 765.4) (46° 00’ 25.4”N 059° 49’ 21.7”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by July 26th, 2013, three months following the initial publication date of April 26th, 2013. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-5195
Email: llewellynd@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2013-003)

2014

*309(T) KINGSTON HARBOUR AND APPROACHES/ET LES APPROCHES – INFORMATION REGARDING MOORING AND ANCHORING

All mooring or anchoring within the public port of Kingston is prohibited outside of designated marina areas until further notice without authorization from the port official.

Inquiries are to be directed to Transport Canada at (416) 952-1027.

*909(T) KINGSTON HARBOUR AND APPROACHES/ET LES APPROCHES – DOCK UNSERVICEABLE

Reference Chart: 2017

The Kingston psychiatric hospital dock is unserviceable and out of bounds for use as dockage until further notice.

(NOTSHIP C2409/10)

*1006(T) WEDGEPORT AND VICINITY / ET LES ABORDS – TEMPORARY LIGHT ESTABLISHED

Reference Chart: 4244

A temporary light has been installed at Whitehead Island (LL 295) (43° 39' 45.8”N 065° 52' 02.5”W) approx.

Flash characteristics have changed to Fl 4s Ec 11s and the nominal range has been reduced from 13 to 7.

This light is temporarily replacing the previous light, which however still serves as landfall.

(F2014-028)

*1211(T) DETROIT RIVER - DETROIT - AMBASSADOR BRIDGE – PLATFORM EXTENSION

Reference Chart: 14853 (U.S.)

Platform installation taking place around both piers of the Ambassador Bridge. Platforms will extend approximately

1.2 metres towards the channel. Steady burning red lights will mark the bottom corners closest to the channel.

(NOTSHIP C2717/14)

2015

*510(P) ENTRÉE À / ENTRANCE TO MIRAMICHI RIVER – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4911

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aids to navigation:

Fox Island South Range lights (LL 1170.5, 1170.6) (47° 05' 14.5"N 064° 58' 42"W) approx.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by August 29th, 2015, three months following the initial publication date of May 29th, 2015. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Claire MacLaren
Aids to Navigation & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-5195
Email: claire.maclaren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2015-028, 029)

*610(P) TAYLORS HEAD TO / À SHUT-IN ISLAND – BELL TO BE REMOVED

Reference Chart: 4236

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Musquodoboit Ledge light and bell buoy YV3 – Sound to be removed (Bell)

(LL 566.5) (44° 39’ 36.0’’N 063° 04’ 16.0’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 26th, 2015, three months following the initial publication date of June 26th, 2015. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Claire MacLaren
Aids to Navigations
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-5195
Email: claire.maclaren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(F2015-018)

*807(T) ST. CLAIR RIVER – PORT HURON – SCAFFOLDING INSTALLATION

Reference Chart: 14865 (U.S.)

Scaffolding installation on the American side of the blue water bridge extending approximately 1.2 metres below low steel. Fixed amber lights will mark the bottom and four corners of the scaffolding.

(NOTSHIP C1718/15)

*809(P) LAC SAINT-LOUIS – RANGE TO BE MODIFIED

Reference Chart: 1430

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently replace the following aids to navigation:

To discontinue the Dixie range lights (LLIW 1201-1202), which operates at night only, and replace it by a sector light located at position 45° 25’ 16.04’’N 073° 44’ 45.02’’W. This new sector light would have a nominal range of 5 nautical miles.

The arcs of visibility (true bearing) would be the following:

Red sector: from 107° to 52°.

White sector: from 52° to 50°.

Green sector: from 50° to 264°.

This change would be effective in the spring of 2016.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by November 28th, 2015, three months following the initial publication date of August 28th, 2015. Comments should be directed to the following:

Regional Superintendent
Aids & Waterways

Central & Arctic Region
101 boulevard Champlain, QC, G1K 7Y7
Telephone: (418) 648-7493
Email: frederic.filion@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(Q2015-143)

*1005(T) PORT DALHOUSIE - EAST AND WEST PIERS – ACCESS FORBIDDEN

Reference Chart: 2044

A recent engineering investigation identified structural issues and safety concerns with both the East and West piers at Port Dalhousie. In light of the inspection findings, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is taking action to protect the safety of the public by prohibiting vessel, vehicular, and pedestrian access to the piers.

Vessels can still safely navigate the waters surrounding the piers, but will be unable to moor at the piers. The City of St. Catharines will accommodate boaters as possible at other local wharves. 

Mark Sandeman
Area Manager, Client Services
Small Craft Harbours
Central & Arctic Region
Fisheries and Oceans Canada

3027 Harvester Road, Unit 310
Burlington, ON, L7N 3G7
Telephone: (905) 639-2050
Facsimile: (905) 639-5975
Email: mark.sandeman@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

(NOTSHIP C567/15)

*1105(T) CANADA – SAFETY OF OFFSHORE EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION VESSELS

Reference: Notice 410(T)/2007 is cancelled.

2015 Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners, Notice No. 20, pages A20-1 to A20-4.

Mariners are advised that offshore exploration and exploitation vessels may be conducting drilling operations in the following areas:

Gulf of St. Lawrence

NIL

Mainland NWT

NIL

Mackenzie Delta NWT/Beaufort Sea

NIL

Arctic Islands of the NWT/Arctic Islands of Nunavut

NIL

Eastern Arctic Offshore

NIL

Davis Strait

NIL

NOTE: Mariners are advised to obtain up-to-date position reports on drilling vessels and production installations before entering an area of exploration and exploitation. This information is available by contacting, as appropriate, ECAREG CANADA, NORDREG CANADA or CVTS OFFSHORE via any Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre (MCTS).

(NOTSHIP M2215/15) (NEB)

*1106(T) BAY D'ESPOIR AND/ET HERMITAGE BAY– BUOY TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4644

The Blackfish Cove light buoy (LL 133.22) (47° 40' 10.0"N 055° 56' 00.2"W) is temporarily discontinued.

(N2015-044)

2016

*204(T) KENORA, RAT PORTAGE BAY – STRUCTURE REPORTED DAMAGED

Reference Chart: 6218

The light Safety Bay (LL 1471) (49º 45’ 34.7”N 094º 31’ 24.2”W):

Structure reported damaged and light showing improper characteristics.

401 King Street West
P.O. Box 1000
Prescott, ON, K0E 1T0
Telephone: (613) 925-0666
Facsimile: (613) 925-4519

(NOTSHIP C1007/14)

*303(T) STRAIT OF CANSO – 2016 AND 2017, REDUCED OPERATIONAL SEASON

Reference Chart: 4302

Mariners are advised that, due to extensive maintenance requirements to the causeway swing bridge, the Canso Canal will have a reduced operational season for the next two years. For the 2016 and 2017 navigation seasons, the Canso Canal will operate according to the following schedule:

2016 – April 14 to 07:30 local time November 1

2017 – 07:30 local time May 15 to 07:30 local time December 24

For further information, please contact:

Ovide Boudreau
Officer-in-Charge
Canso Canal
Telephone: (902) 625-1973
Email: Ovide.Boudreau@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

*515(T) HARBOURS ON THE EAST SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR/PORTS SUR LA RIVE EST DU LAC SUPÉRIEUR – BUOYS TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 2315

The Canadian Coast Guard has temporarily discontinued the following aids to navigation:

XT1, XT2, XT3, XT4, XT5, XT6, XT7, XT8, XT9, XT10, XT11, XT12.

(NOTSHIP C1045)

*518(P) CARAQUET HARBOUR, BAIE DE SHIPPEGAN AND / ET MISCOU HARBOUR – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4913

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation:

The light Fox Dens Gully (LL 1262.8) (47° 53’ 12.1’’N 064° 30’ 15.2W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by August 27th, 2016, three months following the initial publication date of May 27th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
E-mail: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2016-038)

*610(T) GRAND BANK, NORTHERN PORTION / GRAND BANC, PARTIE NORD TO / À FLEMISH PASS / PASSE FLAMANDE – HEBRON FIELD - PIPELINES INSTALLATION

Reference Chart: 4049

The Hebron Project has placed three, 2 km pipelines on the seabed in a triangular formation.

Pipelines are in place from May 12, 2016 indefinitely.

The coordinates of the triangle are:

North: 46° 33.732’N 048º 30.232’W

South:  46° 33.52’N 048º 28.908'W

Southwest: 46° 32.643’N 048º 29.884'W

After May 14, 2016, no vessels and no surface markers in the area until July 2016, a CPA of 1 nm is requested.

(NOTSHIP N552/16)

*814(T) MAIN DUCK ISLAND TO/À SCOTCH BONNET ISLAND – PARTIALLY SUBMERGED FIXED STEEL BARGES

Reference Chart: 2060

There are 3 partially submerged fixed steel barges in North end of West Lake (43° 57’ 02.3’’N 077° 20’ 12.8’’W), which have been reported just below the water line.

Barges are marked with cautionary buoys.

(NOTSHIP C1641/14)

*818(T) CAPE HURD TO/À LONELY ISLAND – LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS TEMPORARILY CHANGED

Reference Chart: 2235

The light characteristics of Cove Island (LL 805) (U.S. LL 12675) have temporarily changed to flash 1 second, eclipse 9 seconds and night-time operation only.

(NOTSHIP C2522/11)

*819(T) AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS)
AIS Application-Specific Messages (ASM) and AIS AtoN

Mariners are advised that the Canadian Coast Guard will perform a test of AIS Application-Specific Messages (AIS- ASM) on the Pacific Coast from the Sand Heads meteorological/hydrological station: 49°06’21’’N 123°18’12’’W, and may extend this testing to other stations in the coming months. The test will start at the end of August and consist of broadcasting meteorological/hydrological (MET/HYDRO) data through AIS binary “Message 8”.

Although AIS was originally developed as a means for positive identification and tracking of ships, it includes functionalities to transmit binary messages such as MET/HYDRO information and other types of data. These additional functionalities of AIS may be useful to mariners to assist in onboard voyage planning.

Ships need to be equipped with a proper Class “A” AIS device for the accurate onboard display of AIS message. The IMO mandatory carriage requirement for the Class “A” AIS display1is the Minimum Keyboard Display (MKD) which displays the binary data in an alphanumeric form. However, as there is no current requirement for the MKD to be capable of decoding all AIS binary messages, the display and use of the ASM information may require additional hardware and/or software2 .

AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN)

The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) defines an AtoN as:
‘a device or system external to vessels that is designed and operated to enhance the safe and efficient navigation of vessels and/or vessel traffic’.3

The primary purpose of an AIS AtoN Station is to promote and enhance safety and efficiency of navigation by one or more of the following:
  • Providing a positive and all-weather means of identification;
  • Complementing existing services (e.g. RACONS) from AtoN;
  • Transmitting accurate positions of floating AtoN;
  • Indicating if a floating AtoN is off position (monitoring the status of an AtoN);
  • Marking or delineating tracks, routes, areas, and limits;
  • Marking offshore structures;
  • Enable timely marking of new hazards (fixed or dynamic) using Virtual AIS AtoN.


The use of AIS within the marine aids to navigation service is accomplished by the broadcasting of the aids to navigation report message “Message 21”.

An AIS AtoN can be implemented in three ways, Real, Synthetic, and Virtual.
  1. Physical/real AIS AtoN: An AIS device which is physically located on the AtoN and transmits “Message 21”.
  2. Synthetic AIS AtoN: There are 2 types of Synthetic AIS AtoN – Monitored and Predicted.
    1. Monitored: A “Message 21” is transmitted from a nearby AIS base station. The AtoN physically exists but there is no AIS device on it. A communication link is installed on the AtoN to allow the monitoring of its status.
    2. Predicted : A “Message 21” is transmitted from a nearby AIS base station. The AtoN physically exists but there is neither an AIS device on it nor a communication link. Status and position of the AtoN cannot be monitored.
  3. Virtual AIS AtoN : A “Message 21” is transmitted from a nearby AIS base station for an AtoN that does not physically exist. The “Message 21” will clearly identify this as a virtual AIS AtoN.
Displays and Symbology

As the AIS information available to mariners will be dependent on their display system, not not all transmitted information may be displayed. Mariners are encouraged to install systems that provide AIS overlay on either ECDIS or Radar, or both.

POf those vessels that are AIS equipped the various displays available can range from no display on some Class B units, through to the mandatory Class A MKD, and to a full ECDIS or Radar overlay. In the absence of an ECDIS or Radar overlay, mariners will not be able to fully utilize the AIS AtoN functionality. Also note that there is a variance in the information that can be displayed on ECDIS or Radar equipment by the different AIS manufacturers.

The symbology that may be displayed on nautical charts, display systems and the MKD is summarised below.

Nautical Charts On nautical charts AIS AtoN are indicated by a magenta circle surrounding the existing AtoN symbol and an adjacent legend stating AIS. The font will be straight for fixed AtoN and italic for floating AtoN.
Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique A physical AIS AtoN provided as an overlay on ECDIS, Radar or other display systems are indicated by a diamond shape with crossed lines at the reported position of the AtoN. A physical AIS AtoN that is off position will use the same symbol but in red. A virtual AIS AtoN is indicated by a dotted line diamond shape with the crossed lines at the reported position.
Physical AIS Aton Physical AIS AtoN
off position
Virtual AIS AtoN
Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique physique Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique hor station Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique virtuelle
Minimum Keyboard Display
The mandatory MKD is only required to display data in alphanumeric form. Some MKD are units supplemented by a small graphical display. Exact presentation will vary but this layout below would be typical of MKD displays.
Range Bearing Name
XX.XX XXX.X XXXXXXXXX
XX.XX XXX.X XXXXXXXXX
XX.XX XXX.X XXXXXXXXX
Latitude XXX XX.XXX
Longitude XXX XX.XXX

Feedback on AIS-ASM
Mariners are requested to provide feedback on the AIS-ASM test bed to their applicable Regional MCTS Office.

Contact information can be found in the publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation, Part 1.

*1011(T) LAKE ONTARIO/LAC ONTARIO (WESTERN PORTION/PARTIE OUEST) – SILTING REPORTED

Reference Chart: 2077

Silting reported in main entrance channel to Fifty Point Marina. Centre of channel depth reported to be 1.9 metres with shallower depths on the sides.

Mariners are requested to use caution in the area.

(NOTSHIP C2266/16)

*1116(P) CAPE COOK TO CAPE SCOTT – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3624


The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Sea Otter Cove (LL 67) (50º 40’ 16.0’’N 128º 21’ 02.0’’W NAD27), (50º 40’ 15.3’’N 128º 21’ 07.5’’W NAD83):

Change the light from Fl 4s W (White) to Fl 4s R (Red) and add a red and white triangular daymark to the existing structure.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2016-127)

*1118(P) NOOTKA SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3675


The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

List of Lights Number

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

100.8

Bodega

49° 44' 13.1"N
126° 37' 25.8"W

Change the structure to a white tower with red band at top.

102

Kendrick Inlet

49° 43' 06.6"N
126° 38' 29.4"W

Change the structure to a white tower.

102.5

Jewitt Cove

49° 41' 56.4"N
126° 36' 05.1"W

Change the light to Fl 4s G (GREEN). Add a green, white, and black square daymark to the existing structure.

107

Clerke Peninsula

49° 36' 08.6"N
126° 32' 17.8"W

Change the structure to a white tower.

109.5

Zuciarte Channel

49° 39' 06.5"N
126° 29' 02.7"W

Change the light to Fl(3)12s G (GREEN).

110.7

Williamson Passage

49° 39' 08.0"N
126° 22' 22.2"W

Change the structure to a white tower, green band at top and the light to Fl 4s G (GREEN).

111.8

Houston River

49° 38' 29.0"N
126° 17' 31.6"W

Change the light to Fl 4s R (RED). Add a red and white triangular daymark to the existing structure.

112.4

Victor Island

49° 39' 47.3"N
126° 09' 31.8"W

Change the light to Fl 4s R (RED).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2016-128)

*1119(P) ESPERANZA INLET – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3676

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

List of Lights Number

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

93

Ehatisaht

49° 52' 51.1"N
126° 49' 31.4"W

Change the structure to a white tower.

96

Zeballos Inlet

49° 56' 46.8"N
126° 48' 59.9"W

Change the light to Q 1s G (GREEN).

98

Tahsis Narrows North

49° 51' 52.9"N
126° 42' 28.9"W

Change the color of the structure from "White with red band at top" to "White" only.

98.3

Tahsis Narrows South

49° 51' 36.0"N
126° 41' 30.4"W

Change the color of the structure from "White with green band at top" to "White" only.

99.5

Santiago

49° 47' 15.7"N
126° 39' 15.6"W

Change the light to Fl 4s G (GREEN).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2016-125)

*1120(P) KYUQUOT SOUND – DAYMARKS TO BE REMOVED

Reference Chart: 3677

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Rugged Point (LL 83) (49° 58' 13.7"N 127° 15' 07.6"W NAD83): Remove the red and white triangular daymark.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2016-131)

*1121(P) QUATSINO SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3679

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

List of Lights Number

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

69

Ildstad Islands

50° 30' 56.7"N
127° 41' 50.9"W

Change the structure to "White tower, green band at top" and light to Fl 4s G (GREEN).

73

Straggling Islands

50° 35' 40.8"N
127° 42' 07.5"W

Change the light to Fl 4sR (RED).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2016-126)

*1122(P) PLANS - QUATSINO SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3681

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

List of Lights Number

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

72

Makwazniht Island

50° 33' 22.0"N
127° 33' 19.0"W

Change the light to Q 1s R (RED). Add a red and white triangular daymark to the existing structure.

73.4

McNiffe Rock

50° 31' 17.1"N
127° 36' 44.8"W

Change the colour of the structure from "White with green band at top" to "White" only.

74

Frigon Islets

50° 25' 03.9"N
127° 29' 38.7"W

Add a green, white, and black square daymark to the existing structure.

74.5

Mist Rock

50° 25' 46.8"N
127° 30' 03.7"W

Change the structure to "White tower, red bands at top and bottom, green square on white diamond with red borders in center."

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2016-129)

*1123(P) APPROACHES TO/APPROCHES À WINTER HARBOUR – LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS TO BE CHANGED

Reference Chart: 3686

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Cliffe Point (LL 68.3) (50° 27' 51.6"N 127° 56' 12.6"W NAD83): Change the light from Fl 4s W (WHITE)

to Fl 4s R (RED).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of November 25th, 2016. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

*1218(T) HAMILTON HARBOUR – SILTING REPORTED

Reference Chart: 2067

Silting reported along the North faces of Pier 11 and Pier 12:

Pier 11 North Face between positions 43° 16’ 31”N 079° 50 56”W and 43° 16’ 29”N 079° 50 49”W,

and at position 43° 16’ 28”N 079° 50 42”W.

Pier 12 North Face between positions 43° 16’ 27”N 079° 50 39”W and 43° 16 26”N 079° 50 33”W.

Mariners are requested to use caution and reduce speed upon arrival and departure. Seaway draft will be affected when water level is less than 0.70 metres above chart datum in these areas.

(NOTSHIP C1831/13)

*1219(T) TORONTO TO/À HAMILTON – CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

Reference Chart: 2086

Construction operations taking place from November 14, 2016 until approximately 2026 at Lakeview Water Treatment Plant between Marie Curtis Park and Serson Creek. A variety of equipment will be used to expand the land mass along the shoreline. Landfill and 3 islands will be lit and marked.

(NOTSHIP C2533/16)

2017

*107(P) LAC SAINT-FRANÇOIS/LAKE ST. FRANCIS LIGHT BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 1432

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Highlander Shoal lighted spar buoy (LL 133.2) (45º 04’ 34.2’’N 074º 31’ 04.5’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by April 27th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of January 27th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Supervisor, Gary Greer
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
28 Waubeek St.
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1B9
Email: gary.greer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(B2016-008)

*108(T) HARBOURS IN LAKE ERIE/HAVRES DANS LE LAC ÉRIÉ – UNLIT BUOYS TEMPORARILY REPOSITIONED

Reference Chart: 2181

The following unlit spar buoys have been temporarily repositioned due to silting:

ES2 (LL 7169) to position 42º 39’ 10.0’’N 081º 12’ 32.0’’W

ES3 (LL 7170) to position 42º 39’ 15.4’’N 081º 12’ 40.7’’W

ES4 (LL 7171) to position 42º 39’ 16.8’’N 081º 12’ 37.7’’W

The shallowest depth to 3.5M occurs between ES3 and ES4 with the deepest water off the red side of the channel. Mariners are requested to use caution in the area.

(B2017-003)

*109(P) PORT SEVERN TO/À PARRY SOUND – UNLIT BUOYS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 2202

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:

Moreau Rock cautionary buoy A (LL 9999.001) (44º 47’ 09.8’’N 079º 44’ 02.8’’W)
Hill Bank cautionary buoy B (LL 9999.002) (44º 47’ 36.3’’N 079º 47’ 55.8’’W)
Moore Point cautionary buoy C (LL 9999.003) (44º 48’ 52.7’’N 079º 47’ 54.3’’W)
Quarry Island cautionary buoy D (LL 9999.004) (44º 50’ 51.8’’N 079º 49’ 03.0’’W)
Moreau Rock low water buoy (LL 9999.1) (44º 47’ 10.0’’N 079º 44’ 02.4’’W)
Picnic Rock low water buoy (LL 9999.11) (44º 47’ 20.4’’N 079º 43’ 46.8’’W)
Hill Bank low water buoy (LL 9999.2) (44º 47’ 35.4’’N 079º 47’ 55.8’’W)
Moore Point low water buoy (LL 9999.3) (44º 48’ 56.0’’N 079º 47’ 52.3’’W)
Quarry Island North low water buoy (LL 9999.4) (44º 50’ 51.2’’N 079º 49’ 02.0’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Supervisor, Gary Greer
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
28 Waubeek St.
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1B9
Email: gary.greer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(D2016-015)

*113(T) MINAKI TO/À KENORA DAYBEACON REPORTED LEANING

Reference Chart: 6287

The daybeacon DB - Q64 (LL 5635) (49º 51 06.0’’N 094º 34 44.0’’W) has been reported leaning.

(D2016-016)

*309(T) PELEE PASSAGE TO/À LA DETROIT RIVER – LOW WATER LEVELS REPORTED

Reference Chart: 2123

Low water levels have been reported from the south end of the entrance to Sturgeon Creek Harbour northward.

Annette Winter
Project and Divestiture Officer
Small Craft Harbours
Fisheries and Oceans Canada

Canada Centre for Inland Waters (CCIW)

867 Lakeshore Road
Burlington, ON, L7S 1A1
Telephone: (905) 315-5286
Email: annette.winter@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

(NOTSHIP C58/13)

*607(P) HARBOURS ON THE EAST SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR/PORTS SUR LA RIVE EST DU LAC SUPÉRIEUR – FOG HORN TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference: Notice 1006(T)/15 is cancelled.

Reference Chart: 2315


The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the fog horn of the following aid to navigation:

Davieaux Island (LL 1098) (47° 41' 40.9"N 085° 48' 40.6"W): The light and structure will remain.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 30th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of June 30th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Supervisor, Gary Greer
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
28 Waubeek St.
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1B9
Email: gary.greer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(D2017-002)

*608(P) BAY OF FUNDY / BAIE DE FUNDY: INNER PORTION / PARTIE INTÉRIEURE – FOG HORN TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4010


The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the fog horn of the following aid to navigation:

Cape d’Or (LL 167) (45° 17' 27.0"N 064° 46' 27.5"W): The light and structure will remain.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 30th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of June 30th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(F2017-013)

*617(P) APPROACHES TO/APPROCHES À SIDNEY – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3479

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

254.3

Arachne Reef

48° 41' 05.2"N
123° 17' 37.3"W

Change the tower to white with red band at top and bottom, with green square on white diamond with red borders.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 30th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of June 30th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Glenna Evans
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: Glenna.Evans@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2017-031)

*618(P) PLANS - BARKLEY SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3646

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

154.8

Limestone Islet

48° 58' 56.0"N
124° 58' 22.6"W

Change the structure to “White tower, green band at top.” and the light to Fl 4s G (green).

172

Aguilar Point Sector

48° 50' 21.6"N
125° 08' 26.9"W

Add a red band at the top and at the bottom of the structure to standardize the visibility of the sector light.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 30th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of June 30th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Glenna Evans
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: Glenna.Evans@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2017-039)

*619(P) ALBERNI INLET – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3668

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

155

Star Point

48° 58' 37.4"N
127° 56' 49.6"W

Change the light to Q 1s R (red).

157

Billton Point

49° 00' 44.6"N
124° 52' 20.4"W

Change the light to Fl 4s G (green).

162

Dunsmuir Point

49° 09' 14.6"N
124° 48' 29.9"W

Change the light to Fl 4s G (green).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 30th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of June 30th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Glenna Evans
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: Glenna.Evans@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2017-038)

*620(P) BARKLEY SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3671

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

170

San Jose Islets

48° 54' 05.2"N

125° 03' 28.2"W

Change the light to Fl 4s R (red).

171

Wizard Islet

48° 51' 28.8"N

125° 09' 36.8"W

Add white boards for increased daytime visibility.

172.5

Trevor Channel Entrance Sector

48° 48' 43.5"N

125° 10' 54.2"W

Add a red band at the top and at the bottom of the structure to standardize the visibility of the sector light.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by September 30th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of June 30th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Glenna Evans
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: Glenna.Evans@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2017-037)

*808(P) DETROIT RIVER, LAKE ST. CLAIR AND ST. CLAIR RIVER – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 14853 (U.S.)

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

The light Courtright (LL 753) (42° 48’ 23.1”N 082° 28 42.5W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by November 25th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of August 25th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Supervisor, Gary Greer
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
28 Waubeek St.
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1B9
Email: gary.greer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(B2017-013)

*906(P) STRAIT OF CANSO – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 4302

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

689.3

Eddy Point Range Front Light

45 31 12.2
061 15 07.4

Change the colour of the light from yellow to green. Remove locator light.

689.4

Eddy Point Range Rear Light

124°51' 361m

from front.

Change the colour of the light from yellow to green. Remove locator light.

690.3

Middle Melford

range front

45 32 21.7
061 18 53.2

Change the colour of the light from yellow to green.

690.4

Middle Melford

range rear

268°05' 92.4m

from front.

Change the colour of the light from yellow to green.

694.4

Cahil Rock

range front

45 34 13.2
061 21 17.5

Change the colour of the light from yellow to green. Remove locator light.

694.5

Cahil Rock

range rear

304°46' 176.1m from front.

Change the colour of the light from yellow to green. Remove locator light.

701

Balache Point

range front

45 38 57.7
061 24 59.4

Change the colour of the light from yellow to red.

702

Balache Point

range rear

131°30' 219.8m from front.

Change the colour of the light from yellow to red.

704

Janvrin Island

range front

45 32 31.3
061 12 01.6

Change the light from “Operates at night only.” to “Operates 24 h.”

704.1

Janvrin Island

range rear

088°10' 300.2m from front.

Change the light from “Operates at night only.” to “Operates 24 h.”

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by December 29th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of September 29th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-095)

*907(P) STRAIT OF CANSO – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4302

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Bear Head Direction (LL 690) (45º 32’ 53.8N 061º 17’ 17.6W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by December 29th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of September 29th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-094P)

*908(P) CANSO HARBOUR TO / AU STRAIT OF CANSO – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 4307

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

687.2

Chedabucto Bay

light and bell buoy C7

45 28 07.2
061 10 49.8

Remove bell. Buoy and light will remain.

687.3

Chedabucto Bay

light and bell buoy C8

45 28 42.3
061 09 55.6

Remove bell. Buoy and light will remain.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by December 29th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of September 29th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-095)

*909(P) CAPE TORMENTINE À / TO WEST POINT – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4905

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:

Chockpish range front (LL 1127.5) (46° 34’ 58.7”N 064° 43 21.5W)

Chockpish range rear (LL 1127.6) (271°02’ 109.5m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by December 29th, 2017, three months following the initial publication date of September 29th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-096P, 097P)

*1006(P) MALPEQUE BAY – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4491

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:

Malpeque Outer range front (LL 1062) (46° 33’ 50.5”N 063° 39 05.1W)

Malpeque Outer range rear (LL 1063) (233° 515.3 m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by January 27th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of October 27th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-098P, 099P)

*1007(P) MALPEQUE BAY – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 4491

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

1065.05

Malpeque Harbour

Fairway light buoy JP

46 35 00.2
063 37 07.7

Reposition to 46° 35’ 22.7”N 063° 39 25.6W.

1065.1

Malpeque Harbour

light buoy JP1

N/A

Newly established in position 46° 35’ 01.6”N 063° 39 52.1W; equipped with a green 5cd (2 mile) light; flash 0.5s, eclipse 3.5s.

1065.5

Malpeque West Entrance light buoy JP6

46 34 30.7
063 39 09.6

Change to cautionary buoy (yellow buoy with a yellow 5cd (2 mile) light). Rename to “Malpeque West Cautionary buoy JPA.”

6065.3

Malpeque Harbour

Red Conical buoy JP4

46 34 10.2
063 38 25.6

Reposition to 46° 34’ 34.7”N 063° 40 33.3W. Add a red 5cd (2 mile) light; flash 0.3s, eclipse 0.7s. Rename to “Malpeque Harbour light buoy JP4” (LL #1065.3).

6065.4

Malpeque Harbour

Green Spar buoy JP5

46 34 12.2
063 40 03.7

Discontinue aid.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by January 27th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of October 27th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-102)

*1008(P) RED DEER POINT TO/À NORTH MANITOU ISLAND – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 6272

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Dog Point (LL 1638.1) (52º 25’ 18.0’’N 100º 01’ 30.0’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by January 27th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of October 27th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Marc Jourdenais
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: marc.jourdenais@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(A2017-062)

*1010(P) PLANS - BARKLEY SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES

Reference Chart: 3646

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

172

Aguilar Point Sector

48 50 21.6
125 08 26.9

Change sector light from Q 1s to F (Fixed).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by January 27th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of October 27th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Marc Jourdenais
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: marc.jourdenais@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2017-066)

*1011(P) PLANS, VICINITY OF/PROXIMITÉ DE BANKS ISLAND – FIELD TRIAL FOR AN AID TO NAVIGATION

Reference Chart: 3912

The Canadian Coast Guard has embarked on a field trial for the following aid to navigation:

Wheeler Island (LL 738) (53º 32’ 58.5”N 130º 08’ 40.8”W):

The light has been changed from Fl 4s W (White) to a Q 1s R (Red). The nominal range is reduced from 7.0 nm to 5.0 nm. The structure has been changed from a “white square skeleton tower” to a “white square skeleton tower, red band at top.”

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by January 27th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of October 27th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Marc Jourdenais
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: marc.jourdenais@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(P2017-057)

*1106(P) EAST RIVER OF PICTOU: INDIAN CROSS POINT TO / À TRENTON AND NEW GLASGOW – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4443

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:

Trenton (East River) range front (LL 910) (45° 37’ 25.7”N 062° 38 51.2W)

Trenton (East River) range rear (LL 911) (119° 43’ 890.9 m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 24th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of November 24th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-109P, 110P)

*1107(P) EAST RIVER OF PICTOU: INDIAN CROSS POINT TO / À TRENTON AND NEW GLASGOW – UNLIT BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4443

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

East River Spar Buoy SJ48 (LL 5910.7) (45° 36’ 44.0”N 062° 38 41.0W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 24th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of November 24th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-111P)

*1108(P) APPROACHES TO/APPROCHES À SKIDEGATE INLET – AURAL SIGNALS TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 3890

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes the following permanent changes:

LL #

Name of Aid

Position

Proposed Changes

785

Dead Tree Point
light and whistle buoy C19

53 20 34.2
131 53 42.2

(NAD83)

Discontinue the whistle.

786

Lawn Point
light and bell buoy C18

53 23 52.6
131 53 52.2

(NAD83)

Discontinue the bell.

787

Lawn Point
light and whistle buoy C16

53 25 08.0
131 53 32.2

(NAD83)

Discontinue the whistle.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by February 24th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of November 24th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

A/Superintendent, Marc Jourdenais
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602
Fax: (250) 480-2702
Email: marc.jourdenais@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

*1204(P) SOURIS HARBOUR AND APPROACHES / ET LES APPROCHES – UNLIT BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED

Reference Chart: 4419

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Souris East Buoy NA5 (LL 5946.11) (46° 20’ 56.0”N 062° 15’ 04.3W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties by March 29th, 2018, three months following the initial publication date of December 29th, 2017. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Renee Pope
Aids to Navigation and Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard
P.O. Box 5667
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-2800
Email: renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

(G2017-117P)

*1205(T) TORONTO HARBOUR –BREAKWATER ENTRANCE TO MARINA CLOSED DUE TO THE COLLAPSE OF THE BREAKWATER

Reference Chart: 2085

The breakwater entrance to the west of Ontario Place Marina has been closed due to the collapse of the breakwater.

Sub-surface hazards exist in the breakwater gap and on the inner and outer edge of the breakwater wall.

Green spar buoy BW1 has been removed, and 3 white and orange keep out markers have been placed in the breakwater entrance.

The outer edge of the breakwater wall is marked with 2 white and orange keep out markers.

The inner edge of the breakwater wall is marked with 3 white and orange keep out markers.

(NOTSHIP C79/13)

*1206(T) LAKE ROSSEAU AND/ET LAKE JOSEPH – UNLIT BUOY TEMPORARY ESTABLISHED

Reference Chart: 6022

The following unlit buoy has been temporary established:

P3/1 (LL 9089.1) (45º 08’ 09.0’’N 079º 40’ 36.0’’W)

(D2017-006)

1 Class A AIS units are those meeting the mandatory SOLAS carriage requirements (SOLAS Chapter V, Rule 19) for vessels over 300GRT. Class B AIS units are for use on craft that are not covered by the mandatory carriage requirements.

2IALA Guideline No. 1095 On Harmonised implementation of Application-Specific Messages (ASMs) Edition 1 May 2013.

3 IALA Recommendation A-126 On The Use of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) in Marine Aids to Navigation Services Edition 1.5 June 2011 Edition 1; June 2004.