Canadian Hydrographic Service
Central and Arctic Region

CA373234 - Scotch Bonnet Island to/à Cobourg

96 HOURS NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO ENTERING CANADIAN

ST.  LAWRENCE SEAWAY VESSEL TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM
THE ST.  LAWRENCE SEAWAY AUTHORITY

96 HOURS NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO ENTERING CANADIAN WATERS
Effective October 11, 2001, 0000 UTC, all vessels that are:
- of 500 tons gross tonnage or more;
- engaged in towing or pushing a vessel, where the combined tonnage of the ship
and the vessel being towed or pushed is 500 tons gross tonnage or more; or
- carrying a pollutant or dangerous goods, or engaged in towing or pushing a
vessel carrying a pollutant or dangerous goods;

must request clearance 96 hours prior to entering Canadian waters from seaward,
or as soon as practical where the estimated time of arrival of the ship in
Canadian waters is less than 96 hours after the time the ship departed its last
port of call.  This will remain in effect until further notice.
INDEX

CABLES
For the mariners safety, all submarine and overhead cables are assumed to
conduct electric power at high voltages and contact with or proximity to these
poses an extreme danger.  Mariners are advised to exercise caution when passing
under all overhead cables and to avoid anchoring or conducting seabed operations
in the vicinity of submarine cables.  However if anchors become hooked onto a
cable care must be taken not to sever the cable.  Cables installed since the date
of publication of this cell may not be charted.  Sufficient clearance must be
allowed under all overhead cables.  Actual clearances may differ from charted
values due to changes in atmospheric conditions, ice buildup and/or water
levels.  For additional information, consult Notice to Mariners No.  16 of each
year and the appropriate volume of CHS Sailing Directions.

COURSE
The recommended courses have been adopted by the Lake Carriers' Association (U.S.A) and the Chamber of Marine Commerce (Canada). 

ST.  LAWRENCE SEAWAY VESSEL TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEM
Traffic Control calling-in point with number; arrow indicates direction of
vessel movement.

THE ST.  LAWRENCE SEAWAY AUTHORITY
For information regarding lock data, limiting vessel dimensions, and regulations
governing the transit of vessels in the St.  Lawrence Seaway between the Port of
Montreal and Lake Erie, refer to the "SEAWAY HANDBOOK" of which a current copy
must be carried on board all vessels transiting the Seaway.  A copy of the Seaway
Handbook can be obtained from the Information Office, St.  LAwrence Seaway
Authority, Ottawa.

See Notices to Mariners for subsequent corrections on this chart and Notices to Shipping in force for 
hazards or changes essential for the safety of navigation. 

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