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Dredging operations underway at the West Point Small Craft Harbour. Dredging operations may occur 24 hours a day and will be completed by a land-based excavator.

Dredging operations underway at the Howards Cove Small Craft Harbour. Dredging operations may occur 24 hours a day and will be completed by a land-based excavator.

Changed from LL 197.5 to LL 193.820 and permanently relocated to 49 04.810N 058 09.771W

Due to high water levels and at the request of Transport Canada, mariners are requested to navigate at safe speed in order to avoid damages to shore properties. Particular attention must be paid when meeting or overtaking.

Moreover, for the area located between Île des Barques and Batiscan, speed over ground should not exceed 9 knots for upbound vessels, and 11 knots for downbound vessels. Safe speed to avoid damages to shore properties may be lower than these maximum speeds depending on circumstances.

Reference: Notices to Mariners, Annual Edition Section A5 Notice 12

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Deepwater mooring buoy equipped with light and AIS deployed in 44 41.598N 063 38.393W at a depth of 72m. Tug and barge will be present during daylight hours for operations. A marker buoy will be lit during evening hours.

Umarked fishing nets reported along the shoreline between Kettle Point and the outlet of Lake Huron into the St. Clair River.

Aquaculture site installation underway in the vicinity of 47 34.133N 055 24.067W

Caution.

Aquaculture site installation underway in the vicinity of  47 39.867N 055 23.050W

Caution.

Dredging operations underway in Malpeque Small Craft Harbour 24 hours a day beginning 17 April 2026. Dredging will be carried out by cutter suction dredge with pipeline disposal. There will be orange floaters on disposal pipes and yellow cautionary buoys surrounding the ocean disposal area. Contact Stephane Vienneau, 506-724-8330.

Missing

Mooring prohibited at the Venise-en-Québec wharf.

Stay clear 15 meters.

The North and South Canso Canal docking cells are restricted for emergency docking only. All non-emergency use of the dock cells is prohibited until further notice.

Missing

Underwater obstruction reported in Matlset Narrows north of Meares Island at 49 14.479N 125 46.403W at 151842 UTC Apr 2026. 

Missing

Due to ongoing work on the east side, north canal wall, 24 hours notice to Atlantic Pilotage Authority is required for vessels greater than 150 metres prior to transiting the Canso Lock from north to south. Wide berth and minimum wash are requested in the vicinity of the north wall, on the east side of the Canso Canal. Contact the lockmaster on VHF channel 11 or at 902-625-1950 before entering the locks. Caution.

Repair work taking place daily, 24 hours a day at the Pont Clement. Area marked by private warning buoys.

Minimum wake requested.

Wharf demolition and pile extraction operations south of LNGC Berth 2 along the old RIO TINTO Terminal B.

Hours of operation 1200-0330 UTC Apr 15th to May 7th.

Vessels on site monitoring VHF CH. 05.

All vessels to contact the "South Paw" on VHF CH. 05 prior to entering work area.

Due to high water levels and at the request of Transport Canada, mariners are requested to navigate at safe speed in order to avoid damages to shore properties. Particular attention must be paid when meeting or overtaking.

When water levels are critical, navigate with extreme caution.

Reference: Notices to mariners, annual edition Section A5 Notice 12.

Dredging operations underway at the West Point Small Craft Harbour. Dredging operations may occur 24 hours a day and will be completed by a land-based excavator.

Dredging operations underway at the Howards Cove Small Craft Harbour. Dredging operations may occur 24 hours a day and will be completed by a land-based excavator.

Changed from LL 197.5 to LL 193.820 and permanently relocated to 49 04.810N 058 09.771W

Due to high water levels and at the request of Transport Canada, mariners are requested to navigate at safe speed in order to avoid damages to shore properties. Particular attention must be paid when meeting or overtaking.

Moreover, for the area located between Île des Barques and Batiscan, speed over ground should not exceed 9 knots for upbound vessels, and 11 knots for downbound vessels. Safe speed to avoid damages to shore properties may be lower than these maximum speeds depending on circumstances.

Reference: Notices to Mariners, Annual Edition Section A5 Notice 12

Off position

Deepwater mooring buoy equipped with light and AIS deployed in 44 41.598N 063 38.393W at a depth of 72m. Tug and barge will be present during daylight hours for operations. A marker buoy will be lit during evening hours.

Umarked fishing nets reported along the shoreline between Kettle Point and the outlet of Lake Huron into the St. Clair River.

Aquaculture site installation underway in the vicinity of 47 34.133N 055 24.067W

Caution.

Aquaculture site installation underway in the vicinity of  47 39.867N 055 23.050W

Caution.

Dredging operations underway in Malpeque Small Craft Harbour 24 hours a day beginning 17 April 2026. Dredging will be carried out by cutter suction dredge with pipeline disposal. There will be orange floaters on disposal pipes and yellow cautionary buoys surrounding the ocean disposal area. Contact Stephane Vienneau, 506-724-8330.

Missing

Mooring prohibited at the Venise-en-Québec wharf.

Stay clear 15 meters.

The North and South Canso Canal docking cells are restricted for emergency docking only. All non-emergency use of the dock cells is prohibited until further notice.

Missing

Underwater obstruction reported in Matlset Narrows north of Meares Island at 49 14.479N 125 46.403W at 151842 UTC Apr 2026. 

Missing

Due to ongoing work on the east side, north canal wall, 24 hours notice to Atlantic Pilotage Authority is required for vessels greater than 150 metres prior to transiting the Canso Lock from north to south. Wide berth and minimum wash are requested in the vicinity of the north wall, on the east side of the Canso Canal. Contact the lockmaster on VHF channel 11 or at 902-625-1950 before entering the locks. Caution.

Repair work taking place daily, 24 hours a day at the Pont Clement. Area marked by private warning buoys.

Minimum wake requested.

Wharf demolition and pile extraction operations south of LNGC Berth 2 along the old RIO TINTO Terminal B.

Hours of operation 1200-0330 UTC Apr 15th to May 7th.

Vessels on site monitoring VHF CH. 05.

All vessels to contact the "South Paw" on VHF CH. 05 prior to entering work area.

Due to high water levels and at the request of Transport Canada, mariners are requested to navigate at safe speed in order to avoid damages to shore properties. Particular attention must be paid when meeting or overtaking.

When water levels are critical, navigate with extreme caution.

Reference: Notices to mariners, annual edition Section A5 Notice 12.