Search for NAVWARNs

Prince Rupert MCTS. AIS services located at Cumshewa off air 041005 UTC Jun 2023.

Off position

Off position

Unlit

As of June 1, 2023, the ECHO program voluntary slowdown is now in effect for all commercial and government vessels transiting through Haro Strait and Boundary Pass to reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales in these key areas.  

If it is safe and operationally feasible to do so, commercial and government vessels are requested to not exceed the following speeds through the water:  

11 knots – Bulkers, tankers, general cargo vessels and government vessels; and,  

14.5 knots – Vehicle carriers, cruise ships, and container vessels.  

The voluntary vessel slowdown takes place between the vessel traffic separation scheme at the south end of Haro Strait, and the vessel traffic separation scheme at the north end of Boundary Pass. Speed transition zones are in place within the established traffic system at both approaches to the slowdown area. The north transition zone are those waters between north of Boat Pass, Saturna Island and Rosenfeld Rock and the south transition zone are those waters between buoy VH at the Victoria pilot station, and Sea Bird Point at the southeast corner of Discovery Island. There are also two optional slow down areas, one rounding turn point and the other between Turn point, Saturna Island and Alden Point, Patos Island.  This initiative will remain in effect 24 hours per day until 2359 PST on November 30, 2023, or when southern resident killer whales are considered to be no longer active in the subject waterways.  

For more detailed information related to this slowdown and the ECHO program, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/  

Military Exercise Areas WQ will be active for demolition exercises from 1500 to 2359 UTC from 02 Jun to 30 Jun. During operations Military Exercise Areas WQ is extremely hazardous and closed to marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain well clear of naval vessels. Ref: NOTMAR F35 - Annual Edition

Effective 010000UTC JUN 1 2023, to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023, vessels must not approach within a distance of 400m of a Killer Whale, nor position themselves such that the vessel is in the path of a killer whale  in Southern Resident Killer Whale critical habitat and British Columbia coastal waters east of Vancouver Island and south of Campbell River (Cape Mudge) and Ucluelet, including Barkley Sound (up to Port Alberni) and Howe Sound, with coordinates listed in Schedule 1 of the Interim Order. These prohibitions are in effect until May 31st, 2024.

Details of vessels excepted from the approach distance and positioning a vessel in the path prohibition are described in Sections 3(2), 4(2), 5(2) and 6(2) of the Interim Order. 

Failure to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whales in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 could lead to enforcement action, including fines.

 Further details are available at Transport Canada’s website (Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 (canada.ca)), or upon request from a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.

Effective 010000UTC JUN 1 2023, to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023, vessels must adhere to the requirements of two Speed Restricted Zones (previously called Seasonal Slowdown Areas) near Swiftsure Bank, in which all vessels are restricted to a maximum speed of 10 knots over ground, with the coordinates listed in Schedule 3 of the Interim Order. The Speed Restricted Zones are in effect until November 30th, 2023.

Details of vessels excepted from the Speed Restricted Zones are described in Sections 9(2) and 10(2) of the Interim Order.

Failure to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whales in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 could lead to enforcement action, including fines.

Further details are available at Transport Canada’s website (Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 (canada.ca)), or upon request from a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.

Effective 010000UTC JUN 1 2023, to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023, vessels must not operate or navigate within the two Interim Sanctuary Zones, specifically those waters off South Eastern Saturna Island and South Western Pender Island, with the coordinates listed in Schedule 2 of the Interim Order. The Interim Sanctuary Zones are in effect until November 30th, 2023. 

Details of vessels excepted from the Interim Sanctuary Zone prohibitions are described in Sections 7(2) and 8(2) of the Interim Order.  

Failure to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whales in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 could lead to enforcement action, including fines. 

Further details are available at Transport Canada’s website (Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 (canada.ca)), or upon request from a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.

Marine works for the installation of Tug Berth Marine in the vicinity of the Methanex Jetty in Kitimat Harbour. 

Hours of operation 24 hours a day, 7 Days per week.

Work Vessels on site monitoring VHF Ch 16, 71, 7, 17, 5A, 6, 14.

Minimum wash.

As of June 1, 2023, the ECHO Program voluntary inshore lateral displacement is now in effect for all tug and barge vessels transiting the Canadian inshore area of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales in this key area.  

When safe and operationally feasible to do so, tugs are requested to move south of the known killer whale area of importance and navigate either through the outbound shipping lane or the inshore lateral displacement zone, maintaining a buffer distance of 1,000 metres from the traffic separation scheme (TSS).  

The inshore lateral displacement zone is 1,500 m wide and occurs in the area between longitudes 123° 52.3532' W 48° 18.6222' N and 124° 31.5563' W 48° 28.8886' N, covering a distance of approximately 28 nm.  This initiative will remain in effect 24 hours per day until 2359 PDT on October 31, 2023.

For more detailed information related to the lateral displacement and the ECHO program, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/

As of June 1, 2023, the ECHO program voluntary ship slowdown in Swiftsure Bank is now in effect for all inbound and outbound commercial and government vessels to reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales in this key foraging area. This initiative will remain in effect 24 hours per day until 2359 PDT on October 31, 2023.      

If it is safe and operationally feasible to do so, commercial and government vessels are requested to not exceed the following speeds through the water:  

11 knots – Bulkers, tankers, general cargo vessels, and government vessels; and,  

14.5 knots – Vehicle carriers, cruise ships, and container vessels.  

The voluntary vessel slowdown takes place in the inbound and outbound lanes of the vessel traffic separation scheme between the start or end of the traffic separation scheme on the western or southern side, and the 124° 40’ W longitudinal line (traffic calling in point 1) on the eastern side.  Speed transition zones are in place about 5 nautical miles prior to entering the slowdown area.  

For more detailed information related to this and other slowdowns and the ECHO program, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/

Red lateral buoy aground in the vicinity of 52 28.290N 128 47.064W.  Bearing 052 Degrees, range 2 NM from Jaffrey Rock light and whistle buoy E64.

The Annacis Island bridge at 49 11.182N 122 55.939W is unable to open due to mechanical failure and is closed to marine traffic.

Cable laying operations between Nanoose Harbour and Qualicum Beach.

from 1400UTC May 26 until 2359UTC May 27 2023.

Remain 100 meters away from Cable laying vessel Western Princess.

Vessel monitoring VHF channel 80

Submersible testing operations in the vicinity of Belcarra Bay (49 18.672N 122 55.856W) and Bedwell Bay (49 19.865N 122 54.083W). 

Hours of operation 1400UTC-0100UTC daily from May 24 until July 01. 

On site vessel monitoring VHF channel 12.

out of position

Off position

The New Westminster Railway bridge at 49 12.492N 122 53.654W is unable to open due to mechanical failure.

The New Westminster Railway bridge at 49 12.492N 122 53.654W is unable to open due to mechanical failure.

Prince Rupert MCTS. AIS services located at Cumshewa off air 041005 UTC Jun 2023.

Off position

Off position

Unlit

As of June 1, 2023, the ECHO program voluntary slowdown is now in effect for all commercial and government vessels transiting through Haro Strait and Boundary Pass to reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales in these key areas.  

If it is safe and operationally feasible to do so, commercial and government vessels are requested to not exceed the following speeds through the water:  

11 knots – Bulkers, tankers, general cargo vessels and government vessels; and,  

14.5 knots – Vehicle carriers, cruise ships, and container vessels.  

The voluntary vessel slowdown takes place between the vessel traffic separation scheme at the south end of Haro Strait, and the vessel traffic separation scheme at the north end of Boundary Pass. Speed transition zones are in place within the established traffic system at both approaches to the slowdown area. The north transition zone are those waters between north of Boat Pass, Saturna Island and Rosenfeld Rock and the south transition zone are those waters between buoy VH at the Victoria pilot station, and Sea Bird Point at the southeast corner of Discovery Island. There are also two optional slow down areas, one rounding turn point and the other between Turn point, Saturna Island and Alden Point, Patos Island.  This initiative will remain in effect 24 hours per day until 2359 PST on November 30, 2023, or when southern resident killer whales are considered to be no longer active in the subject waterways.  

For more detailed information related to this slowdown and the ECHO program, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/  

Military Exercise Areas WQ will be active for demolition exercises from 1500 to 2359 UTC from 02 Jun to 30 Jun. During operations Military Exercise Areas WQ is extremely hazardous and closed to marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain well clear of naval vessels. Ref: NOTMAR F35 - Annual Edition

Effective 010000UTC JUN 1 2023, to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023, vessels must not approach within a distance of 400m of a Killer Whale, nor position themselves such that the vessel is in the path of a killer whale  in Southern Resident Killer Whale critical habitat and British Columbia coastal waters east of Vancouver Island and south of Campbell River (Cape Mudge) and Ucluelet, including Barkley Sound (up to Port Alberni) and Howe Sound, with coordinates listed in Schedule 1 of the Interim Order. These prohibitions are in effect until May 31st, 2024.

Details of vessels excepted from the approach distance and positioning a vessel in the path prohibition are described in Sections 3(2), 4(2), 5(2) and 6(2) of the Interim Order. 

Failure to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whales in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 could lead to enforcement action, including fines.

 Further details are available at Transport Canada’s website (Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 (canada.ca)), or upon request from a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.

Effective 010000UTC JUN 1 2023, to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023, vessels must adhere to the requirements of two Speed Restricted Zones (previously called Seasonal Slowdown Areas) near Swiftsure Bank, in which all vessels are restricted to a maximum speed of 10 knots over ground, with the coordinates listed in Schedule 3 of the Interim Order. The Speed Restricted Zones are in effect until November 30th, 2023.

Details of vessels excepted from the Speed Restricted Zones are described in Sections 9(2) and 10(2) of the Interim Order.

Failure to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whales in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 could lead to enforcement action, including fines.

Further details are available at Transport Canada’s website (Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 (canada.ca)), or upon request from a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.

Effective 010000UTC JUN 1 2023, to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of Killer Whales (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023, vessels must not operate or navigate within the two Interim Sanctuary Zones, specifically those waters off South Eastern Saturna Island and South Western Pender Island, with the coordinates listed in Schedule 2 of the Interim Order. The Interim Sanctuary Zones are in effect until November 30th, 2023. 

Details of vessels excepted from the Interim Sanctuary Zone prohibitions are described in Sections 7(2) and 8(2) of the Interim Order.  

Failure to comply with the Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whales in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 could lead to enforcement action, including fines. 

Further details are available at Transport Canada’s website (Interim Order for the Protection of the Killer Whale (Orcinus orca) in the Waters of Southern British Columbia, 2023 (canada.ca)), or upon request from a Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.

Marine works for the installation of Tug Berth Marine in the vicinity of the Methanex Jetty in Kitimat Harbour. 

Hours of operation 24 hours a day, 7 Days per week.

Work Vessels on site monitoring VHF Ch 16, 71, 7, 17, 5A, 6, 14.

Minimum wash.

As of June 1, 2023, the ECHO Program voluntary inshore lateral displacement is now in effect for all tug and barge vessels transiting the Canadian inshore area of the Strait of Juan de Fuca to reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales in this key area.  

When safe and operationally feasible to do so, tugs are requested to move south of the known killer whale area of importance and navigate either through the outbound shipping lane or the inshore lateral displacement zone, maintaining a buffer distance of 1,000 metres from the traffic separation scheme (TSS).  

The inshore lateral displacement zone is 1,500 m wide and occurs in the area between longitudes 123° 52.3532' W 48° 18.6222' N and 124° 31.5563' W 48° 28.8886' N, covering a distance of approximately 28 nm.  This initiative will remain in effect 24 hours per day until 2359 PDT on October 31, 2023.

For more detailed information related to the lateral displacement and the ECHO program, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/

As of June 1, 2023, the ECHO program voluntary ship slowdown in Swiftsure Bank is now in effect for all inbound and outbound commercial and government vessels to reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales in this key foraging area. This initiative will remain in effect 24 hours per day until 2359 PDT on October 31, 2023.      

If it is safe and operationally feasible to do so, commercial and government vessels are requested to not exceed the following speeds through the water:  

11 knots – Bulkers, tankers, general cargo vessels, and government vessels; and,  

14.5 knots – Vehicle carriers, cruise ships, and container vessels.  

The voluntary vessel slowdown takes place in the inbound and outbound lanes of the vessel traffic separation scheme between the start or end of the traffic separation scheme on the western or southern side, and the 124° 40’ W longitudinal line (traffic calling in point 1) on the eastern side.  Speed transition zones are in place about 5 nautical miles prior to entering the slowdown area.  

For more detailed information related to this and other slowdowns and the ECHO program, refer to the following internet web address: https://www.portvancouver.com/echo/

Red lateral buoy aground in the vicinity of 52 28.290N 128 47.064W.  Bearing 052 Degrees, range 2 NM from Jaffrey Rock light and whistle buoy E64.

The Annacis Island bridge at 49 11.182N 122 55.939W is unable to open due to mechanical failure and is closed to marine traffic.

Cable laying operations between Nanoose Harbour and Qualicum Beach.

from 1400UTC May 26 until 2359UTC May 27 2023.

Remain 100 meters away from Cable laying vessel Western Princess.

Vessel monitoring VHF channel 80

Submersible testing operations in the vicinity of Belcarra Bay (49 18.672N 122 55.856W) and Bedwell Bay (49 19.865N 122 54.083W). 

Hours of operation 1400UTC-0100UTC daily from May 24 until July 01. 

On site vessel monitoring VHF channel 12.

out of position

Off position

The New Westminster Railway bridge at 49 12.492N 122 53.654W is unable to open due to mechanical failure.

The New Westminster Railway bridge at 49 12.492N 122 53.654W is unable to open due to mechanical failure.