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Areas affected by the message
Drifting Hazard - Queen Charlotte Strait
2024-07-26 22:09 UTC To 2024-07-27 22:09 UTC
NW-P-1217-24

Overturned 20ft white Sailing Vessel reported adrift in Richards Channel in the vicinity of 50 58.140N 127 30.000W at 262158 UTC Jul 2024. 

Caution. 

Areas affected by the message
Obstruction - Fraser River
2024-07-26 18:20 UTC
NW-P-1216-24

Submerged damaged piling in Sapperton Channel, in the vicinity of 49 13.471N 122 52.583W.

Caution. 

Areas affected by the message
Recreational event - Bathtub Race - Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour
2024-07-26 16:23 UTC To 2024-07-28 23:00 UTC
NW-P-1215-24

The World Championship Bathtub Race will take place between Nanaimo Harbour, Entrance Island and Winchelsea from 1700UTC to 2300UTC July 28th.

Nanaimo Inner Harbour and Newcastle Channel will be closed to commercial traffic for the duration of the race, with the exception of Gabriola, Newcastle and Protection Island ferries. 

The race boundary will be marked with yellow buoys. All vessels transiting Nanaimo Harbour are requested to transit with caution and maintain a minimum wash.

Event monitoring VHF Channel 73, 16 and 09. 

 

Areas affected by the message
Aids to Navigation - Strait of Georgia
2024-07-26 02:40 UTC
NW-P-1214-24

Unreliable.

Advertised sectors are shifted 1° to the north.

Aids: Enterprise Reef sector light LF 271
Cancels NW-P-1213-24
Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Fraser River
2024-07-25 17:46 UTC To 2024-08-01 01:30 UTC
NW-P-1212-24

Clamshell Dredging operations using a marine derrick crane and a dump scow to take place at Lafarge Coquitlam Sand N Gravel in the vicinity of 49 13.283N 122 49.820W. 

Hours of operation 1330 UTC until 0130 UTC daily, July 26 to Aug 01. 

Vessels on site monitoring VHF Channel 69. 

Caution. 

Areas affected by the message
Recreational event - Canoe Race - Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour
2024-07-25 16:09 UTC To 2024-07-30 03:00 UTC
NW-P-1211-24

The Snuneymuxw First Nation Days Race will take place at the entrance to Nanaimo Estuary from 49 09.300N 123 55.700W to 49 09.700N 123 54.400W. 

The Nanaimo Estuary and the race area will be closed to commercial traffic from 2000 to 0300UTC July 26th to 29th, 2024. 

Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Howe Sound, Strait of Georgia
2024-07-24 05:26 UTC
NW-P-1205-24

An underwater cable has been installed between Keats Island at 49 24.020N 123 25.520W and Gambier Island at 49 26.210N 123 25.570W.

 

Cancels NW-P-1198-24
Areas affected by the message
Aids to Navigation - Howe Sound
2024-07-23 22:10 UTC
NW-P-1203-24

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range rear light LL 427
Areas affected by the message
Aids to Navigation - Howe Sound
2024-07-23 22:10 UTC
NW-P-1202-24

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range front light LL 426
Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Dredging - Fraser River
2024-07-23 19:17 UTC
NW-P-1199-24

Maintenance dredging in the vicinity of S&R Sawmills at 49 10.987N 122 41.777W, 

Hours of operation daily 1300 to 0130 UTC from 24 Jul to 21 Aug 2024.

Vessels monitoring VHF Ch69.

Caution.

 

Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Pile Driving - Vancouver Harbour
2024-07-22 23:04 UTC
NW-P-1196-24

Pile driving operations will take place at the Chemtrade dock at 49 17.846N 123 00.898W.

Hours of operation from 1400 to 2330 UTC daily from 23 July to 19 August.

GW. Carlson and Delcat 50 on site monitoring VHF channel 12.

 

Areas affected by the message
Aids to Navigation - Douglas Channel & Gardner Canal
2024-07-22 15:58 UTC
NW-P-1192-24

A new beacon has been established in Hartley Bay at 53 25.336N 129 14.963W.

Hartley Bay Floating Breakwater LL 651.21.

Light is Fl 4s Y (Fl 0.5s; Ec 3.5s).

Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Fraser River
2024-07-21 15:01 UTC To 2024-08-02 22:00 UTC
NW-P-1189-24

Dredging operations at Fraser Surrey Docks berths 2,3,7 and 8.

Hours of operation daily from 1400 UTC until 2200 UTC July 22 until August 2.

McKenzie and Paquachin will monitor VHF channel 74.

Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour
2024-07-21 13:15 UTC To 2024-07-27 07:00 UTC
NW-P-1188-24

Dock work at the Nanaimo Port Authority Barge Ramp at Duke Point in the vicintiy of 49 08.846N 123 52.627W.

Hours of operation: Daily 1300 UTC to 0200 UTC, July 22 until July 27.  Barge Ramp will be closed for the duration of these works.

Vessels monitoring VHF Channel 69.

Caution.

Areas affected by the message
Waterway Information - Cable installation - West Coast Vancouver Island South
2024-07-20 02:26 UTC
NW-P-1184-24

Underwater Cable installed between Haggard Cove (48 57.733N 125 01.200W) and Huu-ay-aht (48 53.783N 125 01.033W).

 

Areas affected by the message
Obstruction - West Coast Vancouver Island South
2024-07-19 19:39 UTC
NW-P-1177-24

A subsurface scientific platform has been deployed in the vicinity of Yuquot at 49 33.702N 126 39.831W depth of 46 metres

Areas affected by the message
Waterway information - Oceanographic Moorings - West Coast Vancouver Island South
2024-07-19 15:46 UTC
NW-P-1176-24

A subsurface oceanographic mooring have been deployed 1 meter from the sea floor off  Soquel Bank off Pachena Point at 48 41.534N 125 06.415W.

 

Areas affected by the message
Obstruction - West Coast Vancouver Island South
2024-07-19 15:44 UTC
NW-P-1175-24

Sub-Surface mooring has been deployed at depth of 158 metres at  49 00.684N 126 30.230W

Areas affected by the message
Waterway information - Dixon Entrance West
2024-07-19 14:36 UTC
NW-P-1174-24

CHS surveys have determined that the charted depth in Justkatla Inlet at 53 37.647N 132 19.429W is shoaler than charted at a depth of 2.9 metres

Areas affected by the message
Marine works - Haro Strait
2024-07-19 00:14 UTC To 2025-03-01 02:00 UTC
NW-P-1170-24

Blasting Dredging and Dolphin pile installation in Swzart bay at 48 41.220N 123 24.360W

Hours of operation 1400 UTC until 0200 UTC Monday to Saturday July 20 2024 until March 1 2025

Caution

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ID Date Title Areas Charts Description
NW-P-1217-24
Areas affected by the message
50° 58.140'N 127° 30.000'W
2024-07-26 22:09 UTC To 2024-07-27 22:09 UTC Drifting Hazard Queen Charlotte Strait 3548(NAD83), 3549(NAD83)

Overturned 20ft white Sailing Vessel reported adrift in Richards Channel in the vicinity of 50 58.140N 127 30.000W at 262158 UTC Jul 2024. 

Caution. 
NW-P-1216-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 13.471'N 122° 52.583'W
2024-07-26 18:20 UTC Obstruction Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84)

Submerged damaged piling in Sapperton Channel, in the vicinity of 49 13.471N 122 52.583W.

Caution. 
NW-P-1215-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 10.370'N 123° 55.942'W
49° 13.562'N 123° 55.823'W
Pt 1: 49° 17.785'N 124° 03.992'W
Pt 2: 49° 12.730'N 123° 48.749'W
Pt 3: 49° 12.084'N 123° 52.374'W
Pt 4: 49° 09.754'N 123° 55.549'W
Pt 5: 49° 11.264'N 123° 57.251'W
Pt 6: 49° 12.785'N 123° 56.262'W
Pt 7: 49° 14.371'N 123° 56.618'W
Pt 8: 49° 17.194'N 124° 04.734'W
Pt 9: 49° 17.783'N 124° 03.991'W
2024-07-26 16:23 UTC To 2024-07-28 23:00 UTC Recreational event - Bathtub Race Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour 3447(WGS84)

The World Championship Bathtub Race will take place between Nanaimo Harbour, Entrance Island and Winchelsea from 1700UTC to 2300UTC July 28th.

Nanaimo Inner Harbour and Newcastle Channel will be closed to commercial traffic for the duration of the race, with the exception of Gabriola, Newcastle and Protection Island ferries. 

The race boundary will be marked with yellow buoys. All vessels transiting Nanaimo Harbour are requested to transit with caution and maintain a minimum wash.

Event monitoring VHF Channel 73, 16 and 09. 

 
NW-P-1214-24
Areas affected by the message
48° 50.695'N 123° 20.899'W
2024-07-26 02:40 UTC Aids to Navigation Strait of Georgia 3473(WGS84)

Unreliable.

Advertised sectors are shifted 1° to the north.

Aids: Enterprise Reef sector light LF 271
Cancels NW-P-1213-24
NW-P-1212-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 13.283'N 122° 49.820'W
2024-07-25 17:46 UTC To 2024-08-01 01:30 UTC Marine works Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84)

Clamshell Dredging operations using a marine derrick crane and a dump scow to take place at Lafarge Coquitlam Sand N Gravel in the vicinity of 49 13.283N 122 49.820W. 

Hours of operation 1330 UTC until 0130 UTC daily, July 26 to Aug 01. 

Vessels on site monitoring VHF Channel 69. 

Caution. 
NW-P-1211-24
Areas affected by the message
Polyline
Pt 1: 49° 09.300'N 123° 55.700'W
Pt 2: 49° 09.700'N 123° 54.400'W
2024-07-25 16:09 UTC To 2024-07-30 03:00 UTC Recreational event - Canoe Race Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour 3447(WGS84)

The Snuneymuxw First Nation Days Race will take place at the entrance to Nanaimo Estuary from 49 09.300N 123 55.700W to 49 09.700N 123 54.400W. 

The Nanaimo Estuary and the race area will be closed to commercial traffic from 2000 to 0300UTC July 26th to 29th, 2024. 
NW-P-1205-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 24.020'N 123° 25.520'W
49° 26.210'N 123° 25.570'W
2024-07-24 05:26 UTC Marine works Howe Sound, Strait of Georgia 3526(NAD83)

An underwater cable has been installed between Keats Island at 49 24.020N 123 25.520W and Gambier Island at 49 26.210N 123 25.570W.

 

Cancels NW-P-1198-24
NW-P-1203-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 41.510'N 123° 09.178'W
2024-07-23 22:10 UTC Aids to Navigation Howe Sound 3534(WGS84)

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range rear light LL 427
NW-P-1202-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 41.498'N 123° 09.193'W
2024-07-23 22:10 UTC Aids to Navigation Howe Sound 3534(WGS84)

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range front light LL 426
NW-P-1199-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 10.987'N 122° 41.777'W
2024-07-23 19:17 UTC Marine works - Dredging Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3489(NAD83)

Maintenance dredging in the vicinity of S&R Sawmills at 49 10.987N 122 41.777W, 

Hours of operation daily 1300 to 0130 UTC from 24 Jul to 21 Aug 2024.

Vessels monitoring VHF Ch69.

Caution.

 
NW-P-1196-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 17.846'N 123° 00.898'W
2024-07-22 23:04 UTC Marine works - Pile Driving Vancouver Harbour 3497(NAD83)

Pile driving operations will take place at the Chemtrade dock at 49 17.846N 123 00.898W.

Hours of operation from 1400 to 2330 UTC daily from 23 July to 19 August.

GW. Carlson and Delcat 50 on site monitoring VHF channel 12.

 
NW-P-1192-24
Areas affected by the message
53° 25.336'N 129° 14.963'W
2024-07-22 15:58 UTC Aids to Navigation Douglas Channel & Gardner Canal 3945(NAD83), 3946(NAD83)

A new beacon has been established in Hartley Bay at 53 25.336N 129 14.963W.

Hartley Bay Floating Breakwater LL 651.21.

Light is Fl 4s Y (Fl 0.5s; Ec 3.5s).
NW-P-1189-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 11.032'N 122° 55.003'W
2024-07-21 15:01 UTC To 2024-08-02 22:00 UTC Marine works Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84), 3491(WGS84)

Dredging operations at Fraser Surrey Docks berths 2,3,7 and 8.

Hours of operation daily from 1400 UTC until 2200 UTC July 22 until August 2.

McKenzie and Paquachin will monitor VHF channel 74.
NW-P-1188-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 08.846'N 123° 52.627'W
2024-07-21 13:15 UTC To 2024-07-27 07:00 UTC Marine works Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour 3447(WGS84)

Dock work at the Nanaimo Port Authority Barge Ramp at Duke Point in the vicintiy of 49 08.846N 123 52.627W.

Hours of operation: Daily 1300 UTC to 0200 UTC, July 22 until July 27.  Barge Ramp will be closed for the duration of these works.

Vessels monitoring VHF Channel 69.

Caution.
NW-P-1184-24
Areas affected by the message
48° 57.733'N 125° 01.200'W (Haggard Cove)
48° 53.783'N 125° 01.033'W (Huu-ay-aht)
Polyline
Pt 1: 48° 57.733'N 125° 01.200'W
Pt 2: 48° 57.572'N 125° 01.067'W
Pt 3: 48° 57.213'N 125° 01.440'W
Pt 4: 48° 56.479'N 125° 02.547'W
Pt 5: 48° 55.468'N 125° 03.181'W
Pt 6: 48° 54.786'N 125° 03.265'W
Pt 7: 48° 54.259'N 125° 03.111'W
Pt 8: 48° 53.948'N 125° 02.700'W
Pt 9: 48° 53.788'N 125° 02.103'W
Pt 10: 48° 53.852'N 125° 01.475'W
Pt 11: 48° 53.783'N 125° 01.033'W
2024-07-20 02:26 UTC Waterway Information - Cable installation West Coast Vancouver Island South 3668(NAD83), 3671(NAD83)

Underwater Cable installed between Haggard Cove (48 57.733N 125 01.200W) and Huu-ay-aht (48 53.783N 125 01.033W).

 
NW-P-1177-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 33.702'N 126° 39.831'W
2024-07-19 19:39 UTC Obstruction West Coast Vancouver Island South 3675(NAD83)

A subsurface scientific platform has been deployed in the vicinity of Yuquot at 49 33.702N 126 39.831W depth of 46 metres
NW-P-1176-24
Areas affected by the message
48° 41.534'N 125° 06.415'W
2024-07-19 15:46 UTC Waterway information - Oceanographic Moorings West Coast Vancouver Island South 3602(NAD83), 3603(NAD27)

A subsurface oceanographic mooring have been deployed 1 meter from the sea floor off  Soquel Bank off Pachena Point at 48 41.534N 125 06.415W.

 
NW-P-1175-24
Areas affected by the message
49° 00.684'N 126° 30.230'W
2024-07-19 15:44 UTC Obstruction West Coast Vancouver Island South 3602(NAD83), 3603(NAD27)

Sub-Surface mooring has been deployed at depth of 158 metres at  49 00.684N 126 30.230W
NW-P-1174-24
Areas affected by the message
53° 37.647'N 132° 19.429'W
2024-07-19 14:36 UTC Waterway information Dixon Entrance West 3893(NAD27)

CHS surveys have determined that the charted depth in Justkatla Inlet at 53 37.647N 132 19.429W is shoaler than charted at a depth of 2.9 metres
NW-P-1170-24
Areas affected by the message
48° 41.220'N 123° 24.360'W
2024-07-19 00:14 UTC To 2025-03-01 02:00 UTC Marine works Haro Strait 3479(NAD83)

Blasting Dredging and Dolphin pile installation in Swzart bay at 48 41.220N 123 24.360W

Hours of operation 1400 UTC until 0200 UTC Monday to Saturday July 20 2024 until March 1 2025

Caution
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ID Date Title Areas Charts Description
NW-P-1217-24 2024-07-26 22:09 UTC To 2024-07-27 22:09 UTC Drifting Hazard Queen Charlotte Strait 3548(NAD83), 3549(NAD83)

Overturned 20ft white Sailing Vessel reported adrift in Richards Channel in the vicinity of 50 58.140N 127 30.000W at 262158 UTC Jul 2024. 

Caution. 
NW-P-1216-24 2024-07-26 18:20 UTC Obstruction Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84)

Submerged damaged piling in Sapperton Channel, in the vicinity of 49 13.471N 122 52.583W.

Caution. 
NW-P-1215-24 2024-07-26 16:23 UTC To 2024-07-28 23:00 UTC Recreational event - Bathtub Race Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour 3447(WGS84)

The World Championship Bathtub Race will take place between Nanaimo Harbour, Entrance Island and Winchelsea from 1700UTC to 2300UTC July 28th.

Nanaimo Inner Harbour and Newcastle Channel will be closed to commercial traffic for the duration of the race, with the exception of Gabriola, Newcastle and Protection Island ferries. 

The race boundary will be marked with yellow buoys. All vessels transiting Nanaimo Harbour are requested to transit with caution and maintain a minimum wash.

Event monitoring VHF Channel 73, 16 and 09. 

 
NW-P-1214-24 2024-07-26 02:40 UTC Aids to Navigation Strait of Georgia 3473(WGS84)

Unreliable.

Advertised sectors are shifted 1° to the north.

Aids: Enterprise Reef sector light LF 271
Cancels NW-P-1213-24
NW-P-1212-24 2024-07-25 17:46 UTC To 2024-08-01 01:30 UTC Marine works Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84)

Clamshell Dredging operations using a marine derrick crane and a dump scow to take place at Lafarge Coquitlam Sand N Gravel in the vicinity of 49 13.283N 122 49.820W. 

Hours of operation 1330 UTC until 0130 UTC daily, July 26 to Aug 01. 

Vessels on site monitoring VHF Channel 69. 

Caution. 
NW-P-1211-24 2024-07-25 16:09 UTC To 2024-07-30 03:00 UTC Recreational event - Canoe Race Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour 3447(WGS84)

The Snuneymuxw First Nation Days Race will take place at the entrance to Nanaimo Estuary from 49 09.300N 123 55.700W to 49 09.700N 123 54.400W. 

The Nanaimo Estuary and the race area will be closed to commercial traffic from 2000 to 0300UTC July 26th to 29th, 2024. 
NW-P-1205-24 2024-07-24 05:26 UTC Marine works Howe Sound, Strait of Georgia 3526(NAD83)

An underwater cable has been installed between Keats Island at 49 24.020N 123 25.520W and Gambier Island at 49 26.210N 123 25.570W.

 

Cancels NW-P-1198-24
NW-P-1203-24 2024-07-23 22:10 UTC Aids to Navigation Howe Sound 3534(WGS84)

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range rear light LL 427
NW-P-1202-24 2024-07-23 22:10 UTC Aids to Navigation Howe Sound 3534(WGS84)

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range front light LL 426
NW-P-1199-24 2024-07-23 19:17 UTC Marine works - Dredging Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3489(NAD83)

Maintenance dredging in the vicinity of S&R Sawmills at 49 10.987N 122 41.777W, 

Hours of operation daily 1300 to 0130 UTC from 24 Jul to 21 Aug 2024.

Vessels monitoring VHF Ch69.

Caution.

 
NW-P-1196-24 2024-07-22 23:04 UTC Marine works - Pile Driving Vancouver Harbour 3497(NAD83)

Pile driving operations will take place at the Chemtrade dock at 49 17.846N 123 00.898W.

Hours of operation from 1400 to 2330 UTC daily from 23 July to 19 August.

GW. Carlson and Delcat 50 on site monitoring VHF channel 12.

 
NW-P-1192-24 2024-07-22 15:58 UTC Aids to Navigation Douglas Channel & Gardner Canal 3945(NAD83), 3946(NAD83)

A new beacon has been established in Hartley Bay at 53 25.336N 129 14.963W.

Hartley Bay Floating Breakwater LL 651.21.

Light is Fl 4s Y (Fl 0.5s; Ec 3.5s).
NW-P-1189-24 2024-07-21 15:01 UTC To 2024-08-02 22:00 UTC Marine works Fraser River 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84), 3491(WGS84)

Dredging operations at Fraser Surrey Docks berths 2,3,7 and 8.

Hours of operation daily from 1400 UTC until 2200 UTC July 22 until August 2.

McKenzie and Paquachin will monitor VHF channel 74.
NW-P-1188-24 2024-07-21 13:15 UTC To 2024-07-27 07:00 UTC Marine works Strait of Georgia - Nanaimo Harbour 3447(WGS84)

Dock work at the Nanaimo Port Authority Barge Ramp at Duke Point in the vicintiy of 49 08.846N 123 52.627W.

Hours of operation: Daily 1300 UTC to 0200 UTC, July 22 until July 27.  Barge Ramp will be closed for the duration of these works.

Vessels monitoring VHF Channel 69.

Caution.
NW-P-1184-24 2024-07-20 02:26 UTC Waterway Information - Cable installation West Coast Vancouver Island South 3668(NAD83), 3671(NAD83)

Underwater Cable installed between Haggard Cove (48 57.733N 125 01.200W) and Huu-ay-aht (48 53.783N 125 01.033W).

 
NW-P-1177-24 2024-07-19 19:39 UTC Obstruction West Coast Vancouver Island South 3675(NAD83)

A subsurface scientific platform has been deployed in the vicinity of Yuquot at 49 33.702N 126 39.831W depth of 46 metres
NW-P-1176-24 2024-07-19 15:46 UTC Waterway information - Oceanographic Moorings West Coast Vancouver Island South 3602(NAD83), 3603(NAD27)

A subsurface oceanographic mooring have been deployed 1 meter from the sea floor off  Soquel Bank off Pachena Point at 48 41.534N 125 06.415W.

 
NW-P-1175-24 2024-07-19 15:44 UTC Obstruction West Coast Vancouver Island South 3602(NAD83), 3603(NAD27)

Sub-Surface mooring has been deployed at depth of 158 metres at  49 00.684N 126 30.230W
NW-P-1174-24 2024-07-19 14:36 UTC Waterway information Dixon Entrance West 3893(NAD27)

CHS surveys have determined that the charted depth in Justkatla Inlet at 53 37.647N 132 19.429W is shoaler than charted at a depth of 2.9 metres
NW-P-1170-24 2024-07-19 00:14 UTC To 2025-03-01 02:00 UTC Marine works Haro Strait 3479(NAD83)

Blasting Dredging and Dolphin pile installation in Swzart bay at 48 41.220N 123 24.360W

Hours of operation 1400 UTC until 0200 UTC Monday to Saturday July 20 2024 until March 1 2025

Caution
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ID Date Charts Title
NW-P-1217-24 2024-07-26 22:09 UTC To 2024-07-27 22:09 UTC 3548(NAD83), 3549(NAD83) Drifting Hazard

Overturned 20ft white Sailing Vessel reported adrift in Richards Channel in the vicinity of 50 58.140N 127 30.000W at 262158 UTC Jul 2024. 

Caution. 
NW-P-1216-24 2024-07-26 18:20 UTC 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84) Obstruction

Submerged damaged piling in Sapperton Channel, in the vicinity of 49 13.471N 122 52.583W.

Caution. 
NW-P-1215-24 2024-07-26 16:23 UTC To 2024-07-28 23:00 UTC 3447(WGS84) Recreational event - Bathtub Race

The World Championship Bathtub Race will take place between Nanaimo Harbour, Entrance Island and Winchelsea from 1700UTC to 2300UTC July 28th.

Nanaimo Inner Harbour and Newcastle Channel will be closed to commercial traffic for the duration of the race, with the exception of Gabriola, Newcastle and Protection Island ferries. 

The race boundary will be marked with yellow buoys. All vessels transiting Nanaimo Harbour are requested to transit with caution and maintain a minimum wash.

Event monitoring VHF Channel 73, 16 and 09. 

 
NW-P-1214-24 2024-07-26 02:40 UTC 3473(WGS84) Aids to Navigation

Unreliable.

Advertised sectors are shifted 1° to the north.

Aids: Enterprise Reef sector light LF 271
Cancels NW-P-1213-24
NW-P-1212-24 2024-07-25 17:46 UTC To 2024-08-01 01:30 UTC 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84) Marine works

Clamshell Dredging operations using a marine derrick crane and a dump scow to take place at Lafarge Coquitlam Sand N Gravel in the vicinity of 49 13.283N 122 49.820W. 

Hours of operation 1330 UTC until 0130 UTC daily, July 26 to Aug 01. 

Vessels on site monitoring VHF Channel 69. 

Caution. 
NW-P-1211-24 2024-07-25 16:09 UTC To 2024-07-30 03:00 UTC 3447(WGS84) Recreational event - Canoe Race

The Snuneymuxw First Nation Days Race will take place at the entrance to Nanaimo Estuary from 49 09.300N 123 55.700W to 49 09.700N 123 54.400W. 

The Nanaimo Estuary and the race area will be closed to commercial traffic from 2000 to 0300UTC July 26th to 29th, 2024. 
NW-P-1205-24 2024-07-24 05:26 UTC 3526(NAD83) Marine works

An underwater cable has been installed between Keats Island at 49 24.020N 123 25.520W and Gambier Island at 49 26.210N 123 25.570W.

 

Cancels NW-P-1198-24
NW-P-1203-24 2024-07-23 22:10 UTC 3534(WGS84) Aids to Navigation

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range rear light LL 427
NW-P-1202-24 2024-07-23 22:10 UTC 3534(WGS84) Aids to Navigation

Unreliable

Aids: Squamish range front light LL 426
NW-P-1199-24 2024-07-23 19:17 UTC 3489(NAD83), 3489(NAD83) Marine works - Dredging

Maintenance dredging in the vicinity of S&R Sawmills at 49 10.987N 122 41.777W, 

Hours of operation daily 1300 to 0130 UTC from 24 Jul to 21 Aug 2024.

Vessels monitoring VHF Ch69.

Caution.

 
NW-P-1196-24 2024-07-22 23:04 UTC 3497(NAD83) Marine works - Pile Driving

Pile driving operations will take place at the Chemtrade dock at 49 17.846N 123 00.898W.

Hours of operation from 1400 to 2330 UTC daily from 23 July to 19 August.

GW. Carlson and Delcat 50 on site monitoring VHF channel 12.

 
NW-P-1192-24 2024-07-22 15:58 UTC 3945(NAD83), 3946(NAD83) Aids to Navigation

A new beacon has been established in Hartley Bay at 53 25.336N 129 14.963W.

Hartley Bay Floating Breakwater LL 651.21.

Light is Fl 4s Y (Fl 0.5s; Ec 3.5s).
NW-P-1189-24 2024-07-21 15:01 UTC To 2024-08-02 22:00 UTC 3489(NAD83), 3490(WGS84), 3491(WGS84) Marine works

Dredging operations at Fraser Surrey Docks berths 2,3,7 and 8.

Hours of operation daily from 1400 UTC until 2200 UTC July 22 until August 2.

McKenzie and Paquachin will monitor VHF channel 74.
NW-P-1188-24 2024-07-21 13:15 UTC To 2024-07-27 07:00 UTC 3447(WGS84) Marine works

Dock work at the Nanaimo Port Authority Barge Ramp at Duke Point in the vicintiy of 49 08.846N 123 52.627W.

Hours of operation: Daily 1300 UTC to 0200 UTC, July 22 until July 27.  Barge Ramp will be closed for the duration of these works.

Vessels monitoring VHF Channel 69.

Caution.
NW-P-1184-24 2024-07-20 02:26 UTC 3668(NAD83), 3671(NAD83) Waterway Information - Cable installation

Underwater Cable installed between Haggard Cove (48 57.733N 125 01.200W) and Huu-ay-aht (48 53.783N 125 01.033W).

 
NW-P-1177-24 2024-07-19 19:39 UTC 3675(NAD83) Obstruction

A subsurface scientific platform has been deployed in the vicinity of Yuquot at 49 33.702N 126 39.831W depth of 46 metres
NW-P-1176-24 2024-07-19 15:46 UTC 3602(NAD83), 3603(NAD27) Waterway information - Oceanographic Moorings

A subsurface oceanographic mooring have been deployed 1 meter from the sea floor off  Soquel Bank off Pachena Point at 48 41.534N 125 06.415W.

 
NW-P-1175-24 2024-07-19 15:44 UTC 3602(NAD83), 3603(NAD27) Obstruction

Sub-Surface mooring has been deployed at depth of 158 metres at  49 00.684N 126 30.230W
NW-P-1174-24 2024-07-19 14:36 UTC 3893(NAD27) Waterway information

CHS surveys have determined that the charted depth in Justkatla Inlet at 53 37.647N 132 19.429W is shoaler than charted at a depth of 2.9 metres
NW-P-1170-24 2024-07-19 00:14 UTC To 2025-03-01 02:00 UTC 3479(NAD83) Marine works

Blasting Dredging and Dolphin pile installation in Swzart bay at 48 41.220N 123 24.360W

Hours of operation 1400 UTC until 0200 UTC Monday to Saturday July 20 2024 until March 1 2025

Caution
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