Becancour
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Position:
Lat. 46o 24’ 00' N
Long. 72o 23’ 00' O
Location:
Located on the south shore of the St.Lawrence about 10 nautical miles
east of Trois-Rivieres and 180 nautical miles west of Les Escoumins.
Navigational season is 12 months per year.
Description:
Enclosed basin offering good protection and year long navigation. Terminal
for forest products, large open storage areas. Alumina and other dry
bulks handling facilities. Automotive hopper on site. Caustic Soda
loaded via truck.
| Berth: |
Section |
Length |
Depth
(chart datum) |
Purpose |
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B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
B-5 |
244.00 m
150.00 m
219.00 m
214.00 m
292.00 m |
10.67 m
10.67 m
10.67 m
10.67 m
10.67 m |
Bulk & General
RoRo ramp
Bulk & General
Bulk & General
Alumina & Petcoke |
Storage:
Indoor Nil
Outdoor 145,000 m²
Winter:
Icebreaker is available during winter and icebreaking fee is compulsory
(From December 21st to April 15th).
Double pilotage is in force and 2 pilots board vessels. (From January 1st
to March 15th).
| Water density:
Fresh |
Tidal range:
Mean tide 0,6 m |
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Large tide 0,8 m |
Tidal range:
Water depths increased 2-3 m in spring due to run-off. Expect of run-off
to be capitalized mainly on export shipments.
Chart:
Canadian chart no: 1313
British Admiralty chart no: 4789
Pilotage:
Compulsory. Pilot station is Les Escoumins pilot station.
Position: A line joining positions 48°19’05" N, 69°24’53" W; & 48°08’05"
N, 69°11’14" W.
Services:
- Port of entry.
- Stevedoring.
- Fresh water.
- Bunkers (by trucks).
- Minor repairs.
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- Medical assistance.
- Supplies.
- Surveys.
- Tugs are available.
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Pro-forma:
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Operating office:
Lower St.Lawrence Ocean Agencies Ltd.
101, rue Laviolette
P.O. Box 304
Trois-Rivieres, QC
G9A 5G4 |
Tel: 819-376-6611 (24
hours)
Fax: 819-376-6140
Tlx: 058-37168
E-Mail: lolabcr@lola.ca
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