Gros-Cacouna
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Position:
Lat. 47° 55’ 42" N
Long. 69° 30’ 52" W
Location:
Located on the south shore of the St.Lawrence about 102 nautical miles
east (downstream) of Quebec City. Navigational season is 12 months per
year.
Description:
Enclosed basin offering good protection and year long navigation. Entrance
of the basin between the breakwaters is 170 meters wide and depth is
8.00 meter chart datum. Terminal for forest products with large open
storage area, covered stowage area for general cargoes.
| Berth: |
Section |
Length |
Depth
(chart datum) |
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2
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141.00 m
141.00 m |
10.20 m
9.70 m |
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Note: Both
berths are in a direct line and total length is 282.00 meters. |
Storage:
Indoor 10,000 m²
Outdoor 160,000 m²
Winter:
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:
Brakish |
Tidal range:
Mean tide 3,7 m |
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Large tide 5,3 m |
Chart:
Canadian chart no: 1234
British Admiralty chart no: 4783
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).
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- Minor repairs.
- Medical assistance.
- Supplies.
- Surveys.
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Note: Tugs are not available at
Gros-Cacouna. On special circumstances, tugs from Quebec can be
dispatched at high price.
Pro-forma:
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Operating office:
Lower St.Lawrence Ocean Agencies Ltd.
240 Dalhousie Street
P.O. Box 248, Station B
Quebec, QC
G1K 7A6 |
Tel: 418-692-2850 (24
hours)
Fax: 418-692-2854
Tlx: 051-3712
E-Mail:
lolaqbc@lola.ca
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