Pointe-au-Pic

Position: 
Lat. 47° 37’ 22" N
Long. 70° 08’ 27" W

Location: 
Located on the north shore of the St.Lawrence about 70 nautical miles east (downstream) of Quebec City. Navigational season is 12 months per year.

Description: 
Berthage alongside St.Lawrence River. Covered and open storage available. Specialized in handling cargo of newsprint.

Berth:  Section  Length Depth
(
chart datum)
1 120.00 m 7.60 m

Storage: 
Indoor 1,935 m²
Outdoor 3,000 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:  Brackish Tidal range: Mean tide 4,4 m
                      Large tide 6,4 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).
  • Minor repairs.
  • Medical assistance.
  • Supplies.
  • Surveys.

 

Note: Tugs are not available at Pointe-au-Pic. On special circumstances, tugs from Quebec can be dispatched at high price.

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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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