Port Saguenay
Powell
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Grande-Anse | Powell
Position:
Lat. 48° 20’ 00" N
Long. 70° 52’ 00" W
Location:
Located on the Saguenay River about 60 nautical miles from the
junction of the Saguenay River with the St.Lawrence River. Navigational
season is 12 months per year.
Description:
Wharves are built on piles and berthing is difficult when there is a
northeast wind. Specialized in handling cargo of newsprint. Large open
storage area.
| Berth: |
Section |
Length |
Depth
(chart datum) |
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1 (south)
2 (south)
3 (east) |
173.40 m
173.40 m
67.10 m |
10.00 m
10.97 m
11.90 m |
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Note: Both
berths are in a direct line and total length is 346.80 meters. |
Storage:
Indoor 9,725 m²
Outdoor 144,400 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:
Fresh water |
Tidal range:
Mean tide 4,3 m |
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Large tide 6,8 m |
Chart:
Canadian chart no: 1202
British Admiralty chart no: 4780
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 available at Powell
terminal (except during winter).
Pro-forma:
Click here to enter details to obtain estimated port cost.
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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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