Trois-Rivières

Position: 
Lat. 46° 32’ 00" N
Long. 72° 33’ 00" W

Location: 
Located on the north shore of the St.Lawrence near the Estuary of the St.Maurice River about 70 nautical miles east (downstream) of Montreal and 190 nautical miles west of Les Escoumins. Navigational season is 12 months per year.

Description: 
Mainly along river berths. Grain handling facilities, open berth storage space, tank terminals, storage sheds for general cargo, berths available for layby and minor repairs.

Berth:   Section    Length Depth 
(chart datum)  
Purpose
1 152.00 m   9.10 m Paper products
2 122.00 m 9.10 m Layby berth
3 218.00 m 9.10 m Layby berth
10 251.00 m 10.70 m General cargo
11 229.00 m 10.70 m General cargo
13 184.00 m 9.10 m Ro-Ro ramp
14 152.00 m 10.70 m General cargo
15 120.00 m 10.70 m Tug terminal
16 175.00 m 10.70 m Grain loading
17 221.00 m 10.70 m Grain/Alumina disch
19 221.00 m 10.06 m Bulk term.(liquid/dry)
20 221.00 m 10.70 m Bulk term.(liquid/dry)

Storage: 
Indoor 32,000 m²
Outdoor 27,481 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 0,2 m
                      Large tide 0,3 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: 1312
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.
  • Medical assistance.
  • Seamen Club
  • Supplies.
  • Surveys.
  • Tugs are available.

 

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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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