Summary of Temporary and Preliminary Notices to Mariners - 2017


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ANNUAL REPRINT OF NOTICES TO MARINERS
OF TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES
IN FORCE AS OF DECEMBER 30, 2016



Geographical positions  refer directly to the graduations of the largest scale Canadian Hydrographic chart unless otherwise indicated.

Bearings refer to the true compass and are measured clockwise from 000°(North) clockwise to 360°; those relating to lights are from seaward.

Visibility  of lights is that in clear weather.

Depths  - The units used for soundings (metres, fathoms or feet) are stated in the title of each chart.

Elevations are normally given above Higher High Water, Large Tides unless otherwise indicated.

EXPLANATION OF TEMPORARY AND PRELIMINARY NOTICES

Certain Notices to Mariners appearing in the monthly editions have a (T) or (P) appended to the regular number. These letters indicate that the information contained in the notice is of a temporary or preliminary nature.

TEMPORARY NOTICES (T)

If a temporary change in conditions affecting navigation exists and if the change will be effective for a period of over three months, a (T) notice will be published. Temporary changes which are effective for periods of less than three months will not normally be published. Such information will be broadcast as Notices to Shipping by the Coast Guard base of the area concerned. (T) notices will be cancelled as necessary.

PRELIMINARY NOTICES (P)

(a) When important changes affecting navigation are to take place in the near future, a Notice to Mariners describing the change will be published so that the mariners will have advanced information on the change. Such notices will be designated (P).

(b) When a change in conditions affecting navigation has taken place but full information is not available, a (P) notice giving available information will be published. This notice will be followed by a regular notice when complete information becomes available. The regular notice will cancel the (P) notice.

(c) When a change has taken place which is too complex to describe in a written notice, a (P) notice giving general information will be published. This notice will explain that follow up action will be taken to update charts by publishing patch corrections, new editions or new charts.

ACTION REQUIRED ON RECEIPT TO (T) & (P) NOTICES

It is not customary to make permanent corrections to charts and publications from (T) and (P) notices. On receipt of such notices, the information they contain should be noted in pencil on the affected charts and/or publications.

CAUTION

Mariners are reminded that charts and publications are not corrected from (T) and (P) notices when purchased from suppliers. Reference should be made to the latest list of charts affected by Temporary and Preliminary Notices published.

INDEX OF (T) & (P) NOTICES
Notice# Page Notice# Page Notice# Page Notice# Page
616(T)/07 1 508(P)/15 10 515(T)/16 19 1010(P)/16 30
613(P)/12 2 510(P)/15 10 517(P)/16 19 1011(T)/16 30
810(P)/12 2 609(P)/15 11 518(P)/16 20 1111(P)/16 30
811(P)/12 3 610(P)/15 12 519(P)/16 20 1112(P)/16 31
405(P)/13 4 807(T)/15 12 520(P)/16 21 1113(P)/16 31
509(P)/13 4 809(P)/15 13 610(T)/16 21 1114(P)/16 32
715(T)/13 5 904(P)/15 13 611(P)/16 22 1116(P)/16 33
1104(T)/133 5 1005(T)/15 14 714(P)/16 22 1117(P)/16 33
1108(P)/13 5 1006(T)/15 14 715(P)/16 23 1118(P)/16 34
309(T)/14 6 1008(P)/15 14 717(P)/16 23 1119(P)/16 35
418(P)/14 6 1013(P)/15 15 718(P)/16 24 1120(P)/16 36
605(P)/14 6 1105(T)/15 15 814(T)/16 24 1121(P)/16 36
714(P)/14 7 1106(T)/15 16 818(T)/16 24 1122(P)/16 37
810(P)/14 7 1109(P)/15 16 819(T)/16 25, 26 1123(P)/16 38
909(T)/14 7 110(T)/16 17 820(P)/16 27 1217(P)/16 38
1005(P)/14 8 115(P)/16 17 822(P)/16 27 1218(T)/16 39
1006(T)/14 8 204(T)/16 17 823(P)/16 28 1219(T)/16 39
1112(P)/14 8 209(P)/16 18 928(P)/16 28 1224(P)/16 39
1114(P)/14 9 302(P)/16 18 1008(P)/16 29
1211(T)/14 9 303(T)/16 19 1009(P)/16 29

INDEX OF CHARTS AFFECTED BY (T) & (P) NOTICES
Chart Page Chart Page Chart Page Chart Page
1430 13 3651 33 4302 19, 27 4830 5
2017 7 3668 24 4340 6 4847 31
2044 14 3675 34 4367 14 4849 28
2060 24 3676 35 4374 10 4851 31
2067 39 3677 36 4376 18 4866 30
2077 30 3679 36 4377 4
3538 21 4367 24 4909 2 4909 2, 22
2086 39 3681 37 4386 5 4911 3, 10
2235 24 3686 38 4396 27 4913 20
2315 14, 19, 30 3800 17 4404 22 4920 21
3057 18 4010 6, 29 4422 8 6218 17
3424 28 4049 21 4425 19 6249 32
3478 15 4170 16 4491 38 6267 9
3490 8 4201 4 4507 23 US 14853 9
3540 39 4236 11, 12 4587 29 US 14865 12
3546 7 4241 7 4644 16 US 14884 5
3624 33 4244 8, 13 4825 17, 23

SUMMARY OF (T) AND (P) NOTICES
FROM 2007 TO 2016 

2007

*616(T) DEMARCATION BAY TO/A PHILIPS BAY - MOBILE OFFSHORE DRILLING UNIT TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED
The unmanned mobile offshore drilling unit "SDC" has been temporarily established at 69°24'71"N 138°53'76"W. The unit is marked with a light Fl R, the structure is 202.4 metres long 53 metres wide. 

For information contact, Captain Connelly at 1-250-598-4513 or 1-250-744-9818 or e-mail:doncon@islandnet.com
(NOTSHIP H0212/06, Sarnia, June 2007)

2012

*613(P) DÉTROIT DE NORTHUMBERLAND/NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT - PARTIE OUEST/WESTERN PORTION - PORTS / HARBOURS - DAYMARKS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference: Chart 4909 

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation: 

Shediac Island rear daymark (46°15'19.4"N 064°32'16.4"W) 
Shediac Island front daymark (46°15'20.4"N 064°32'06" W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Sandra Inglis, A/Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 1000 
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z8 
Email: Sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
Telephone: (902) 426-3151 
Email: sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2012-116)
*810(P) DÉTROIT DE NORTHUMBERLAND/NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT - PARTIE OUEST/WESTERN PORTION - PORTS/HARBOURS - RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference: Chart 4909 

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation: 

Cocagne front range light (LL 1116) (46°20'06.8"N 064°36'53.7"W) 
Cocagne rear range light (LL 1117) (219°37' 245m from front) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Sandra Inglis, A/Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 1000 
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z8 
Telephone: (902) 426-3151 
Email: Sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2012-147,148)
*811(P) ENTRÉE À/ENTRANCE TO MIRAMICHI RIVER - RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference: Notice 712(P)/2012 is now cancelled 

Reference: Chart 4911 

The Canadian Coast Guard intends to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation: 

Portage Island Channel front range light (LL 1176) (47°07'47.1"N 065° 02' 17.1"W) 
Portage Island Channel rear range light (LL 1176.1) (243°41' 331.8m from front) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Sandra Inglis, A/Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 1000 
Dartmouth, NS, B2Y 3Z8 
Telephone: (902) 426-3151 
Email: Sandra.inglis@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2012-141,142)

2013

*405(P) Main-à-Dieu Passage - fog signal to be discontinued
Reference: Chart: 4377 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation: 
Moque Head Fog Signal (LL 765.4) (46°00'25.4"N 059°49'21.7"W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St. John's, NL,A1C 5X1
Telephone: (709) 772-5195 
Email: LlewellynD@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2013-003)
*509(P) Halifax Harbour - Bedford Basin - Measured Daybeacons to be discontinued
Reference: Chart : 4201 
The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation: 

Sherwood Point Measured Mile Day Beacon (44°40'48.36"N 063°39'07"W) 
Princess Lodge Measured Mile Day beacon (44°41'44.00"N 063°39'37.1"W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Regional Superintendent 
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195, 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2013-007)
*715(T) ST. MARY'S RIVER - SAULT ST. MARIE - Bellevue Marina - SPAR BOUY TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED.
Reference Chart: US 14884

A green Porthand spar buoy marked QC9 has been Temporarily established at: 46°30'00.9"N 084°18'21.1"W
(D2013-008)
*1104(T) Great Bay de l'Eau and Approaches/et les approches - Light temporary discontinued.
Reference Chart: 4830 

Coombs Cove Wharf light (LL 121.3) (47°27'27.02"N 55°37'25.9"W) has been temporarily discontinued due to wharf repairs.
(N2013-007)
*1108(P) St. Margaret's Bay - Hubbards Cove Nova Scotia - Aids to navigation to be amended and added.
Reference Chart: 4386 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently amend and add the following Aids to navigation in Hubbards Cove, Nova Scotia: 

Slaughenwhite Ledge Light and Bell buoy DY52 (LL 479) to be reposition from 44°36'43.34"N 064°02'35.75"W to 44°37'01.74"N 064°02'21.78"W. Flash Characteristics to change from FlR to QR. 

Slaughenwhite Ledge Spar bouy DY54 (LL 479.01)(44°37'24.35"N 064°02'43.66"W) to be replaced with a lighted Spar buoy DY54,Fl R . 

Mill Cove Wharf Light (LL 478.4), FlG4s (Flash 1 sec Eclipse 3 sec) to be established at the north end of breakwater at 44°34.924'N 64°03.257'W (approx.). 

Fox Cove Wharf Light (LL 478.2), FlY4s (Flash 1 sec Eclipse 3 sec) to be established at the end of the Breakwater 44°36.874'N 64°03.417'W (approx.). 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Regional Superintendent, 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways, 
Canadian Coast Guard, 
PO Box 5667, 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195, 
Email: LlewellynD@DFO-MPO-GC.CA 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2013-035)

2014

*309(T) KINGSTON HARBOUR AND APPROACHES/ET LES APPROACHES - INFORMATION REGARDING MOORING AND ANCHORING.
All mooring or anchoring within the public port of Kingston is prohibited outside of designated marina areas until further notice without authorization from the port official.

Inquiries are to be directed to Transport Canada at: (416) 952-1027.
*418(P) GRAND MANAN - LIGHT AND BELL BOUY TO BE DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 4340 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

North Shoal light and bell buoy X2, (LL 5.6) (44°32'05.6"N 067°06'41.1"W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Regional Superintendent 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard, 
PO Box 5667, 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195, 
Email: Llewellynd@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2014-008)
*605(P) BAY OF FUNDY / BAIE DE FUNDY (INNER PORTION / PARTIE INTÉRIEURE) - LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 4010 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

Ragged Point lignt, (LL 162.5) (45°39'37.9"N 064°29'17.5"W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Regional Superintendent 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667, 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195, 
Email: Llewellynd@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2014-015)
*714(P) BROUGHTON STRAIT - DAYBEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 3546 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

Eel Rock Daybeacon (50°35'36.2"N 127°05'33.3"W). 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Regional Superintendent 
Marine Navigation Services
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: 250-480-2600 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2014-052)
*810(P) LOCKEPORT TO/À CAPE SABLE - FOG SIGNAL TO BE DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 4241 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

Baccaro Point Fog Signal (LL 336) (43°26'59"N 065°28'15"W). 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

A\Regional Superintendent 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195 
Email: Renee.Pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2014-025)
*909(T) KINGSTON HARBOUR AND APPROACHES/ET LES APPROACHES - DOCK UNSERVICEABLE.
Reference Chart: 2017 

The Kingston psychiatric hospital dock is unserviceable and out of bounds for use as dockage until further notice.
(NOTSHIP C2409/10)
*1005(P) CARDIGAN BAY - RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 4422 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aids to navigation: 

Georgetown Range Lights (LL 955, 956) (46°09'50.6"N 062°31'44.5"W) approx. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

A\Regional Superintendent 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195
Email: Renee.Pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2014-080, 081)
*1006(T) WEDGEPORT AND VICINITY/ET LES ABORDS - TEMPORARY LIGHT ESTABLISHED
Reference Chart: 4244 

A Temporary light has been installed at Whitehead Island (LL 295) (43°39'45.8"N 065°52'02.5"W) approx.
flash characteristics have changed to Fl 4s Ec 11s and the Nominal range has been reduced from 13 to 7. 

The temporary light is temporarily replacing the previous light, however still serves as landfall.
(F2014-028)
*1112(P) FRASER RIVER/FLEUVE FRASER, SAND HEADS TO/À DOUGLAS ISLAND - LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 3490 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

Annacis Island Pile Wall Center light (LL 366.4) (49°11'7.6"N 122°55'19.3"W NAD83) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent 
Marine Navigation Services 
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street
Victoria BC V8V 4V9 
Tel: (250)480-2600 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2014-059)
*1114(P) LAKE WINNIPEG - MCBETH POINT - LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference: Chart 6267 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

McBeth Point light (LL 1599) (52°07'54"N 097°29'24"W) is temporarily discontinued 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4V9 
Telephone 250-480-2602 
Fax 250-480-2702 
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
*1211(T) DETROIT RIVER - DETROIT - AMBASSADOR BRIDGE - PLATFORMS EXTENTION.
Reference Chart: US 14853 

Platform installation taking place around both piers of the Ambassador Bridge. Platforms will extend approximately 1.2 metres towards the channel. Steady burning red lights will mark the bottom corners closest to the channel.
(NOTSHIP C2717/14)

2015

*508(P) RED POINT TO/À GUYON ISLAND - FOG SIGNAL TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4374 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation: 

Fourchu Head Fog Signal, (LL 747) (45°43'02.8''N 060°13'46.4''W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent, Claire MacLaren 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard, 
P.O. Box 5667 
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1
Telephone: 709-772-5195 
Email: claire.maclaren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2015-026)
*510 (P) ENTRÉE À/ENTRANCE TO MIRAMICHI RIVER - RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4911 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aids to navigation: 

Fox Island South Range lights (LL 1170.5, 1170.6) (47°05'14.5"N 064°58'42"W) Approx. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent, Claire MacLaren 
Aids to Navigation & Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195 
Email: claire.maclaren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2015-028, 029)
*609(P) TAYLORS HEAD TO / À SHUT-IN ISLAND – AIDS TO BE CHANGED
Reference Chart: 4236 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to make the following permanent changes to the aids to navigation in the Musquodoboit Harbour area: 
  • (LL 5566.01) YV5 - discontinue
  • (LL 5566.02) YV7 - add green lantern, Fl 4s, replace LL # with 566.02
  • (LL 5566.03) YV10 - add Red lantern, quick flash, replace LL # with 566.03, reposition to 44°41.16'N 063°04.775'W
  • (LL 5566.04) YV11 - add green lantern, Fl 4s, replace LL # with 566.04, reposition to 44°41.437'N 063°04.792'W
  • (LL 5566.05) YV12 - add red lantern, Fl 4s, replace LL # with 566.05, reposition to 44°41.437'N 063°04.714'W
  • (LL 5566.06) YV13 - add green lantern, Fl 4s, replace LL # with 566.06, reposition to 44°41.567'N 063°04.729'W
  • (LL 5566.07) YV14 - discontinue
  • (LL 5566.08) YV15 - add green lantern, quick flash, replace LL # with 566.08, reposition to 44°41.685'N 063°04.745'W
  • (LL 5566.09) YV16 - reposition to 44°41.823'N 063°04.750'W
  • (LL 5566.10) YV17 - reposition to 44°42.07'N 064°04.904'W
  • (LL 5566.11) YV18 - add red lantern, quick flash, replace LL # with 566.11, reposition to 44°42.52'N 063°04.95'W
  • (LL 5566.13) YV22- discontinue (replaced by YV20)
  • (LL 5566.115) YV20 - rename to Musquodoboit (NE Francis Nose Is.) Spar Buoy YV20, reposition to 44°42.962'N 063°05.052'W (YV22 position)
  • (LL 5566.12) YV21 - add green lantern with quick flash
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties within three month from the date of this Notice. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent, Claire MacLaren
Aids to Navigations 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195, 
Email: claire.maclaren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit within three months from the date of this Notice.
(F2015-019)
*610(P)TAYLORS HEAD TO/À SHUT-IN ISLAND - BELL TO BE REMOVED
Reference Chart: 4236 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation: 

Musquodoboit Ledge light and Bell Buoy YV3 - Sound to be removed (Bell), (LL 566.5) (44°39'36.0''N 063°04'16.0''W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent, Claire MacLaren
Aids to Navigations 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195 
Email: claire.maclaren@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2015-018)
*807(T) ST. CLAIR RIVER - PORT HURON - SCAFFOLDING INSTALLATION
Reference Chart: US 14865  

Scaffolding installation on the American side of the blue water bridge extending approximately 1.2 metres below low steel. Fixed amber lights will mark the bottom and four corners of the scaffolding.
(NOTSHIP C1718/15)
*809(P) LAC SAINT-LOUIS - RANGE TO BE MODIFIED
Reference chart: 1430 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently replace the following aid to navigation: 

To discontinue the Dixie range light (LLIW 1201-1202) which operates night only and replace it by a sector light located at position 45°25'16.04’’N 073°44'45.02''W. This new sector light would be 5 nautical miles. 

The arcs of visibility (true bearing) would be the following: 
Red sector: from 107° to 52°. 
White sector: from 52° to 50°. 
Green sector: from 50° to 264°. 

This change would be effective in the spring of 2016. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Regional Superintendent 
Aids & Waterways
Central & Arctic Region 
101 boulevard Champlain, Québec, G1K 7Y7 
Telephone: 418-648-7493 
Email: frederic.filion@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(Q2015-143)
*904(P) WEDGEPORT AND VICINITY / ET LES ABORDS – ADVERTISEMENT OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 4244 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes the following permanent changes to the following aid to navigation:

Hell's Gate RR-NS - (LL 7282.2): Change Hell's Gate yellow cautionary mast with radar reflector to yellow north cardinal mast with radar reflector, top marks and 2 horizontal bands of white retro reflective tape. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent, 
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667
St. John's, NL, A1C 5X1 
Phone at 709-772-5195 
E-mail : denise.veber@dfo-mp.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2015-028)
*1005(T) PORT DALHOUSIE - EAST AND WEST PIERS – ACCESS FORBIDDEN
Reference Chart: 2044 

A recent engineering investigation identified structural issues and safety concerns with both the east and west piers at Port Dalhousie. In light of the inspection findings, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans is taking action to protect the safety of the public by prohibiting vessel, vehicular, and pedestrian access to the piers. 

Vessels can still safely navigate the waters surrounding the piers but will be unable to moor at the piers. The City of St. Catharines will accommodate boaters as possible at other local wharves. 

Mark Sandeman 
Area Manager, Client Services 
Small Craft Harbours 
Central & Arctic Region 
Fisheries and Oceans Canada 

3027 Harvester Road, Unit 310 
Burlington, Ontario, L7N 3G7 
Telephone: 905-639-2050 
Facsimile: 905-639-5975 
Email: mark.sandeman@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
(NOTSHIP C567/15)
*1006(T) HARBOURS ON THE EAST SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR/PORTS SUR LA RIVE EST DU LAC SUPERIEUR - FOG HORN UNSERVICEABLE.
Reference Chart: 2315 

The fog signal of Davieaux Island light (LL 1098) has been reported inoperative.
(NOTSHIP C467/13)
*1008(P) FLINT ISLAND TO/À CAPE SMOKEY - CIBOUX ISLAND - LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 4367 

The Canadian Coast guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aids to navigation: 

Ciboux Island, (LL 844) (46°23'06.4''N 060°22'25.8''W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent 
Aids to Navigations and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1  
Telephone: (709) 772-5195 
Email: denise.veber@dfo-mp.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2015-124P)
*1013(P) PLANS - SALTSPRING ISLAND - DAY BEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference chart: 3478 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation: 

Ganges Boat Basin 6 (UL 5149.6) (48°51'4.8"N 123°29'52"W NAD83) located in Ganges Boat Basin, Saltspring Island. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties before February 1st, 2016. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice: 

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan 
Aids & Waterways
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2600 
Email: kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2015-082)
*1105(T) CANADA - SAFETY OF OFFSHORE EXPLORATION AND EXPLOITATION VESSELS
Reference: Notice 410(T)/2007 is cancelled. 

2015 Annual Edition of Notices to Mariners, Notice No. 20, pages A20-1 to A20-4. 

Mariners are advised that offshore exploration and exploitation vessels may be conducting drilling operations in the following areas: 

Gulf of St. Lawrence 
NIL 
Mainland NWT 
NIL 
Mackenzie Delta NWT/Beaufort Sea 
NIL 
Arctic Islands of the NWT/Arctic Islands of Nunavut 
NIL 
Eastern Arctic Offshore 
NIL 
Davis Strait 
NIL 

NOTE: Mariners are advised to obtain up-to-date position reports on drilling vessels and production installations before entering an area of exploration and exploitation. This information is available by contacting, as appropriate, ECAREG CANADA, NORDREG CANADA or CVTS OFFSHORE via any Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre (MCTS). 
(NOTSHIP M2215/15)(NEB)
*1106(T)BAY D'ESPOIR AND/ET HERMITAGE BAY- BUOY TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED.
Reference Chart: 4644 

The Black fish cove light buoy (LL 133.22) (47°40'10.0"N 055°56'0.2"W) is temporarily discontinued.
(N2015-044)
*1109 GLACE BAY HARBOUR – ADVERTISEMENT OF PROPOSED CHANGES
The Canadian Coast Guard proposes the following permanent changes in the Glace Bay, Nova Scotia area:
Fixed Aids
List of Light Number Chart Name Proposed Changes
772 4170 Glace Bay Range Front Reduce nominal range from 16.5NM to 11.3NM. Reduce daymark size to 2 NM detection
773 4170 Glace Bay Range Rear Reduce nominal range from 16.5NM to 11.8NM. Reduce daymark size to 2 NM detection
774 4170 Glace Bay North Breakwater Reduce nominal range from 10.6NM to 6.1NM. Reduce daymark size to 2 NM detection
773.5 
New Establishment
4170 Glace Bay South Breakwater (NEW) Establish mast structure with quick flash, Green light in approximate position 46°11.918'N 59°56.824' at end of South Breakwater. Port hand daybeacon
Floating Aids
List of Lights Number and Aid ID Chart Name Proposed Changes
771 
KV
4170 Glace Bay light and bell buoy Relocate to 46°13'28.8"N 59°55'37.8"W. Remove sound and reduce buoy size. Change name to Glace Bay light buoy
KV2 4170 Glace Bay Outer red spar buoy Increase buoy size to 0.6m plastic spar. Add red lantern. Change name to Glace Bay Outer light buoy. New LL number will be 771.01
KV3 4170 Glace Bay Center green spar buoy Discontinue buoy
KV4 4170 Glace Bay Center red spar buoy Discontinue buoy
KV5 4170 Glace Bay Inner green spar buoy Add green lantern. Change name to Glace Bay Inner light buoy. New LL number will be 771.04
KV6 4170 Glace Bay Inner red spar buoy Add red lantern. Change name to Glace Bay Inner light buoy. New LL number will be 771.05
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this Notice. 

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
PO Box 5667, 
St. John's NL, A1X 5X1 
Telephone: 709-772-5195 
Email: denise.veber@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2015-155)

2016

*110(T) BURGEO AND / ET RAMEA ISLANDS – LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4825 

The aid Graley Rock light and whistle buoy QV1 (LL 144.5) (47° 34’ 14.0’’N 057° 41’ 57.2’’W) is temporarily discontinued.
(N2015-088)
*115(P) DIXON ENTRANCE – ADVERTISEMENT OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 3800

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Rose Spit light and whistle buoy C25 (LL 790) (54º 14’ 52.9”N 131 º30’ 48.1”W NAD83) will change from a Port hand buoy to an East cardinal buoy.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be addressed to the following within three months from the date of this notice.

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region 
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street 
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2015-101)
*204(T) KENORA, RAT PORTAGE BAY – STRUCTURE REPORTED DAMAGED
Reference Chart: 6218 

The light Safety Bay (LL 1471) (49º 45’ 34.7”N 094º 31’ 24.2”W):

Structure reported damaged and light showing improper characteristics. 

401 King Street West
P.O. Box 1000
Prescott, ON, K0E 1T0 
Telephone: (613) 925-0666
Facsimile: (613) 925-4519 
(NOTSHIP C1007/14)
*209(P) BURTON TO/À ARROW LAKE – LIGHT BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 3057

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation:  

Arrowhead light buoy A29 (LL 40.7) (50º 40’ 22.4”N 117º 54’ 31”W NAD83)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following before June 15, 2016: 

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street 
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-022)
*302(P) LOUISBOURG HARBOUR – FOG SIGNAL TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4376

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid: 

Louisbourg fog signal (LL 756) (45° 54’ 24.0’’N 059° 57’ 30.5’’W): The light and structure will remain.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice.

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-4062 
Email:  denise.veber@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-012)
*303(T) STRAIT OF CANSO – 2016 AND 2017, REDUCED OPERATIONAL SEASON
Reference Chart: 4302

Mariners are advised that, due to extensive maintenance requirements to the causeway swing bridge, the Canso Canal
will have a reduced operational season for the next two years. For the 2016 and 2017 navigation seasons, the Canso
Canal will operate according to the following schedule:  

2016 – April 14 to 07:30 local time November 1
2017 – 07:30 local time May 15 to 07:30 local time December 24

For further information, please contact:  

Ovide Boudreau
Officer-in-Charge 
Canso Canal 
Telephone: (902) 625-1973 
Email:  Ovide.Boudreau@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 
*515(T) HARBOURS ON THE EAST SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR/PORTS SUR LA RIVE EST DU LAC SUPÉRIEUR – BUOYS TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 2315

The Canadian Coast Guard has temporarily discontinued the following aids to navigation:  
XT1, XT2, XT3, XT4, XT5, XT6, XT7, XT8, XT9, XT10, XT11, XT12.
(NOTSHIP C1045)
*517(P) HARBOURS ON THE NORTH SHORE / HÂVRES SUR LA CÔTE NORD – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4425

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid:  

The light Grand Tracadie Wharf (LL 1049.8) (46° 24’ 12.3’’N 063° 01’ 43.9’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice.

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-047)
*518(P) CARAQUET HARBOUR, BAIE DE SHIPPEGAN AND / ET MISCOU HARBOUR – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4913

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following Aid to navigation:  

The light Fox Dens Gully (LL 1262.8) (47° 53’ 12.1’’N 064° 30’ 15.2W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice.

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-038)
*519(P) CARAQUET HARBOUR, BAIE DE SHIPPEGAN AND / ET MISCOU HARBOUR – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4913

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following range: 

Baie de Lameque South range front (LL 1294) (47° 46’ 47.6’’N 064° 39’ 09.0’’W)
Baie de Lameque South range rear (LL 1295) (74° 14’ 820.4m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-045, 046)
*520(P) PLANS: BAIE DES CHALEURS / CHALEUR BAY: CÔTE SUD / SOUTH SHORE – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4920

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following range: 

Lameque range front (LL 1296) (47° 47’ 26’’N 064° 39’ 31.9’’W)
Lameque range rear (LL 1297) (41° 43’ 118.6m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice.

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-042, 044)
*610(T) GRAND BANK, NORTHERN PORTION / GRAND BANC, PARTIE NORD TO / À FLEMISH PASS / PASSE FLAMANDE – HEBRON FIELD - PIPELINES INSTALLATION
Reference Chart: 4049

The Hebron Project has placed three, 2 km pipelines on the seabed in a triangular formation.
Pipelines are in place from May 12, 2016 indefinitely.  

The coordinates of the triangle are:

North:           46° 33.732'N 048º 30.232'W
South :            46° 33.52'N 048º 28.908'W
Southwest:   46° 32.643'N 048º 29.884'W

After May 14, 2016, no vessels and no surface markers in the area until July 2016, a CPA of 1 nm is requested.
(NOTSHIP N552/16)
*611(P) CAPE GEORGE TO / À PICTOU – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4404

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation: 

The light Pictou Island East End Breakwater (LL 900) (45° 49’ 20.7”N 062° 30’ 34.2”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-051)
*714(P) DÉTROIT DE NORTHUMBERLAND / NORTHUMBERLAND STRAIT (PARTIE OUEST/WESTERN PORTION) – RANGE TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4909

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation: 

Shediac Harbour range   Front (LF 1110)  (46° 14’ 30.0”N 064° 31’ 48.4”W)
                                                 Rear (LF 1111)  (46° 14’ 26.1”N 064° 31’ 49.9”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-100, 101)
*715(P) PLANS: NORTHEAST COAST / CÔTE NORD-EST NEWFOUNDLAND / TERRE-NEUVE – LIGHT BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4507

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Wharf Rock light buoy KN4 (LL 239.251) (51° 29’ 58.7”N 055° 28’ 26.3”W).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-026)
*717(P) BURGEO AND / ET RAMEA ISLANDS – LIGHT BUOY TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4825

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:  

The Douglas light buoy QV (LL 144.3) (47° 35’ 54.6”N 057° 37’ 39.9”W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent
Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667 
St-John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-035)
*718(P) ALBERNI INLET – DAYBEACONS TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 3668

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aids to navigation:  

Somass River Norske Daybeacon #4 (LL 5079) (49° 14’ 29.8’’N 124° 49’ 20.3’’W)
Somass River Norske Daybeacon #6 (LL 5079.4) (49° 14’ 39.8’’N 124° 49’ 18.8’’W)
Somass River Norske Daybeacon #7 (LL 5079.6) (49° 14’ 44.8’’N 124° 49’ 11.6’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region 
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street 
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-046)
*814(T) MAIN DUCK ISLAND TO/À SCOTCH BONNET ISLAND – PARTIALLY SUBMERGED FIXED STEEL BARGES
Reference Chart: 2060

There are 3 partially submerged fixed steel barges in North end of West Lake (43° 57’ 02.3’’N 077° 20’ 12.8’’W), which have been reported just below the water line.  

Barges are marked with cautionary buoys.
(NOTSHIP C1641/14)
*818(T) CAPE HURD TO/À LONELY ISLAND – LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS TEMPORARILY CHANGED
Reference Chart: 2235

The light characteristics of Cove Island (LL 805) (U.S. LL 12675) have temporarily changed to flash 1 second, eclipse 9 seconds and night-time operation only.
(NOTSHIP C2522/11)
*819(T) AUTOMATIC IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM (AIS)
AIS Application-Specific Messages (ASM) and AIS AtoN

Mariners are advised that the Canadian Coast Guard will perform a test of AIS Application-Specific Messages (AIS- ASM) on the Pacific Coast from the Sand Heads meteorological/hydrological station: 49°06’21’’N 123°18’12’’W, and may extend this testing to other stations in the coming months. The test will start at the end of August and consist of broadcasting meteorological/hydrological (MET/HYDRO) data through AIS binary “Message 8”.

Although AIS was originally developed as a means for positive identification and tracking of ships, it includes functionalities to transmit binary messages such as MET/HYDRO information and other types of data. These additional functionalities of AIS may be useful to mariners to assist in onboard voyage planning.

Ships need to be equipped with a proper Class “A” AIS device for the accurate onboard display of AIS message. The IMO mandatory carriage requirement for the Class “A” AIS display1is the Minimum Keyboard Display (MKD) which displays the binary data in an alphanumeric form. However, as there is no current requirement for the MKD to be capable of decoding all AIS binary messages, the display and use of the ASM information may require additional hardware and/or software2 .

AIS Aids to Navigation (AtoN)

The International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) defines an AtoN as:
‘a device or system external to vessels that is designed and operated to enhance the safe and efficient navigation of vessels and/or vessel traffic’.3

The primary purpose of an AIS AtoN Station is to promote and enhance safety and efficiency of navigation by one or more of the following:
  • Providing a positive and all-weather means of identification;
  • Complementing existing services (e.g. RACONS) from AtoN;
  • Transmitting accurate positions of floating AtoN;
  • Indicating if a floating AtoN is off position (monitoring the status of an AtoN);
  • Marking or delineating tracks, routes, areas, and limits;
  • Marking offshore structures;
  • Enable timely marking of new hazards (fixed or dynamic) using Virtual AIS AtoN.


The use of AIS within the marine aids to navigation service is accomplished by the broadcasting of the aids to navigation report message “Message 21”.

An AIS AtoN can be implemented in three ways, Real, Synthetic, and Virtual.
  1. Physical/real AIS AtoN: An AIS device which is physically located on the AtoN and transmits “Message 21”.
  2. Synthetic AIS AtoN: There are 2 types of Synthetic AIS AtoN – Monitored and Predicted.
    1. Monitored: A “Message 21” is transmitted from a nearby AIS base station. The AtoN physically exists but there is no AIS device on it. A communication link is installed on the AtoN to allow the monitoring of its status.
    2. Predicted : A “Message 21” is transmitted from a nearby AIS base station. The AtoN physically exists but there is neither an AIS device on it nor a communication link. Status and position of the AtoN cannot be monitored.
  3. Virtual AIS AtoN : A “Message 21” is transmitted from a nearby AIS base station for an AtoN that does not physically exist. The “Message 21” will clearly identify this as a virtual AIS AtoN.
Displays and Symbology

As the AIS information available to mariners will be dependent on their display system, not not all transmitted information may be displayed. Mariners are encouraged to install systems that provide AIS overlay on either ECDIS or Radar, or both.

POf those vessels that are AIS equipped the various displays available can range from no display on some Class B units, through to the mandatory Class A MKD, and to a full ECDIS or Radar overlay. In the absence of an ECDIS or Radar overlay, mariners will not be able to fully utilize the AIS AtoN functionality. Also note that there is a variance in the information that can be displayed on ECDIS or Radar equipment by the different AIS manufacturers.

The symbology that may be displayed on nautical charts, display systems and the MKD is summarised below.

Nautical Charts On nautical charts AIS AtoN are indicated by a magenta circle surrounding the existing AtoN symbol and an adjacent legend stating AIS. The font will be straight for fixed AtoN and italic for floating AtoN.
Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique A physical AIS AtoN provided as an overlay on ECDIS, Radar or other display systems are indicated by a diamond shape with crossed lines at the reported position of the AtoN. A physical AIS AtoN that is off position will use the same symbol but in red. A virtual AIS AtoN is indicated by a dotted line diamond shape with the crossed lines at the reported position.
Physical AIS Aton Physical AIS AtoN
off position
Virtual AIS AtoN
Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique physique Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique hor station Avis au Navigateurs - système d'indentification automatique virtuelle
Minimum Keyboard Display
The mandatory MKD is only required to display data in alphanumeric form. Some MKD are units supplemented by a small graphical display. Exact presentation will vary but this layout below would be typical of MKD displays.
Range Bearing Name
XX.XX XXX.X XXXXXXXXX
XX.XX XXX.X XXXXXXXXX
XX.XX XXX.X XXXXXXXXX
Latitude XXX XX.XXX
Longitude XXX XX.XXX

Feedback on AIS-ASM
Mariners are requested to provide feedback on the AIS-ASM test bed to their applicable Regional MCTS Office.

Contact information can be found in the publication Radio Aids to Marine Navigation, Part 1.

*820(P) ANNAPOLIS BASIN – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4396 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

The light Broad Cove Wharf (LL 212) (44° 39’ 55.7’’N 065° 49’ 56.9’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2016-036)
*822(P) STRAIT OF CANSO – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4302 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

The light North Canso (LL 883) (45° 41’ 29.8”N 061° 29’ 18.1”W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. 
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-119)
*823(P) PLANS, CONCEPTION BAY, TRINITY BAY AND/ET BONAVISTA HARBOUR – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4849 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

The light Squarry Island (LL 446) (48° 39’ 06.1’’N 053° 07’ 42.6’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-046)
*928(P) APPROACHES TO/APPROCHES À OAK BAY – AID TO NAVIGATION TO BE CHANGED
Reference Chart: 3424 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Harris Island North Port Daybeacon (LL 5104.3) (48º 25’ 28.6’’N 123º 17’ 22.7’’W) will change to Harris Island North Cardinal buoy (VJ) (48º 25’ 30.8’’N 123º 17’ 23.8’’W).  

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent Kevin Carrigan 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street 
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-069)
*1008(P) MORTIER BAY – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4587 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Marystown Light (LL 63.5) (47º 09’ 52.2’’N 055º 08’ 50.1’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-065)
*1009(P) BAY OF FUNDY / BAIE DE FUNDY: INNER PORTION / PARTIE INTÉRIEURE – FOG HORN TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4010 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the fog horn of the following aid to navigation:

Advocate Harbour (LL 166) (49º 19’ 07.1’’N 064º 46’ 59.9’’W): The light and structure will remain. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.  
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(F2016-056)
*1010(P) BOTWOOD AND APPROACHES / ET LES APPROCHES – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4866 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Porterville Wharf Light (LL 352.5) (49º 15’ 26.0’’N 055º 11’ 33.0’’W) 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties. Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-063)
*1011(T) LAKE ONTARIO/LAC ONTARIO (WESTERN PORTION/PARTIE OUEST) – SILTING REPORTED
Reference Chart: 2077 

Silting reported in main entrance channel to Fifty Point Marina. Centre of channel depth reported to be 1.9 metres with shallower depths on the sides.  

Mariners are requested to use caution in the area.
(NOTSHIP C2266/16)
*1111(P) HARBOURS ON THE EAST SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR/PORTS SUR LA RIVE EST DU LAC SUPÉRIEUR – FOG HORN TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 2315 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the fog horn of the following aid to navigation:

Michipicoten Harbour (LL 1093) (47º 56’ 32.9’’N 084º 54’ 26.7’’W): The light and structure will remain. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Supervisor, Gary Greer
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
28 Waubeek St. 
Parry Sound, ON, P2A 1B9 
Email:  gary.greer@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(D2016-013)
*1112(P) CONCEPTION BAY – FOG SIGNAL TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4847 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the fog signal of the following aid to navigation:

Cape St. Francis (LL 499) (47° 48' 31.4"N 052° 47' 11.7"W): The light and structure will remain. 

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-074P)
*1113(P) TRINITY BAY: SOUTHERN PORTION / PARTIE SUD – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4851 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Greens Harbour Floating Breakwater (LL 467.01) (47° 38' 36.0"N 053° 30' 22.0"W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(N2016-072P)
*1114(P) GULL HARBOUR TO/À RIVERTON – RANGE LIGHTS TO BE REPLACED WITH SECTOR LIGHT
Reference Chart: 6249 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to establish the following aid to navigation:

Icelandic River Sector Light (LL 1576.5) (approximate position 51º 01’ 53.1’’N 096º 58’ 48.1’’W).

The sector light will exhibit the following characteristics:
Q1s R (Red) :          103.5° to 104.0°
Fixed W (White):           104.0° to 104.5°
Q1s G (Green):           104.5° to 105.0°

All bearings are from seaward.

The following aids to navigation will be discontinued in order to establish the aid to navigation mentioned above:
Icelandic River range front (LL 1576) (51º 01’ 45.8’’N 096º 57’ 43.6’’W NAD Unknown)
Icelandic River range rear (LL 1577) (285°30’ 1320m from front)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(A2016-022)
*1116(P) CAPE COOK TO CAPE SCOTT – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 3624 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Sea Otter Cove (LL 67) (50º 40’ 16.0’’N 128º 21’ 02.0’’W NAD27), (50º 40’ 15.3’’N 128º 21’ 07.5’’W NAD83):
Change the light from Fl 4s W (White) to Fl 4s R (Red) and add a red and white triangular daymark to the existing structure.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-127)
*1117(P) SCOULER ENTRANCE – DAYBEACON TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 3651 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Scouler Pass South starboard daybeacon (LL 5013) (50º 18’ 40.8’’N 127º 48’ 53.2’’W NAD83).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-124)
*1118(P) NOOTKA SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 3675 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:
List of Lights Number Name of Aid Position Proposed Changes
100.8 Bodega 49° 44' 13.1"N
126° 37' 25.8"W
Change the structure to a white tower with red band at top.
102 Kendrick Inlet 49° 43' 06.6"N
126° 38' 29.4"W
Change the structure to a white tower.
102.5 Jewitt Cove 49° 41' 56.4"N
126° 36' 05.1"W
Change the light to Fl 4s G (GREEN). Add a green, white, and black square daymark to the existing structure.
107 Clerke Peninsula 49° 36' 08.6"N
126° 32' 17.8"W
Change the structure to a white tower.
109.5 Zuciarte Channel 49° 39' 06.5"N
126° 29' 02.7"W
Change the light to Fl(3)12s G (GREEN).
110.7 Williamson Passage 49° 39' 08.0"N
126° 22' 22.2"W
Change the structure to a white tower, green band at top and the light to Fl 4s G (GREEN).
111.8 Houston River 49° 38' 29.0"N
126° 17' 31.6"W
Change the light to Fl 4s R (RED). Add a red and white triangular daymark to the existing structure.
112.4 Victor Island 49° 39' 47.3"N
126° 09' 31.8"W
Change the light to Fl 4s R (RED).
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-128)
*1119(P) ESPERANZA INLET – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 3676

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:
List of Lights Number Name of Aid Position Proposed Changes
93 Ehatisaht 49° 52' 51.1"N
126° 49' 31.4"W
Change the structure to a white tower.
96 Zeballos Inlet 49° 56' 46.8"N
126° 48' 59.9"W
Change the light to Q 1s G (GREEN).
98 Tahsis Narrows North 49° 51' 52.9"N
126° 42' 28.9"W
Change the color of the structure from "White with red band at top" to "White" only.
98.3 Tahsis Narrows South 49° 51' 36.0"N
126° 41' 30.4"W
Change the color of the structure from "White with green band at top" to "White" only.
99.5 Santiago 49° 47' 15.7"N
126° 39' 15.6"W
Change the light to Fl 4s G (GREEN).
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-125)
*1120(P) KYUQUOT SOUND – DAYMARKS TO BE REMOVED
Reference Chart: 3677 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Rugged Point (LL 83) (49° 58' 13.7"N 127° 15' 07.6"W NAD83): Remove the red and white triangular daymark.
Supprimer la marque de jour triangulaire rouge et blanche.

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-131)
*1121(P) QUATSINO SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 3679

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:
List of Lights Number Name of Aid Position Proposed Changes
69 Ildstad Islands 50° 30' 56.7"N
127° 41' 50.9"W
Change the structure to "White tower, green band at top" and light to Fl 4s G (GREEN).
73 Straggling Islands 50° 35' 40.8"N
127° 42' 07.5"W
Change the light to Fl 4s R (RED).
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-126)
*1122(P) PLANS - QUATSINO SOUND – NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
Reference Chart: 3681

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aids to navigation:
List of Lights Number Name of Aid Position Proposed Changes
72 Makwazniht Island 50° 33' 22.0"N
127° 33' 19.0"W
Change the light to Q 1s R (RED). Add a red and white triangular daymark to the existing structure.
73.4 McNiffe Rock 50° 31' 17.1"N
127° 36' 44.8"W
Change the colour of the structure from "White with green band at top" to "White" only.
74 Frigon Islets 50° 25' 03.9"N
127° 29' 38.7"W
Add a green, white, and black square daymark to the existing structure.
74.5 Mist Rock 50° 25' 46.8"N
127° 30' 03.7"W
Change the structure to "White tower, red bands at top and bottom, green square on white diamond with red borders in center."
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-129)
*1123(P) APPROACHES TO/APPROCHES À WINTER HARBOUR – LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS TO BE CHANGED
Reference Chart: 3686 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently change the following aid to navigation:

Cliffe Point (LL 68.3) (50° 27' 51.6"N 127° 56' 12.6"W NAD83): Change the light from Fl 4s W (WHITE)
to Fl 4s R (RED).
Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street  
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9 
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca 

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-130)
*1217(P) MALPEQUE BAY – LIGHT TO BE DISCONTINUED
Reference Chart: 4491 

The Canadian Coast Guard proposes to permanently discontinue the following aid to navigation:

Port Hill Wharf (LL 1074) (46º 35’ 36.6’’N 063º 51’ 58.8’’W)

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Renee Pope 
Aids to Navigation and Waterways 
Canadian Coast Guard 
P.O. Box 5667  
St. John’s, NL, A1C 5X1 
Telephone: (709) 772-2800 
Email:  renee.pope@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(G2016-126P)
*1218(T) HAMILTON HARBOUR – SILTING REPORTED
Reference Chart: 2067 

Silting reported along the North faces of Pier 11 and Pier 12:

Pier 11 North Face between positions 43° 16’ 31”N 079° 50’ 56”W and 43° 16’ 29”N 079° 50’ 49”W,
and at position 43° 16’ 28”N 079° 50’ 42”W.

Pier 12 North Face between positions 43° 16’ 27”N 079° 50’ 39”W and 43° 16’ 26”N 079° 50’ 33”W.

Mariners are requested to use caution and reduce speed upon arrival and departure. Seaway draft will be affected when water level is less than 0.70 metres above chart datum in these areas.
(NOTSHIP C1831/13)
*1219(T) TORONTO TO/À HAMILTON – CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS
Reference Chart: 2086 

Construction operations taking place from November 14, 2016 until approximately 2026 at Lakeview Water Treatment Plant between Marie Curtis Park and Serson Creek. A variety of equipment will be used to expand the land mass along the shoreline. Landfill and 3 islands will be lit and marked.
(NOTSHIP C2533/16)
*1224(P) APPROACHES TO/APPROCHES À CAMPBELL RIVER – FIELD TRIAL FOR AN AID TO NAVIGATION
Reference Chart: 3540 

The Canadian Coast Guard has embarked on a field trial for the following aid to navigation:

Campbell River Ferry Terminal Dolphin No. 3 (LL 512.4) (50º 01’ 44.9”N 125º 14’ 16.6”W NAD83):
The light has been changed from a Q 1s Y (Yellow) to a Q 1s G (Green).

Comments on this action are solicited from mariners and other interested parties.
Comments should be directed to the following within three months from the date of this notice:

Superintendent, Kevin Carrigan
Aids to Navigation and Waterways, Western Region 
Canadian Coast Guard 
25 Huron Street 
Victoria, BC, V8V 4V9
Telephone: (250) 480-2602 
Fax : (250) 480-2702
Email:  kevin.carrigan@dfo-mpo.gc.ca

Any objections raised must state the facts on which they are based and should include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.
(P2016-135)

1 Class A AIS units are those meeting the mandatory SOLAS carriage requirements (SOLAS Chapter V, Rule 19) for vessels over 300GRT. Class B AIS units are for use on craft that are not covered by the mandatory carriage requirements.

2IALA Guideline No. 1095 On Harmonised implementation of Application-Specific Messages (ASMs) Edition 1 May 2013.

3 IALA Recommendation A-126 On The Use of the Automatic Identification System (AIS) in Marine Aids to Navigation Services Edition 1.5 June 2011 Edition 1; June 2004.