Sorel
Tracy
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Position:
Lat. 44° 02’ 48" N
Long. 73° 07’ 16" W
Location:
Located on the south shore of the St.Lawrence at the mouth of the
Richelieu about 38 nautical miles east of Sorel and 223 nautical miles
west of Les Escoumins. Navigational season is 12 months per year.
Description:
Open berth storage space, berth available for layby and minor repairs.
Private facilities at Tracy, Q.I.T. terminal for iron and titanium
products. Private facilites for grain handling. Terminal for Livestock
export. Covered storage space.
| Berth: |
Section |
Length |
Depth
(chart datum) |
Purpose |
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5
6
14
15
19
20
21 |
183.00 m
107.00 m
187.00 m
190.00 m
183.00 m
168.00 m
168.00 m |
9.10 m
7.90 m
7.90 m
10.67 m
9.10 m
9.10 m
9.10 m |
Bulk & General
Bulk & General
Grain facility
Grain facility
General cargo
Bulk
Bulk |
| Storage: |
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Section #5-6 |
Section #19 |
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Indoor |
6,500 m² |
10,000 m² |
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Outdoor |
23,200 m2 |
100,000 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:
No tide. Water depths increased 2-3 m in spring due to run-off.
Expect of run-off to be capitalized mainly on export shipments.
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Chart:
Canadian chart no: 1312
British Admiralty chart no: 4790
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.
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- Medical assistance.
- Supplies.
- Surveys.
- Tugs are available.
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Pro-forma:
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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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