﻿CA473305 - LONG POINT BAY
Canadian Hydrographic Service

ANCHORAGE AREA
Vessels anchoring in Lake Erie should do so with caution after noting the underwater 
positions of all gas wells, pipelines, cables and other installations.  For information 
concerning Anchorage Areas, refer to No. 21 of the Annual Notices to Mariners. 
Recommended anchorage areas are shown in the file.

CABLES
The symbols for submarine and overhead cables do not differentiate between cables
conducting electric power, often at high voltages, and other types of utility cables. 
Mariners are advised to exercise caution when passing under all overhead cables and to
avoid anchoring or conducting seabed operations in the vicinity of submarine cables.  
The clearance of an overhead cable may differ from its charted value due to changes in
atmospheric conditions, water levels and other factors.  For additional information,
consult Notice No.16 in the Notices to Mariners, Annual Edition and the appropriate
volume of CHS Sailing Directions.

DRILLING TOWERS
Mariners are advised that oil and gas drilling towers are temporarily established 
in various parts of Lake Erie. These towers exhibit a quick-flashing white light 
and are equipped with an automatic fog signal, sounding one blast of 2 seconds 
duration followed by 18 seconds silence.

GAS PIPELINES and WELLHEADS
High pressure Natural Gas pipelines lie on the lake bottom with wellheads standing 
1.5 metres above the lakebed.  Damage to these installations can result in an extremely 
dangerous situation.  Gas well activities are continuous and as a result, the newest 
installations may not be shown or may vary between nautical chart editions.

FISHING AREA
Long Point Bay is an area frequently used for gill-net fishing.  Mariners are advised to 
exercise caution in these waters.


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