CAED3008.TXT - Toronto Harbour

Canadian Hydrographic Service
Central and Arctic Region 

CA573008 - Toronto Harbour

CAUTION
All vessels in excess of 18.3 m (60 ft) overall height, waterline to topmost extremity, when transiting the Toronto Western Gap from either direction between the hours of 06:15 and 22:45 local time are required to inform, and obtain clearance from, the Toronto City Centre Airport on VHF Channel 12, contact name City Centre Airport. Notification to be made when abeam of, and then when clear of, West Entrance light buoy T (513) and Light buoy TT14 (518.6).

All vessels in excess of 18.3 m (60 ft), as above, maneuvering in Humber Bay, must contact the Toronto City Centre Airport when one mile off the airport and/or when requiring clearance through the Western Gap, during the times noted above.

All vessels in excess of 18.3 m (60 ft) overall height maneuvring in Inner Harbour, when in line with the main runway of Toronto City Centre Airport, must remain east of longitude 7922'44"W. A keep-out buoy marks this limit of approach.


NOTE
The depths along the berths are subject to change.  Mariners should obtain the latest information from the Harbour Master.


COURSE
The recommended courses have been adopted by the Lake Carriers' Association (U.S.A) and the Chamber of Marine Commerce (Canada). 


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.


SHIP CHANNEL BRIDGE
Mariners intending to pass through the Ship Channel bridge must give at least two hours notice prior to transit. Such requests, from both incoming and outgoing vessels, should be made to the Toronto Harbour Communications Centre by VHF radio, or by telephone to : the bridge operator 416-402-8013; the Harbour Master 416-462-1228; or the Marine Police Unit 416-324-0500.

The signal for the bridge to open is one long blast followed by one short and one long blast. The bridge-master sounds the same signal before opening, and two short blasts before closing the bridge. If the bridge is not ready to be opened, three short blasts are sounded.

Reversing through the Ship Channel bridge opening is prohibited.


See Notices to Mariners for subsequent corrections on this chart and Notices to Shipping in force for 
hazards or changes essential for the safety of navigation. 

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