Notices to Shipping Issued Between 17 Mar 2012 and 16 May 2012

Canadian and U.S. Aircraft and Naval Units will conduct gunnery 
exercises in the West Coast Firing Area - North and South Sectors 
from 0800 until 1600 PDT May 08, 2012

The North Sector is bounded by the following co-ordinates:

 49 30 00N  127 40 00W     49 15 00N  127 40 00W
 49 15 00N  127 02 30W     49 24 36N  127 10 12W
 49 27 42N  127 11 00W     49 30 00N  127 12 00W to origin.

The South Sector is bounded by the following co-ordinates:

 49 15 00N  127 40 00W     49 00 00N  127 40 00W
 49 00 00N  127 00 00W     49 12 18N  127 00 00W
 49 15 00N  127 02 30W     to origin.

Mariners are advised to keep clear of the active firing sector
and to exercise caution when transiting the general exercise
area.

P-0651(2012) STRAIT OF GEORGIA - NANOOSE HARBOUR

Several large logs from a log boom reported adrift
in Nanoose Harbour.                               

Considered to be a hazard to navigation.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on May 07, 2012 from
0800 PDTuntil 1800 PDT for surface-subsurface-air operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

At 07/0147 PDT two trees with rootballs attached have been
reported adrift at the mouth of the Fraser River approximately 
1 mile south southwest from S0 Buoy.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

EFFECTIVE 0330PDT MAY 7 2012 UNTIL 0730PDT
VICTORIA MARINE COMMUNICATIONS AND TRAFFIC 
SERVICES  COMPRISED OF COAST GUARD RADIO AND 
VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES  MAY BE SUBJECT TO REDUCTIONS
IN THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES. DISTRESS MONITORING AND 
VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES WILL NOT BE AFFECTED.
   
MARINERS CAN EXPECT POSSIBLE DELAYS IN THE
SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE CENTRE. MARINERS ARE
REQUESTED TO MONITOR THE APPROPRIATE FREQUENCIES
WITH EXTRA CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING OR OPERATING
WITHIN THE VICTORIA MCTS SERVICE AREA.

A cable, four inches in diameter is reported showing 
1 foot above water at low tide in position:
48 15 252N   123 07 881W  (NAD Unknown)
Pier 32, in False Creek.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

A derelict float appox 30 feet long by 15 feet wide has been
reported adrift in New Westminster Harbour at 06/1329 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

Two partially submerged piles are reported off the 
entrance to Mamquam Blind Channel  approximate
position -     49 40 88 N  123 9 70 W.   (NAD Unknown)

Considered a hazard to navigation

There will be an exclusion zone of 600ft (1 cable) around the
barge  Cadal  working in the vicininty of Lowe Inlet effective
daylight hours May 6-8th, 2012.

Mariners are requested to provide a mininum wash while 
transiting the area.

There will be an exclusion zone of 600ft (1 cable) around the
barge  Cadal  working in the vicininty of Lowe Inlet effective
daylight hours May 5-8th, 2012.

Mariners are requested to provide a mininum wash while 
transiting the area.

An overturned vessel, Jessie G, is located in position:

48 46.6N 125 12.009W (NAD unknown)

With her starboard side resting against a reef.

Mariners are requested to exercise caution when
navigating in the area.

At 04/1400 PDT, 4 large logs tied together with wire was reported 2.2 miles
west of the TA Buoy in position 49 04.75N  123 26.28W (NAD unknown).

Considered a hazard to navigation.

US Coast Guard Helicopter will conduct air to surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1630 PDT until 2359 PDT May 04, 2012.

Vancouver MCTS remote control radar facility located at
Berry Point reported operating intermittently.

Vancouver MCTS remote control radar facility located at
Berry Point reported out of service until further notice.

A Canadian Forces Unit will conduct demolition exercises in
military exercise area  WQ  (Bentinck Island) from 0800 until
1630 PDT May 04 2012.

A bundle of logs is reported adrift, mid-channel, in the vicinity of
Buoy S23 at 03/2130 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

Vancouver MCTS remote control radar facility located at
Berry Point has resumed normal operations.

PETREL ROCK LIGHT AND BELL BUOY D39 LL700  operating properly.

A Canadian Forces Unit will conduct demolition 
exercises in military exercise area WQ from 
0800 until 1630 PDT May 03, 2012.

PETREL ROCK LIGHT AND BELL BUOY D39 LL700  
reported extinguished

Annette Island DGPS broadcast site is usable as of  030215Z
May 2012

Annette Island DGPS broadcast site is unusable as of 022156Z 
May 2012 until further notice.

Vancouver MCTS remote control radar facility located at
Berry Point reported operating intermittently.

MIDDLE NOMAD ODAS LIGHT BUOY 46004 LL807.17 operating properly.

A Canadian Forces Unit will conduct demolition 
exercises in military exercise area WQ from 
0800 until 1630 PDT May 02, 2012.

Vancouver MCTS remote control radar facility located at
Berry Point reported out of service.

Victoria MCTS transmit and receive facilities located at Bowen
Island  Annacis Island  Mount Parke  Mount Newton and Mount
Helmken resumed normal operations.

A Canadian Forces Unit will conduct demolition 
exercises in military exercise area WQ from 
0800 until 1630 PDT May 01, 2012.

Victoria MCTS transmit and receive facilities located at Bowen
Island  Annacis Island  Mount Parke  Mount Newton  and Mount
Helmcken are intermittent until further notice.

An 8ft x 10ft section of wooden dock is reported adrift between Passage Island 
and Fishermans Cove in Queen Charlotte Channel.

MASSET INLET BUOY C39 UL6076.9 
replaced in advertised position

Two partially submerged piles are reported off the 
entrance to Mamquam Blind Channel  approximate
position -     49 40 51 N  123 9 50 W. 

Considered a hazard to navigation

A 1.5 metre diameter wave rider buoy has been     
established in close proximity to the La Perouse   
ODAS buoy in position 48 50.615N 126 00.611W. it is
intended that the buoy will be in place for       
approximately 1 yr. light charactistics: group    
flash  5 yellow every 20 seconds.

A bundle of logs has been reported adrift in the Fraser River
in the vicinity of Fraser Warves, south side of the channel.
Approximate position 49 08 07.1N  123 03 24.2W  (NAD unknown)
at 29/0510 PDT.

A bundle of logs is reported adrift off Fraser Surrey Dock 3.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

KIRKLAND ISLAND RANGE FRONT LL348 operating properly.

A bundle of logs is reported adrift mid channel North of the entrance
to Fraser Surrey Docks

Considered to be a hazard to navigation.

A bundle of logs has been reported adrift off Lehigh Tilbury
at 27/0812 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

KIRKLAND ISLAND RANGE FRONT LL348 reported extinguished.

The bundle of logs reported adrift 3 miles northeast of Entrance Island
has been recovered.

A bundle of logs has been reported adrift 3 miles
northeast of Entrance island in position:
49 15.05N   123 46.8W   (NAD Unknown)
at 26/1616 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

MONKS ISLET LL123 operating properly.

A 25ft by 4ft wooden dock barely awash 400 metres 
northeast of Swartz Bay is reported adrift at 26/1323 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation

A bundle of logs has been reported adrift 5 miles
southwest of Cape Roger Curtis in position:
49 17N   123 31W   (NAD Unknown).

Considered a hazard to navigation.

The CN Railway Bridge is open to marine traffic.

A 36 foot burnt out hull is anchored off Siwash Rock in position:

49 18.7838N 123 09.0163W (NAD Unknown)

Considered a hazard to navigation.

An overturned 36 foot vessel is anchored off Siwash Rock in position:

49 18.7838N 123 09.0163W (NAD Unknown)

Considered a hazard to navigation.

BLINKHORN PENINSULA LL545 operating properly.

US Coast Guard Helicopter will conduct air to surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1700 until 2300 PDT Apr 25, 2012.

The CN Railway Bridge is closed to marine traffic until further notice.

(Bridge stuck in the closed position)

Canadian Naval Vessels will conduct surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1300 until 1630 PDT Apr 25, 2012.

The derrick  GE#5  will be working on the south-west corner of
the protection pier at the Pitt River Railway Bridge, Monday to
Friday, from 0700 until 1730 PDT, until approximately May 16 2012.

The west swing span channel will be closed to marine traffic during
this time.

The derrick will monitor VHF Channel 74.

BILLARD ROCK LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY - M3 LL68.2 RACON
resumed normal operation.

Prince Rupert MCTS VHF remote control facility located at
Mount Dent Continuous Marine Broadcast CH 21B resumed
normal operations.

FORWOOD CHANNEL BUOY P0 UL5282.3 replaced in advertised position.

A bundle of logs has been reported adrift at 1050 PDT April 24 2012
1.4nm North-West of Sandheads in position:

 49 07.26N 123 19.91W   (NAD unknown)

Considered a hazard to navigation.

FORWOOD CHANNEL BUOY P0 UL5282.3 reported gone from
advertised position.

(adrift 1/2 NM east of Entrance Island)

MONKS ISLET LL123 reported burning at reduced intensity.

Tofino MCTS remote control facility, Continuous Marine Broadcast
channel 21B, located at Holberg reported back in service.

Canadian Naval Units will conduct gunnery exercises in the West Coast
Firing Area - North and South Sectors from 0800 until 2100 PDT 24 April
2012.

The North Sector is bounded by the following co-ordinates:

 49 30 00N  127 40 00W     49 15 00N  127 40 00W
 49 15 00N  127 02 30W     49 24 36N  127 10 12W
 49 27 42N  127 11 00W     49 30 00N  127 12 00W to origin.

The South Sector is bounded by the following co-ordinates:

 49 15 00N  127 40 00W     49 00 00N  127 40 00W
 49 00 00N  127 00 00W     49 12 18N  127 00 00W
 49 15 00N  127 02 30W     to origin.

Mariners are advised to keep clear of the active firing sector
and to exercise caution when transiting the general exercise
area.

The dredge  McKenzie  will be dredging at the Lehigh N. W.
Materials Surrey Depot from 0700 until 1600 PDT Apr 24, 2012.

Mariners are requested to provide a minimum wash when
transiting the area

Canadian Navy Vessel will conduct pyrotechnics exercise in
military exercise areas Banks 1 (WA) and Banks 2 (WB)
from 2130 PDT until 2230 PDT Apr. 23, 2012.

GEORGIA ROCK LIGHT AND BELL BUOY D43 LL701 operating properly

Tofino MCTS remote control facility, Continuous Marine Broadcast
channel 21B, located at Holberg reported out of service.

Canadian Naval Units will conduct gunnery exercises in the West Coast
Firing Area - North and South Sectors from 1200 until 2000 PDT
23 April 2012.

The North Sector is bounded by the following co-ordinates:

 49 30 00N  127 40 00W     49 15 00N  127 40 00W
 49 15 00N  127 02 30W     49 24 36N  127 10 12W
 49 27 42N  127 11 00W     49 30 00N  127 12 00W to origin.

The South Sector is bounded by the following co-ordinates:

 49 15 00N  127 40 00W     49 00 00N  127 40 00W
 49 00 00N  127 00 00W     49 12 18N  127 00 00W
 49 15 00N  127 02 30W     to origin.

Mariners are advised to keep clear of the active firing sector
and to exercise caution when transiting the general exercise
area.

GEORGIA ROCK LIGHT AND BELL BUOY D43 LL701  reported extinguished

A polypropylene line approximately
100ft long and 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter has
been reported on the surface of the water mid     
channel between  buoy S28 and S30.

Considered a hazard to navigation

TENAS ISLAND LL642 operating properly.

BLINKHORN PENINSULA LL545 reported extinguished

TENAS ISLAND LL642 reported extinguished

MASSET INLET BUOY C39 UL6076.9 reported gone from advertised position

A 4 foot long private mooring buoy is reported adrift approximately 2.2NM 
North of Separation Head. 

Considered a hazard to navigation.

BILLARD ROCK LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY - M3 LL68.2 RACON reported 
out of service

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on April 19 2012 from
0800 until 1700 LT for surface-subsurface operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on Apr 18, 2012 from
0700 PDT until 1800 PDT for surface-subsurface operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

2 scientific mooring buoys have been placed in
the following positions;

49 29.280N   124 46.150W approx. 41 meters below the
surface and

49 35.500N   124 51.460W approx. 24 meters below the
surface until further notice.

(NAD Unknown)

US Coast Guard Helicopter will conduct air to surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1300 until 2300 PDT Apr 17, 2012.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be partially active west of longitude 124 02.0W on
17 April 2012 from 0830 until 1700 LT for surface-subsurface-air
operations. Area WG west of 124 02.0W is extremely hazardous during
operations and is closed to marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain
well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM north of Winchelsea Island and
1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available for passage. Notice to Mariners
35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range activity may change without prior
notice. Mariners may contact Winchelsea Island Control on VHF 
Channel 10 for additional information.

The Second Narrows Railway Bridge resumed normal operations.

The Second Narrows Railway Bridge is stuck in a partially closed position.
Vertical clearance is limited to 97 feet at high water.

CENTRE REEF CONICAL U42 UL5185 replaced in advertised position.

FALSE CREEK SECTOR LL390 operating properly.

Military Exercise Area WG partial range has been cancelled.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be partially active west of longitude 124 02.0W on
16 April 2012 from 0830 until 1700 LT for surface-subsurface-air
operations. Area WG west of 124 02.0W is extremely hazardous during
operations and is closed to marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain
well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM north of Winchelsea Island and
1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available for passage. Notice to Mariners
35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range activity may change without prior
notice. Mariners may contact Winchelsea Island Control on VHF 
Channel 10 for additional information.

CENTRE REEF CONICAL U42 UL5185 reported submerged.

CENTRE REEF CONICAL U42 UL5185 reported gone from advertised 
position.

Canadian Naval Vessels will conduct surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1100 until 1900 PDT Apr 14, 2012.

The Queensborough Rail Bridge will be closed and require 1 and a half hours 
notice to transit from 0600 to 1430 April 14 to April 15 2012 

(emergency repair work)

A 3ft by 8ft piece of white and yellow debris has
been reported adrift on Constance Bank in position
 48 28.24N 123 15.35W (nad unknow) at 13/1900pdt.

Considered a hazard to navigation

The white 5 metre section of a derelict vessel has been secured
to shore.

VICTORIA HARBOUR CAUTIONARY LIGHT BUOY VH LL203 operating 
properly.

A 16 ft long overturned derelict vessel is reported adrift at the
entrance to Telegraph Harbour in position 48 57.270N  123
40.586W (chart datum unknown) at 13/1103 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

A white 5 metre section of a derelict vessel with blue bottom paint,
showing approx 60 cm above water, is reported adrift near Flower
Island in approx position 48 27N  123 16.8W (chart datum unknown)
at 13/0930 PDT.

The derelict was observed drifting out towards Baynes Channel.

Canadian Naval Vessels will conduct surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1000 until 1800 PDT Apr 13, 2012.

The marine derrick  GE 1  will be working in the north channel at the 
Queensborough Railway Bridge from 0700 until 1700 PDT April 13 
to April 15 2012.

The GE 1 will monitor VHF channel 06

Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting the area.

FALSE CREEK SECTOR LL390 reported extinguished.

MORFEE ISLAND LL124  operating properly .

The yellow buoy 600 ft due south of  the Point
Atkinson Lighthouse has been removed.

Two orange and white Navy mooring buoys with flashing 
yellow lights have been established in the vicinity of 
Royal Roads in positions:
   48 24 36.42N 123 27 04.68W  and  48 24 38.52N 123 26 58.92W
and will remain in place until April 19, 2012

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be partially active west of longitude 124 02.0W on
Apr. 12, 2012 from 0800 until 1700 LT for surfaceoperations. Area WG west 
of 124 02.0W is extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to 
marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit 
corridor of 1/2NM north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas 
Island is available for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. 
Daily range activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact 
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

Canadian Naval Vessels will conduct surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1000 until 1800 PDT Apr 12, 2012.

VICTORIA HARBOUR CAUTIONARY LIGHT BUOY VH LL203 reported 
burning at reduced intensity.

KELP REEFS LL224  operating properly

RACHAEL ISLAND SOUTH CARDINAL LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY DSO 
LL687.3  operating properly

LIDDELL POINT DAYBEACON UL5144 temporary green can buoy 
replaced in advertised position.

A white overturned 12ft derelict skiff has been reported adrift
in postion 50 21.88N 125 34.13W (NAD unkown)

Considered a hazard to navigation

JAFFREY ROCK LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY E64 LL622 replaced in 
advertised position.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on Apr. 11, 2012 from
0700 until 1800 LT for surface-subsurface-air operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

USCG vessels will conduct surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 0800 until 1700 PDT Apr 11, 2012.

KELP REEFS LL224 reported burning at reduced intensity.

LIDDELL POINT DAYBEACON UL5144 temporary green can buoy reported 
off advertised position

RAGE REEF SPAR BUOY E46 UL6054 relocated to
position 52 12.1431N 128 28.7596W

RACHAEL ISLAND SOUTH CARDINAL LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY DSO 
LL687.3  reported extinguished.

USCG vessels will conduct surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 0800 until 1700 PDT Apr 10, 2012.

MORFEE ISLAND LL124 reported burning at reduced intensity

The Nicomekl Railway Bridge is open to marine traffic.

Between 500-1000 logs in a 1.5nm diameter are reported adrift
in Brown Passage at 08/1353PDT.

A 20ft section of dock has been reported adrift
1/4nm off shore at the entrance to Genoa Bay.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

Comox MCTS VHF Channel 70 DSC facility located at Port Hardy 
resumed normal operations.

At 07/1950 PDT, a 4ft by 6ft section of concrete and wood dock 
was reported adrift at S32 Buoy.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

The 18 inch diameter yellow buoy, reported south of Cleland Island
has been recoverd.

Comox MCTS VHF Channel 70 DSC facility located at Port Hardy reported 
out of service.

At 07/0800 PST, a 4ft by 6ft section of concrete and wood dock 
was reported adrift at Crown Forest Industries on the south side
of the channel.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

The Nicomekl Railway Bridge has no pier protection, navigational,
or channel lights until further notice.

(Electrical Problems)

Approx 70 sailing vessels will participate in the Southern
Straits Yacht Race from 1000 PDT Apr 06 until approx 1000 PDT
Apr 08 2012. The race will involve three separate courses.

Mariners can expect to encounter large concentrations of
sailing vessels between Dundarave Pier, Ballenas Island, 
Entrance Island and Point Atkinson during the race.

A 20 ft x 4 ft piece of dock, showing 1 - 2 ft above water, is reported
adrift approx 3.6 miles NW of Thrasher Rock in position
49 11.2N  123 42.6W (chart datum unknown) at 04/1555 PDT.

The Middle Arm Swing Bridge is open to marine traffic.

An 18 inch diameter yellow buoy has been reported in 
an unchartered position south of Cleland Island in position:

49 09.61N 126 05.48W (NAD Unknown)

Considered a hazard to navigation.  Mariners should use
caution while transiting the area.

USCG Vessels will conduct small arms surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 0800 until 1700 PDT Apr. 05, 2012.

THRASHER ROCK LL433 replaced in advertised position.

USCG Vessels will conduct small arms surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 0800 until 1700 PDT Apr. 04, 2012.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on April 04 2012 from
0700 until 1800 LT for surface-subsurface-air operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

Tofino MCTS remote control radar facility located at
Mount Ozzard will be shutdown for maintenance until
1645 PDT April 03, 2012.

CANOE ROCK LL256 operating properly.

A large yellow buoy with a radar reflector 
and a one second, quick flash, yellow light 
has been deployed approximately 600 feet due 
south of the Point Atkinson Lighthouse.

The buoy will remain in place until further notice.

The submerged log raft off Fraser Surrey Berth 10
has been removed.

USCG Vessels will conduct small arms surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 0800 until 1700 PDT Apr. 03, 2012.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on Apr. 03, 2012 from
0700 until 1800 LT for surface-subsurface operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

A submerged log raft has been reported just below
the surface mid channel off Fraser Surrey Berth 10.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

A 5ft by 20ft wooden dock with small vessel on top was reported adrift in 
Southbound traffic lane 4NM West of Iona in position 49 12N 123 22W (NAD 
unknown) at 02/1000 PDT

Considered a hazard to navigation

Canadian Navy Vessel will conduct towed route survey operations in
military exercise areas Banks 1 (WA) and Banks 2 (WB)
from 0800 PDT Apr. 02, 2012 until 2000 PDT Apr. 06, 2012.

All vessels are requested to provide 1000 yards clearance.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on Apr. 02, 2012 from
0700 until 1800 LT for surface-subsurface-air operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

POINT ROBERTS LL301 operating properly.

LIDDELL POINT DAYBEACON UL5144 temporary replaced with 
a green can buoy.

A 6ft by 20ft dock has been reported adrift approximately 2 cables 
off Ballantyne Dock.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

A submerged object has been reported just below the surface
mid channel off Fraser Surrey Berth 10.

Considered a hazard to navigation

Hazardous submarine operations are now complete.

CANOE ROCK LL256 reported burning at reduced intensity.

At 31/1935 PDT, a 6 ft by 16ft wooden dock with a blue hulled 
skiff on top was reported adrift in southbound traffic lane 3.8 
miles west of Iona in position 49 12.12 N  123 22.20 W.

Considered a hazard to navigation

The Middle Arm Swing Bridge is closed to marine traffic until further notice.

STENHOUSE SHOAL LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY D59 LL751.1
operating properly.

RACON ID C resumed normal operations.




Cancel Notship(s) P-0487(2012)

Approx. 30 logs are reported adrift in position:
49 07.08N  123 35.80W   (NAD Unknown)
at 31/1105 PDT.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

Canadian army will conduct demolition exercises in the 
Albert Head Training Area (CYR 156) from 0800 
until 1700 PDT March 31, 2012.

Mariners are advised to disregard explosions which 
may be visible from sea.

A 180ft Japanese registered squid boat is reported adrift in position:
53 58N   136 28.5W at  30/2230 PDT.     (NAD Unknown)

Mariners are requested to proceed with caution while transiting the area.

A 180ft Japanese registered squid boat is reported adrift in position:
53 26N   136  42W at  29/1200 PDT.     (NAD Unknown)

Mariners are requested to proceed with caution while transiting the area.

Victoria MCTS remote control radar facility located at Mt Parke will be
out of service from 1200 PDT until 1600 PDT Mar 29, 2012.

(Scheduled Maintenance)

A USCG helicopter will conduct air to surface gunnery exercises
in military exercise area  WH  from 1200 until 2230 PDT Mar 29 2012.

The Canadian Coast Guard has embarked on a field trial in Chatham
Channel. The characteristics of Ray Point range lights LL 538 and 
LL539 (50 34 49 N  126 12 0.9W) have been temporarily changed 
from Quick Yellow 1 second to Fixed Yellow. The nominal range of 
the front light has been increased.

Comments on this field trial are solicited from mariners and other 
interested parties. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4V9
Telephone 250-480-2602
Fax 250-480-2702

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should 
include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

The Canadian Coast Guard has embarked on a field trial in Chatham
Channel. The characteristics of East Cracroft range lights LL540 and 
LL541 (50  34 47.1 N  126 14 28.1 W) have been temporarily changed 
from Quick Yellow 1 second to Fixed Yellow. The nominal range of 
the front light has been increased.

Comments on this field trial are solicited from mariners and other 
interested parties. Comments should be directed to the following:

Superintendent, Aids to Navigation
Canadian Coast Guard
25 Huron Street
Victoria, BC V8V 4V9
Telephone 250-480-2602
Fax 250-480-2702

Any objections must state the facts on which they are based and should 
include supporting information on safety, commerce and public benefit.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area from 1800 PDT
Mar 28, 2012 until 0600 PDT Mar 29, 2012  for surface-subsurface operations. 
Area WG is extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine 
traffic. Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 
1/2NM north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is 
available for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily 
range activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

BURRARD INLET CAUTIONARY LIGHT BUOY QB LL388 resumed 
normal operation.

The CN Railway Bridge is open to marine traffic.

The CN Railway Bridge is closed to marine traffic
from 1100 PDT until 1300 PDT until Mar 28, 2012.

A Canadian Forces Unit will conduct demolition 
exercises in military exercise area WQ from 
0800 until 1630 PDT March 28, 2012.

STENHOUSE SHOAL LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY D59 LL751.1 
operating properly.

Racon  ID   C    resumed normal operations.

RACE POINT LL515 operating properly

PORPOISE HARBOUR RANGE REAR LL695 operating properly

BURRARD INLET CAUTIONARY LIGHT BUOY QB LL388 RACON 
reported out of service

The tug Iver Foss will be conducting hazardous submarine operations
in approximate position:

47.52N 125.16W (NAD unknown)

Iver Foss is requesting a 10NM CPA.   Vessels transiting the area are
requested to keep a sharp look out.

PORPOISE HARBOUR RANGE REAR LL695 reported extinguished

A Canadian Forces Unit will conduct destruction of ordinance in
military exercise area  WQ  (Canadian Forces Ammunition Depot)
from 0800 until 1630 PDT March 27 2012.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on March 27 2012 from
0700 until 1730 LT for surface-subsurface-air operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

BURRARD INLET CAUTIONARY LIGHT BUOY QB LL388  reported 
extinguished and RACON reported out of service

NANAIMO HARBOUR SECTOR LL441.6 operating intermittently.

A 180ft Japanese registered squid boat is reported adrift in position:
52 45N   135  01W at  26/1600 PDT.     (NAD Unknown)

Mariners are requested to proceed with caution while transiting the area.

A 24ft derelict sailing vessel is reported adrift 1nm off 
Texada shore  3.4nm southwest of Cape Cockburn in 
position    49 36.8 N  124 14.01W at 1243 PDT. 
The vessel has a blue hull  no superstructure 
and is partially submerged.        

Considered a hazard to navigation.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be partially active west of longitude 124 02.0W on
March 26 2012 from 0800 until 1630 LT for surface-subsurface-air
operations. Area WG west of 124 02.0W is extremely hazardous during
operations and is closed to marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain
well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM north of Winchelsea Island and
1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available for passage. Notice to Mariners
35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range activity may change without prior
notice. Mariners may contact Winchelsea Island Control on VHF 
Channel 10 for additional information.

SLIPPERY ROCK LL725 operating properly

SLIPPERY ROCK LL725 reported extinguished

A 30ft by 5ft dock is reported adrift mid channel approximately 1.3NM
North of Cinque Island.

Considered a hazard to navigation.

HUNT ROCK LIGHT BUOY N35 LL570.5  operating properly

HUNT ROCK LIGHT BUOY N35 LL570.5  reported extinguished

A large debris field including a 8ft by 10ft concrete float
is reported mid channel in the vicinity of Bear Point

Considered a hazard to navigation.

A 10ft by 25ft float has been reported adrift off Chatham Point Lightstation.
(23/1635PDT)

Considered a hazard to navigation.

JAFFREY ROCK LIGHT AND WHISTLE BUOY E64 LL622 reported off 
advertised position (2.5 cables North of avertised position)

Construction blasting on Ridley Island has been completed.

The marine derrick  GE 1 positioned in the north channel
has completed work on the protection pier at the Queensborough
Railway Bridge

Salvage operations for the numerous logs adrift in
Satellite Channel on 13/1522 PDT are now complete.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on 23 Mar 2012 from
0700 until 1930 PDT for surface-subsurface operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

Canadian Naval Vessels will conduct pyrotechnic exercises
in military exercise area WG from 1800 til 2359 PDT Mar. 22, 2012.

(10 red pyrotechnics will be fired for technical evaluation.)

SURGEON ISLETS LL560 operating properly.

Prince Rupert MCTS remote control facility located at
Mt. Gil Continuous Marine Broadcast  WX2 resumed
normal operations.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on Mar 22, 2012 from
0700 until 1930 PDT for surface-subsurface operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

Exercises taking place in military area WG (north of Nanaimo) have 
concluded.

A 180ft Japanese registered squid boat is reported adrift in position:
52 03.42N   135 07.25W at 21/0622 PDT.     (NAD Unknown)

Mariners are requested to proceed with caution while transiting the area.

A 180ft Japanese registered squid boat is reported adrift in position:
52 03.42N   123 07.25W at 21/0622 PDT.     (NAD Unknown)

Mariners are requested to proceed with caution while transiting the area.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on Mar 21 2012 from
0700 until 1930 PDT for surface-subsurface-air operations.  Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear.  A safe transit corridor of 1/2 NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2 NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage.  Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers.  Daily range
activity may change without prior notice.  Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be active across the full range area on 20 March 2012 from
1200 until 2000 LT for surface-subsurface operations. Area WG is
extremely hazardous during operations and is closed to marine traffic.
Mariners are required to remain well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM
north of Winchelsea Island and 1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available
for passage. Notice to Mariners 35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range
activity may change without prior notice. Mariners may contact
Winchelsea Island Control on VHF Channel 10 for additional information.

SURGEON ISLETS LL560 reported extinguished.

The marine derrick  GE 1  will be positioned in the north channel
and will be working on the protection pier at the Queensborough
Railway Bridge from 0730 until 1600 PDT Mar 20 until approximately
Mar 23 2012.

Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting the area.

Prince Rupert  MCTS  VHF remote control facility located at
Kitimat vessel traffic VHF CH 11 has resumed normal 
operation.

Tug Robert G II aground at Beaver Cove has refloated.

Tug Robert G II is aground east side of Beaver Cove.

Mariners are requested to provide a minimum wash 
when transiting the area.

Military Exercise Area WG (north of Nanaimo), shown on Canadian Charts
3463  and  3512 will be partially active west of longitude 124 02.0W on
19 March 2012 from 0800 until 1630 LT for surface-subsurface-air
operations. Area WG west of 124 02.0W is extremely hazardous during
operations and is closed to marine traffic. Mariners are required to remain
well clear. A safe transit corridor of 1/2NM north of Winchelsea Island and
1/2NM east of Ballenas Island is available for passage. Notice to Mariners
35 Annual Edition refers. Daily range activity may change without prior
notice. Mariners may contact Winchelsea Island Control on VHF 
Channel 10 for additional information.

USCG Cutter will conduct 50 cal surface 
gunnery exercises in military exercise area WH 
from 0800 until 1700 PST Mar 19, 2012.

Prince Rupert MCTS remote control facility located at
Mt. Gil Continuous Marine Broadcast  WX2 reported 
out of service.

RACE POINT LL515 LIGHT reported burning at reduced intensity.

RAGE REEF SPAR BUOY E46 UL6054 reported off advertised
position.

BLINKHORN PENINSULA LL545 operating properly .

A bundle of logs is reported adrift approx 5 miles ESE of Thrasher Rock
in position 49 07.850N  123 31.152W (chart datum unknown) at 18/1120 PDT.

Seaforth Highlanders will conduct demolition exercises 
in the Albert Head Training Area (CYR 156) from 0800 
until 1700 PDT March 18, 2012.

Mariners are advised to disregard explosions which 
may be visible from sea.

BLINKHORN PENINSULA LL545 reported extinguished

RACE POINT LL515  reported extinguished

FRASER RIVER LIGHT BUOY S2 LL314 operating properly.

Prince Rupert MCTS continuous marine broadcast facilities on
VHF Channels 21B, WX3, WX2 and WX1 resumed normal operations.

FRASER RIVER LIGHT BUOY S2 LL314  reported extinguished