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Learn more about safe boating practices in the Port of VancouverPort Information Guide at portvancouver.com/safeboating

Key Contacts

24/7 OPERATIONS CENTRE

Phone: 604.665.9086

VICTORIA TRAFFIC

Phone: 250.363.6611 / Cell: *16 / VHF: 74

MARINE EMERGENCIES

Phone: 911 / Cell: *16 / VHF: 16

VANCOUVER FRASER PORT AUTHORITY100 The Pointe, 999 Canada PlaceVancouver, B.C. Canada V6C 3T4T: 604.665.9086E: info@portvancouver.com W: portvancouver.com

Safe Boating GuideFraser River

Commercial vessel traffi c Do not impede safe passage of commercial traffi c. Deep-sea vessels on the river are constrained by their draft and can’t move easily. Be prepared to move out of the way.

Safe boating practices

PLAN Check current conditions. The river is always moving and changing. Check

weather, tide, currents, and water levels before you head out.

Consult offi cial publications. To avoid collision, look at nautical charts for

depth soundings and our port information guide for bridge transit procedures.

LOOK Watch out for debris and hazards. Sandbars, wood debris, log booms, barge tie-

ups, and fi shing nets can be diffi cult to see.

Never cross between a tugboat and its tow.

Tow cables are often submerged and not visible.

LISTEN Monitor appropriate radio channels. VFH 74 (Fraser River) or VHF 06 (North Arm).

Attend to signals from other vessels. Five or more short and rapid blasts of a ship’s

whistle means “danger – stay clear.”

ACT Be prepared to move out of the way. Deep-sea vessels and working tugs can’t move

quickly. Even if you have the right-of-way, you must yield to them.

Boat respectfully. Keep wake and wash to a minimum to avoid damage

to sensitive habitat, property or other vessels.

Waterways don’t have traffi c signalsHere at Canada’s largest port, there’s marine traffi c, rules to follow and hazards to watch out for. Know the rules of the road for Canada’s waterways to keep yourself and others safe.

Know the rules and ensure you comply Keep your vessel in safe working order – life jackets, radios and navigation lights are required. Drinking alcohol and boating is prohibited. Harbour patrol offi cers, together with agency partners, conduct routine vessel inspections. Vessels not in compliance with safe boating practices may be ticketed by the police or removed at the owners expense. Learn more about safe boating requirements at www.tc.gc.ca/boatingsafety

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Safe boating on the Fraser River

Log boomsWatch for log booms along the riverbank – they are not marked, low in the water and diffi cult to see in low light.

Tow operationsBe extremely cautious when passing, especially in narrow channels. Keep wake to a minimum. Never cross between a tugboat and its tow.Seaplane operations – Middle Arm

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Not for navigational purposes. Always follow safe boating practices.

LEGEND

Deep-sea transit routeStay to the right of the channel, do not cross channel in front of deep-sea vessels

Deep-sea terminalKeep clear

Aircraft operations zoneKeep clear, seaplane landing / take-off area

BridgeProceed with caution, give way to commercial vessel traffi c

Shallow areaConsult nautical charts to avoid grounding

Local channels

Boat launch

Marine fuel station

Caution

Shallow areasAvoid these areas, especially at low tide. Consult nautical charts and tide conditions to avoid grounding.

Where do I?

AnchorAnchoring is not permitted within the Fraser River.

DischargeUse pump stations or disposal services for grey and black water. No discharging within 3 nautical miles of shore.

FuelFuel at recognized fuelling stations only, following posted safety procedures.