16.1 GENERAL

This chapter describes available services that one can expect in the Port of Prince Rupert.

16.2 FUEL AND LUBRICATION OIL

BUNKERING
A variety of bunker fuels are available in the Port of Prince Rupert. Vessels should make arrangements for delivery through their agent. The loading of bunkers is permitted alongside a berth, alongside a berth during cargo operations and at harbour anchorages 2-9. All vessels shall use safe handling procedures when transferring petroleum products, including those carried out at a licensed fuel facility.

SPILLS
All bunkering vessels and bunkering vehicles must be equipped to immediately stop their bunkering supply pumps. In the event of a spill during the transfer, handling or storage of bunker products, all pumping must be immediately stopped and the vessels/vehicles involved must activate their SOPEP. The spill must be immediately reported to the Canadian Coast Guard regional marine pollution line +1 (800) 889-8852, MCTS (Prince Rupert Traffic) via VHF 71, the British Columbia Provincial Emergency Program line +1 (800) 663-3456 and the Port Security and Operations Center via phone at +1 (250) 627-2522 or via VHF 68.

ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGES
All accidental overside discharges shall be reported immediately to PRPA Marine Operations via PSOC. If the discharges contain oil or other deleterious substances, the vessel must immediately notify MCTS (Telephone: 1 (250) 627-3074 or VHF 71) and activate its pollution response plan.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Canadian Coast Guard: +1 (800) 889-8852 VHF 71
PRPA PSOC: +1 (250) 627-2522 VHF 68
WCMRC (Prince Rupert): +1 (250) 624-5666 Fax: +1 (250) 624-5166

16.3 FRESH WATER

Potable water may be available at Fairview Terminal and Northland Terminal; non-potable water is available at Ridley Terminals and Prince Rupert Grain. Charged per tonne, plus service charge for connect/disconnect.

16.4 STORES

Arrangement should be made in advance, through the local Agents. All types of provisions as well as deck and engine stores are available.

16.5 SHORE BASED ELECTRICITY

Shore power is available at DP World’s Fairview Terminal – at both the south and north berths. Please contact the terminal operator to initiate the commissioning process. Fairview Terminal requires port side to berthing so shore power can only be made available for vessels with port side connection.

Technical Specifications

• The Prince Rupert Port Authority has applied the IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1 2019 International Standard for landside High Voltage Shore Connection (HVSC) Systems for shore power installations at the Port of Prince Rupert.

Voltages and Frequencies

• Nominal Operation Voltage shore-side power supply: Three Phase 6.6kV AC
• At the connection point, looking at the socket/connector face, the phase sequence shall be as per IEC/ISO/IEEE 80005-1 2019 International Standard, Annex D
• Operation Frequency: Shore-side frequency is 60 Hz. (Note this is not dual 50/60Hz frequency as only 60HZ is required for vessels calling in the Pacific North-West Region)

Power Plug and Socket Outlets

• Design, dimensions, general arrangement and ratings of a power plug are described in IEC 62613-1:2019 and IEC 62613-2: 2016: Plugs, socket outlets and ship couplers for HVSC systems
• Each shore side AMP – HVSC vault has two outlets
• Two parallel high voltage power cables each including three high voltage energized conductors, three pilot conductors, and one ground (earth) conductor, shall be used for HVSC systems up to a maximum power demand of 7,5 MVA
• IEC 62613-1: Socket-outlet rated shore circuit current is 16 kA / 1s and a maximum peak shore-circuit current of 40 kA
• The cable management system shall be located on board ship.

16.6 WASTE

Removal of international garbage requires approval from CBSA and must be coordinated through local Vessel Agent.

16.7 REPAIRS

In the Port of Prince Rupert minor repairs to all types of marine equipment and electronics are available and one shipyard, catering to large fishing vessels, has a 250 tonne marine railway. Also available is hydraulic cranes up to 100 tonne capacity, with 200 foot reach, and floating crane with 50 tonnes capacity.

LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

16.8 DE-RATTING

In accordance with the International Health Regulations 2005, from the World Health Organization, all international vessels stopping in Canada must have a valid Ship Sanitation Certificate.¹⁰⁹ These certificates, the Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate or a Ship Sanitation Control (SSC) Certificate (formerly known as De-ratting/Deratification Certificates), must be renewed every six months. In Canada these certificates are issued by Health Canada and inspection can be requested via the appropriate form through the Vessel Agent.

16.9 SURVEYORS

NORTHERN BREEZE SURVEYORS
941 8th Ave East
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Canada V8J 2N2
Telephone: +1 (250) 624-2881
Cell: +1 (250) 600-7922
Email: norbreez@citytel.net

SGS CANADA INC.
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Telephone: +1 (778) 345-4141
Home: +1 (250) 622-2146
Fax: +1 (250) 627-8437
Email: robin.laskar@sgs.com

16.10 SHIPPING AGENTS

G.W. NICKERSON
30-342 3rd Avenue West
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Canada V8J 1L5
Telephone: +1 (250) 624-5233
Fax: +1 (250) 624-5855
Email: operations@gwnickerson.com

PACIFIC NORTHWEST SHIP & CARGO
PRINCE RUPERT
344 2nd Ave West
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Canada V8J 1G6
Telephone: +1 (778) 884-6224
Email: princerupert@pnwship.com

NORTHCOAST SHIPPING AGENCY
PO Box 123
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Canada V8J 3P4
Telephone: +1 (250) 624-9668
Fax: +1 (250) 624-6783
Email: operations@northcoastshipping.com

TNC AGENCIES CANADA LTD.
1815 2nd Avenue West Prince Rupert, British Columbia Canada V8J 1J5 Telephone: +1 (250) 624-4447 Fax: +1 (250) 624-4460
Email: princerupert@tncagencies.com

TNC AGENCIES CANADA LTD.
6 Cranberry Street
Kitimat, British Columbia
Canada V8C 2S4
Telephone: +1 (250) 632-2221
Fax: +1 (250) 632-4460
Email: kitimat@tncagencies.com

WEST COAST AGENCIES
185 Dallas Road
Victoria, British Columbia
Canada V8V 1A1
Telephone: +1 (778) 724-2080
Email: hnatko@westcoastagencies.ca

LBH CANADA
Suite 308, 10822 City Parkway
Surrey, British Columbia
Canada V3T 0C2
Telephone: +1 (604) 599-8103
Mobile +1 (604) 762-2314
Fax: +1 (604) 599-8105
Email: operations@lbhcanada.com
ben.rego@lbhcanada.com

RUPERT MARINE SHIPPING
Suite 110, 110 West 1st Avenue
Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Canada V8J-1A8
Telephone: +1 (250) 624-5339
Fax: +1 (250) 624-4329
Email: shipping@citywest.ca

MONTSHIP INC
Suite 800, 1111 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada V6E 2J3
Telephone: +1 (800) 663-0247
Fax: +1 (604) 685-7707
Email: caprr-ops@montship.ca
dmoore@montship.ca

16.11 MEDICAL FACILITIES

Masters are required to complete and furnish promptly at the first port of arrival in Canada, a Declaration of Health in the prescribed form. Advanced radio notification to a quarantine station applies only if a condition of health irregularity occurs onboard. Masters should acquaint themselves with section 12 of the Quarantine Regulations.¹¹⁰ Prince Rupert has a full service hospital (1305 Summit Ave. +1 (250) 624-2171), as well as medical service to larger metropolitan areas.

16.12 SEAMAN'S MISSIONS

PRINCE RUPERT LIGHTHOUSE HARBOUR MINISTRIES
245 3rd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, British Columbia, V8J 1L2.
Telephone: +1 (250) 624-6724

16.13 TRANSPORT

Prince Rupert is the terminus of the Canadian National Railways transcontinental system and the transcontinental highway 16. Passenger services are available by bus, train, airline and ferry. The Prince Rupert Airport (YPR) is located on Digby Island with access by shuttle bus and ferry. The airport is currently serviced by one airline with daily flights to Vancouver (YVR).

AIR CANADA
Telephone: +1 (250) 624-9633

ALASKA MARINE HIGHWAY SYSTEM
Telephone: +1 (250) 627-1744

BC FERRIES
Telephone: +1 (877) 223-8778

BC BUS NORTH
+1 (844) 564-7494

VIA RAIL
Telephone: +1 (888) 842-7245

LOCAL SERVICE PROVIDERS

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Footnotes

¹⁰⁹http://www.who.int/ihr/ports_airports/ssc/en/
¹¹⁰110 http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/C.R.C.,_c._1368