The Port
Location
Argentia harbour is located on the east side of Placentia Bay. The harbour is entered between Low Room Point and Broad Cove Point and extends 3 kilometres in length southwest to the head of Sandy Cove.
The navigation season is year round.
Anchorage
Available at 1.6 kilometres from the dock.
Pilotage
Pilotage is not compulsory, but if needed, pilots board off Argentia in position 47 degrees 20'00", 54 degrees 06'30"W. ETA to be sent 12 hours prior to arrival to St. John's Pilotage, with confirmation 3 hours prior. pilot messages can be passed through St. John's traffic at (709) 772 - 2083.
Radio Frequency
Placentia Traffic operates on VHF channels 16 and 12.
Private Wharves
Marine Atlantic ferry wharf is situated north of the navy dock and is available, with prior approval from Marine Atlantic, during the off-season(October-May).
Upland Storage
There are over 1,500 hectares available, approximately 180 of which are located dockside.
Cranes
There is a heavy lift crane pad on the wharf built for a 200 tonne mobile crane at minimum radius.
Provisions
Supplies are available in a limited supply locally or from nearby St. John's.
Bunkers
Diesel oil is available by pipeline at berth #2 or by tanker at other berths.
Fresh Water
Fresh water is available at all berths.
Repairs
Local contractors can provide minor repairs. Major repairs must be undertaken by companies
from nearby St. John's or Marystown.
Towage
Although usually not necessary, there are three tugs at nearby Come by Chance.
Medical Facilities
A cottage hospital is located at Placentia (6.5 kilometres). Four other hospitals are located in
St. John's (130 kilometres).
- Length - 150 metres.
- Depth - 11 m@ 5.0 m off wharf. 7.1 m minimum depth @ face of wharf.
- Load Capacity - It has 2,500 kg/sq. m. (500 PSF). Gross Vehicle Weight: 45,885 kg (101,175 lbs).
#2 Fleet Dock
- Length - 155 metres.
- Depth - 9.1 m @ 5.0 m off wharf. 8.0 m. minimum depth @ face of wharf.
- Load Capacity - 2,500 kg/ sq. m. (500 PSF). Gross Vehicle weight: 45,885 kg (101,175 lbs).
200 tonne Capacity Heavy Lift crane Pad.#3 Fleet Dock
- Length - 120 metres.
- Depth - 8.5 m@ 5.0 off wharf.
- Load Capacity - 1,500 kg/sq.m. (300 PSF). Gross Vehicle Weight.
#4 Fleet Dock
- Length - 48 metres.
- Depth - 6.1 m. minimum depth@ face of wharf.
- Load capacity - same as per #3 Fleet Dock.
#5 Fleet Dock Ro-Ro Ramp
- Length - 17 m. wide. Two point fendering system.
- Depth - 7.5 m.@ 5.0 m. off fenders. 7.1 m. minimum depth@fenders. Also has a 5.5 m. area@10.0 m.
from face of ramp.- Load capacity - 2,500 kg/sq.m. (500 PSF). Gross Vehicle Weight: 45,530 kg (101,175 lbs).
#6 Marine Atl.
- Length - 20 metres.
- Depth - N/A
- Load capacity - N/A
#7 Marine Atl.
- 185 metres with dolphin.
- Depth - *10.9 m. to 13.3 m.
- Load capacity - Ro-Ro Ramp with Road Load limits.
#8 Navy Dock
- Length - 105 metres.
- Depth - *7.4 m. to 11.0 m.
- Load capacity - 2,500 kg/sq.m. (500 PSF). Gross Vehicle Weight: 45,885 kg (101,175 lbs).
#9 Navy Dock
- Length - 105 metres.
- Depth - *7.4 m. to 11.0 m.
- Load Capacity - 2,500 kg/sq.m. (500 PSF). Gross Vehicle Weight: 45,885 kg. (101,175 lbs).
#10 Navy Dock
- Length - 100 m.
- Depth - *10.9 m. to 12.4 m.
- Load capacity - 1,500 kg/sq.m (500 PSF). Gross Vehicle Weight: 27,530 kg (60,700lbs).
* Up to date survey to be completed by end of year 1995
Fast Facts- Length - 150 metres.
Canadian Chart # 4841 Public Harbour Of Argentia
#1 Fleet Dock