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CHS serves its clients through the provision of the following nautical products and related publications. Many of these items are mandatory for vessels that are governed by the Charts and Nautical Publications Regulations 1995, of the Canada Shipping Act. CHS products are available from authorized chart dealers across the country and internationally. Contents
NAUTICAL DOCUMENTS The Tide Tables provide predicted times and heights of the high and low waters associated with the vertical movement of the tide. The Current Tables provide predicted times for slack water and the times and velocities of maximum current, all of which are associated with the horizontal movement of the tide.
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View a complete list of available Tide and Current Publications Atlas of Tidal Currents Tidal Current Atlases present a comprehensive view of the hourly rate and direction of major tidal currents within specific coastal regions of Canada. The Atlases use arrows to indicate the direction and the velocity of surface currents. They are to be used in conjunction with the Tide and Current Tables, provided annually by the Canadian Hydrographic Service. Tidal Current Atlases are available for Bay of Fundy and Gulf of Main, St. Lawrence Estuary from Cap de Bon-Désir to Trois-Rivières and Juan de Fuca Strait to Strait of Georgia in Pacific Coast.
View a complete list of available Tide and Current Publications Nautical charts CHS produces and publishes almost 1,000 nautical charts covering Canadian
waters. Nautical charts show hazards, aids to navigation, features along
the shoreline and the seafloor, as well as man-made and natural features
of the area. Chart 1: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms This book explains the symbols used to describe features on Canadian charts. It is a vital reference for understanding charts.
View a complete list of available Tide and Current Publications Sailing Directions These publications contain all the detailed information, such as natural characteristics, geography, climatic variations, and wharves for each region. They are great for planning trips and ensuring mariner safety. Sailing Directions are the indispensable companions to charts. They include information not included on a chart such as descriptions (including photographs) of the best approaches to harbours, harbour facilities, anchorages, local history, rules, regulations, and a table of distances. Some examples...
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on sites List of Lights, Buoys and Fog Signals Lists information such as position, characteristics, height and reference charts of Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) approved, lighted, fixed and floating aids and fog signals. Radio Aids To Marine Navigation Contains information on the radio communications and radio aids to navigation services provided by CCG. Notices to Mariners Notices to Mariners (NOTMAR) are electronic bulletins, detailing newly discovered hazards to shipping, and changes in aids to navigation such as buoys and lights. They are issued monthly in collaboration with, and through CCG. OTHER PUBLICATIONS OF CANADIAN HYDROGRAPHIC SERVICE Canadian Tidal Manual The Canadian Tidal Manual is designed to provide the theoretical background
and the technical instruction necessary for the effective performance
of the tasks involved in gathering and using tide, current, and water
level information on hydrographic field surveys. (Warren D. Forrester,
Ph. D; Canadian Hydrographic Service, 1983, 148 pages) Tides in Canadian Waters Descriptive pamphlet on the origin and nature of tides, with examples
from Canadian waters. (G.C. Dohler, Canadian Hydrographic Service, 1986,
14 pages plus 6 fold-outs)
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