Marine publications

Question 1

Nautical Charts and publications

Answer 1

Four catalogues describing all available CHS charts.
1 - Atlantic
2- Pacific
3- Ontario/Manitoba
4- Arctic

Question 2

Small scale chart

Answer 2

Covers large area

Question 3

Large scale chart

Answer 3

covers small area

Question 4

Chart 1

Answer 4

contains explanations of the symbols, terms and abbreviations needed to interpret nautical charts

Question 5

Aids to navigation

Answer 5

Help vessel operators navigate safely and to warn of hazards.

This publication describes, in detail, the characteristics of the aids to navigation system in Canada, including lights, buoys, lightstations, fog signals and more.

Question 6

List of lights, buoys and fog signals

Answer 6

(4 Volumes)

• Newfoundland
• Atlantic Coast
• Inland Waters
• Pacific Coast

Providing key information about Canadian Coast Guard approved and managed lights, buoys and fog signals,
including position, characteristics, height and reference charts.

Question 7

Canadian tide and current tables

Answer 7

Tide Tables provide predicted times and heights of the high and low waters associated with the vertical movement of the tide.

Question 8

Sailing directions(pilot books)

Answer 8

offer detailed descriptions of the best approaches to harbours, harbour facilities,
anchorages, local history, regulations and more.

Question 9

Radio aids to marine navigation

Answer 9

Providing information on the radio communications and radio aids to navigation services provided by the
Canadian Coast Guard.

Question 10

Ice navigation in Canadian Waters

Answer 10

roviding essential information for navigating through ice in the St. Lawrence and along the Northern Pacific coast.

Ice terminology and examples of ice types are also included.

Question 11

Notice to Mariners(monthly)

Answer 11

Eastern and Western editions.

Providing essential monthly updates to charts and publications, including newly discovered hazards to navigation.

Question 12

Notice to Mariners(annual)

Answer 12

Provides information on:

• aids to navigation system in Canada,
• pilotage services,
• marine communications and traffic services,
• search and rescue,
• marine occurrences and pollution,
• marine protected areas,
• fishing activity,
• national defence notices
• a variety of general information regarding marine navigation safety

Question 13

Internation code of signals

Answer 13

The purpose of the
International Code of Signals
is to provide ways and means of communication in situations related essentially to safety of navigation and persons, especially when language difficulties arise.