File # 2010-ISU
2010-01-20 11:15 PST

Mariners are advised that an Olympic Marine Security Zone will be in effect around Ballantyne Pier from 10 January – 5 March 2010. This zone is clearly delineated and extends 50 metres outside of the floating marine security barrier. No unauthorized marine vessels or activity will be permitted inside this zone.

The zone will be patrolled by Olympic marine security vessels which may include diving operations. Mariners are further advised to avoid this security zone and navigate with caution when approaching security vessels. “Olympic Marine Security” can be contacted on VHF channel 9 or 16.

Mariners are reminded that Olympic marine security vessels may conduct hailings of vessels and are authorized to stop any vessel for inspection. A 5kt speed limit imposed by the Port Authority is in force south of a line between Vanterm and Brockton Point light.

For marine security purposes, this Olympic Marine Security Zone has been divided into Exclusion and Controlled Access Zones as follows:

• Exclusion Zone – an Exclusion Zone around Ballantyne Pier will be in effect from 10 January – 5 March 2010. This zone is clearly delineated by an unlit marine security barrier and lit buoys marked with bilingual signage and will be enforced by marine security boat patrols. All unauthorized marine vessels and activity must remain outside of the zone bounded by the following coordinates:
  • From Lat 49.1721.19
  • Long 123.0530.49 to Lat 49.1722.10N
  • Long 123.0532.84W to Lat 49.1723.68N
  • Long 123.0536.07W to Lat 49.1727.31N
  • Long 123.0530.98W to Lat 49.1725.92N
  • Long 123.0524.98W to Lat 49.1724.40N
  • Long 123.0519.16W to Lat 49.1722.65N
  • Long 123.0511.83W to Lat 49.1721.10N
  • Long 123.0504.63W to Lat 49.1716.96N
  • Long 123.0504.68W to the tip of the Southern Railway Dock facility
• Controlled Access Zone – A Controlled Access Zone around Ballantyne Pier will be in effect from 10 January – 5 March 2010. In general the Controlled Access Zone will extend 50 meters beyond the visible marine security barrier which marks the limits of the Exclusion Zone. This Controlled Access Zone is in effect to prevent unauthorized marine traffic or activity from approaching or interacting with the marine security barrier. This zone will be marked by bilingual signage on the barriers and will be enforced by marine security boat patrols.
• Security Zone Access – No unauthorized vessel movements or activities are permitted in both the Exclusion and Controlled Access Zones.

Entry into the Exclusion and Controlled Access Zones will only be authorized for a limited number of previously authorized commercial vessels, that normally berth or operate at Centerm/Ballantyne Pier and as authorized in an emergency. These vessels must receive Olympic marine security approval to operate and are subject to all Olympic marine security requirements. No other vessels will be permitted to access the Exclusion and Controlled Access Zones.

Communications – Olympic Marine Security can be contacted on VHF channel 9/16 using the call-sign “Olympic Marine Security” or at 604-915-5814

Signage example

Email: bcrcmp@rcmp-grc.gc.ca