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The Holyrood Marina is operated on a seasonal basis, and is typically operational from early May until late October. Normal office hours are:

During the regular summer season, the office will typically be open on statutory holidays, but will then be closed either the following Monday or Thursday.  

Members must disconnect all shore-power electrical connections when not aboard their boats for an extended period, especially when away from the boat overnight. The main concern is the fire hazard for those without certified connectors, however, there is also a galvanic problem caused by leaking ground currents getting into the water, causing excessive corrosion. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

The Marina Supervisor has been instructed to unplug any cords deemed to be left unattended.  An attempt will be made to notify the boat owner, however, it is the boat owners responsibility to contact the Marina Supervisor if a temporary variance is required.

On October 23, 2006 the HMPC Board of Directors adopted the following as the "minimum" standard for connecting to any Marina electrical receptacles.  These cords should be readily available at most commercial electrical outlets or marine stores:

PUBLIC  NOTICE

Canadian Navigable Waters Act

Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University hereby gives notice that an application has been made to the Minister of Transport,pursuant to the Canadian Navigable Waters Act for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans.

Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act,Fisheries and Marine Institute of Memorial University
has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on­ line Navigable Waters Registry
(http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number 1952, or,under  the NPP File Number  2020-202807, a description of the following work,its site and plans:

• Scientific Instruments and subsea cable in, on, over,under,through or across Holyrood Bay in Conception Bay, Newfoundland and Labrador at 4r 25' 34" N, 053° 7' 23" W.

Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through  the Common  project Search site mentioned above under the Com­ ment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments  directly to:

95 Foundry Street,6th Floor
P.O. Box42
Moncton NB
E1C 8K6

However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice. Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered,no individual response will be sent.

Posted at St. John's,Newfoundland and Labrador,this first day of August, 2020

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