PUB 146 – Sailing Directions (Enroute): Newfoundland, Labrador, and Hudson Bay (19th Edition) (2026)
Navigate the challenging waters of Newfoundland, Labrador, and Hudson Bay with confidence using PUB 146 – Sailing Directions (Enroute). Published by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), this authoritative reference provides essential supplemental information that enhances nautical charts and supports safe, informed voyage planning.
Designed for commercial mariners, professional navigators, government vessels, and serious cruising sailors, PUB 146 contains detailed descriptions of coastal features, harbors, anchorages, navigation routes, hazards, weather patterns, ice conditions, tides, currents, and local regulations throughout one of North America's most rugged and remote maritime regions.
Whether you're transiting the Labrador Coast, entering the Gulf of St. Lawrence, navigating Newfoundland's busy ports, or planning operations in Hudson Bay, this publication delivers valuable information not typically found on nautical charts alone.
Features
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Official NGA Sailing Directions (Enroute) publication
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Covers Newfoundland, Labrador, and Hudson Bay
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Detailed descriptions of ports, harbors, and anchorages
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Coastal navigation information and route planning guidance
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Includes navigation hazards, landmarks, and aids to navigation
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Information on weather, ice conditions, tides, and currents
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Valuable supplement to official nautical charts
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Ideal for voyage planning and onboard reference
Perfect For
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Commercial shipping
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Tug and towing operations
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Fishing vessels
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Government and research vessels
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Offshore support vessels
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Maritime academies and training programs
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Recreational cruisers exploring Atlantic Canada
PUB 146 – Sailing Directions (Enroute): Newfoundland, Labrador, and Hudson Bay is an indispensable navigation resource for mariners operating in the waters of Atlantic Canada and the Canadian Arctic. Keep this trusted reference onboard to improve situational awareness, enhance voyage planning, and navigate safely through one of the world's most demanding maritime environments.