GUIDE TO PORT ENTRY TEXT (FRANCE PART)

General GENERAL FRANCE (See Plan) GEO-POLITICAL: Capital City: Paris Nationality: (noun) Frenchman(men), Frenchwoman(women), (adjective) French Population: 60,876,136 COMMUNICATIONS: International Direct Dial Code: 33 Number of Internal Airports: 288 Major Languages Spoken: French 100%, rapidly declining regional dialects and languages (Provencal, Breton, Alsatian, Corsican, Catalan, Basque, Flemish) ECONOMY: Currency: Euro (EUR) of 100 Cents Exchange: (as of November 2007) US$ 1.00 ␦ EUR 0.67 EUR 1.00 ␦ US$ 1.49 Exchange rates under licence from XE.com Main Industries: Machinery, chemicals, automobiles, metallurgy, aircraft, electronics, textiles, food processing and tourism ENVIRONMENT: Territorial Sea: 12 n.m Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m Continental Shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m (does not apply to the Mediterranean) Coastline Extent: 3,427 km Climate: Generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral Natural Resources: Coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc, uranium, antimony, arsenic, potash, feldspar, fluorospar, gypsum, timber and fish Natural Hazards: Flooding; avalanches; midwinter windstorms; drought; forest fires in south near the Mediterranean Terrain: Mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder is mountainous, especially Pyrenees in south, Alps in east Average Temperatures: Month High Low January 7␥ C 1␥ C June 24␥ C 12␥ C September 22␥ C 12␥ C DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Cherbourg’’ and ‘‘Brixham’’ VISAS: Foreign visitors (except EEC nationals and Swiss nationals) are required to be in possession of visas before arrival in France Companies sending foreign crewmen to join vessels in French ports should arrange visas through French Consulates WASTE DISPOSAL: The MARPOL Convention rules apply to all reception facilities Advance notice to the reception facilities is not mandatory, but is highly recommended Charges depend on the quantity and quality of substances to be delivered Further information on reception facilities should be requested if required from the relevant port authorities Should any deficiencies/ inadequacies be observed in the system they should be reported to Direction des Ports et de la Navigation Maritimes, Place de Fontenoy, 75700 Paris SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Waste Disposal’’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: System de Comptes Rendus de Mouvements (SURNAV): The SURNAV regulations are mandatory for all accidents at sea that occur within 50 nautical miles of the French coast to which the following apply: All vessels carrying dangerous goods as defined in the IMDG Code, Chapter 17 of the International Bulk Carriers Code, and Chapter 19 of the International Gas Carriers Code All vessels carrying polluting goods, noxious liquid substances and harmful substances as defined in MARPOL Annex I, II and III Masters, Owners and Charterers should refer to the Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 6, for full details, contact information and report formats Centre Regionaux Operationnels de Surveillance Et de Sauvetage (CROSS): All vessels of LOA 25 m or more and smaller craft in attendance with these vessels must seek permission from the nearest CROSS station before navigating or anchoring in French territorial waters This does not apply in an emergency, but the vessel’s circumstances must be reported to the nearest CROSS station as soon as practicable CROSS provides permanent, full time, all weather surveillance of marine traffic off the French coast, and co-operates with foreign MRCC’s and MRSC’s CROSS has regional surveillance and rescue co-ordination centres on the Atlantic and Channel coasts: GRIS-NEZ, JOBOURG, CORSEN and ETEL and centres on the Mediterranean coast: LA GARDE and CORSE Co-Ordination: Each CROSS centre co-ordinates the following: Surveillance of marine traffic, especially within the 12 nautical mile limit Maritime SAR Fishery surveillance out to 200 nautical miles Monitoring the tracks of vessels carrying dangerous or noxious cargoes Collation and storage of all relevant data for future use and/or onward transmission to other organisations The purpose of marine traffic surveillance is to enhance navigational safety and includes the policing of IMO approved Traffic Separation Schemes Information Broadcasts: CROSS broadcasts information bulletins that include navigational and traffic information of interest to mariners and reports on the movement of vessels that appear to contravene Rule 10 of the (International) Prevention of Collision Regulations Masters, Owners and Charterers should refer to Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume for full details and contact information TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January (New Year’s Day); Easter Sunday/Monday; May (Labour Day); May (Victory Day); Ascension Day; Whit Monday; 14 July (National Day); 15 August (Assumption Day); November (All Saints’ Day); 11 November (Armistice Day); 25 December (Christmas Day) CUSTOMS: Shipmaster’s Report: September 1994 The French Customs Regulations have been changed as follows: The Stores and Provisions List now has to be made out in triplicate The attached Crew Declaration (on the new form on the backside of the Stores and Provisions List) also to be made out in triplicate Vessels may open the bonded store between French ports (as in our case between Dunkirk and Port Jerome), but the above mentioned lists have to be submitted in both the first and the subsequent French port(s) AJACCIO, Corsica: 41␥ 55' N 08␥ 44' E (See Plan) LOCATION: The port is located on the west coast of Corsica Charts: BA Chart No 1424 DOCUMENTS: Cargo Vessels: 1 Crew List Manifests Passenger List Personal Effects List Safety Certificates Ship’s Register Stores List Passenger Vessels: 3 Crew Lists Manifests Passenger Lists Personal Effects List Safety Certificates Ship’s Register Stores List CERTIFICATES: Ship’s Register and Safety Certificates MAX SIZE: Length 200 m., draft 8.5 m At anchor, no limit PILOTAGE: Compulsory, available throughout 24 hours No advance notice required for regular ships Vessels call Pilot with three blasts on ship’s siren The pilot boat flies usual pilot flag The Pilot joins approaching vessel at a line Isolella/Chapelle des Grecs The pilot boat operates on VHF Channel 12 A coasting Pilot is available for the Bonifacio Strait Contact the station by fax or email 48 hours prior to requirement Station de Pilotage, Jetee de la Citadelle, 20000 Ajaccio Tel: +33 (4) 9521 4228, 9521 4248 Fax: +33 (4) 9521 3928 Email: pilotajax@sitec.fr Contact: Claude Ricci, Chief Pilot Alain Tafani, Jean-Claude Barraud or Toussaint Raimondi, Pilots ANCHORAGES: Several safe anchorages in the harbour which can be indicated by the Pilot PRATIQUE: Health officer boards on arrival Pratique automatic unless suspected contagious disease on board, when it is necessary to notify Agent or health authorities in advance by cable VHF: Port Captain on Channel 12 Call sign ‘‘Ajaccio Port’’ TUGS: 1␺1,000hp tug ‘‘Paladino’’, bollard pull 14 tons The tug covers four ports in the south of Corsica Contact pilot station 24 hours prior to arrival BERTHS: Regular vessels have priority at all berths Six Ro-Ro berths Quay Quay Gare Maritime Quay L’Herminier Capucins Sud Pier Capucins Nord Pier Trois Marie Sud Pier Trois Marie Nord Pier Length (m.) Height above Sea Level (m.) Depth (m.) 200 90 156 176 96 146 2 2 2 6.5 7 8.2 7.5 TANKER FACILITIES: Max draft m., length 110 m Preferably with bow thrust unit Gas tankers also preferable with bow thrust unit CRANES: Up to 90 tons STEVEDORES: Advice should be sent 24 hours prior to arrival French vessels have priority of labour Hatches: Normally carried out by crew WASTE DISPOSAL: Garbage disposal service available through ship’s Agent, 24 hours notice required Charges: extra container alongside €118.37 SLOPS DISPOSAL: Collection service available through ship’s Agent, 24 hours notice required Tanker trucks come alongside MEDICAL: Advance notice required Tel: +33 (4) 9551 4040 All hospital facilities available Except in the case of an epidemic in any country from which the vessel has sailed, no inoculations or vaccinations are necessary FRESH WATER: Available at all berths, except gas berth FUEL: Ordinary grades only, 48 hours’ notice required Delivered by tanker trucks to quay side STORING: Stores and bunkers by truck only Trucks may go alongside except at gas berth and tanker berth Forklift trucks available Dockers available to assist DRY DOCK: None REPAIRS: Minor repairs can be carried out SURVEYORS: None POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 17 Ambulance Tel: +33 (4) 9521 5050 (SAMU) Fire Tel: 18 Crosscorse Ajaccio EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Tel: +33 (4) 9520 1363 Telex: 460187 Affaires Maritimes, Tel: +33 (4) 9550 9000 Telex: Afmar Ajacc 460690 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not necessary TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer 947 FRANCE Ajaccio LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January; Easter Monday; Whit Monday; May; REPATRIATION: Must be arranged through Consulates at Nice or May; 14 July; 15 August; November; 11 November; 25 December Cargo work can be arranged on all dates except November CONSULS: Sweden and Austria TELEPHONES: Can be placed on board warships only NEAREST AIRPORT: Campo dell Oro International Airport, km BANKS: Banque de France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 0005 Telex: Banfra Ajacc 460083 Banque Worms Tel: +33 (4) 9521 0013 Telex: BWOR 460032 Banque Nationale de Paris Tel: +33 (4) 9521 5490 Telex: 460894 BNP Credit Agricole Tel: +33 (4) 9529 3411 Telex: 460808 Creagri Credit Lyonnais Tel: +33 (4) 9523 3742 and 9521 5126 Telex: 460824 Credion Ajacc Societe Generale Tel: +33 (4) 9521 4130 Telex: 460757 Sogener Ajacc CUSTOMS: Tobacco: 250g or 200 cigarettes per member of crew Wine: litres Spirits: litre REPATRIATION: Can be arranged by ship’s Agents IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None GENERAL: Galley waste, etc., must not be discharged inside the bay, but put into plastic bags and sealed before putting into special containers at berth DEVELOPMENTS: Cruise Pier: With the boost of the cruise activity and the building of a new generation of big ships, the CCIACS has decided to increase the port capacity by building a new pier, located at the south of the Capucins’ pier The construction started in October 2002; it will last 18 months and will be delivered in 2004 (length 260 m., height of quay at sea level m and depth m.) AUTHORITY: Direction Departementale de l’Equipement de la Corse du Sud, Terre-Plein de la Gare, BP 408, 20302 Ajaccio Cedex, France Tel: +33 (4) 9529 0909 FAX: +33 (4) 9529 0994 Telex: 460943 Service Maritime et des Phares & Balises, 15 bis Boulevard Sampiero, 20000 Ajaccio, France Tel: +33 (4) 9529 0886 FAX: +33 (4) 9529 0958 Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie d’Ajaccio et de la Corse du Sud, Gare Maritime, Hotel Consulaire, Boulevard du Roi Jerome, BP 253, 20180 Ajaccio Cedex 1, France Tel: +33 (4) 9551 5555, 9521 2180 FAX: +33 (4) 9521 2389, 9521 0786 Telex: 460084 Chamco Ajaccio Web: corse-du-sud.cci.fr/port Contact: Don Paul Grimaldi, Port Director Jean-Yves Battesti, Deputy Port Director (Email: jy.battesti@corse-du-sud.cci.fr) Port Office: Capitainerie du Port de Commerce d’Ajaccio, Gare Maritime, Quai L’Herminier, 20000 Ajaccio, France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 6834 Fax: +33 (4) 9551 1784 Contact: Xavier Toulgoat, Capitainerie du Port Email: captajaccio@equipement.gouv.fr Marseilles ANTIBES: 43␥ 35' N 07␥ 08' E (See Plan) LOCATION: The port is on the Mediterranean coast between Nice and Cannes General Description: Port Vauban, Antibes is a small harbour serving primarily pleasure craft It has 25 sheltered water area with 1,230 quayside berths and 350 berths at floating pontoons Charts: BA Charts No 1974 and 2167 DOCUMENTS: For Harbour Master: Ships Papers Declaration of Exit and Entry Crew List Passenger List For Customs: AUTHORITY: Capitainerie du Port d’Antibes, Port Vauban, S.A.E.M de Gestion, Port Vauban, 06600 Antibes, France Tel: +33 (492) 916000 Fax: +33 (493) 347404 Telex: PORVAUB 970480 F Contact: G Angelico, Le Commandant du Port BASTIA, Corsica: 42␥ 42' N 09␥ 27' E (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: 3 1 1 1 1 1 Crew Lists Passenger Lists Tobacco/Spirits/Personnel Effects List Stores List Health Documents Derat Certificate Load Line Certificate Tonnage Certificate Certificate of Nationality Safety Equipment Certificate Cargo Gear Certificate Bill of Lading Manifest MAX SIZE: LOA 200 m Max draft: 9.0 m Note: No tugs available so entry of large vessels depending on manoeuvring ability RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions except weather APPROACHES: Approach Traffic Scheme: Circular sector of miles (new regulation in force February 2002) centred on Harbour Control Tower (Lat 42␥ 42.3' N., Long 09␥ 27.4' E.) from bearings 060␥/189␥ When entering into sector, request authorisation for entry on Channel 12 from Harbour Control of Bastia (Bastia Port) Not compulsory if Pilot onboard Speed limit within mile of port is 20 knots PILOTAGE: Not compulsory for vessels up to 45 m LOA 24 hours notice required with confirmation hour before arrival Boarding position is nautical miles off entrance Pilot’s address: Station de Pilotage de Bastia, Tour de la Capitainerie, Port de Commerce, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9531 5095 Fax: +33 (4) 9534 4313 VHF Channel 12 ANCHORAGES: (1) South of Jetee du Dragon, 0.4 nautical miles off in 20 m Anchorage is dangerous with East wind Anchoring prohibited in undersea cables zone in South of anchorage (2) N.E of Arco Point, nautical miles off in 20 m – 30 m., anchorage is dangerous with East wind Anchoring prohibited in fairways into sea-lanes PRATIQUE: Free Pratique is normally granted on arrival by boarding Customs officers Free Pratique is automatic for all vessels sailing from another port of a country of the European Economic Community In case of suspected disease onboard, Harbour Authority must be informed before arrival VHF: Harbour Control, Pilots and linesmen on Channel 12 No watch maintained on Channel 16 VTS/RADAR: No port radar service, but Harbour Control radar for supervision of approaches TUGS: No tugs available BERTHS: Berth Mole Sud Mole Nord Quai Aviation Quai Fango Quai de Rive Quai Nord Quai Nord-Est Quai Est Poste Length (m.) Max.Draft (m.) 158 125 45 219 90 118 137 245 150 6.8 6.5 6.5 6.5 6.7 6.5 6.5 7.5 9.0 Cargo Handled Ro-Ro Ro-Ro Ro-Ro Bulk cement Ro-Ro, dangerous goods Ro-Ro, dangerous goods Ro-Ro (Dolphins) Health Declaration Provision List MAX SIZE: For yachts length 165 m., width 22.0 m., draft 10.0 m RESTRICTIONS: None ARRIVAL: Arrival should be announced on VHF Channel 9, giving name of vessel, dimensions and duration of stay PILOTAGE: Not obligatory for yachts Port cannot receive pleasure boats longer than 40 m Ensure pilotage authorities advised of ETA VHF Channel day and night ANCHORAGES: In winds of NE to SE, anchorage in front of Antibes not advised Recommended anchor in Bay de Golfe-Juan, in shelter of Cap d’Antibes, in direction of Juan-les-Pins In winds from NW to SW, good anchorages on east face of Cap d’Antibes, Bay of Garoupe, Bay of La Salis, Bay of Ilette VHF: Port Captain listens on Channel throughout 24 hours TUGS: None BERTHS: IYCA Pleasure Sailing Dock: Accommodates 19 pleasure craft Depth m at LW Available berths: 17 berths length 70 – 90 m and width 16 – 20 m.; one berth of 150 m by 28 m and one berth length 165 m., width 40 m and depth m at LW FRESH WATER: Available at each station FUEL: For pleasure boats only SERVICES: Electricity on each pier REPAIRS: For pleasure boats only Two travelifts for boats of max weight 45 tonnes and 120 tonnes POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Fire Tel: +33 (492) 937900, 937990 From local telephone, Police Tel: 17; Fire and Ambulance Tel: 18 TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer CONSULS: None TELEPHONES: Each station has 7-bar PTT-type connection NEAREST AIRPORT: Nice, Cote d’Azur, 15 km Heliport landing ground of 28␺29 m available at the port subject to IYCA permission available at all berths, except Poste (because of dolphins) STEVEDORES: Entreprise Generale de Manutention, bis, Rue du Chamoine Leschi, (B.P 275), 20296 Bastia Cedex, France Tel: +33 (4) 9532 9595 or 9532 9571 Fax: +33 (4) 9532 9073 Working Hours: shifts: 0800 hrs – 1115 hrs and 1400 hrs – 1715 hrs Overtime available Tonnage of cargo handled in a working day or shift: Ro-Ro – Bulk cement – 120 t.p.h (approx.) WASTE DISPOSAL: Skips available on quays SLOPS DISPOSAL: Lubricating oil: By truck (9 cu.m.) Rate approximate cu.m./hr Oily water/slops: By truck (7 cu.m.) Rate approximate cu.m./hr FRESH WATER: Delivered from wharf at about 10 t.p.h FUEL: Only DML (diesel oil) by road tanker Capacity 33 cu.m CHANDLERY: Sick personnel: See ‘‘Emergency Response Centre’’ Other cases: See ‘‘Pilotage’’ STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv By truck No barges Yes, they can Yes, they can – Yes, they can SERVICES: Extension of Certificates: Quartier des Affaires Maritimes, Quai du 1er, Bataillon de Choc, (B.P 50), 20289 Bastia Cedex Safety Inspector Tel: +33 (4) 9531 0511 Fax: +33 (4) 9532 7912 948 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ TANKER FACILITIES: sea lines for gas and/or fuel CRANES: Self-propelled private cranes with 40 ton and 50 ton capacity Bastia FRANCE Marine Supplies/Shipchandler (Yachting): Nauticorse, R.N 193, 20600 Furiani Tel: +33 (4) 9533 5007 Corsica Marine, R.N 193, 20260 Biguglia Tel: +33 (4) 9533 7124 Au Trois Mats, Quai Martyres Liberation, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9531 6240 Cantarelli, Zi Furiani Erbajolo 9, 20600 Furiani Tel: +33 (4) 9530 3420 P.S.L., Port de Toga, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9534 1414 Uship Yachting Services, Rue Marine, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9532 7989 B.I.Marine, Route d’Ortale, Biguglia Tel: +33 (4) 9533 7208 REPAIRS: No specialist repairs, but companies can provide some assistance Contact Agent SURVEYORS: Available from Marseilles POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police, 17; Medical Assistance (SAMU) 15; Firemen, 18 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Only at Sea: MRSC: Cross Corse +33 (4) 9520 1363 Fax: +33 (4) 9522 5191 Telex: 460187 VHF: Channel 16 MRCC: Cross Med Tel: +33 (4) 9561 7110 Fax: +33 (4) 9427 1149 Telex: 430024 VHF: Channel 16 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Compulsory when handling certain dangerous goods REGULATIONS: Passenger ships have priority over cargo ships Dangerous goods Class and restricted or forbidden Also see ‘‘Approaches’’ TIME: GMT plus hour Wintertime GMT plus hours Summertime (April to October) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Easter Sunday; Easter Monday; May Day; National Day (8th May); Ascension Day; Whit Sunday; Whit Monday; National Day (14th July); Assumption (15th August); All Saint’s Day (1st November); Armistice Day (11th November); Christmas Day St Joseph’s Day (19th March) and St Jean’s Day (24th June) not affect port work CONSULS: Germany: Zi Furiani, 20600 Furiani Tel: +33 (4) 9533 0356 Italy: Rue Saint Francois, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9531 0152 Fax: +33 (4) 9532 5672 Morocco: Ld Casatorra, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9533 7040 Fax: +33 (4) 9530 7186 TELEPHONES: Connections possible with minimum days notice (contact shipping agent) NEAREST AIRPORT: Poretta International Airport is 23 km South of Bastia BANKS: Banque de France, Cours Pierangeli, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9532 8200 B.N.P., Bd General de Gaulle, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9534 8330 B.P.P., 23 Rue Cesar Campinchi, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9531 0574 Credit Lyonnais, Residence Paoli, Rue Cesar Campinchi, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9554 9300 Societe Generale, Place Saint Nicolas, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9555 1900 Caisse d’Epargne, Rue Cesar Campinchi, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9531 5064 Credit Agricole, 13 Bd General de Gaulle, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9532 9600 Credit Mutuel, 31 Bd Paoli, 20200 Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9534 9000 CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes, litre spirit and litres of wine Perfume 50 grams SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are usually allowed ashore, but there are restrictions for some countries IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book is sufficient SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None DEVELOPMENTS: Improvement of car/truck traffic with new scheme and road signs Construction of a raised platform in N.E part of the port with 600 vehicles stocking capacity AUTHORITY: Directeur Departemental de l’Equipement de Haute Corse, Boulevard Benoite Danesi, 20411 Bastia Cedex, France Tel: +33 (4) 9532 9797 FAX: +33 (4) 9532 9796 Telex: 460680 Capitainerie Port de Commerce, 20200 Bastia, France Tel: +33 (4) 9534 4272 FAX: +33 (4) 9534 4272 VHF: Channel 12 Contact: R Spataru, Commandant du Port Email: radu.spataru@equipement.gouv.fr Marketing Manager: Directeur des Concessions Portuaires de la Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Bastia, B.P 210, 20293 Bastia Cedex, France Tel: +33 (4) 9554 4480 FAX: +33 (4) 9554 4445 MAX SIZE: 20,000 d.w tonnes, LOA 160 m., beam 25.0 m., draft 10.0 m Passenger: Draft 6.5 m Tankers: LOA 150 m DENSITY: 1000 – 1025 RESTRICTIONS: During night-time, vessel size is restricted to LOA 130 m and draft 7.0 m Depth at the mouth varies with the seasons and are maintained by dredging Depth 7.0 m (CD) during summer but during winter can be reduced following westerly storms Bridges: None PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels greater than LOA 60 m Pilot’s office is located at the lower signal station Pilot station listens on VHF Channel 12 Pilot Station, Tour des Signaux, La Barre, 64600 Anglet Tel: +33 (5) 5958 5454 Fax: +33 (5) 5958 5459, 5963 8240 Station extends n.m between the parallel of Ondres to the north and the limit of French territorial waters to the south When weather permits, the pilot boat comes out of l’Adour and comes alongside ships near the light buoy situated WNW of the port entrance Contact Pilot at least 12 hours prior to arrival and stay on radio watch in the pilot zone ANCHORAGES: Vessels, except vessels carrying dangerous cargo, may anchor between the following positions: Lat 43␥ 33.8’ N, Long 1␥ 36.3’ W Lat 43␥ 32.8’ N, Long 1␥ 33.8’ W Lat 43␥ 35.7’ N, Long 1␥ 21.7’ W Lat 43␥ 36.7’ N, Long 1␥ 34’ W Vessels must contact Bayonne port control and SOCOA signal station on VHF Channel 12 before anchoring Ships must not anchor in the river PRATIQUE: A Maritime Declaration of Health form is lodged by the Customs service on arrival; it must be completed by the Master In case of a suspect illness, advise Agent 24 hours in advance VHF: Bayonne Port Control operates throughout 24 hours listening on Channel 12 only TUGS: One tug of 2,500 h.p (30 tonnes BP) and one 13 tonnes BP are available for berthing, if required Request for tug through the ship’s Agent Tug waits at the entrance to the Adour BERTHS: Individual requests for LOA from 160 – 180 m will be examined on vessel by vessel basis Berth Socadour Cement Wharf Satec Wharf Grain Silo SNPA Sulphur Quay Saint Gobain Foy Quay (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: Cargo List Crew Lists Declaration of Security (DOS) Individual Lists of Tobacco and Spirits ISPS Pre-Arrival Pro-Forma Lists of Provisions on Board Manifests of Cargo Passenger Lists Set Bills of Lading Vessel Generated Waste Declaration Checklists: Pre-arrival tanker checklist and cargo (vessel/port facility) checklist compulsory ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant Contact PFSO on arrival Declaration of Security to be completed prior to arrival See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 10.0 7.0 10.0 9.0 9.0 7.32 6.5 BULK FACILITIES: Berth Location Use P1 – P4 Tarnos Quay P5 Boucau P17 Edouard Castel Fertilisers Maize Sulphur Remarks 2␺10 tonne, 2␺20 tonne, 1␺12 tonne cranes and conveyor belts conveyors, loading capacity 1,500 t.p.h Ship loader with capacity 1,000 t.p.h CONTAINER FACILITIES: Berth P9, Saint Bernard 40 ton crane PASSENGER FACILITIES: Berth P12, Foy Quay Draft 6.5 m (tidal) OTHER FACILITIES: Berth Location Use P3 – P4 Acierie de l’Atlantique P9 Saint Bernard Remarks Metals 2␺40 tonne mobile cranes Ro-Ro Floating pontoon, loading capacity of 80 tonnes Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ TANKER FACILITIES: No installation to receive residues Two berths for unloading of refined products Location P2 European Quay P6 Saint Gobain OVERVIEW: A multi-purpose river port, handling bulk liquid, bulk cargoes, timber and Ro-Ro cargoes Facilities for cruise vessel can be found close to the town centre LOCATION: In the SE corner of the Bay of Biscay on the Adour River CHARTS: BA Charts No 1102 and 1343 Draft (tidal) (m.) 160 160 160 160 160 150 When working berth is occupied, vessel is directed to a waiting berth Large ships or those carrying dangerous cargo can be requested to wait outside the entrance Also see ‘‘Max Size’’, ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’, Bulk Facilities’’, ‘‘Specialised Cargo Facilities’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ Berth BAYONNE: 43␥ 30' N 01␥ 28' W LOA (m.) Use Remarks Chemical 2␺6 in and 1␺10 in chicksans products and enclosed conveyor rack Petroleum Chicksans products LPG/LNG FACILITIES: No facilities CRANES: See ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’ and ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Berth Location P8 Saint Bernard P16 Armand-Gomez Quay Use Remarks Timber, 1␺40 – 80 tonnes electric crane containers and 1␺30 tonnes mobile crane Timber, mobile electric cranes cement STEVEDORES: Vessels shall contact the ship’s Agent 24 hours prior to arrival with their stevedoring requirements Matrama SA Tel: +33 (5) 5944 5970 Fax: +33 (5) 5955 2576 Sobem Tel: +33 (5) 5964 5700 Fax: +33 (5) 5964 5709 BALLAST: Clean water only from SBT, analysis may be requested by Harbour Master WASTE DISPOSAL: Disposal compulsory SLOPS DISPOSAL: Arrange through Agent Stevedoring Companies: 949 FRANCE Bayonne MEDICAL: Medical attendance can be organised by the Agent without advance notice Hospital and private clinic available However, if medical attendance required as soon as the ship arrives, particularly at night, it is advisable to send a radio message 12 – 15 hours before the arrival of the ship FRESH WATER: Available at each berth, minimum supply cu.m FUEL: Available by arrangements in advance through Agent or suppliers Authorisation from Harbour Master office compulsory DRY DOCK: Usable length 98 m Length on stocks 94.1 m Width of entry 15 m Depth above sill, neap tides 4.5 m., spring tides m REPAIRS: Running repairs to hull, machinery, radio and radar can be effected SURVEYORS: Bureau Veritas Tel: +33 (5) 5952 1687 Lloyd’s Register – Bordeaux Agency Tel: +33 (5) 5652 1687 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 17 Anglet Tel: 17 or +33 (5) 5903 7610 Boucau Tel: 17 Fire Station Tel: 18 Harbour Office Tel: +33 (5) 5963 1157, (6) 8510 0941 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not obligatory except for ships with dangerous cargo on board TIME: European Standard Time: GMT plus hour in winter and GMT plus hours in summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January; Easter Sunday/Monday; May; Ascension Day; Whit Sunday/Monday; 14 July; 15 August; November; 25 December CONSULS: Portugal TELEPHONES: Telephones on board not possible NEAREST AIRPORT: Biarritz International Airport, km CUSTOMS: 200 grammes or 250 grammes of tobacco for each crew member and for days (must without fail be declared in the individual list of provisions) One bottle of wine or spirits (must without fail be declared in the individual list of provisions) SHORE LEAVE: Crew are authorised to go ashore REPATRIATION: Possible for all countries as well as crew changes IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not necessary, Seaman’s Identity Card sufficient SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Escaladour, evenings only Tel: +33 (5) 5950 1656 AUTHORITY: Direction Departementale de l’Equipement, 50-51 Alles Maritimes, BP 215, 64102 Bayonne Cedex, France Tel: +33 (5) 5946 5946 FAX: +33 (5) 5946 5947 Web: www.bayonne.cci.fr Contact: Jean Gerard Colibeau, Directeur des Equipements (Tel: +33 (5) 5946 5888 Fax: +33 (5) 5946 5887 Email: equipement@bayonne.cci.fr) Harbour Master’s Office, 128 Avenue de l’Adour, 64600 Anglet, France Tel: +33 (5) 5963 1157 FAX: +33 (5) 5942 0943 Web: www.ports-basques.com Contact: Noel Tristant, Harbour Master BORDEAUX, including Ambes, Bassens, Bec d’Ambes, Blaye, Pauillac and Verdon: 44␥ 50' N 0␥ 34' W (See Plan) LOCATION: On the River Gironne in Aquataine on the Bay of Biscay coast CHARTS: BA Charts No 2654, 2910 and 2916 DOCUMENTS: South Corsica, Quai l’Herminier, BP 253, 20180 Ajaccio Cedex 1, Corsica, France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 2180 FAX: +33 (4) 9551 0786 Web: www.corse-du-sud-cci.fr Contact: Don Paul Grimaldi, Port Director Jean-Yves Battesti, Assistant Port Director (Email: jy.battesti@corse-du-sud.cci.fr) Check List Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists Crew Manifests Customs Clearance Passenger Effects Declarations Stores Lists Tonnage Certificate MAX SIZE: Verdon: LOA 290 m., draft 12.5 m Bec d’Ambes: Tankers LOA 210 m., draft 9.9 m Pauillac: Tankers LOA 240 m., draft 10.36 m Bassens: LOA 250 m., draft 9.40 – 11.00 m Blaye: Draft 9.14 m DENSITY: Verdon 1023 to 1015 Pauillac 1026 to 1000 Ambes approximately 1000 Bordeaux approximately 1000 RESTRICTIONS: The great entrance to the Gironde estuary (Western entrance) is dredged to a depth of 13.50 m at the French Chart Datum APPROACHES: Port Approaches: There is no special navigation difficulty for approaching ‘BXA’ Light Buoy, though there is no noticeable landmark by daytime, but the ‘BXA’ Racon is efficient and the buoys of the entrance channel Passe de l’Ouest are detected early on the radar The soundings may also give useful information Anchoring outside is not recommended during bad weather owing to the heavy swell Ships have to use the tide to transit the River Channel which takes about hours They need about hours for taking the Pilot and proceed to the Le Verdon Roads where they enter the river Best arrival time at ‘BXA’ Light buoy is between to hours before the HW of Pointe de Grave; this will avoid anchoring, leaving sufficient time for Master/Pilot exchange on the soundings in the channels which are the major problem during the transit for deep drafted tankers, especially in the river Movements are carried out on a round the clock basis Heights of water are given on VHF Channel 17, every minutes, for many places in the river corresponding to the main shoal areas (given in metres in the French language) A monthly recommended maximum draft for vessels proceeding to and sailing from Ambes AP and EDF is issued and always calculated based on fresh water This sheet is given to the Agent and may be given to the Master when the Pilot boards The Under Keel Clearance considered in this draft calculation is mainly subject to local atmospheric and hydrological conditions but never less than 0.80 m for the river transit Meanwhile, in the River Channel, siltation and moving soft mud patches may reduce the deep draft passage width between the buoys The Pilot must know these latest limitations as the Port Authority cannot give a complete safe sounding statement to Masters Also see ‘‘Report’’ dated June 1986 PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 70 m LOA from the sea to Le Verdon Vessels less than 70 m LOA may embark the Pilot at Le Verdon, provided Masters have advised the Pilot Station in advance For vessels not exceeding 120 m and wishing to embark a Pilot, the usual pilot boarding area is near Buoy No 13 in the following (maximum) weather conditions: Wind less than 27 knots offshore Swell less than 3.0 m Visibility is more than nautical mile In these conditions, vessels navigate between the ‘BXA’ Fairway Buoy and the usual pilot boarding area with radar assistance provided by a Pilot at the shore-based radar station Vessels not exceeding 120 m LOA and carrying hazardous or polluting cargoes in bulk may be permitted to navigate, provided the Master has made port calls in the past 12 months In weather conditions that exceed above, a Pilot must be embarked either from a fast launch (17 m.) or by helicopter (EC 135) Berthing: Berthing is carried out on the advice of the Pilot, following instructions from the Harbour Officers Special precautions are recommended during Spring Tide periods to ensure that vessels in the river are held fast to the quay The following instructions apply: Special Instructions for Securing Vessels at the Quay During Spring Tide Periods (K Ͼ 90) Given the disturbances caused by the strong currents of tides with a K of over 90, the securing of vessels on the quay must receive unremitting attention Pilots shall pay close attention to the mooring lines, for which the Master remains constantly responsible Masters shall follow Pilot’s instructions and provide all means asked for in terms of both manpower and equipment A strict surveillance is necessary to ensure that lines remain correctly secured by adjusting them according to the height of the tides A sufficient number of crew shall be kept on board, to carry out any handling which might eventually be ordered by the Harbour Officers Vessels should advise their arrival at ‘BXA’ Fairway Buoy at least 24 hours in advance to the Commandant du Port de Bordeaux through Coast Station ‘‘Bordeaux-Arcachon Radio’’ Masters must confirm to the Harbour Master’s Office, VHF Channel 12 and the Pilot Station at least 12 hours before arrival their ETA, ship’s draft and speed, and give their agreement for an eventual helicopter operation Three hours before arrival at ‘BXA’, Masters may contact Gironde Pilot Station on VHF Channel 14, but must contact ‘‘Radar Verdon’’ on VHF Channel 12 and communicate on VHF Channel 14 or 12 Ships can also call Verdon Pilot Station by Tel: +33 (5) 5609 6385 or by Telex: PILVDON 550167F Ships leaving ports located between Santander and Lorient, must send the above mentioned message on departure In case of any change of more than hours of the initial ETA, Masters must send a correcting message 950 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) BONIFACIO, Corsica: 41␥ 23' N 09␥ 10' E LOCATION: The port is located at the southern tip of Corsica General Description: The port handles primarily ferries and cruise vessels DOCUMENTS: Cargo Vessels: Stores List Personal Effects List Crew List Passenger List Manifests Safety Certificates Ship’s Register Passenger Vessels: Stores List Personal Effects List Crew Lists Passenger Lists Ship’s Register Manifests Safety Certificates MAX SIZE: Depth 6.5m PILOTAGE: Compulsory Vessels requiring a Pilot should contact the pilot station 48 hours prior to requirement via fax or email The pilots cover four ports on the south coast of Corsica Station de Pilotage, Jetee de la Citadelle, 20000 Ajaccio, Corsica, France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 4248 Fax: +33 (4) 9521 3928 Email: pilotajax@sitec.fr Contact: Claude Ricci, Chief Pilot TUGS: 1␺1,000hp tug (‘‘Paladinu’’) The tug covers four ports on the south coast of Corsica, so vessels should give the pilot station 24 hours prior notice of requirement BERTHS: Berth Quay No Quay No Quay d’Honneur Length (m) Height above Sea Level (m) Depth (m) 50 70 60 1.5 1.3 1.5 5 6.5 TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer NEAREST AIRPORT: Figari Sud-Corse International Airport AUTHORITY: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ajaccio and Bordeaux FRANCE Helicopter Service: The helicopter is red and white, and ‘‘PILOTE BX’’ is painted in black The VHF call sign is ‘‘PAPA GOLF’’ or ‘‘Gironde Pilot Helicopter’’ During the flight, VHF contact between the ship and helicopter must be maintained on Channels 14 or 12 The Pilot boards in the vicinity of ‘BXA’ Fairway Buoy and winching is the normal procedure Depending on weather conditions, the Master may be requested to alter course or speed for safe boarding of the Pilot The helicopter is working in accordance with International regulations and particularly with the rules of the International Chamber of Shipping Masters are asked to watch very carefully the following points: Check that there are no horizontal aerials or wires above the helicopter’s manoeuvring zone Check that no loose object, in the proximity of the manoeuvring zone, could be swept up by the effects of the wind created by the rotor blades At night, the manoeuvring zone must be well illuminated but in such a way that the helicopter Pilot is not dazzled If necessary, provide for washing the area to avoid dust being blown around by the effects of the rotor No extra charge for the Pilot boarding by helicopter Pilot Launch Service: When operating with a fast launch, the Pilot boards between ‘BXA’ Fairway Buoy and the entrance to Grande Passe de l’Ouest Masters are requested to maintain a speed of about knots The pilot ladder should be rigged well amidships and the bottom of the ladder should be 2.0 m above the water level No line or rope shall be attached to the bottom of the pilot ladder The pilot launch keeps watch on VHF Channel 14 Vessels less than 70 m long, for which pilotage from the sea to Verdon is not compulsory, may embark River Pilot at Le Verdon providing Masters have advised the Pilot Station accordingly Emergency: Any vessel that runs aground or makes an emergency mooring at any point in the area between the landing buoy ‘‘BXA’’ and the ‘‘Pont de Pierre’’ (Stone Bridges) at Bordeaux and Libourne, must immediately indicate their mooring or grounding position, by VHF Channel 12 (or any other means) to the Harbour Master, Bordeaux In all cases, the text of the message must specify whether the moored or grounded vessel interferes with safety of navigation ANCHORAGES: The normal waiting anchorage area is the Roadstead of Le Verdon, depth 10.0 – 12.0 m and sand silt bottom Tankers find a good anchoring area in the Saintonge Roadstead with a depth of 15.0 – 20.0 m (sand silt bottom) PRATIQUE: Vessels should ask for Free Pratique by radio at least 12 hours before arriving at port Message should be addressed to Saniport – Bordeaux routed via Bordeaux/Arcachon Radio Otherwise, Pratique given by Customs Officers who board on arrival If any case of suspected disease on board or any reason why vessel should not receive Free Pratique, Master should radio Agent before arrival, advising full details Health Control: Hospital Saint Andre, 1me Jean Burguet, Bordeaux Tel: +33 (5) 5650 6452 PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Port Authority on VHF Channel 16 Port on VHF Channel 12 Traffic and radar on VHF Channel 14 Pilots: Continuous watch on Channel 14 Every vessel fitted with HF radio equipment shall keep a constant watch and be in contact with ‘‘Arcachon-Bordeaux-Port-Radio’’ Station when navigating in the area between the landing buoy and her berth, or at least watch at the sending times of this station, when moored and awaiting orders Every vessel fitted with VHF radio equipment, shall also keep permanent watch and maintain contact with the Port Operations Station on Channel 12 when navigating in the zones indicated below, or when moored and awaiting orders Le Verdon zone: Call ‘‘Radar-Verdon’’ Bordeaux zone: Call ‘‘Port-Bordeaux’’ VHF: Port radar is in operation in the Gironde estuary and approaches Vessels must contact this station for navigation information by calling Verdon Port Radio on VHF Channel 12 VTS/RADAR: See ‘‘VHF’’ TUGS: Tug assistance is available as advised by the Pilot Tugs will join vessels at the following places: In Verdon Roads for vessels mooring at Verdon In Pauillac Roads for vessels mooring at Pauillac At Buoy BA1 for vessels mooring at Ambes As a rule, ship’s towlines are used When a tug’s line is required, there will be an additional charge BERTHS: Le Verdon Deep Water Terminal: containership berths, length 600 m., depth alongside 12.5 m at LW; slip for quarter ramp Ro-Ro handling Operations carried out 24 hours a day days a week 100 power points for reefer containers container gantry cranes (1␺32 ton and 2␺40 tons capacity below spreader) One is multi-purpose and can work with a 30 ton grab for bulk unloading Riverside Quays: 18 berths, depth alongside Now available only for cruise ships and naval vessels 5.0 – 8.5 m (LW) Enclosed Docks: basins joined by a lock 25 m wide Entrance effected by locks Large lock 146 m long 22 m wide Depth of water in the basins is maintained at 5.0 m These are now used only for repairs and yachting Queyries: 250 m long, depths offered are m alongside 2␺6 ton cranes See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Bassens-Amont: 850 m long, depth alongside at LW up to 9.0 – 11.0 m (5 berths) The quay caters for general trade Equipped with Wellman cranes of tons, Mague cranes 8/10.5 tons, Mague cranes 8/12 tons, Caillard cranes 15/24 tons, Duro crane 25 tons The heavy bulk storage zone has a capacity of 128,000 cu.m It is served by two railway sidings with road/rail weighbridges for re-dispatch Two of the berths at Bassens-Amont are equipped to cater for molasses which can be stored in reservoirs Bassens-Amont is also the centre of the ports phosphate traffic, bound for neighbouring industries and stocked in a silo depot, which is linked to the quay by a conveyor belt network During the last quarter of 1982, the bulk trades received at Bassens-Amont ceded their place to general cargo In the context of this redevelopment, which enables better throughput rates and more flexibility, a 6,000 sq.m shed has been built So B Trans: The grain silos behind the quays are linked by an overhead continuous conveyor to a quayside gantry loader (throughput 1,200 t.p.h.) at Berth No 417 Bassens-Aval: 10 berths, total length 1,474 m Depth alongside 11.0 m at LW Mague cranes 8/10.5 tons, Mague cranes 8/12 tons, Caillard cranes 15/24 tons, Cereti cranes 15/25 tons, Mague crane 15/25/28 tons, Gottwald 40 tons A bulk terminal is available with discharge capacity 2,000 t.p.h Max size: 120,000 d.w.t and 250 m LOA In addition there are facilities for heavy bulk goods, Ro-Ro; coal; forest products terminal; grain conveyors of 150 t.p.h., 400 t.p.h., 600 t.p.h and 900 t.p.h Bulk Liquid Berth: Berth No 436 is a dedicated bulk liquid berth and caters for tankers carrying butadiene, methanol, phosphoric acid, turpentine and vegetable oil The environment of the berth meets the safety requirements for each of these commodities and a security company carries out surveillance and ensures safety and security Blaye: Main commodities at Blaye: Grain, liquid bulk and dry bulk Total quay length 390 m Dimensions of the largest vessel capable of being accommodated (tidal coefficient 45 at low water): Deadweight tonnage: 15,000 tons (with a half load) Overall length: 190 m Draft: 9.0 m Cranage: Wellman crane of 2.5/6 tons (grab or hook, outreach 18 m.) Dedicated handling gear: Public Wharf (Berth 601): Liquid bulk discharge Continuous dry bulk loader with conveyor belt network Grain Wharf (Berth 602): Bulk grain loading gantry and a conveyor to the SEMABLA silo, (throughput 12,000 tons per day) suction unloaders (throughput 150 t.p.h.) for barges bagging and shore-to-ship bag loading unit (throughput 2,400 tons per day) Weighbridges: ␺ road/rail and ␺ road Storage: Sheds: 80,000 tons Silos: 40,000 tons (Destroyed August 1997) Tanks: 13,000 cu.m The port has been deepened to provide access for vessels of 20,000 – 25,000 d.w.t Pauillac: Public berth for vessels drawing up to 10.35 m Left Bank Quays: quays (No 121, 122 and 123), have been developed to accommodate cruise liners Max LOA 210 m., max draft 8.50 m ‘‘Espace Maritime’’ at Shed No have been developed with all amenities for cruise liners Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ CONTAINER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ TANKER FACILITIES: Pauillac: Oil installation operated by Shell, 10.06 m alongside Ambes: Terminal for tankers up to 210 m length, 9.9 m draft Operated by Societe DPA and Esso There is a new private wharf at Ambes, catering for liquified gas tankers Length 125 m., max ship’s length 145 m., max draft 7.7 m Unloading by articulated arm which connects to ship’s manifold This manifold should be as close to the central perpendicular as possible Standard security measures for handling propane and butane This berth belongs to Cobogal and has been allotted Berth No 515 Berth 501: Hydro Azote are currently building a plant for processing amonitrates A jetty (Berth 501) is available in front of the plant, catering for tankers bringing supplies of liquid ammonia Max LOA 240 m and max draft 10.0 m This berth is also available for tankers up to 210 m length and 10 m draft This berth is connected to the oil facilities of EPG (Entrepot Petrolier de Gironde) Also see ‘‘Berths’’ WASTE DISPOSAL: Skips are available alongside for galley waste Industrial waste collection is available from local company by containers of various sizes, contact Agent SLOPS DISPOSAL: Companies available locally, contact Agent MEDICAL: All facilities available Malaria and cholera vaccinations can be performed at the Military Hospital or at the Port Vaccination Centre (Shed 14) FUEL: Vessels wishing to bunker during their call at Bordeaux-Le Verdon, shall make known their needs of quantity and quality to their Agents or consignees before arrival in port Requests must be forwarded, 48 hours in advance (at least), to one of the bunkering Agents of the following companies: Shell – Bassens Tel: +33 (5) 5606 2920 Esso – Worms Tel: +33 (5) 5631 6985 ELF/SIMA Tel: +33 (5) 5690 4900 BP Floirac Tel: +33 (5) 5632 9701 Total CFR Tel: +33 (5) 5606 4062 A very large proportion of the bunkering fuels comes from the Shell oil storage at Pauillac These fuel-oils are mainly intermediate oils made by viscosity mixing between 80 and 460 centistocks (at 50␥) Orders must therefore be for a quantity of at least 400 tons 951 FRANCE Bordeaux The quality control of mixtures is carried out by the Shell refinery laboratory, whose opening hours are: Monday from 0400 – 1630, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 0400 – 2000 DRY DOCK: There are dry docks and small covered docks Dimensions of the largest graving dock are 247 m length 34 m width 13.40 m depth REPAIRS: ARMI, Face au 81 Rue des Etrangers, 33300 Bordeaux Tel: +33 (5) 5650 3573 Ateliers et Chantiers Auroux, Boulevard Chanzy, Arcachon Tel: +33 (5) 5683 3262 Service de Travaux et d’Etudes Maritimes et Industrielles, 110 Rue Achard, BP 115, 33028 Bordeaux Cedex Tel: +33 (5) 5650 4035 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police/Ambulance Tel: 17; Fire Tel: 18 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Firefighting: All vessels berthed in the Port of Bordeaux, be they loading, discharging, or under repair, must have permanently on board a sufficient watch to keep effective surveillance, to take all preventive measures and to fight any fire on board It falls to the Master or the watch, and this under their sole responsibility, to use the signalling equipment at their disposal Communication and signalling equipment Telephones and fire hydrants available on all quays Firefighting is carried out under the direction of the Master, but gangs intervening, especially the fire brigade, remain under the command of their respective officers The ship’s crew must be able to guide the rescue teams A plan of the ship and her loading plans, in particular those showing the location of dangerous goods on board, shall be put at their disposal on arrival Where there is a risk of the fire spreading, for which the Harbour Master is the sole judge, he shall lead operations and order all necessary steps to be taken to safeguard public interests TIME: GMT plus hour in Winter GMT plus hours in Summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year (1st January, no labour available); Easter Sunday (possibility of labour with overtime); Easter Monday (no labour available); Labour Day (1st May, no labour available); 8th May, Victory Day (possibility of labour with overtime); Ascension Day (possibility of labour with overtime); Whit Sunday (possibility of labour with overtime); Whit Monday (no labour available); National Day (14th July, no labour available); Assumption Day (15th August, no labour available); All Saints’ Day (1st November, no labour available); Armistice Day (11th November, possibility of labour with overtime); Christmas Day (25th December, no labour available) Note: Every Sunday and day marked ‘‘possibility of labour with overtime’’ can be worked at the rate of 100% Le Verdon Container Terminal: Operational 24 hours per day, 365 days per year CONSULS: Code: +33 (5) Tel: Algeria Austria Belgium Benin Bolivia Brazil Cambodia Chile Colombia Denmark Dominican Rep El Salvador Finland Germany Greece Guatemala Honduras Iceland Italy 5698 4490 5648 5757 5652 3239 5652 3269 5652 6817 5652 8357 5644 2741 5648 5617 5644 7837 5681 2410 5608 4363 5623 0678 5644 9445 5608 6020 5652 2617 5608 2392 5640 0088 5648 2239 5652 2489 Tel: Ivory Coast Liberia Madagascar Mauritius Mexico Monaco Morocco Netherlands Norway Peru Portugal Senegal Spain Sweden Switzerland Togo UK USA 5652 3086 5650 8434 5644 7881 5624 1750 5650 8434 5644 1655 5652 3434 5652 1675 5652 5240 5608 2535 5652 1950 5681 1990 5652 8020 5639 3333 5652 1865 5871 0081 5652 2835 5652 6595 TELEPHONES: Can be connected on board vessels moored at quays in Bordeaux, Bassens, Ambes, Pauillac, and Verdon NEAREST AIRPORT: Situated 10 km from Bordeaux Frequent and Daily flights to most parts of Europe and North Africa Good internal service BANKS: Le Verdon: BNP, 17 Rue Plage Soulac Tel: +33 (5) 5659 8611 Credit Agricole, Le Verdon Tel: +33 (5) 5609 6125 Credit Maritime, 41 Rue de la Plage, Soulac Tel: +33 (5) 5609 8876 Pauillac: BNP, 10 Rue Albert 1er Tel: +33 (5) 5659 0571 Credit Agricole Mutuel, Rue Ferdinand Buisson Tel: +33 (5) 5659 0025 Credit Lyonnais, Place de Lattre-de-Tassigny Tel: +33 (5) 5659 1820 Societe Bordelaise de CIC, Rue Albert 1er Tel: +33 (5) 5659 0649 Societe Generale, Place Michel-Montaigne Tel: +33 (5) 5659 0860 Blaye: BNP, 27 Cours de la Republique Tel: +33 (5) 5742 2910 Credit Agricole Mutuel, Rue Paul Tardy Tel: +33 (5) 5742 2954 Credit Commercial de France, 13 Cours du Port Tel: +33 (5) 5742 0037 Credit Mutuel, Place Rabotte Tel: +33 (5) 5742 2713 Credit de Nord, Rue Andre Lamande Tel: +33 (5) 5742 0045 Societe Bordelaise de CIC, 31 ter Cours de la Republique Tel: +33 (5) 5742 0033 Ambes: Credit Agricole Mutuel, Place du 11 Novembre Tel: +33 (5) 5620 1090 Societe Generale, Rue Mal Leclerc Tel: +33 (5) 5620 1062 Bassens: Credit Agricole Mutuel, 12 Avenue St Exupery Tel: +33 (5) 5606 2796 Societe Centrale de Banque, Avenue St Exupery Tel: +33 (5) 5606 1469 952 Bordeaux: Banque de l’Aquitaine, Pl Comedie Tel: +33 (5) 5648 0388 Banque de France, 15 Rue Esprit-des-Lois Tel: +33 (5) 5681 5666 Banque de l’Indochine et de Suez, 15 Allees de Chartres Tel: +33 (5) 5644 0767 Banque Internationale pour l’Afrique Occidentale, 17 Allee de Tourny Tel: +33 (5) 5644 0814 Banque Nationale de Paris, 40 Cours du Chapeau-Rouge Tel: +33 (5) 5690 9296 75 Quai des Chartrons Tel: +33 (5) 5681 4222 Banque de Paris et des Pays-Bas, 50 Cours du Chapeau-Rouge Tel: +33 (5) 5644 8005 Banque Populaire du Sud-Ouest, Place Jean-Jaures Tel: +33 (5) 5644 8426 Banque Rothschild, Pl des Quinconces Tel: +33 (5) 5652 7990 Banque Worms, 14 Allees de Tourny Tel: +33 (5) 5644 5120 Barclays Bank SA, Rue Esprit-des-Lois Tel: +33 (5) 5652 6461 Credit Commercial de France, 10 Allees d’Orleans Tel: +33 (5) 5690 9325 Credit Lyonnais, 13 Cours de l’Intendance Tel: +33 (5) 5648 9123 Credit du Nord, Cours du XXX-Juillet Tel: +33 (5) 5690 9390 International Westminster Bank Ltd., 32 Allees d’Orleans Tel: +33 (5) 5648 1043 Societe Bordelaise de Credit Industriel et Commercial, 42 Cours du Chapeau-Rouge Tel: +33 (5) 5652 4925 Societe Centrale de Banque, 60 Cours de l’Intendance Tel: +33 (5) 5644 7356 Societe Generale, 28 Cours de l’Intendance Tel: +33 (5) 5690 9174 CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes and bottle of alcohol per man IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew men going ashore should carry passport or identity card SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1981 Updated 1998 Bordeaux – Bec d’Ambes: If proceeding further up river then Sea Pilot leaves at Le Verdon and River Pilot boards Pilot gives an Inwards Declaration which (different from EEC check list) is to be completed and handed to Port Officer after boarding Reference Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 6, vessels wishing to enter La Gironde should address the 24 hour message to ‘‘Capiport Bordeaux’’ and hours before entering French Territorial Waters should request, via ‘Capiport’ permission to enter La Gironde These messages are free of charge Port regulations require the berthing (River Pilot) Pilot to stand-by, together with tug, until a loaded vessel has lightened to 8.53 m fresh water maximum draft at the Pauillac Berth When berthing starboard side to then one tug on port bow and second tug just for pushing if tanker not fitted with bow thruster Usually, first ropes on board are one shore head wire and one shore head breast Final moorings usually shore heads, shore breast, (fore and aft) and shore stern lines, and springs each end from ship The shore moorings consist of a chain cable connected to the shore, this is connected to a 57 mm wire which is made fast on board The wires are hove on board by means of a messenger (ship) which is attached to a small size, long length pennant attached to the 57 mm wire The shore end of the 57 mm wire is attached to a chain cable thus creating a ‘catenary effect’ which proves very good in keeping the vessel alongside For berthing there is one shore rigger each end to advise and assist For unberthing one rigger boards to assist in singling up to shore wire and one back spring each end He then goes ashore by pilot ladder Vessels berth day and night depending on tide Agent requires in advance the distances from bow and stern to centre of manifold REPORT: June 1986 Updated 1994 Of primary concern in approaching or leaving the berths is the difficulty of the channel between Le Verdon and Ambes, especially for inbound/outbound tankers at the maximum draft When loading full cargo at Bordeaux/Ambes, Masters have to pay careful attention to the maximum permissible draft alongside at LW and to the maximum draft (fresh water) allowed for transitting channel outbound, owing to the many shelves especially around the Buoys 20 and 28 AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997 Terminal: UNCAC Silo Portuaire de Bordeaux-Bassens Distance from sea buoys: 55 nautical miles Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 200 m Draft restriction alongside: 10 m Number of spouts: Distance between spouts: Mobile spouts Commodities handled: Bulk grain Storage capacity: 80,000 cu.m Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 450 Potable fresh water available: Yes Contact Office: Balguerie Contact Tel: 5787 3321 Contact Fax: 5839 9125 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes Owner/Operator of elevator: Sigma Largest vessel loaded: 130,000 tonnes AUTHORITY: Port Autonome de Bordeaux-Le Verdon, Palais de la Bourse, Place Gabriel, 33075 Bordeaux-Cedex, France Tel: +33 (5) 5690 5800 FAX: +33 (5) 5690 5877 Telex: 570617 Pablv Cables: Poronom – Bordeaux Email: postoffice@bordeaux.fr Web: www.bordeaux-port.fr Contact: Port Director Capitainerie du Port de Bordeaux: Zone Portuaire, Quai Carriet, 33110 Lormont, France Tel: +33 (5) 5690 5932 Fax: +33 (5) 5690 5960 Email: h-follin@bordeaux-port.fr Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Boulogne-sur-Mer FRANCE BOULOGNE-SUR-MER: 50␥ 43' N 01␥ 35' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Port consists of fore port and tidal port, two dock basins, one of which is enclosed, and the Sarraz-Bournet Dock Cargoes include general cargo, dry bulk, fish, Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo traffic LOCATION: On the NW coast of France CHARTS: BA Chart No 438 PORT LIMITS: The seaward boundaries are nautical miles from the piers This is also the limits of pilotage area DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Calais’’ ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: 35,000 d.w.t (approx.), LOA 230 m., draft 10.67 m springs, 11.00 m neaps DENSITY: 1026 RESTRICTIONS: Entrance depends on tidal conditions For larger vessels best to enter the breakwaters at slack water which occurs hours before time of high tide Arriving vessels are obliged to contact Harbour Master’s Office immediately VHF Channel 12 PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 50 m length Vessels can communicate with Pilot Station on VHF Channel 12 or Tel: +33 (3) 2131 5243, through Boulogne Dispatching or Boulogne Port When pilot launch is at sea, contact by VHF Channel 12 The most favourable boarding point is between the sea buoy ‘‘Approaches Boulogne’’ and the wreck buoy situated 1.5 miles to the south, or slightly nearer the land if there are strong westerly winds In any event, the surf created by the Carnot breakwater must be avoided by keeping at least mile off shore If Pilot is not immediately available, vessel must wait in outer roads, if necessary at anchor, until further instructions received On no account should vessel attempt to enter Carnot Roads without Pilot ANCHORAGES: The outer anchorage for large vessels is midway between Ophelie Buoy and the Carnot Breakwater Anchorage prohibited in the main approach channel PRATIQUE: Pratique given by Customs officers who board on arrival In case of suspected disease on board, Master should radio ship’s Agent prior arrival advising details VHF: Harbour Master’s Office: Call ‘‘Boulogne Port’’ on Channel 12 Pilotage: Channel 12 Tugs: Channel 12 CROSSMA Gris Nez: Channel 16 VTS/RADAR: No port radar service at present VTS: Tel: +33 (3) 2110 3547 (24 hours) FAX: +33 (3) 2187 2879 TUGS: 1␺2,400 h.p Second tug, if required, must be requested before 1800 hrs on preceding day The tugs meet vessels as requested by Master on Pilot’s advice BERTHS: Sarraz-Bournet Dock: Europe Quay, 775 m., depth 11 m.; Ore Quay, 240 m., depth 11 m max rate 12,000 tonnes per day Carnot Basin: Currently out of order Mooring on dolphins for Ro-Ro vessels up to LOA 146 m., beam 14.0 – 32.0 m., depth 5.0 m Connection to the open area by ramp capable of taking up to 175 tons Loubet Basin: (Closed by a lock, depth 5.50 m.) Huguet Quay, 240 m for Ro-Ro/Lo-Lo vessels up to LOA 132 m.; Voisin Quay, 700 m (for refrigerated fishing vessels up to LOA 135 m.) Fore-Port and Tidal Port: Cross-channel terminal with two ramps (one of which is dual level/double lane for new generation car ferries) Direct connection by motorway (A16) with Paris The port offers 70,000 sq.m of warehouses and 150,000 sq.m of open storage area 250,100 sq.m of cold storage space A silo enables 42,500 tons of clinker to be stored for loading directly on to vessels at a rate of 1,200 t.p.h CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Quai de l’Europe: 2␺10 tonne cranes 3␺20 tonne cranes 2␺30 tonne cranes 1␺1,000 t.p.h conveyor belt for clinker and ore Ore Quay: 2␺25 tonne gantry cranes Carnot Berth (Ro-Ro): Single lane, single deck ramp Length: 70 m Lane width: 4.50 m Pontoon at end of ramp of 28 m.␺28 m Max Load: One lane for 38 tonne trucks CARGO GEAR: Load/discharge effected by shore gear or ship’s gear FRESH WATER: Supplied by pipeline to all berths FUEL: SMCL quay can supply marine fuel from a pontoon for small fishing vessels, otherwise fuel obtainable by tanker road from Dunkirk STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv Storing by lorries Lorries can proceed alongside at berth Ship’s stores can be loaded by any means Fuel is free of taxes, the same applies to provisions (within proportions estimated by Customs with relation to the number of crew members) SERVICES: There are several private companies which carry out repairs, whether for sheet-metal, mechanical or electronics Supply of charts, nautical publications, sounding paper, availability of Notice to Mariners etc., contact shipping agents or Harbour Master’s Office REPAIRS: Only quick repairs may be effected because of congestion at the quays Slipway for vessels up to 2,000 tons SURVEYORS: Soemari Tel: +33 (3) 2187 2200 Fax: +33 (3) 2132 5640 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +33 (3) 2199 4848 Emergency Tel: 17 Ambulance/Fire Tel: 18 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: At Sea: Crossma, Gris Nez Tel: +33 (3) 2187 2187 Telex: 130680 In Port: Port Directorate and Harbour Master’s office See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) SECURITY/GANGWAY: By crew TIME: GMT plus hour in winter and GMT plus hours in summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: No work Sundays and legal holidays CONSULS: United Kingdom Tel: +33 (3) 2187 1680 TELEPHONES: Can be connected on board vessels at Quay de l’Europe NEAREST AIRPORT: Le Touquet International Airport, 50 km BANKS: Banque de France Fax: +33 (3) 2199 5958 Banque Nationale de Paris Fax: +33 (3) 2187 8309 Banque Populaire du Nord Fax: +33 (3) 2187 2999 Banque Scalbert Dupont Fax: +33 (3) 2130 8793 Credit Agricole Fax: +33 (3) 2131 1412 Credit Lyonnais Fax: +33 (3) 2187 4923, 2110 2641 Credit Maritime Mutuel Fax: +33 (3) 4628 Credit Mutuel Fax: +33 (3) 2110 0620 Credit du Nord Fax: +33 (3) 2183 8645 Societe Generale Fax: +33 (3) 2187 7555 SHORE LEAVE: Depends on ISPS level of port facilities REPATRIATION: Facilities available SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Quai Chanzy Tel: +33 (3) 2131 7320 AUTHORITY: Service Maritime des Ports de Boulogne-sur-Mer et Calais, 96 Boulevard Gambetta, PO Box 689, 62321 Boulogne Sur Mer Cedex, France Tel: +33 (3) 2110 3500 FAX: +33 (3) 2187 2879 Capitainerie du Port, BP 756, Jetee Sud-Ouest, 62321 Boulogne-Sur-Mer Cedex, France Tel: +33 (3) 2110 3546 Fax: +33 (3) 2110 3584 Email: capB.smbc@equipement.gouv.fr Web: www.portboulogne.com Contact M Evain, Harbour Master BREST: 48␥ 24' N 04␥ 30' W (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Sheltered multipurpose port LOCATION: On the NW coast of the country approximately 22 n.m ESE of Ouessant Lighthouse CHARTS: BA Charts No 2350, 2643, 2694, 3345, 3427, 3428 and 3429 DOCUMENTS: Classification Certificate Derat (Exemption) Certificate Gross Tonnage Certificate Nationality Certificate Vaccination Certificate Also see ‘‘Dunkirk’’ MAX SIZE: LOA 320 m., draft 10.7 m subject to tide Tankers: Depth 10.0 m RESTRICTIONS: Entry subject to draft and height of tide on day in question Two entrances to port, one dredged to 6.0 m and the other 5.8 m (CD) Depth at quays varies according berth from 6.0 – 11.0 m (CD) PILOTAGE: Pilots not stay out at sea, but only go to meet ship at ETA as sent by ship Normally pilot boat positioned on the line Toulinguet Lighthouse and Beuzec (or Charles Martel) buoy, about 2.5 n.m NW of Toulinguet Lighthouse If strong SW wind, pilot boat waits for ship at entrance of Camaret Bay, about 1.5 n.m NE of Toulinguet Lighthouse If sea too rough to allow pilot boat to sail out, boat waits for ship at entrance of Brest Roads, near Portzic lighthouse Ships proceeding to Brest must send last message giving ETA pilot station, stating whether local time or GMT, about hours before arrival Message to be addressed to ‘‘Brest Pilot Office’’ through Brest Le Conquet radio station (call sign ‘‘FFU’’) Day and night watch at pilot office Radio station phones message direct as soon as received Any alteration in ETA should be passed to the pilot office immediately Pilot boat departs Brest harbour about 1.5 hours before ship’s ETA Pilot boat equipped with VHF Channels 16, 9, 6, 12 and Pilot office Channel Tel: +33 (2) 9844 3495 Fax: +33 (2) 9843 2658 ANCHORAGES: At Pilot’s discretion Anchoring in main approaches restricted as indicated on charts PRATIQUE: If from foreign port, contact Maritime Health Service 48 or 24 hours prior arrival requesting free pratique If risk of contagious disease exists, vessel will be held in roads until cleared If from another French port, free pratique automatic VHF: VTS in operation Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ TUGS: Two port tugs, 1,900 h.p and 2,900 h.p Tugs join vessel at main entrance to port Marine Nationale places tugs at ship’s disposal for all port movements Generally, tow rope supplied by tug at additional charge One French salvage tug belonging to the Abeille Company is stationed at the port, but only gives assistance for vessels requiring aid outside the port area Tel: +33 (2) 9880 4358 Fax: +33 (2) 9844 9305 Boatmen: Tel: +33 (2) 9980 0334 BERTHS: According to draft, ships may have to wait in roads before berthing, depending on height of tide in fairways Commercial Harbour Facilities: Dock No Quay Length (m.) Depth (m.) West 200 6.0 West Eperon 110 140 West 170 North 300 East 300 West 150 Remarks Cruise, other goods Mobile crane, tons at 22 m 5.0 Fishing Mobile crane, tons at 22 m 9.0 Refrigerated goods, other goods cranes, 7.5 tons at 30 m (10 tons at 22 m.) 7.0 Refrigerated goods, other goods cranes, tons at 22 m 7.0 Refrigerated goods, other goods, wine Mobile cranes, tons at 22 m 8.0 – 10.0 Refrigerated goods, reefers, containers, general cranes, tons at 30 m (12 tons at 20 m.), cranes, tons at 22 m 8.0 Oil terminal, molasses, palm oil 953 FRANCE Brest Dock No Quay Length (m.) Depth (m.) East 175 9.0 6 Coaster South 110 230 QR – 660 SRC QR 320 SRC QR 400 SRC QR 400 Remarks Agri bulk, fertilisers, other goods cranes, tons at 30 m (12 tons at 20 m.), conveyor belt (1,000 t.p.h.) 6.0 Cement 12.0 Agri bulk, other bulks crane, 26 tons at 41 m.; crane, 30 tons at 33 m (40 tons at 24 m.); crane, tons at 30 m (12 tons at 20 m.); conveyor belts (1,000 t.p.h.) 8.5 – 10.7 Container terminal, Ro-Ro terminal container cranes, 65 tons at 28 m., linkspan, rail connection 9.0 Repair berth crane, 80 tons at 25 m (30 tons at 50 m.); crane, 12 tons at 40 m (5 tons at 55 m.); crane, 4.5 tons at 40 m (3 tons at 45 m.); crane 20 tons at 33 m 10.5 – 11.5 Repair berth crane, 150 tons at 38 m (90 tons at 52 m.); cranes, 15 tons at 40 m (3 tons at 70 m.) 10.5 – 11.5 Gas, oil terminal, scrap products, aggregates crane, 150 tons at 38 m (90 tons at 52 m.); cranes, 15 tons at 40 m (3 tons at 70 m.) Also see ‘‘Restrictions’’, ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’ BULK FACILITIES: Bulk Terminal: two unloading berths, six cranes seven warehouses for horizontal storage, three of which are linked to the berths by conveyor belts eight vertical silos linked to the berths by conveyor belts one loading/unloading station – rail/road two vessels can be discharged simultaneously, to store more than 100,000 tonnes of goods and to load/unload 9,000 tonnes per day Also see ‘‘Berths’’ PASSENGER FACILITIES: Services offered by Brest Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the town of Brest: welcoming hostesses, both aboard and on the quay red carpet with an alleyway lined with shrubs marquee with facilities such as restaurant, Breton souvenirs, music, perfumes and cosmetics French wine tasting free shuttle service to the town centre, the maritime museum and Oceanopolis Sea World Also see ‘‘Berths’’ OTHER FACILITIES: Multimodal Terminal: Quay length 600 m., with one Ro-Ro linkspan and two mobile cranes for container handling 200 electric sockets for refrigerated containers and trailers container stuffing and unstuffing; 10 hectares of storage rail terminus; airport nearby with 1,200 sq.m of cargo terminal space available Refrigerated Terminal: Four quays with six cranes; 200 electric sockets for refrigerated containers; 73,000 cu.m refrigerated warehouse alongside the quay which can store merchandise at temperatures as low as ␤30␥C; 36,000 cu.m warehouse with controlled temperature from – 4␥C Loading capacity at the terminal of up to 2,000 tonnes per day Also see ‘‘Berths’’ No 2: Dimensions 338 m by 55 m Can accept tankers of up to 280,000 d.w.t Entrance sill 7.25 m below datum Dock situated in the Southeast of the Industrial Port Zone Can accept vessels of the following dimensions At mean spring tides, length 335 m., beam 50.0 m., draft 12.50 m At neap tides: length 335 m., beam 50.0 m., draft 10.0 m No 3: Dimensions 420 m by 80 m Can accept vessels of 550,000 d.w.t Entrance sill 9.0 m REPAIRS: Repair Quay No 1: At the south of the Dry Dock No Length 320 m., depth 9.0 – 9.50 m Facilities for deballasting and receiving sludge Repair Quay No 4: Length 400 m., depth 11.0 m Facilities for deballasting and receiving sludge This quay is situated to the north of Dry Dock No Two floating repair piers totalling 800 m in length with depths varying from 9.0 – 12.5 m at the lowest tide, and connected to a tanker cleaning and bunkering station specially equipped to handle oily water (up to 5,000 cu.m.), slops (up to 2,000 cu.m.) with five flexible hose connections to No and No Dry Docks and No and No Repair Piers Several modern lifting machines, among which: crane of 80 tons at 28 m crane of 150 tons at 38 m Piers and dry docks equipped with electricity, steam, compressed air, telephone, potable water and firefighting equipment POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Secours Tel: 17; Ambulance Tel: 15 and Fire Brigade Tel: 18 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Compulsory for ships carrying dangerous materials, non gas-free tankers, vessels with chemical products, munitions, etc CONSULS: Belgium, Chile, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden TELEPHONES: Can be placed aboard at certain berths NEAREST AIRPORT: Guipavas International Airport, km CUSTOMS: Tobacco, wine/spirit Ship’s provisions must be under seal DEVELOPMENTS: A new port industrial zone with an area of 50 and frontage of approx 1,800 m which will enable the construction of quays with depths 10.0 – 12.0 m The port plans to develop further container, Ro-Ro and multimodal facilities AUTHORITY: Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Brest, Direction des Equipements, Avenue de Kiel, 29200 Brest, France Tel: +33 (2) 9846 2380 FAX: +33 (2) 9843 2454 Email: info@brest.port.fr Web: www.brest.port.fr Contact: Gilles Fourre, Port Director Capitainerie de Port, 16 Quai de la Douane, 29200 Brest, France Tel: +33 (2) 9833 4141 FAX: +33 (2) 9833 4150 Web: www.brest.port.fr Contact: Commandant du Port CAEN: 49␥ 13' N 0␥ 21' W (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Port is accessed via locks and handles tankers, general cargo, bulk, Ro-Ro, cruise and pleasure craft LOCATION: The port is approximately 30 nautical miles SW of Le Havre on the west bank of the River Orne CHARTS: BA Charts No 1349 and 2136 DOCUMENTS: Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists Derat Certificate or Exemption Provisions Lists MAX SIZE: Daytime: LOA 205 m., beam 23.5 m dispensation), draft 9.1 m (FW) Tankers: draft 8.6 m (with special Night-Time: Herouville: Blainville: Calix: New Dock: LOA LOA LOA LOA 160 m., 160 m., 150 m., 145 m., beam beam beam beam 20.0 m., 22.0 m., 20.0 m., 20.0 m., draft draft draft draft 8.01 m 8.45 m 8.01 m 5.96 m FW FW FW FW TANKER FACILITIES: One berth for receipt of refined products destined for local storage tanks Berth length 142 m., dredged alongside to a depth of 10.0 m below CD over an area 250 m long and 30 m wide Two hydrocarbon oil depot terminals, liquid capacity 1,000 tonnes per day Connected by pipeline to the oil storage depot Also see ‘‘Berths’’ LPG/LNG FACILITIES: One gas terminal, liquid capacity 1,600 tonnes, connected by pipeline Total Storage Capacity: 155,000 cu.m Also see ‘‘Berths’’ STEVEDORES: Agent has responsibility of making all arrangements for unloading, and is in touch with stevedores who arrange necessary gangs SLOPS DISPOSAL: The tank-cleaning and slop discharge station is connected by pipeline to Repair Quays No and where tankers of 550,000 d.w.t may be accommodated This station is connected by pipelines to dry docks No and MEDICAL: Hospitals and clinics available In the case of ship needing medical assistance, request should be addressed to Maritime Health Service through Brest-Le Conquet Radio Station, advising ETA, where vessel coming from and state of patient FRESH WATER: All berths have fresh water supply Apply to Chamber of Commerce who make necessary arrangements Loading rate 13 – 15 t.p.h FUEL: Delivered by Societe de Depot des Petroles Cotiers and by Societe Maritime des Petroles SERVICES: Degaussing station, adjustment of chronometers, chart and document department, weather forecasting, permanent daytime service for signing on crew, barometer adjustment Also compass and D/F adjusting Port Weather Service: Port Office, 30 bis, Quai Commandant Malbert Health Service: Quai Commandant Malbert DRY DOCK: No 1: Dimensions 225 m by 26.77 m., entrance sill m below datum, situated at the Northeast angle of Basin No The entrance lock can receive two vessels simultaneously, LOA 75 m and LOA 150 m., with some adjustments Max draft, at spring tides 11.50 m.; at neap tides 10 m Lock length 225 m., width 28.45 m The locks are open to navigation from hours 15 minutes before HW to hours 45 minutes after HW The locks can be used up to a maximum of hour before/after these times by special permission of the Harbour Master Canal: Maritime Canal, length 14 km., is dredged to depth 9.80 m up to Herouville Dock Maximum speed authorised in the Maritime Canal is knots Air Draft: Maximum for New Dock and St Pierre Dock, 33.0 m Bridges: Vessels proceeding to the docks at Herouville and Calix must pass two bridges: Colombelles 30 m wide and Benouville (Pegasus Bridge) 40 m wide PILOTAGE: Pilot boat is on station from 3.5 hours before HW until 3.5 hours after HW Vessels can contact the Pilot on VHF Channels 74 and 16 The pilot boat is stationed in the outer port of Ouistreham and goes out to the roads on vessel’s approach International code flag signals are used to call Pilot Pilot station Tel: +33 (2) 3197 4173 As soon as the Pilot boards he will hand the Master an Entry Declaration to be completed ANCHORAGES: While waiting for the tide vessels may anchor in the vicinity of the light buoy in Ouistreham Roads The position of this buoy is Lat 49␥ 20' 30" N, Long 00␥ 14' 42" W The buoy is positioned in depth of 10.0 m Anchorage is open to winds from west through north to east; good holding ground Currents not exceed knots at spring tides There is a compulsory port approach (access channel) and waiting area for vessels laden with dangerous substances PRATIQUE: Free pratique is automatic for all ships Health control is carried out by Customs officers under the direction of the Havre Port Health Office For ships coming from ports in Africa, Asia or Pacific Islands, a Maritime Declaration of Health is required In case of suspected epidemic or fever on board Master must advise the port authorities who will instruct him to proceed to an appropriate anchorage to be boarded by the Port Health doctor 954 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) RESTRICTIONS: Locks: East Lock length 181 m., width 18.0 m West Caen FRANCE VHF: Vessels may communicate with the Harbour Master’s Office by VHF Channel 74 (24 hours) TUGS: The use of one or two tugs is recommended for vessels over beam 17.0 m 1␺26 tons BP (double Voith) and 1␺23 tons BP BERTHS: Dock Quay Remarks Saint Pierre Vendeuvre Cafarelli President Hippolyte Lefevre President Gaston Lamy de Normandie Calix Pleasure boats 280 150 150 3.8 3.8 7.0 Passengers 550 375 140 180 370 200 560 120 6.5 5.8 8.6 7.6 8.95 8.95 9.1 6.70 6.0 (SW) at LW 7.0 Nouveau Bassin De Calix D’Herouville Blainville Ouistreham President Delaunay President Spriet Sonec Fore Port Ro-Ro Bulk/multi-purpose Cereals Tankers Car Ferry Berth No Passengers Car Ferry Berth No Length Draft (FW) (m.) (m.) 180 200 BULK FACILITIES: D’Herouville President Delaunay Quay: Conveyor belt for loading directly to wagons or lorries Blainville President Spriet Quay: 2␺1,000 t.p.h cereal loaders OTHER FACILITIES: Car Ferries: Ferry berth at Ouisterham Sonec Fore Port Second berth, max LOA 200 m fitted with double level bridge at Blainville, able to receive new generation of ferries TANKER FACILITIES: Sonec: Max draft 6.7 m (FW) DPC: Max draft 8.6 m Gas-freeing is prohibited Storage: De Calix Dock: Molasses storage, capacity 13,500 tons CRANES: Nouveau Bassin: President Gaston Lamy de Normandie Quay: 2␺5 ton cranes De Calix Dock: 4␺6 ton cranes D’Herouville Dock: President Delaunay Quay: 4␺6 ton, 1␺10 ton, 1␺10/25 ton cranes Blainville Dock: 1␺45 ton, 3␺20 ton, 2␺26 ton cranes CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: D’Herouville President Delaunay Quay: Storage alongside quay Blainville: 22,000 sq.m covered storage; 25,000 sq.m open storage STEVEDORES: Arranged by Agent on basis of ETA provided by vessel before arrival Opening/Closing Hatches: This work is normally carried out by the crew WASTE DISPOSAL: On request from the Agent, skips are provided at the ends of the quays, as near as possible to the ship SLOPS DISPOSAL: By truck MEDICAL: Doctors and hospital facilities available FRESH WATER: Available at all berths, rate about – 10 t.p.h FUEL: Can be supplied by tanker trucks DRY DOCK: Nearest dry docks at Le Havre or Cherbourg REPAIRS: Deck and machinery repairs can be carried out by local workshops SURVEYORS: Independent surveyor P Bosse Tel: +33 (2) 3182 6078 Fax: +33 (2) 3134 0189 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 17 Fire Tel: 18 Ambulance Tel: 18 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory during daylight hours from 0600 – 1800 hrs TIME: GMT plus hour or GMT plus hours in summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Easter Monday; Labour Day; Ascension; Pentecote Monday; Bastille Day; All Saints Days; Victory of the First World War; Christmas Day No effect on port work CONSULS: The following countries are represented locally: Denmark, Finland and Ivory Coast TELEPHONES: Can be connected on board ships Quayside telephone situated in Blainville Dock NEAREST AIRPORT: Caen Carpiquet International Airport, 12 km Tel: +33 (2) 3126 5800 CUSTOMS: Amount of tobacco and alcohol for crew consumption must be declared on the Stores List Quantities held out of bond are at Customs discretion SHORE LEAVE: Allowed REPATRIATION: Can be arranged IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Not required SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None DEVELOPMENTS: At Blainville Terminal: Extension of berth (300 m.) planned AUTHORITY: Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Caen, Bassin d’Herouville, 14200 Herouville Saint Clair, France Tel: +33 (2) 3135 6300 FAX: +33 (2) 3135 6306 Telex: 772071 F Web: www.caen.port.fr Contact: Philippe Thieuw, Executive Port Director Caen – Ouistreham Port, Terre Plein des Ecluse, 14150 Ouistreham, France Tel: +33 (2) 3136 2200 FAX: +33 (2) 3196 3952 Email: cco.dde-14@equipement.gouv.fr Contact: Philippe Auzou, Harbour Master Alain Taniou, Deputy Harbour Master (Tel: +33 (2) 3136 2203 Email: alain.taniou@equipement.gouv.fr) See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) CALAIS: 50␥ 58' N 01␥ 51' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: The port is the most important cross-channel ferry port on the north French coast It is primarily a ferry and Ro-Ro vessel handling port but facilities also exist for the handling of general cargo, bulk carriers and Ro-Ro ships The A26 (Calais-Dijon) serves the center of France and provides access to southern Europe, avoiding Paris The A16 feeds into the Benelux and northern Europe motorway systems The port is connected with the national and European waterway system via a canal able to accommodate 300 tonne barges LOCATION: On the SE side of the Dover Straits, north coast of France CHARTS: BA Charts No 323, 1351 and 1892 DOCUMENTS: Arms and Ammunition Lists Bill of Lading Cargo Manifests (freighted and unfreighted) Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists International Tonnage Certificate ISPS Declaration (24 hour notice required) Nacotics Lists Passenger Lists Provisions List Stowaways Type and Amount of waste and residue (24 hour notice required) For tankers, Certificate of Cargo Specification and certificate of vessel’s suitability to transport inflammable liquids in bulk ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant PFSO: Tel/Fax: +33 (321) Calais No Terminal/Basin/Berth Cross Channel Ferry Terminal Cross Channel Catamaran Terminal Basin President Henri Ravisse Sugar Terminal Cable Terminal (Eastern Dock) Cable Terminal (Paul Devot Berth) Acide Terminal (Umicore) Basin Carnot Tel: Fax: 460056 460056 460056 969400 467070 467070 461449 460056 460069 460069 460069 346397 467015 467015 343239 460069 Central Security Authority: Office Tel: +33 (321) 006810 Office Fax: +33 (321) 006811 24 Hour Tel: +33 (321) 006849 24 Hour Fax: +33 (321) 340892 MAX SIZE: 45,000 d.w.t., LOA 245 m., draft 11.50 m Tanker: LOA 120 m DENSITY: 1020 to 1027 RESTRICTIONS: Access: Width 230 m between the two breakwater heads, depth 9.0 m at low tide and 16.0 m at high tide Ships with a large draft may only use it at slack water For access to the wet basin Carnot, ships may enter from hours before until hours after high water according to their draft Ships of LOA greater than 115 m may only enter (lock gate opened) from 1.5 hours before until hour after high tide Bridges: Swing bridge (West Dock) and draw bridge (Bassin Carnot) are situated on sluices APPROACHES: The approach channel, extends n.m west from to the entrance of Calais (depth greater than 10 m.) virtually parallel to the coast The north limit of the fairway is delimited by the east breakwater head, CA6, CA4 and Ca2 buoys PILOTAGE: Compulsory for ships of LOA more than 50 m in the area extending up to 3.5 nautical miles from the port entrance Boarding of the pilot at the vicinity of buoy CALAIS APPROACH Pilot boat keeps watch on VHF Channel 17 Requests for Pilots must be made through local Agents or the Harbour Master’s Office on Channel 17, 24 hours prior to arrival; and confirmed hours before arrival at the station Email: boulognecalaispilot@wanadoo.fr ANCHORAGES: Bottom, sand and shells, providing good holding for anchoring in depths of 15.0 – 19.0 m., sheltered from winds from SE to WSW Ships (except for tankers) of less than 100 m LOA may anchor between Buoys CA2 and CA4 in fine weather and wind from the south Other ships anchor at 1.6 nautical miles to the NNE of Buoy CA4 Tanker anchorage for ships loaded with oil is to the north of the Ridens de Calais PRATIQUE: Sanitary Control can arrange Derat and Exemptions Port Sanitary Control, 21-23 Rue du Commandant Bonningue, 62100 Calais Tel: +33 (321) 977741 Telex: 160758 F PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels shall send their ETA to the Harbour Master’s office 48 hours in advance or on departure of the previous port ETA should be confirmed at Calais port hours prior to arrival at the pilot station VHF: Calais Port and Calais Pilot keep watch on Channel 17 TUGS: Not compulsory Two tugs available, one with twin Voith Schneider (2,250 h.p.) and the other with Schottel (3,100 h.p.) twin engine and equipped for firefighting Tariff based on LOA of ship Night service 50% extra, weekends and holidays 50% extra BERTHS: Cross-Channel Ferry Terminal - Berths No – 8: Seven double ramp, two-way berths for ferries, length 180 m., gradient 7.0 m Terminal complex, including parking, storage areas, access roads and various facilities extends over 37 Outer Harbour: Berth T1: Roll on-Roll off berth for car-carriers up to 140 m Basin Henri Ravisse - Catamaran Terminal: Located at the bottom of the basin for a Calais/Dover route with passenger and car ramps Basin Henri Ravisse - Eastern Dock: The north side has length 725.0 m., berthing vessels in depths of 12.0 m Vessels of 60,000 – 80,000 d.w.t., LOA 245.0 m and a maximum draft 11.50 m can be accommodated There are no beam restrictions It also has the capacity to handle two Panamax vessels simultaneously 955 FRANCE It is equipped for modern traffic, offering two multi-purpose berths The complex is linked with the French and European motorway and rail Two loaders for bagged sugar with a capacity of 70 t.p.h each with a storage capacity of 67.000 tonnes Basin Henri Ravisse - Berth T3: One Ro-Ro berth for car-carrying vessels up to LOA 100 m Basin Henri Ravisse - South Quay: Quay length 160 m with draft restriction 9.0 m., serving a cable loading bridge linked to the factory ALCATEL Inner Harbour: Quay Paul Devot: For vessels up to LOA 190 m and maimum draft m One cable loading-unloading bridge for cable ships in intervention at sea Basin Carnot Dock: Quay length 1,680 m for vessels LOA 150.0 m beam 19.50 m and draft 6.40 m Entrance through a lock and access is dependened on tidal conditions West Basin: Yacht tidal basin, equipped with a simple lock, width 17 m., accessible at high tide 200 berth available along the pontoons and catways 1␺3 tonne fixed crane available on request Diesel oil and unleaded petrol can be suplied on site Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ MOORING: One mooring boat is available BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ CONTAINER FACILITIES: No facilities PASSENGER FACILITIES: No facilities OTHER FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ Handles TANKER FACILITIES: Chemical Tanker Terminal: chemical tankers up to LOA 120 m for loading sulphuric acid Hoses: 10 in and 12 in in diameter LPG/LNG FACILITIES: No facilities CRANES: Eastern Dock: Four multi-purpose cranes with cables, capacity 22 tons at 40 m and 40 tons at 25 m Bassin Carnot: 1␺6 ton, 4␺12 ton and 2␺15 ton cranes Leon Vincent CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Operator: Tel: +33 (321) 344400 Fax: +33 (321) 349986 STEVEDORES: Informed by Agent of tonnage, nature and condition of cargo Working Hours: 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1800 Shifts: 0615 – 1215 and 1400 – 2000 Sugar Terminal: 0615 – 1215, 1400 – 2000 and 2100 – 0300 or 0600 – 1200, 1200 – 1800 and 1800 – 2400 BALLAST: No ballast reception facilities WASTE DISPOSAL: Two daily collection services available (except Sunday) SLOPS DISPOSAL: Collections by tanker trucks only by arrangement through ship’s Agent MEDICAL: Extensive facilities available FRESH WATER: Supplied from hydrants on wharves FUEL: Fuel can be delivered with 48 hours’ notice from the Dunkirk depot by tanker truck CHANDLERY: The pilot boat may arrive in the roads for the transfer of foreign Pilots or crew members to the station, provisions, orders or medical assistance STORING: Vessels can be stored only by trucks alongside the berths SERVICES: All services available and arranged by ship’s Agent DRY DOCK: Managed by the Chamber of Commerce and located to the south of the Bassin Carnot Length 141 m., max breadth 19.5 m One crane of 15 tons No deposit requested, no compensation in the event of cancellation, no port dues in the event of repair or dry docking REPAIRS: Rogliano (Dry dock): Tel: +33 (321) 963114 Fax: +33 (321) 966312 Socarenam (Vistule Quay): Tel: +33 (321) 971198 Fax: +33 (321) 960756 SURVEYORS: Bureau Vertas Tel: +33 (328) 245440 Fax: +33 (328) 245449 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 17 Ambulance Tel: 15 Fire Tel: 18 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Notice of safety precautions given at arrival of ship SECURITY/GANGWAY: Advisable TIME: GMT plus hour Spring and summer GMT plus hours (late March to late September) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: January; Easter Monday; May; Ascension Day; Whit Monday; Tuesday afternoon following 1st Sunday of July (local feast); 14 July; 15 August; and 11 November; afternoon of 24 December; 25 December; Sundays Calais CALVI, Corsica: 42␥ 34' N 08␥ 46' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Small port and marina in sheltered harbour LOCATION: On NW Coast of Corsica in Bay of Calvi CHARTS: BA Chart No 1425 DOCUMENTS: Cargo List Crew Effects Declaration (crew member possessions, i.e., cameras, binoculars, radios, cigarettes, spirits, etc.) Crew Lists Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger Lists Provisions List MAX SIZE: LOA 140 m., draft 6.5 m PILOTAGE: Not compulsory If required, telephone Pilot Station at Bastia Tel: +33 (4) 9531 5095 ANCHORAGES: Outside port for cruise vessels VHF: Within 50 miles call Ajaccio Radio on Channel 16 Then switch to working Channel 23 to telephone network TUGS: None available BERTHS: Three wharves, the main wharf being the Corsica ferry berth Marina with 350 berths, 180 of which are for visiting yachts Draft 1.5 – 3.5 m Open 0730 – 2000 hrs Winter berths available in the water STEVEDORES: 24 hours notice of accurate ETA necessary for ordering gangs No work on Sundays and official holidays CARGO GEAR: Only a few nets and slings available; all other gear must be supplied by ship Ship’s derricks used FRESH WATER: Available at very slow pumping rate FUEL: Diesel fuel available REPAIRS: No facilities Slipway and careening area available TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer WEATHER/TIDES: Easy access except during SSW winds in summer and NNE winds in winter Harbour sheltered except during NNE and NE winds in winter CONSULS: None NEAREST AIRPORT: Calvi Domestic Airport, km AUTHORITY: Capitainerie du Port, Quai Landry, 20260 Calvi, Corsica Tel: +33 (4) 9565 1060 FAX: +81 (4) 9565 1513 Contact: Xavier Rouquet, Harbour Master Affaires Maritimes, Quai Landry, 20260 Calvi, Corsica Tel: +33 (4) 9565 0171 CANCALE: 48␥ 40' N 01␥ 51' W OVERVIEW: Used by fishing and pleasure vessels only CHARTS: BA Chart No 3652 MAX SIZE: Depth 13.0 m at MHWS PILOTAGE: Pilot available from St Malo Tel: +33 (2) 9981 6166 BERTHS: Two public wharves, depths from 0.5 – 13.0 m at MHWS CRANES: 1␺3 ton crane available, high tide only MEDICAL: Hospital facilities available at St Malo, 15 km distant Tel: +33 (2) 9921 2121 FRESH WATER: Available in small quantities FUEL: Diesel oil available by truck and by pipeline on wharf NEAREST AIRPORT: Pleurtuit International, 30 km AUTHORITY: Subdivision Maritime de l’Equipement, Quai du Pourquoi Pas, 35402 Saint Malo, France Tel: +33 (2) 9920 5200 FAX: +33 (2) 9956 3773 CANNES: 43␥ 33' N 07␥ 01' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Small port catering for pleasure craft and cruise ships Opening hours are seasonal Also see ‘‘General’’ LOCATION: Cannes is in SE France CHARTS: BA Charts No 2166 and 2167 DOCUMENTS: +33 (321) 344400 +33 (321) 965503 +33 (321) 972700 +33 (321) 965503 +33 (321) 965503 +33 (321) 347734 +33 (321) 963376 NEAREST AIRPORT: Calais Marck International Airport, km CUSTOMS: Tobacco: No limit for foreign ships, but the quantity must be declared on the lists of articles held by crew SHORE LEAVE: Crew are allowed ashore REPATRIATION: Pilot boats and tugs may transship equipment or hands in outer roads IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Books are required SEAMAN’S CLUBS: ACAM, 56 Rue de Moscue, 62100 Calais AUTHORITY: Directeur de l’Exploitation du Port de Calais, SMBC, Place de l’Europe, BP 451, 62226 Calais Cedex, France Tel: +33 (321) 006800 FAX: +33 (321) 006801 Web: www.calais-port.com Contact: P Joscht, Operations Director Harbour Master’s Office, Quai de Maree, 62100 Calais, France Tel: +33 (321) 006810 FAX: +33 (321) 006811 Contact: Janick Denis, Harbour Master (Email: janick.denis@equipement.gouv.fr) To be sent on departure from previous port: Crew List Passenger Lists Required on arrival: Crew Lists Passenger Lists, showing Christian name, surname, age, date and place of birth, nationality Special Arrival forms (supplied on arrival) MAX SIZE: LOA 150 m., draft 5.5 m at quay PILOTAGE: No pilot station at Cannes A tender with company’s flag on top of its mast will meet the vessel: a) if ship is proceeding to Anchorage No 1, in Golfe de la Napoule, approximately 0.5 nautical miles south of the lighthouse at end of Cannes Port Pier (Quai Lauboeuf); b) if ship is proceeding to either Anchorage No or 3, in Golfe-Juan, 0.5 nautical miles north of Ile Ste Marguerite The tender will vessels lead to the anchorage and will give one blast of the whistle when the correct position has been reached At night, tender has a fixed white light at top of its mast, which replaces the flag Should it not be possible to advise by radio prior to arrival at the anchorage and weather conditions making it necessary for vessel to anchor at either positions No or 3, the tender will meet ship in Golfe de la Napoule, nautical miles south of Cannes Port Lighthouse In this event, ship must proceed to Anchorage No or as appropriate, steaming to the south of Ile St Honorat, whilst tender will proceed by channel between Ile Ste Marguerite and the mainland 956 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) CONSULS: Denmark Finland Greece Netherlands Norway Sweden U.K Nice FRANCE NEAREST AIRPORT: Nice Cote d’Azur International Airport, km Tel: +33 (8) 3669 5555 Web: www.nice.aeroport.fr CUSTOMS: Daily 30 cigarettes and litres of wine per person SHORE LEAVE: Crew members may disembark after checking with Police REPATRIATION: Airport and railway network in the town IDENTIFICATION CARDS: For foreign seamen a permit to come ashore is issued by the Port Police SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None GENERAL: There is a bus and taxi service very close to the port and coastal trading entities within the port precincts AUTHORITY: Capitainerie du Port de Nice, Gare Maritime-Fret, 06300 Nice, France Tel: +33 (4) 9389 5085 FAX: +33 (4) 9204 9593 Web: www.riviera-ports.com Contact: Commandant Albert Durand, Port Captain PARIS: 48␥ 51' N 02␥ 20' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: The Port of Paris Authority is responsible for the following ports having maritime trade: Bonnieres, Mantes, Limay, Nanterre, Gennevilliers, Saint-Ouen, Evry and Montereau They are described in individual entries under ‘‘Berthing’’ The Port of Paris facilities are mainly situated on the River Seine, some 230 km to 480 km from the sea (English Channel) The Port Autonome de Paris has under its control 300 port facilities over the 500 km of navigable waterways of the Greater Paris region (Seine, Oise, Marne, Yonne, Loing) Many of them are attainable by sea-going vessels Vessels are generally berthed at the premises of the company receiving or sending goods, these premises being either private or rented from the Port of Paris Authority Handling is carried out by such companies, using their own staff and materials, materials included in the rented warehouse, or with the assistance of private handling firms Shipping Agents also perform this function when the sender or receiver is not established at the riverside There is 800 of publicly owned riverside land with 30 km of quays used for storage and distribution PORT LIMITS: Within km of loading or discharging berth or, if occupied by another vessel, where the Pilot will place the vessel in agreement with the consignees DOCUMENTS: As Rouen is considered as the frontier port for vessels entering or leaving the Seine above this port (estuary to Rouen is known as ‘‘Seine Maritime’’, Rouen to Paris and beyond as ‘‘Seine Fluviale’’), documents relating to vessel, crew, passengers, cargo, health, etc., are exactly the same as for Rouen and must be presented to the Agent on arrival in this port or be available to concerned authorities MAX SIZE: LOA 120 m., beam 15.5 m., draft 3.5 m and airdraft 8.75 m Largest Vessel: 3,124 d.w.t DENSITY: 1000 (river fresh water beyond the first lock) RESTRICTIONS: Depending on place to be reached Draft 3.5 – 2.8 m., airdraft 8.75 – 5.25 m., beam 15.5 – 11.4 m Above Rouen, night navigation only possible on request to Rouen Agents PILOTAGE: As for Rouen, except that in spite of Rouen Agents being able to follow the vessel’s progress through Rouen Port Information System, Masters should confirm by radiotelephone to Rouen Agents, before entry into Seine, of the final destination, so that ‘‘Seine Fluviale’’ Pilots are waiting to take the vessel from Rouen to inland destination From Rouen to any place in the Greater Paris Area, pilotage is not compulsory, even if highly recommended for Masters with no experience of the river or under special conditions (floods, fog, etc.) ANCHORAGES: See ‘‘Rouen’’ PRATIQUE: See ‘‘Rouen’’ PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Contact Rouen Pilot Station as soon as possible Vessels arriving in Seine Estuary are automatically registered by the Port of Rouen Information Centre, which data is accessible to Agents Any special messages to inland Agents or Receivers should be made by radiotelephone direct or via Rouen Agents, or by VHF (Channels 16 and 73) to Rouen Agents when in ‘‘Seine Maritime’’ Pilot can always help Masters send these messages via Rouen Port Station (Channel 73) Normal communications to be sent via local coastal radio station (Rouen Radio, Channel 27) In the ‘‘Seine Fluviale’’ all locks have VHF and telephone by which messages can be relayed in case of accident, breakdown or delays Pilot notifies inland Agents by telephone of such incidents VHF: See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ VTS/RADAR: There is no radar service in the ‘‘Seine Fluviale’’ Bridge piles are equipped with radar reflectors TUGS: No official tug service on ‘‘Seine Fluviale’’, but in case of breakdown, local tugs may be hired BERTHS: Paris/Bonniere Sur Seine: Lat 49␥ 02' N, Long 01␥ 34' E Restrictions: Draft 3.5 m., beam 15.5 m., airdraft 8.75 m Private Berths: Silos de Bonnieres, Quai de Seine, 78270 Bonnieres sur Seine Tel: +33 (1) 3093 0437 Fax: +33 (1) 4703 9307 (Paris Offices) Grain silo with a 26,000 ton total capacity (24 cells) Iton Seine, Quai de Seine, 78270 Bonnieres sur Seine Tel: +33 (1) 3098 2080 Fax: +33 (1) 3093 3114 Mini steel plant with a 10 ton gantry crane Paris/Mantes: Lat 48␥ 59' N, Long 01␥ 43' E Restrictions: Draft 3.5 m., beam 15.5 m., airdraft 8.75 m Private Berth: Societe Cooperative Agricole de Magny, Mantes et Environs, Rue Castor, BP 1050, 78202 Mantes la Jolie Cedex Tel: +33 (1) 3033 0630 Fax: +33 (1) 3094 5371 Grain silo with a 14,000 ton total capacity (29 cells) Paris/Limay: Lat 48␥ 59' N, Long 01␥ 45' E Restrictions: Draft 3.5 m., beam 15.5 m., airdraft 8.75 m General Description: 110 industrial port zone with 1,700 m of quay, 27,000 sq.m of warehouses, including 3␺20 ton travelling cranes, one heavy load Ro-Ro ramp See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Authority: Port Autonome de Paris (local office), 62 Route du Hazay, 78520 Limay Tel: +33 (1) 3092 5600 Fax: +33 (1) 3092 5743 Paris/Nanterre: Lat.48␥ 54' N, Long 02␥ 11' E Restrictions: Draft 3.0 – 3.5 m., beam 11.5 m., airdraft 8.75 m Private Berth: Etablissements Metallurgique J Champion, 12 Rue du Port, BP 329, 92003 Nanterre Cedex Tel: +33 (1) 4097 6868 Fax: +33 (1) 4724 1079 Steel distribution centre specialised in girders Paris/Gennevilliers: Lat 48␥ 57' N, Long 02␥ 16' E Restrictions: Draft 3.5 m., beam 15.5 m., airdraft 8.75 m General: 330 industrial port zone with 8,000 m of quay, 148,000 sq.m of publicly owned warehouses, a container centre offering a 35 ton travelling gantry crane and various lift trucks, Ro-Ro car facilities, a reinforced quay for heavy load handling, 430,000 cu.m of petroleum products storage tanks, neighbouring specialised berths Authority: Port Autonome de Paris (local office), 62 Route Principale du Port, 92230 Gennevilliers Tel: +33 (1) 4613 9898 Fax: +33 (1) 4792 2685 Paris/Saint-Ouen: Lat 48␥ 55' N, Long 02␥ 20' E Restrictions: Draft 3.5 m., beam 15.5 m., airdraft 8.1 m Private Berth: GEC Alsthom, 25 Rue des Bateliers, BP 169, 93404 Saint-Ouen Cedex Tel: +33 (1) 4945 7070 Fax: +33 (1) 4945 7134 Telex: 234238 Industrial plant producing heavy electrical equipment (transformers, turbines, generators) with a 400 ton gantry crane Paris/Evry: Lat 48␥ 38' N, Long 02␥ 27' E Restrictions: Draft 2.8 m., beam 11.4 m., airdraft 6.0 m General Description: hectare industrial port zone with a 350 m quay, including specialised heavy load berth (reinforced area, 530 ton crane at m from the quay, Ro-Ro ramp) Authority: Port Autonome de Paris (local office), 22 bis Quai d’Austerlitz, 75013 Paris Tel: +33 (1) 4406 1900 Fax: +33 (1) 4585 1098 Paris/Montereau: Lat 48␥ 23' N, Long 02␥ 56' E Restrictions: Draft 2.8 m., beam 11.4 m., airdraft 5.5 m General Description: 15 industrial port zone, presently equipped with two wharves, one of them being privately used by a neighbouring mini steel plant STEVEDORES: Working Hours: Normally 0800 – 1200 and 1300 – 1700 Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally opened by crew WASTE DISPOSAL: Various solutions available ranging from municipal collection system to private contractors Ship’s Agent should be able to give details SLOPS DISPOSAL: The following are approved engine waste oil stations : Station Rolleboise Tel: +33 (1) 3093 2147 Station Fluviale Mobil Tel: +33 (1) 3972 6575 Firemen’s Wharf Tel: +33 (1) 4794 4753 MEDICAL: Many hospitals available FRESH WATER: Available at most quays and by barge FUEL: One barge delivers fuel SERVICES: Compass adjusting may be arranged by Rouen on outward trip DRY DOCK: Slips in the yards above 1␺1,100 ton synchrolift in Acheres (73 m.␺13 m platform) REPAIRS: Main Yards: Chantiers Navals d’Acheres Tel: +33 (1) 3911 0227 Fax: +33 (1) 3911 2292 Chantiers Navals de la Haute-Seine Tel: +33 (1) 4661 4333 Fax: +33 (1) 4961 4330 SURVEYORS: Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s, American Bureau of Shipping and Norske Veritas have surveyors in Rouen or Paris SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not normally considered necessary TIME: GMT plus hour in winter, GMT plus hours in summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays (1 January; Easter Monday; May; May; Ascension Thursday; Whit Monday; 14 July; Assumption Day; and 11 November; 25 December (Christmas Day) CONSULS: Nearly all countries represented in Paris TELEPHONES: Not available, but telephone always within short distance of quays NEAREST AIRPORT: Paris Charles de Gaulle and Paris Orly International Airports CUSTOMS: Same allocation per man per day as Rouen with allowance made for inland voyage SHORE LEAVE: Seamen’s Book sufficient AUTHORITY: Port of Paris Authority, Quai de Grenelle, 75732 Paris Cedex 15, France Tel: +33 (1) 4058 2740 FAX: +33 (1) 4058 2750 Email: info@paris-ports.fr Web: www.paris-ports.fr Contact: Gilles Leblanc, General Manager Daniel Beau, Head of Maritime Operations (Email: daniel.beau@paris-ports.fr) PORT DE BOUC, including Caronte, Port de Berre, Port de la Mede and Port de Lavera: 43␥ 24' N 04␥ 59' E (See Plan) Also see Fos and Marseilles LOCATION: On the south coast to the west of Marseilles Caronte: Lat 43␥ 24' N, Long 05␥ 01' E Port de Berre: Lat 43␥ 27' N, Long 05␥ 10' E Port de la Mede: Lat 43␥ 24' N, Long 05␥ 06' E Port de Lavera: Lat 43␥ 24' N, Long 05␥ 00' E CHARTS: BA Charts No 153, 2164 and 3498 DOCUMENTS: Cargo Manifests and Bills of Lading Crew Effects Declaration Crew Lists Inward Declaration List of Ports where cargo is loaded for Marseilles 983 FRANCE Maritime Declaration of Health Passengers Disembarking Lists Passengers in Transit Lists Stores Lists Ships Register The Inward Declaration form is delivered on board by the Pilot or the Agent Once completed and signed by the Master, the form must be presented at the Harbour Master’s office within 24 hours and in all cases before departure Failure to this may result in delays to the vessel Other formalities are completed by shipbrokers and consignees On first call Registered Tonnage Certificate; thereafter not required unless gross/net tonnages changed MAX SIZE: Berre: LOA 160 m., beam 24 m., draft 7.31 m Caronte: LOA 190 – 200 m., draft 8.23 m.; LOA 180 – 190 m., draft 8.68 m.; LOA less than 180 m., draft 9.14 m La Mede: Draft 5.18 m Lavera: Gas: LOA 250 m., draft 12.8 m Tankers: LOA 275 m., draft 11.60 m DENSITY: Approximately 1028 Variable in Canal de Caronte and Etang de Berre owing to discharge of hydraulic plant of St Chamas RESTRICTIONS: No entry restrictions for Lavera Night transit of Caronte Canal to Etang de Berre forbidden to tankers above 6,000 g.r.t Transit of Caronte Canal to Etang de Berre is forbidden for vessels greater than LOA 180 m and draft 7.31 m Notice: Port Authorities instructions concerning Fos/Lavera Tanker Areas: Special Notice No 94/81 Re: Berthing of Tankers Loaded with Naphtha or Gasoline Vessels concerned will only be allowed alongside providing that pump room is clean, gas free and that no product is leaking at ship’s valves or pumps Should above conditions not be fulfilled vessels could not be accepted in above areas Bridges: One railway bridge and one road bridge across Caronte Canal each having special times for opening Ships of less than 21 m height clearance may pass below the railway bridge Motorway bridge over Caronte Canal with 44.0 m clearance PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels greater than LOA 50 m entering or leaving Lavera, Canal de Caronte, Martigues, Etang de Berre and Saint-Louis-du-Rhone Compulsory for all vessels greater than LOA 70 m (50 m if carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances) bound for Fos Vessels less than LOA 70 m (and not carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances) bound for Darse or Darse container terminals not require a Pilot Advise ETA to pilot station and Harbour Master Port de Bouc 24 hours in advance of ETA at pilot boarding area Tel: +33 (4) 4206 2102 Message Must Include: a) vessel’s LOA b) max draft c) description and tonnage of dangerous substances Vessels should establish VHF contact with Harbour Master Port de Bouc as soon as possible Confirm ETA hour before arrival at pilot boarding area on VHF Channel 14 Call ‘‘Pilotes Fos’’ or ‘‘Pilotes du Port-de-Bouc’’ Pilot Boarding Areas: For Port de Bouc, l’Etang de Berre and Port-Saint-Louis: Between 2.5 – 4.0 nautical miles south of Lavera Light Buoy, further south if requested Deep draft vessels bound for Fos at Cap Couronne, Lat 43␥ 19.6’ N Other vessels bound for Fos 2.5 nautical miles south of Lavera Light Buoy On request: Between latitude of Cap Couronne and latitude of Ile du Planier (Lat 43␥ 11.9’ N) See Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume for further details ANCHORAGES: For vessels intending to anchor, pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 m LOA (carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances) and other vessels over 70 m It is recommended that Masters request a Pilot before anchoring in the outer roads to avoid forbidden areas for vessels bound for Port de Bouc and Fos Vessels at anchor must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 12 PRATIQUE: See ‘‘Marseilles’’ VHF: Pilots: Call sign ‘‘Pilotes Fos’’ or ‘‘Pilotes du Port-de-Bouc’’ work on Channel 14 Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘VTS/Radar’’ TUGS: Eight tugs available 3,000 – 5,000 h.p Tugs normally join vessel in entrance channel off Port de Bouc Tugs’ lines used if required BERTHS: Lavera: 16 berths for public and private use Permitted drafts: four berths of 3.6 m to less than 5.5 m.; one berth of 5.5 m to less than 6.1 m.; five berths of 10 m to less than 11 m.; three berths of 11 m to less than 12.5 m.; three berths of 9.9 m 1␺12 tonne public mobile crane Port de Bouc/Caronte: Quay berths reserved exclusively for commercial operation of sea-going vessels: Berths No 780 to 786 and two berths for river barges Total length of quays: 763 m.; usable berthing length: 1,000 m.; permitted draft: two berths for barges with draft of less than m.; five berths of m to less than 9.14 m Five berths at the Caronte Quay (Berths No 781 – 785) private use granted to Etablissement Maritime de Caronte et de Fos (CARFOS) Usable berthing length 650 m Permitted draft 9.14 m One quay berth for loading phosphate barges, located between Berth No 785 and Berth No 780 Berthing length 80 m Permitted draft 3.5 m Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ Etang de Berre/la Mede: Available berthing length: La Mede 70 m Berre 160 m La Mede: one berth Berre: four berths Port of la Mede: Cie de Raffinage et de Distribution (CRD Total France) Berth No 744 (Pier No 4) has berthing length of 70 m and max draft 5.18 m BULK FACILITIES: Port de Bouc/Caronte: The Caronte Quay has a specialised installation comprising: phosphate reloading gantry (CARFOS) with a capacity of 200 t.p.h 984 Port de Bouc transporting units and weighing hoppers with a unit output of 135 t.p.h transporting unit and specialist weighing hopper specialised in wagon loading: output 150 t.p.h weighing hopper towers – unit capacity 1,200 tons/day weighbridges (40 and 80 tonnes) The seven scoop cranes are emptied into weighing hoppers which in turn discharge on to conveyor belts which terminate either above wagons to be loaded, into sheds or open storage areas Hourly capacity per crane 120 – 150 t.p.h The quay is also equipped with two gantry cranes of 15 tonnes used for stacking and reclaiming minerals and one gantry crane with a capacity of 400 t.p.h used for reloading phosphate Storage capacity: 70,000 tonnes The CARFOS storage installations include: phosphate sheds with capacity 33,000 tonnes ilmenite shed of 3,000 sq.m open area of 3,000 sq.m oil seeds – oil cake: two berths (No 784 and 785) at the Caronte Quay, private use granted to CARFOS Available berthing length and permitted draft: LOA (m.) Draft (m.) Less than 180 180 – 190 190 – 200 9.14 8.68 8.23 Storage capacity: 10,000 tonnes These berths are also used for ores, coal and heavy minerals Installations and equipment: Identical to those on the quays for ores, coal and heavy minerals Quay cranes: 2␺5 tonnes, 3␺8 tonnes and 2␺12 tonnes Floating cranes: one private crane, with a lifting capacity of 500 tonnes Storage: Quayside sheds 8,200 sq.m (private) Other sheds or warehouses 5,200 sq.m (private) Quayside open areas 16,000 sq.m (private) 10,000 sq.m (public) Other open areas 8,000 sq.m (private) TANKER FACILITIES: Port de Lavera: Harbour has been specifically designed and equipped to handle refinery products and the discharge of oil tankers Each berth has flexible pipe connections, with articulated metal arms, supported by special cranes The type of pipework depends on the product handled (crude or refined) and is connected to the storage tanks of: CFR and Shell SFP – BP Refinery at Lavera The maritime terminal of SPLSE, which supplies the Esso Refinery at Fos Berths A1, A4, H Bis, H and K1 have been designed to handle the loading and unloading of propane and chemical products Berth Name Berth (No.) Crude: Eight public berths in four basins B 721 C 722 D 723 E 724 F 725 Refined Products: 12 public berths A2 712 A4 714 B 721 C 722 D 723 E 724 F 725 K1 701 K5 705 K6 706 Liquid Gas: Six public berths A1 711 A4 714 F 725 G 726 H – H Bis 728 K1 701 Max Length (m.) Max Draft (m.) 230 230 230 230 275 10.80 11.00 11.00 11.50 11.60 110 200 230 230 230 230 250 90 100 100 10.10 11.30 10.80 11.00 11.00 11.50 11.60 6.10 5.80 5.90 110 200 250 250 – 130* 100 9.50 11.30 12.80 12.00 11.00 10.40 6.10 *Usable length 100 m Annual capacity of loading or discharge: 600,000 tons based on the four multi-purpose berths being exclusively used for discharge of vessels bringing propane gas Average output per quay 600 cu.m./hr (300 t.p.h.) Storage capacity: The storage capacity of propane gas of the Societe GEOGAZ is 120,000 cu.m (60,000 tons) Chemical Products (exclusively): Four public berths Berth Name Berth (No.) Length (m.) Draft (m.) A1 A2 A4 H H Bis 711 712 714 727 110 110 200 200* 130* 9.5 10.1 11.3 11.0 10.4 * Usable length 100 m Berth A4 is also equipped for refined oil products and for the importation of liquid gas Berths F, G and H Bis can also accept liquid gas Annual capacity of loading or discharge: 2,700,000 tonnes if these berths are exclusively used for chemical product traffic Discharge rate using vessels’ pumps: 150 t.p.h Loading rate using land pumps 150 – 300 t.p.h Storage capacity: Societe NAPHTACHIMIE: factory Societe MAVRAC: 53,000 cu.m Density 0.80 – 1.62 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Port de Bouc FRANCE Report: Berthing Procedures: Tugs are made fast between the two buoys ‘‘Lavera’’ and ‘‘Les Tasques’’, using the ‘‘On the Hook’’ method Tugs watch VHF Channel Loaded or ballasted tankers are berthed heading outwards Ships are swung off the head of the pier and backed alongside stern first On request (ship’s manifold too far, only gangway available, weather conditions, etc.) they may be moored directly and swung on departure Anchors are only used in case of emergency or when the ship’s bow overhangs the pier’s end Port authorities not advise anchoring method for safety reasons (delay if emergency departure needed) No shore gangway is available at this terminal Vessels must use their own gangway with safety nets and lifebuoys Port de Bouc/Caronte: Vegetable or animal oils and chemical products: One public quay under private use (Favat installation) (Berth No 780): Verminck Quay Useful berthing length 120 m Permitted draft 6.8 m Discharge of oils is effected by shipboard pumps and the relay pump of the land installations, rate 200 t.p.h Storage capacity: 10,000 tonnes The Favat storage installations located outside the port area, on private property, have a total capacity of 12,000 cu.m These installations are connected by a network of three pipelines of 200, 150 and 100 mm to the discharge points at the quayside Storage shed 4,000 sq.m Chemical products exclusively: one private berth (Berth No 786): Kuhlman Quay Useful berthing length 120 m Permitted draft 6.8 m Etang de Berre/la Mede: The installations of the CRD Total France permit loading or unloading of 100 – 600 cu.m./hr according to product The installations of CRD Total France are connected to tanks by pipelines of varying sizes under the waters of the Berre Lake and Canal from Marseilles to the Rhone Storage capacity: Depot of the Refinery of CRD Total France – 1,700,000 cu.m of refined products to which may be added 280,000 cu.m of crude brought by pipeline from the berths at Lavera and Fos to the refinery Port de la Pointe de Berre: Cie de Raffinage Shell Francaise (Berths No 751 to No 754) Refined oil products Four private berths Name A B Salins Berth South West South West Berth (No.) 751 752 754 753 (west side) 753 (east side) LOA (m.) Draft (m.) 160 160 160 90 90 7.31 7.31 6.86 5.00 4.00 Remarks Coasters Coasters The berthing installations of the Cie de Raffinage Shell Francaise SA have connections to its tanks by specialised pipelines for the various products They provide loading and discharge outputs from 120 – 500 cu.m./hr according to product Storage capacity: Depot of the Port de La Pointe de Berre 161,000 cu.m Storage area of the Shell Refinery 1,390,000 cu.m To the above capacities should be added 260,000 cu.m of crude oil brought by pipeline to the Shell Refinery from the Lavera and Fos berths Also see ‘‘Berths’’ LPG/LNG FACILITIES: See ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ STEVEDORES: To enable Agent to order gangs it is important to obtain accurate ETA between 24 hours and 48 hours in advance Two shifts 0500 – 1300 hrs and 1300 – 2100 hrs., normally days a week Confirmation to be made at 0900 hrs for afternoon shift, and 1700 hrs for next morning WASTE DISPOSAL: Strict regulations are in force All waste material must be placed in containers provided by Port Authority Contact Port Authority for details of authorised contractors and leaflet entitled ‘‘Removal of Waste from Vessels’’ SLOPS DISPOSAL: See ‘‘Waste Disposal’’ MEDICAL: All hospital and medical facilities Yellow fever inoculation made by appointed doctors Masters to advise by radio and prior to arrival if medical attendance is required on board FRESH WATER: Available generally by pipes and hoses at the berths Water barges available from Marseilles FUEL: By barges for cargo ships and vessels in the roads Tankers at Lavera refuel by pipeline at the berths All grades available CHANDLERY: Auxiliaire Maritime: Monsieur Seguin Technical Manager Tel: +33 (4) 4206 0989, 20 Cours Landrivon, 13110 Port de Bouc, France Telex: 430274 Regular and spot launches service Port Service: Monsieur Erick Ganaye, Operations and Technical Manager, Place de Narvik, Port Petrolier, 13117 Lavera, France Tel: +33 (4) 4281 6230, Telex: 401305 SHInc boat service, interpreters, spot helicopter service, watching Societe Citerna: Anse Aubran 13110 Port de Bouc, France Tel: +33 (4) 4206 0990, Telex: 420730 Bunkering (with no limits of tonnage) Societe Ouvrages Sous-Marins Et Portuaires: Monsieur Boscolo, Director, Anse Aubran, 13110 Port de Bouc, France Tel: +33 (4) 4206 2244, Telex: 400035, SHInc diving operations, wet docking Speaking English, German and Spanish DRY DOCK: Nearest at Marseilles REPAIRS: Permission must be granted by Harbour Master only POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: +33 (4) 4206 2374 or 4207 0331 Fire Tel: +33 (4) 4206 2129 or 4206 2837 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Oil harbour fitted with a system of 203 mm (8 in.) or 254 mm (10 in.) sea water pipes at five bars permanent pressure It may be increased by pumping station up to nine bars, and supply 500 cu.m./hr Each wharf has five fire hydrants with first-aid equipment: fire hoses and spray nozzle, foam nozzle with powder cans If fire breaks out on a ship, the hose handling gantries are protected by a screen of sprayed water All fire equipment and installations are painted red There is a special firefighting corps with fire vessel For assistance of fire brigade, call ‘‘Fos Port Control’’ on Tel: +33 (4) 4240 6060 or VHF Channel 16 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available but not essential Compulsory when IMO cargo on board TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer CONSULS: Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Spain, others at Marseilles See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) TELEPHONES: On application, can be connected on board at Lavera Telephone ashore in other places NEAREST AIRPORT: Marseilles Provence International Airport, 40 km Nice International Airport, 230 km CUSTOMS: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes every days; wine/spirit: limited amount per man SHORE LEAVE: Allowed REPATRIATION: All facilities for crew change and repatriation by railway or planes IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seamen going ashore should carry passport or identity card SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Not required SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: October 1987 (Updated 1998) Vessel: Chemical tanker Berth: Ethylene Cargo: Berth No A1 at Lavera Documents: Crew Declarations Crew Lists Manifests (including bond, ship’s stores, currency, etc.) Maritime Declaration of Health The Agent assisted with all formalities Anchorage: The vessel anchored in Fos Bay about mile west of Lavera North Breakwater (Port de Bouc) Pilot now compulsory for anchoring Under certain circumstances vessels can vent off gas at anchor if wind from north Use west anchorage Normally for venting have to go 12 miles off coast Pilotage: Pilot boards off Lavera Buoy from a fast launch Reporting: Report to ‘‘Couronne’’ Signal Station on VHF Channels 16 and 10 when inbound at Omega Buoy and when outbound leaving Lavera or Fos They require details of vessel, cargo type and tonnage and destination Currents: There are strong currents in the Basin off Lavera piers due to outflow from Etang de Berre through Canal de Caronte Eddies encountered in the vicinity of Berth A4 Vessels often experience strong cross current off Port de Bouc entrance Tugs: Tugs not normally required by small vessels, except in strong winds Berthing: Vessel berthed at Berth A1 for loading ethylene, this being the nearest pier inside the harbour If vessel is loading vinyl chloride monomer (VCM) Berth A4 is used This berth is just behind Berth A1 Butadiene and propylene are also loaded at Berth A1 There are good fenders at both berths Moorings to consist of head/stern lines, breast lines and springs forward and aft A shore telephone is connected and an English speaking deck watchman is compulsory whilst working cargo only Fresh water is available at both berths Storing: Lorries delivering stores to Berth A1 may proceed to within 60 m of the ship’s rail However, at Berth A4 storing is difficult as lorries are not allowed within 200 m of the vessel Cargo: Ethylene (Berth A1) and VCM (Berth A4) are handled through in liquid and vapour chicksans The loading rate for ethylene is about 150 t.p.h Digital temperature readout available VCM is loaded at an approximate rate of 230 t.p.h At Berth A1 vapour return up to a back pressure of Bar was obtained with ship’s compressors However, if vessel is careful, two compressors can be used to facilitate loading rate/cool down At Berth A4 the shore stop was on the exact quantity A tonnage check is given about hour before completion Anything in the km shore line must be taken on board This was stated to be 140 tonnes but can be over or under by 10 tonnes The GECO surveyor is in constant attendance at both berths and the office is close at hand The surveyor speaks fairly good English Nitrogen can be taken from shore line at ambient temperature at both berths, rate about 500 cu.m./hr There are no shore foremen The maximum venting to atmosphere that is allowed by Port Authority is 10% of lower explosive limit of cargo vapour in tanks General: The nearest airport is Marseilles Marignane, which is about miles away Berth A1, from UK Tel: +33 (4) 4281 5570 Berth A4, from UK Tel: +33 (4) 4281 5636 Nitrogen can also be taken at H Bis Berth at far side of harbour No meter on tank volume Tel: +33 (4) 4281 8444 Nitrogen also taken at ‘‘K1’’ Berth on the other side of pier from ‘A4’ Again, no meter on tank volume No telephone available No VRL/vent line at H Bis and K1 Berths, hence 100% LEL atmospheric venting Port side to both berths K1 Berth only for small vessels, stern protrudes Also see Shipmaster’s Report dated December 1988 SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: February 1998 Vessel: Gas carrier Port: Port de Lavera Cargo: Butane, propane Charts: BA Charts No 2164 and 3498 Documents: Agent handles all formalities Bond/Canteen List Cargo Manifests Crew Declaration Crew Lists General Declaration Stores List Customs: Customs apt to board at any time and carry out searches Beware, we had a search which resulted in a fine No shore passes, non-EU nationals to carry Seaman’s Books Arrival: The official arrival point is at the Omega Sea Buoy 985 FRANCE Port de Bouc Pilots: Pilot boards 24 hours from fast cutter just south of Lavera Beacon Pilot station for Fos Bay as per BA Chart No 3498, Lat 43␥ 23.9' N, Long 04␥ 59' E Anchorages: Fos Bay North and Western Anchorages as per BA Chart No 3498 Western Anchorage used by larger gas and chemical carriers awaiting berthing If anchoring on departure from the port, outward Pilot will anchor vessel, permission is required to anchor, giving ship’s reason to Port Control Radio: Report to Surnav France via Marine Toulon Telex: 092430047, hours before crossing Lat 43␥ 00' N, as per Admiralty List of Radio Signals Send pratique message to ‘‘Saniport Marseilles’’ Ile de Planier Lighthouse and light is very conspicuous Omega Buoy Racon is conspicuous VHF: Cap Couronne Signal/Radar Station invariably calls up vessels as they pass the Omega Buoy on Channel 16, works on Channels 11 and 12 Requires ship’s position and all ship’s details Fos Port Control, as per Admiralty List of Radio Signals, works on Channel 14 Tugs: Normally powerful tractor tugs using tugs’ lines through centre leads forward and aft Tugs join vessel between Lavera Beacon and Lavera Breakwater Currents: Strong cross currents off berths caused by flow between Gulf de Fos and Canal de Caronte Generally the eastward flow is the strongest Berthing: All berths cater for LPG vessels and most for a variety of chemicals Can berth either ships head in or out Generally ships berth stern in as this assists storing, except Berths A1, A2, A3, H and H Bis, where ships head in Berths G and F are the principal LPG berths Flat faced jetty, length of 140 m and of concrete construction Mooring: 24 hours movements for all ships Two lineboats used with efficient mooring gang Normally 3-2-2 or 4-2 tie-up, especially when using mooring bollards on shore side Quick tie-up Cargo: Refrigerated propane and butane discharged at Berths G and F Some other berths particularly A berths export chemical gases Discharge of refrigerated propane and butane to shore heaters thence to cavern storage Maximum rate about 1,000 tonnes/hr Propane and butane each 1␺8 in.␺300 ASA coupling Propane is the outer chicksan arm Shore nitrogen is blown back upon completion It can take up to 60 minutes Radio-controlled shut-down box is placed in the cargo control room, shuts down the chicksan auto-valve SGS or other surveying company handles all terminal cargo documentation and checks Fenders: Large flat faced fenders, fendering length 170 m Fresh Water: Fresh water connection is metered using shore hoses Arranged through Agent/watchman Gangway: No shore gangway Ship’s amidships accommodation gangway can be landed Telephones: Can use GSM telephones Watchman with shore emergency and international telephone is placed onboard and is compulsory, and he requires cabin for himself and telephone Garbage: Garbage skips ashore to the side of the loading berth on the jetty AUTHORITY: Head Office: Port Autonome de Marseilles, BP 1965, 23 Place de la Joliette, 13226 Marseilles Cedex 02, France Tel: +33 (4) 9139 4000 FAX: +33 (4) 9139 5700 Telex: 440746 PORMA Email: pam@marseille-port.fr Web: www.marseille-port.fr Contact: Joseph Moysan, Harbour Master (Tel: +33 (4) 9139 4140 Fax: +33 (4) 9139 4040) Eric Brassart, Chief Executive (Tel: +33 (4) 9139 4902 Fax: +33 (4) 9139 4702) Local Office: Port Autonome de Marseilles, Capitainerie des Bassins Ouest, BP 200, 13528 Port de Bouc Cedex, France Tel: +33 (4) 4240 6060 FAX: +33 (4) 4240 6040 Telex: 440164 CAPOR Cables: Capor Contact: Port Director (Tel: +33 (4) 4240 6060) Fos Facilities Management: Tel: +33 (4) 4248 6601 Fax: +33 (4) 4248 6600 Telex: 410789 Contact: Senior Manager – Cargo Terminals PORT VENDRES: 42␥ 31' N 03␥ 07' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Small port handling reefer, feeders, passenger and Ro-Ro vessels LOCATION: On the SE coast of France, north of the Spanish border CHARTS: BA Charts No 1506 and 1705 PORT LIMITS: See ‘‘Pilot’s Report’’ dated November 2006 DOCUMENTS: Bills of Lading Cargo Manifests Crew Lists Derat (Exemption) Certificate International Tonnage Certificate Load Line Certificate Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger Lists Ship’s Papers (Nationality Act) Stores Lists ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: LOA 150 m., draft 8.0 m DENSITY: Salt water APPROACHES: There is one turning basin in the port PILOTAGE: Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 45 m Request for Pilot should be sent with ETA at least 18 hours prior to arrival directly to the pilot station by email Pilot boards 1.0 n.m north of Mole Abri Pilot Station Tel: +33 (4) 6840 4350 Fax: +33 (4) 6840 4351 VHF: Channel 12 Email: pilonov@orange.fr Also see ‘‘Pilot’s Report’’ dated November 2006 ANCHORAGES: See ‘‘Pilot’s Report’’ dated November 2006 986 PRATIQUE: Usually Customs give free pratique In event of suspected disease or fever on board, naval doctor must be advised VHF: See ‘‘Pilot’s Report’’ dated November 2006 TUGS: 1␺480 h.p launches assist with mooring BERTHS: Berth No Length (m.) 90 2/3* 205 4/5 180 * Berth reefer depth LOA (m.) Draft (m.) Remarks 110 5.7 Ro-Ro 150 6.2 Ro-Ro, reefer 150 8.0 Passenger 8.0 m MOORING: Both anchors may be used for berthing Fenders at all berths CONTAINER FACILITIES: Handled by ship’s crane There are 50 shore reefer plugs OTHER FACILITIES: Two Ro-Ro berths, 1␺16,000 cu.m refrigerated warehouse and 1␺12,000 sq.m warehouse with temperatures regulated at 10␥C CRANES: 1␺55 ton shore crane POLLUTION: Advise signal station at Cap Bear on VHF Channel 16 WASTE DISPOSAL: Suppied by Chamber of Commerce SLOPS DISPOSAL: Suppied by Chamber of Commerce MEDICAL: Perpignan Hospital, 30 km FRESH WATER: Available at all berths and supplied by Chambre de Commerce FUEL: For small craft only, otherwise delivery by trucks CHANDLERY: Shipchandler for bonded stores and laundry SERVICES: Workshop for small repairs, radio/radar repairs available DRY DOCK: One travelift for craft up to 150 tons REPAIRS: Minor repairs only SURVEYORS: Available from Sete or Marseilles POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 17 or five long blasts Tel: +33 (4) 6882 0060 Harbour Office Tel: +33 (4) 6882 1200 (hours 0800 – 1200 and 1400 – 1700) EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Crossmed Toulon SECURITY/GANGWAY: Recommended if loading dangerous cargo LOCAL HOLIDAYS: As National holidays; cargo work can be arranged on holidays as overtime NEAREST AIRPORT: Perpignan Rivesaltes International Airport, 30 km CUSTOMS: See ‘‘Calais’’ SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Only Seaman’s Book required DEVELOPMENTS: Expected 2009: New Ro-Ro and container berth, length 170 m., depth 9.0 m., draft 8.3 m with a 30 tonne crane PILOT’S REPORT: November 2006 Critical: See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ Charts: BA Chart No 1506 ISPS: Port is compliant Contact Harbour Master Max Size: LOA 150 m., draft 8.0 m Note: Exemption requests must be sent by owner, charterer or operator to Port Director Also see ‘‘Authority’’ Pilotage: Compulsory for all vessels of LOA 45 m or greater proceeding to Port Vendres or to Argeles, Collioure, Paulilles Bay and Banyul Requests for pilotage to be sent with ETA at least 18 hours prior to arrival, directly to pilot station by email Email: pilonov@wanadoo.fr Contact Pilot on VHF Channel 12 no more than 30 minutes prior to arrival at boarding station, n.m north of Mole Abri No pilots stationed locally Pilot Station: Nearest at Port la Nouvelle, 152 Avenue de la Mer, 11210 Port la Nouvelle, France Tel: +33 (4) 6840 4350 Anchorages: All anchorage areas are under the jurisdiction of the French Naval Authorities Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ Port Limits: Between the Mole Abri and Fort Fanal Lighthouses Pre-Arrival Information: All vessels proceeding to anchorage areas of Argeles, Collioure, Port Vendres, Paulilles Bay and Banyul must obtain prior authorisation from French Naval Authorities Contact Cape Bear Signal Station on VHF Channels 16 or 12 and pilot station by email prior to arrival VHF: Contact Harbour Master on Channel 12 or by email Tugs: 1␺7 tons BP Berthing: Berth allocated by Harbour Master Authority: Port Director: Dominique Bizarro, Conseil General Tel: +33 (4) 6882 5628 Fax: +33 (4) 6882 1199 Email: dominique.bizarro@cg66 Harbour Master: Gerard Guillet Tel: +33 (4) 6882 1200 Fax: +33 (4) 6882 4840 Email: Cap-pv.spve.smnlr@equipement.gouv.fr AUTHORITY: Capitainerie du Port, Gare Maritime, 66660 Port Vendres, France Tel: +33 (4) 6882 1200 Fax: +33 (4) 6882 4830 Email: cap-pv.sim.drelr@equipement.gouv.fr Contact: PORTO VECCHIO, Corsica: 41␥ 35' N 09␥ 17' E LOCATION: The port is located at the SE coast of Corsica General Description: The port handles ferries, cruise and cargo vessels DOCUMENTS: Cargo Vessels: Stores List Personal Effects List Crew List Passenger List Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Porto Vecchio FRANCE Manifests Safety Certificates Ship’s Register Passenger Vessels: Stores List Personal Effects List Crew Lists Passenger Lists Ship’s Register Manifests Safety Certificates PILOTAGE: Compulsory Vessels requiring a Pilot should contact the pilot station 48 hours prior to requirement via fax or email The pilots cover four ports on the south coast of Corsica Station de Pilotage, Jetee de la Citadelle, 20000 Ajaccio, Corsica, France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 4248 Fax: +33 (4) 9521 3928 Email: pilotajax@sitec.fr Contact: Claude Ricci, Chief Pilot VHF: The port listens on Channel 16 TUGS: 1␺1,000hp tug (‘‘Paladinu’’) The tug covers four ports on the south coast of Corsica, so vessels should give the pilot station 24 hours’ prior notice of requirement BERTHS: Berth Quay Duc d’Albes Quay l’Herminier New Pier Length (m) Height above Sea Level (m) Depth (m) 140 90 152 1.7 1.6 2.0 7.5 5.8 TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer NEAREST AIRPORT: Figari Sud-Corse International Airport AUTHORITY: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ajaccio and South Corsica, Quai l’Herminier, BP 253, 20180 Ajaccio Cedex 1, Corsica, France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 0786 FAX: +33 (4) 9551 2180 Web: www.corse-du-sud-cci.fr Contact: Don Paul Grimaldi, Port Director Jean-Yves Battesti, Assistant Port Director (Email: jy.battesti@corse-du-suc.cci.fr) PROPRIANO, Corsica: 41␥ 40' N 08␥ 54' E (See Plan) LOCATION: The port is located on the SW coast of Corsica Charts: BA Chart No 1424 DOCUMENTS: Crew Effects Declaration (new and Customs-barred) for each crew member – cameras, binoculars, radios, cigarettes, spirits, etc Cargo List Crew Lists Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger Lists Stores List MAX SIZE: Depth 8.0 m PILOTAGE: Compulsory Vessels requiring a Pilot should contact the pilot station 48 hours prior to requirement via fax or email The pilots cover four ports on the south coast of Corsica Contact: Station de Pilotage, Jetee de la Citadelle, 20 000 Ajaccio, Corsica, France Tel: +33 (4) 9521 4248 Fax: +33 (4) 9521 3928 Email: pilotajax@sitec.fr Contact: Claude Ricci, Chief Pilot ANCHORAGES: Outside port for cruise vessels VHF: Within 50 miles call Ajaccio Radio Channel 16, then switch to Channel 23 or TUGS: 1␺1,000 h.p tug (Paladinu) available The tug covers four ports on the south coast of Corsica, so vessels should give the pilot station 24 hours prior notice of requirement BERTHS: The port has three basins: Berth Old Quay Quay l’Herminier New Quay Length (m.) Height above Sea Level (m.) Depth (m.) 200 90 156 2.0 2.0 2.0 6.5 7.0 8.0 New marina with 370 berths Facilities include fresh water, electricity and telephone A 12 tonne crane is available for lifting pleasure craft Engine repairs also possible STEVEDORES: 24 hours accurate ETA necessary for ordering gangs No work on Sundays and official holidays CARGO GEAR: Only a few nets and slings available; all other gear must be supplied by ship Ship’s derricks used FRESH WATER: Available at very slow pumping rate FUEL: Available Tel: +33 (4) 9576 1237 REPAIRS: No facilities POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Gendarmerie Propriano, Tel: +33 (4) 9576 0017 TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer CONSULS: None NEAREST AIRPORT: Propriano Tavaria, km Direct flights to Marseilles, Nice and Lyons in summer Daily connections Airport Campo del Oro/Ajaccio AUTHORITY: Head Office: Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ajaccio and South Corsica, Quai l’Herminier, BP 253, 20 180 Ajaccio, Corsica, France, Cedex Tel: 33 (4) 9521 0786 Fax: +33 (4) 9551 2180 Web: www.corse-du-sud-cci-fr Contact: Don Paul Grimaldi, Port Director Jean-Yves Battesti, Assistant Port Director Email: jy.battesti@corse-du-sud-cci-fr Port Office: Administration du Port de Propriano, Quai St Erasme, Propriano Tel: +33 (4) 9576 1040 Contact: Captain A Duval, Port Captain See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) QUIMPER: 47␥ 58' N 04␥ 07' W (See Plan) LOCATION: Quimper Port is located 80 km South of Brest, on the River Odet, downstream from the town of Quimper, 16 km from the sea DOCUMENTS: Crew List Passenger List Customs Documents Port Health Documents Manifest of Cargo Stores on Board Ship’s Papers MAX SIZE: At spring tides: length 80 m.; breadth 12 m.; draft 5.3 m At neap tides: length 80 m.; breadth 12 m.; draft 3.40 m RESTRICTIONS: Vessels arriving at night must anchor outside the port entrance It is dangerous to enter the river at night as there are no lights, and the channel is restricted by yachts at anchor APPROACHES: Channels and Fairways: Charts No 7146 and 7313 To gain access to Odet or the River Pont-l’Abbe, coming from West of the Glenan Islands, vessel either uses the Benodet Channel, or pass South or North of Ile aux Moutons to rejoin the Fairway from the East PILOTAGE: Pilot Station – Notice of Arrival: Pilotage for the ports of Loctudy and Odet, as well as Concarneau, is provided by the Brest Station which despatches a Pilot to Concarneau, where there is a permanent office and a pilot boat Tel: 02.98.44.34.95 Fax: 02.98.43.26.58 The request for a Pilot must be received at least 18 hours in advance and should state, in addition to the vessel characteristics, the preferred time and place of embarkation Pilotage Areas and Requirements: Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over 50 m LOA and all vessels carrying oil, gas or hazardous substances in the so-called ‘‘Concarneau-Odet’’ pilotage area which extends: to the North of the parallel of the ‘‘Jument de Glenan Buoy’’, to the South of the Glenan Islands; to the West of the alignmen at 013.7␥ of the sea marks of the Point de Raguenes and Ile Verte; and to the East of the meridian of the Men ar Groas (Lesconil) Lighthouse Pilotage is also compulsory for sand carriers with a net tonnage of 100 tons in the area limited to the East by the line joining Beg-Meil to Ile aux Moutons and to the South by that joining this island to the Men ar Groas (Lesconil) Lighthouse Vessels, for which pilotage is not compulsory but which require the assistance of a Pilot, can take the Pilot onboard halfway between Ile aux Moutons and Beg-Meil Those vessels which not have a plan are advised to come close to the East cardinal light-buoy, ‘‘Karek Greiz’’, located 1.9 miles S.S.E of Lesconil, where the Pilot embarks in fair weather ANCHORAGES: Depths of 11 m in position with the Taro Tower, bearing 245␥; distance 0.8 miles Depths of m in position with the Point of Combrit bearing 000␥; distance 0.5 miles Depth of m., bottom sand and mud, in Du Trez Anchorage at the mouth of the Odet PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: The Port Superintendent requires 24 hours notice of arrival TUGS: No tugs available BERTHS: At one quay there is 226 m length for coasters One quay of 120 m length for discharging sand No quay cranes, but cranes are available for hire TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities WASTE DISPOSAL: Not available SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available MEDICAL: Hospitals nearby FRESH WATER: drinking-water hydrants situated on the quay, loading rate 12 t.p.h FUEL: Can be supplied by various companies from tanker lorries NEAREST AIRPORT: Airport of Pluguffan situated km from the port regular daily flights to Paris SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None AUTHORITY: Conseil General du Finistere, Departmentale Agence Technique, 23 Quai Pors Moro, B.P 124, 29120 Pont L’Abbe, France Tel: 02.98.82.84.00 FAX: 02.98.82.84.29 Contact: Jean-Yves Gueguen, Commandant du Port ROCHEFORT SUR MER, including Tonnay Charente: 45␥ 56' N 0␥ 57' W (See Plan) LOCATION: Tonnay Charente is located in position Lat 45␥ 57' N., Long 00␥ 53' W DOCUMENTS: 2 Crew Lists Ship’s Stores Lists Crew Manifests (Tobacco List) Passenger Lists (if any) Declaration of Ballast Manifests form Last Port Bill of Lading (in case of any cargo to be landed) Ship Register to be shown Derat Certificate or Exemption MAX SIZE: Rochefort Sur Mer: LOA: 120 m, beam 16.5 m., draft 6.5 m Ships must pass through a lock of 18 m width., max LOA 90 m Vessels enter hours before to hours after HW Tonnay Charente: Max LOA 120 m., draft 5.7 m at Neap tides, 6.4 m for sailing at Spring tides and 6.6 m for entering at Spring tides DENSITY: 1010 987 FRANCE Rochefort sur Mer RESTRICTIONS: As the River Charente is unlit, movements are not possible at night for vessels without operational radar Bridges: The Rochefort Bridge clearance over highest water is about 98 ft (30 m.) PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over 45 m LOA River Pilot boards mile South of Chauveau Light Buoy (Lat 46␥ 05.6' N., Long 01␥ 16' W.) Pilot boat is equipped with VHF Channels 12/16 ANCHORAGES: Vessels have to proceed to approximately miles South of Chauveau Light to drop anchor when safe anchorage is open (lowest tides; minimum depth of water 26 ft.) PRATIQUE: Free Pratique is to be obtained on arrival at port Usual yellow flag signal to be raised PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Send ETA to Harbour Office 24 hours prior to arrival VHF: Vessels arriving in the roads must keep watch on Channel 16 Vessels call ‘‘Pilot Charente’’ and the Port Authority on Channel 12 TUGS: No tug is available In case of need, tug may be obtained from La Rochelle-Pallice (about 20 miles) A launch is available to run lines BERTHS: Rochefort Sur Mer: Lock Quay: Open storage area 1,900 sq.m South Quay: berths, length 110 m and 250 m Public storage 4,200 sq.m and private storage 9,200 sq.m West Quay: berths, length 110 m each Public open storage 7,900 sq.m Bachelar Quay: berths, 110 m each Public open storage 2,500 sq.m., private warehouse 4,000 sq.m and public warehouse 2,900 sq.m Tonnay Charente: private berth for grain loading, which can take vessels up to 120 m length berths 200 m length and depth 5.5 m – 7.3 m., depending on tide waiting berths The central waiting berth can be used for handling small cargoes from 500 tonnes to 1,000 tonnes Depth of water along the quays is an average of m CRANES: Rochefort Sur Mer: cranes, 15 tons – 40 tons, outreach 23 m Tonnay Charente: cranes, tons and tons, outreach 13 m 1␺3 tonne and 2␺5 tonne mobile cranes All the cranes are capable of working with hooks or scoops STEVEDORES: A 24-hour notice is required in order to arrange loading/unloading operations Discharging Rates: Coal: About 1,200 tons per day of hours’ work Phosphates: About 1,500 tons per day Zinc Concentrates: About 1,400 tons per day Loading Rates: Grain: 270 t.p.h (Silo 10,000 tons) Working Hours: 0800 hrs – 1200 hrs and 1400 hrs – 1800 hrs Overtime available on Saturday morning Tonnay Charente silo and elevator: Monday to Saturday 0515 hrs – 1300 hrs and 1300 hrs – 2045 hrs Weekend from Friday 1800 hrs to Monday 0800 hrs Hatches: This is the responsibility of the crew WASTE DISPOSAL: Possible Consult Agent SLOPS DISPOSAL: Possible Consult Agent MEDICAL: The nearest hospital is at Rochefort (about miles from Tonnay Charente) FRESH WATER: Fresh water may be obtained alongside (except waiting berths), from hydrants, at the rate of about 10 t.p.h FUEL: Must be obtained from La Pallice (about 20 miles) by lorries REPAIRS: Small repairs may be carried out by local workshops Nearest shipyard is at La Pallice POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police: Rochefort H.Q Tel: 17; Tonnay-Charente Gendarmerie: Tel: +33 (5) 4688 2038; Ambulance: Tel: +33 (5) 4699 3069; Fire: Tel: +33 (5) 4688 2038 or 18 TIME: GMT plus hour GMT plus hours in Summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Public holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday and Monday, 1st May, 8th May, Ascension Thursday, Whit Sunday and Monday, 14th July, 15th August, 1st November, 11th November, Christmas Day NEAREST AIRPORT: The nearest airport is La Rochelle (about 30 miles) Possible to reach Paris airports in a few hours by train REPATRIATION: Changing crew and necessary repatriation formalities may be effected SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Available at La Rochelle, 30 km AUTHORITY: Capitainerie Port de Commerce de Rochefort Tonnay-Charente, BP 125, Avenue William Ponty, 17306 Rochefort-Sur-Mer Cedex, France Tel: +33 (5) 4699 4493 FAX: +33 (5) 4688 2531 Email: capitainerie.rochefort@cg17.fr Web: www.rochefort.port.fr Contact: Germoni Marc, Commandant du Port ROSCOFF: 48␥ 43' N 03␥ 59' W (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Small port, handling ferries, cargo and fishing vessels The port does not handle hazardous cargoes due to the volume of passenger traffic LOCATION: The port is located on the NW coast of Brittany approximately 25 nautical miles NE of Brest CHARTS: BA Charts No 2745 and 3669 ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: Depth 5.0 m at LLW Ro-Ro: 5,000 d.w.t., LOA 185 m., beam 31.0 m., draft 7.0 m DENSITY: 1025 RESTRICTIONS: NE wind conditions in the harbour can be uncomfortable PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over LOA 50 m., 150 n.r.t., except for vessel’s Masters with Pilotage Exemption Certificates ETA to be sent at least 24 hours in advance Pilot and Harbour Master listen on VHF Channel 16 and work on Channel 12, Call Sign ‘‘Pilote Roscoff’’ Tel: +33 (2) 9869 7307 (0700 – 1100 hrs and 1300 – 2200 hrs.) Pilot boards 0.5 nautical miles east of Astan Buoy 988 ANCHORAGES: Anchorage and laying-by can be carried out in an area sheltered from SE and NW winds, bounded on the east by the ‘‘Basse Bloscon’’ and on the west by the ‘‘Menk’’ and ‘‘Duons’’ Reefs PRATIQUE: Free pratique is normally granted on vessel’s arrival by boarding Customs officer In case of suspected disease on board the ship’s Agent must be informed in advance by radio At certain ports pratique may be obtained by radio Tankers are recommended to request free pratique by radio in order to start cargo operations without delay after berthing Free pratique is automatic for all vessels, irrespective of flag, sailing from one port to another in countries of the European Economic Community (EEC), provided they not make a call at a port of a country outside the EEC Such vessels are waived from the Maritime Declaration of Health and need not show any quarantine signals, but the general international certificates are controlled PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels shall forward their ETA at least 48 hours and again 24 hours prior to arrival Advise of any amendments to the ETA must be received at least three hours, with final advisory one hour before arrival VHF: Pilot, Signal stations and tugs listen on Channel 16 and work on Channel 12 throughout 24 hours Signal Station, Isle of Batz Tel: +33 (2) 9861 7606 Signal Station, Brignogan Tel: +33 (2) 9883 5084 Signal Station, Ploumanach Tel: +33 (2) 9823 2150 BERTHS: There are four berths The largest in Mole Pierre Lemaire, length 240 m., handling Ro-Ro vessels of LOA 185 m Quay (Name/No.) Length (m.) 3, 240 90 120 Criee * at LLW ** LOA 120 m Depth * Draft (m.) (m.) 7.0 3.5 5.0 90 Remarks 7.0 Ferries General cargo General cargo, liners **, fishing vessels 4.0 Fishing vessels BULK FACILITIES: Storage: Warehouse spaces of 1,200 sq.m and 5,300 sq.m PASSENGER FACILITIES: Available Also see ‘‘Berths’’ CRANES: Cranes are available on request Six mobile cranes available (3␺5 tonnes, 1␺20 tonnes, 1␺35 tonnes and 1␺75 tonnes) CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: 1␺50 tonnes weighbridge; 20 acres of parking facilities and other space; electric power supply on all quays Cargo Handled: Ro-Ro Ferries Inward: Fish and shellfish, milk, china clay, meat and cattle, steel, machine parts, paper Ro-Ro Ferries Outward: Vegetables, fruit, meat, paper, machine parts, plastics, ship’s stores Freighters Inward: Sand and marine aggregates, ammonia sulphate, fertilisers, seed potatoes, shellfish Freighters Outward: China clay, scrap iron WASTE DISPOSAL: Galley rubbish is collected in dustbins on the quay or taken away directly by the Harbour Authority compacting skip, depending on the amount This service is free of charge Industrial rubbish must be collected in a special skip for a charge Contact Harbour Master SLOPS DISPOSAL: Not available FRESH WATER: Available on the quays at 70 – 80 tonnes/hr FUEL: By road tanker SERVICES: Laundry available at Roscoff Chandler at Brest The ship’s Agent can arrange for small quantities to be delivered from the hypermarket at St Pol de Leon, distance miles REPAIRS: Not available SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Maximum 9.6 m TELEPHONES: Payphones available at the Ro-Ro terminal NEAREST AIRPORT: Ploujean International Airport, Morlaix, 22 km., Guipavas International Airport, Brest, 65 km SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None GENERAL: Customs are based at the Ro-Ro terminal Daily car ferry service to Plymouth, weekly to Cork and to Rosslare (June to September) Local train service Useful Contact Details: Customs Tel: +33 (2) 9861 2766 DEVELOPMENTS: The fishing harbour has recently been extended AUTHORITY: Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Morlaix, Port de Bloscon, BP 43, 29682 Roscoff Cedex, France Tel: +33 (2) 9861 2785 FAX: +33 (2) 9861 1816 Contact: Jean-Pierre Addes, Port Director Roscoff Port Office (Email: jean-pierre.addes@morlaix.cci.fr) Port Office: Capitainerie du port de Roscoff, Quai de la Criee, BP 43, 29680 Roscoff France Tel: +33 (2) 9861 2784 FAX: +33 (2) 9819 3187 Contact: Philippe Le Jannou, Harbour Master (Email: philippe.le-jannou@equipement.gouv.fr) ROUEN: 49␥ 28' N 01␥ 04' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: River port handling cereals and grain, industrial bulk, containers, forest products and paper LOCATION: On the River Seine in Northern France CHARTS: BA Charts No 2613, 2146, 2990 and 2879 PORT LIMITS: La Carosse Outer Road to Jeanne d’Arc Bridge DOCUMENTS: 1 Bills of Lading Cargo Manifest or Manifest of Ballast Certificate of Cargo Space Crew Lists Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Rouen 1 1 Crew Effects Declaration Derat (Exemption) Certificate IOPP Certificate (tankers over 2,000 tons) Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger Lists Ship’s Register ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: 40,000 d.w.t fully laden and 110,000 d.w.t partly laden FRANCE Dock Seine St.-Gervais Seine Rive Droite (Aval) LOA 280 m., draft approximately 11.27 m Tankers: LOA 250 m., draft 11.0 m Quay Rive Droite Amont (RDA) Quai de l’Ouest (QW) Silo Skalli APPROACHES: Draft 11.95 m inwards; 10.30 m outwards To Port Jerome draft 11.95 m inwards and outwards Poste 13 PILOTAGE: Vessels proceeding to the ports of Rouen and Honfleur are Poste 15 Poste 19 Silo Lecureur Poste 23 Poste 25 (CPA) Seine Bassin aux Bois Poste 27 (CPA) Rive Gauche Amont (QBB) ANCHORAGES: In the outer roads at La Carosse PRATIQUE: Pratique given by Customs Officers who board on arrival If any case of suspected disease on board or any reason why vessel should not receive free pratique, Master should radio Agent before arrival, advising full details PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Vessels must give their ETA and draft in salt water at least hours before arrival to Rouen Information Centre The Port of Rouen Authority has introduced a VHF network for port needs working on Channel 16 A permanent watch is maintained on this frequency at the Information Centre of the Port of Rouen All vessels entering the 22 mile circle centered on La Heve Lighthouse must contact ‘‘Baie de Seine Traffic’’ on Channel 22 VHF Channel 73 compulsory frequency to be used by all ships, boats, ferries underway between the pilot boat station and Rouen Call on Channel 73 in case of fire, injury, sickness, etc (24 hours) Channel 68 upper part of river, Channel 21 lower part of river, secondary working frequencies Special Process for Tankers and Vessels Carrying Dangerous Goods in Bulk: For oil tankers it is compulsory, before entering the 22 miles Quai de la Presqu’Ile Elie (Elie) Bassin de RouenQuevilly (QRQ) Rive Nord Rive Sud Seine Rive Gauche (Aval) Maprochim Appontement (MPCA) MPC Quay CPA AGQ limit, to make VHF contact with Rouen-Pilot or with Rouen-Port, and to keep permanent VHF watch till the ship is back out of this limit Tankers over LOA 250 m or draft 12.0 m must wait for Pilot n.m from shore, others can come to La Carosse Roads, passing half mile south of Buoy LHA and remaining always south of a line marked by the buoys LHA and RP Any faults with engines, thrusters, anchors or windlass, steering gear, radar or mooring gear must be reported, and Masters must sign an inquiry paper given by the Pilot when coming on board CPA CPA Quay Poste 14 Quai de Petit Couronne (QPC) TUGS: Permanently available in the Port of Rouen Tug assistance in the River Seine is available on request BERTHS: Max draft approximately 4.40 m plus height of tide at Le Havre The main Maritime Port of Rouen extends from the Guillaume le Conquerant Bridge as far as La Bouille over a distance of 11 miles Quays and wharves cover the length of both banks of the Seine There are also four basins in direct connection with the river without the interposition of any locks On the Right Bank: St-Gervais Docks; on the Left Bank: the Timber Dock, the Rouen-Quevilly Dock and the Bassin aux Hydrocarbures at Petit-Couronne The extent of quayage in the Maritime Port is about 11,582 m., and in the river docks 1,798 m Between the downstream limits of the port of Rouen and the sea are a number of maritime establishments serving local requirements The most important of these, all of them managed by the Port Authority of Rouen, is the petroleum terminal at Port Jerome and the quays of St Wandrille (185 m.) and Radicatel (420 m.) See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Jupiter BJ BJ BJ NAJ PAJ Quai de la Papeterie (QPAP) Quai Appontement Comexol (GCVL) Quai de 6.3 – 9.0 Waiting berth 9.0 – 10.0 1␺8 ton crane 1␺25; 2␺35 ton cranes 5.70 1␺150 t.p.h unloading machine for hard corn, grain shed capacity 32,000 t 10.0 1␺500 t.p.h loading machine for grain in bulk, grain shed capacity 30,000 t 10.3 1␺600; 1␺1,000 t.p.h loading machines for grain in bulk, grain shed capacity 170,000 t 7.50 Waiting berth max length 190 m 10.5 Waiting berth max length 280 m Caustic soda max length 110 m 10.3 1␺1,000 t.p.h loading machine for grain in bulk Grain shed capacity 120,000 t Waiting berth max length 120 m 7.5 Pipelines, vegetable oils, molasses 79,000 cu.m specialised tanks 9.5 Same use as Poste 25 7.5 – 9.0 Cruise vessel berth Waiting berth 8.50 – 10.0 2␺7.5 ton cranes, special gantries for loading bags, 10.0 sugar (storage capacity 60,000 t.) 800 9.0 – 10.3 Cranes for grain in bulk 2␺1,200 t.p.h cranes 2␺800 t.p.h cranes 1␺600 t.p.h crane Grain shed capacity 250,000 t 1,610 8.5 – 10.5 2␺150 t.p.h berths with unloading grain 2␺400 ton Ro-Ro ramps, specialised newsprint 2␺8 ton cranes; 2␺15 ton mobile cranes, specialised forest products 1␺40 ton tyred crane, Ro-Ro ramp capacity 200 t 7.5 Phosphoric acid, capacity 6,500 cu.m pipeline sulphur Phosphoric acid Specialised liquified ammonia gas 8.50 Pipeline refined oil 10.0 – 10.5 Refined oil, phosphoric acid, chemical products 10.5 2␺400 t.p.h loading machines for grain shed capacity 180,000 t 7.0 Waiting berth 9.0 – 10.5 2␺6 ton; 2␺35 ton cranes 1␺25 ton; 1␺28 ton cranes, specialised flour 8.0 Refined products 8.0 Refined products 8.50 Gas pipeline (Shell) 10.70 Refined products 8.50 Refined products 8.5 2␺7.5 ton cranes Fertiliser and wood 6.5 8.5 320 625 390 370 Sogema (SGMA) Quai Carue (Caru) Silo MRM Facilities 582 568 723 Simarex VHF: See ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’ and ‘‘Pilotage’’ VTS/RADAR: Two radar stations are located respectively to the east of Honfleur and on the right bank of the river 12 miles upstream at Radicatel Both stations are operated from Honfleur and work as navigational aids between the first buoys of the channel and Aizier, from hour after until hours after low water Le Havre To obtain information call on VHF Channel 16 or 73 Information given by this radar, at ship’s option, is considered as an aid only and implies no responsibility either to the Port Authority or its Agents in any subsequent recourse to such information, which is given free of charge 411 Silo Soufflet by Honfleur VHF radar station on request Bridges: Pont de Normandie and Tancarville Bridge, max airdraft 49 m One waiting berth on buoys at Villequier and one on dolphins at Vatteville, for vessels going down the river and awaiting the tide 2,636 Silo Levy DENSITY: Except at Honfleur, all berths are in fresh water RESTRICTIONS: The height of water above CD at Le Havre is broadcast met by Pilot on La Carosse Roads (Rade de La Carosse) Pilotage is compulsory between the mouth of the Seine and Rouen Vessels of LOA 55 m and less may be exempt from the obligation for the lower sector of the river, and vessels of 45 m and less for the upper sector, on condition that such vessels are equipped with suitable radar, with VHF sets and able to speak French, and that they are not carrying dangerous goods; each vessel taking a Pilot for the downriver stage between La Carosse Roads and Caudebec, or vice-versa, and a Pilot for the upriver stage between Caudebec and Rouen, or vice-versa The radio station ‘‘Rouen Port Control’’, located in the radar tower at Honfleur keeps a permanent watch day and night on VHF Channels 16 and 73 Masters are requested to call this station when arriving on the roads Vessels leaving harbour or shifting berth should apply for a Pilot to the Pilotage Office, 21 Avenue du Mont-Riboudet, Rouen Tel: +33 (2) 3210 2401 Masters and owners are advised that temporary crew members are available from the Boatmen Association of Rouen Arriving vessels should request by cable to Harbour Master at least hours before arrival in roads Length Depth (LW) (m.) (m.) 400 800 8.2 – 10.7 2␺10 ton cranes at 48 m 1␺15 ton crane at 42 m 2␺8 ton cranes at 30 m Specialised: coal, all bulk and bags 11.0 2␺30 ton cranes Specialised: solid bulk 11.0 3␺1,000 t.p.h loading machines for grain Grain shed capacity 385,000 t 9.5 Oilseeds capacity 50,000 t 10.50 gantry cranes up to 40 t 989 FRANCE Rouen Dock Quay Length Depth (LW) (m.) (m.) Grand Couronne/ Moulineaux (QGCM) Terminal Conteneurs et Marchandises Diverses (TCMD) Poste de Moulineaux Attente (MLXA) (QSTW) 645 Quai de Radicatel (RADI) 420 Quais de Honfleur QSH QSH QSH Miroline (Miro) 122 122 130 Quai St.-Wandrill Facilities 1␺25 ton; 1␺5 ton cranes Specialised: containers and general (2) Berth Displ (tonnes) LOA (m.) Draft (m.) Remarks PJG 10 PJG 20 PJG 30 PJG 40 PJG1 Upstream PJG1 Downstream PJG2 Upstream PJG2 Center PJG2 Downstream PJG3 9,500 9,500 Unused 49,000 10,000 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 140 120 7.00 7.0 Products, LPG Products and lube oil 200 130 100 125 140 125 200 11.40 6.40 6.40 6.00 6.60 6.00 10.80 Products and lube oil Products, LPG Products, LPG Products and lube oil Lube oil Products and lube oil Products, LPG Vessels less than LOA 90 m and barges are not allowed to berth at PJG and 40 jetties Vessels of LOA 200 – 210 m are allowed at PJG and 40 jetties on spot basis only, with Marine Advisors’ authorisation Facilities: ANSI 150 loading arms are used for the loading and discharging of lube oil and products Employment of Tugs at Port Jerome’s ExxonMobil Terminal: As from December 1996 (updated March 2000) Berthing and Tug Rules for Gas Carriers: LOA (m.) Berth Displacement (tonnes) Draft (m.) 80 Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Berth 9,500 10,000 5,300 9,500 10,000 5,300 9,500 10,000 5,300 49,000 9,500 10,000 5,300 49,000 9,500 10,000 49,000 49,000 7.50 6.50 6.50 7.50 6.50 6.50 7.50 6.50 6.50 10.50 7.50 6.50 6.50 10.50 7.50 6.50 10.50 10.50 80 – 90 90 – 100 100 – 110 110 – 160 160 – 200 LOA (m.) Berth Heading 80 Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Upstream or downstream Upstream or downstream Upstream or downstream 80 – 90 90 – 100 990 Tugs (3) (4) Remarks 2.2.2 2.2.2 See (1) (2) 2.2.2 2.2.2 See (1) (2) See (1) (2) 3.3.2 2.3.3 Berth Displacement (tonnes) Draft (m.) 90 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth Cent Berth Berth 40 Berth Berth 40 Berth Berth 40 Berth 9,500 9,500 10,000 5,300 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 9,500 9,500 10,000 5,300 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 49,000 9,500 9,500 10,000 5,300 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 49,000 9,500 9,500 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 49,000 9,500 15,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 49,000 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.80 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.50 10.80 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.50 10.80 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.50 10.80 7.50 6.80 10.50 10.80 10.50 10.80 10.50 10.80 10.50 90 – 100 100 – 110 110 – 130 130 – 150 150 – 160 160 – 165 165 – 200 LOA (m.) Berth Heading 90 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Up Berth Cent Berth Down Berth Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth 20 Berth Up Berth Up Berth Cent Upstream or downstream 90 – 100 100 – 110 110 – 130 2.2.2 2.2.2 Downstream LOA (m.) Tug Tug 3.2.2 2.2.3 See (3) (4) Berthing and Tug Rules for Ships Other Than Gas Carriers: Tug Mooring Guidelines Downstream Tidal limit for upstream head berthings: Estuary LW +8 hours 30 minutes for Berths 10 and Up Estuary LW +9 hours 30 minutes for the other berths The normal swinging area is upstream or downstream of Exxonmobil berths Nevertheless, the Port Officer may grant authorisation to swing in front of empty petroleum berths for ships of LOA less than 110 m only, but with a swinging heading off Exxonmobil Terminal Ships greater than 46,000 d.w.t must have a minimum of eight mooring wires in the 16 compulsory mooring lines Ships of LOA 200 – 210 m are allowed at Berth on spot basis only, with Marine Advisor’s authorisation Thruster or tug Thruster or tug See (1) (2) Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Down Berth Berth 10 Berth Up Berth Berth 160 – 200 Depths specified are at LW Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Berths’’ CONTAINER FACILITIES: Rouen is the fourth largest container port in France Also see ‘‘Cranes’’ PASSENGER FACILITIES: LOA 250 m at QSH3, ␺ LOA 200 m at RDA2 and LOA 160 m at RGA Also see ‘‘Berths’’ OTHER FACILITIES: Ro-Ro: Three berths in service at Quevilly, able to load or unload rolling heavy lifts up to 400 tons (max draft 10.0 m.) TANKER FACILITIES: Petit Couronne, Shell, five berths One berth for vessels up to LOA 250 m and draft 11.0 m CPA, three berths for refined products (one for GPL, one with draft 11.0 m.) Honfleur, Miroline – one berth Deballasting facilities available at all berths Port Jerome Gravenchon Terminal: Operator: ExxonMobil Berthing: 3.2.2 2.2.3 100 – 110 (1) 9.0 – 10.0 2␺6 ton cranes, waiting berth Specialised: coils (SLD) 10.50 gantry crane for containers 8.50 Ro-Ro ramp 7.0 – 10.0 2␺30 ton cranes 6.50 – 10.0 2␺7.5 ton cranes 7.0 – 10.0 Cruise 6.50 – 10.0 All refined oil; chemical products and fertiliser Storage capacity 480,000 cu.m Upstream or downstream Heading 110 – 160 Waiting berth Remarks Berth 1␺40 ton tyred crane, 100 ton for heavy lift 11.0 Mooring Guidelines LOA (m.) Upstream or downstream Upstream or downstream Downstream Tugs Thruster or or tug Thruster or tug Thruster or tug Tug Tug Thruster(s) plus or tugs Mooring Guidelines 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.3.2 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.3.2 2.3.2 Remarks See (1) (2) (3) See (1) (2) (3) See (1) (2) (3) Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Rouen LOA (m.) 130 – 150 150 – 160 160 – 165 165 – 200 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) FRANCE Berth Heading Berth Down Berth Berth 40 Berth 10 Berth Cent Berth Berth 40 Berth Berth 40 Berth Berth 40 Berth Downstream Downstream Downstream Downstream Mooring Guidelines 2.3.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 2.3.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 3.3.2 2.3.2 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.3.2 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Notice to Masters: General Instructions: Remarks See (4) (5) Tidal limit for upstream head berthings: Estuary LW +8 hours 30 minutes for Berths 10, 20 and Up Estuary LW +9 hours 30 minutes for the other berths The normal swinging area is upstream or downstream of Exxonmobil berths Nevertheless, the Port Officer may grant authorisation to swing in front of empty petroleum berths for ships of LOA less than 110 m only, but with a swinging heading off Exxonmobil Terminal The upstream heading berthing at Pier 2, when Berth Down and Berth are occupied, depends on the Pilot’s decision Ships above 46,000 d.w.t must have a minimum of eight mooring wires in the 16 compulsory mooring lines Ships of LOA 200 – 210 m are allowed at Berths and 40 on spot basis only, with Marine Advisor’s authorisation Sailing and Tug Rules for Gas Carriers: LOA (m.) Berth Displacement (tonnes) Draft (m.) Tide Ahead Tide Astern 80 10 Up Down 10 Up Down 10 Up Down 9,500 10,000 5,300 9,500 10,000 5,300 49,000 9,500 10,000 5,300 49,000 7.50 6.50 6.50 7.50 6.50 6.50 10.50 7.50 6.50 6.50 10.50 No restriction Accepted* Accepted with thruster or tug Accepted with tug Accepted** 80 – 100 100 – 200 * Strictly forbidden Accepted with bow thruster or tug and nearby forward berth unoccupied ** Accepted with bow thruster or tug and nearby forward berth unoccupied Forbidden from Berth with ebb tide Sailing and Tug Rules for Ships Other Than Gas Carriers: LOA (m.) Berth Displacement (tonnes) Draft (m.) Tide Ahead Tide Astern 90 10 20 Up Down Up Cent Down 40 10 20 Up Down Up Cent Down 40 10 20 Up Up Cent Down Mobil Esso 9,500 9,500 10,000 5,300 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 9,500 9,500 10,000 5,300 15,000 15,000 15,000 49,000 49,000 9,500 9,500 10,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 53,000 49,000 49,000 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.80 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.50 10.80 7.50 6.90 6.50 6.80 6.80 6.30 10.50 10.80 10.50 No restriction Accepted* No restriction Accepted** No restriction Strictly forbidden Strictly forbidden 40 49,000 49,000 10.80 10.50 Accepted with thruster or tug Accepted with thrusters or tug 90 – 110 110 – 150 150 – 165 165 – 200 * ** Strictly forbidden Accepted with bow thruster or tug and nearby forward berth unoccupied (see Note 1) Forbidden from Berth Centre if ebb tide and Berth occupied, and if flood tide and Berth Down occupied Accepted with bow thruster or tug and nearby forward berth unoccupied (see Note 1) Forbidden from Berth Centre if ebb tide and Berth occupied, if flood tide and Berth Down occupied, and from Berth with ebb tide Reduce the length of one aft breasting line and keep it as the last mooring line to let go With ebb tide, the sailing is authorised during the first two hours only Any sailing can be postponed or cancelled on Master’s, Pilot’s or Port Officer’s decision The above rules must be applied with normal meteorological and hydrological conditions If these conditions are exceptional, the Master, Pilot or Port Officer can cancel or postpone the sailing or require a supplementary tug to it See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) Masters shall, in all circumstances, comply with Port Officers’ orders either verbal, written, or given through the medium of Pilots and especially the orders regarding manoeuvring in the port, towage, berth, and mooring Mooring: The attention of Masters is particularly drawn to the provisions contained in Section 6-01 of the Police Regulations in the Port of Rouen and River Seine (issued 26 June 1974), which stipulates as follows: Vessels may moor either bow upstream or downstream, unless particular orders are issued by the Port Officers Vessels must moor with a sufficient number of bow and stern ropes, breast ropes and springs according to their deadweights If possible each line must be fastened on a different fixed point The mooring must be homogeneous, this means that the lines having the same function must have the same mechanical qualities The lines must be in good condition Keep a permanent watch upon the lines and their slack must be hauled at any time if necessary, and especially before the spring tide flow According to the position of the berth, and to meteorological conditions, when the expected height of high water in Le Havre exceeds 750 cm (approx tide coeff 90), risk of bore exists In this case moorings must be heaved tight one half hour before the expected time of local low water and ship’s main engines must be available for immediate use It is recommended that a Pilot be on board at this time (laden ships) Further information may be obtained from either Pilots of Port Officers According to the deadweight of their vessels, the situation of the berths, the height of high water in Le Havre, Masters must take all necessary precautions when the tide is arriving Vessels which, to make their berthing easier have dropped their anchor, must, unless contrary to Port Officer’s orders, heave it up, if they are berthed in the basins Vessels must have adequate fenders along the quay, these fenders must have a sufficient diameter to prevent the vessel being in direct contact with the quays and the cranes A sufficient free space must exist near the hatch-coaming to allow easy access to the gangway Gangway Ladders, Foot-Bridges Giving Access to Dry Land: The link between shore and vessel must comply with the International Convention No 32, signed in 1932 concerning the protection of people working on board ships Action in Case of Accident or Fire: Anyone discovering a fire, or seeing an accident, should immediately give the alarm to the Harbour Master on VHF Channels 73 or 16, call sign ‘‘Rouen Port’’) Measures to be Taken on Board Vessels: Firefighting will be under the direction of the Master, but the operating crews from shore, especially the fire brigade, will be under the orders of their respective chiefs The vessel’s crew should be able to guide the assistants from shore Plans of the ship, the cargo plan, and stowage of hazardous cargo on board, should be available on their arrival The Harbour Master can decide upon the shifting of the vessel, or that of neighbouring vessels No decision such as scuttling, beaching, overloading to upset the stability, nor in general any action which may have an effect on the working of the port equipment, can be taken without the consent of the Harbour Master Oil tankers, or vessels loaded with dangerous cargoes, should always have a hanging wire tow-line each end ready to be hooked by a tug boat Cleanliness: In order to preserve the River Seine and our shore cleanliness please use plastic bags for your ship’s domestic wastes Full bags closely fastened should be laid at the place marked by ‘‘garbage’’ signal Empty bags will be delivered on request to your Agent Injury or Sickness On Board: In case of serious injury, call the fire brigade in the same way as in case of fire or Rouen Port Station (VHF Channel 73) In case of sickness, a doctor can be obtained quickly by VHF Channel 73 Important Notice: The attention of Masters of vessels bound to or from the ports of Le Havre and Rouen is drawn to the regulations laid down in By-Laws No 33/95 and No 34/95 of the Marine Superintendent of the 1st District appertaining to anchorage and navigation of vessels in the Le Havre roadstead dated December 1995 Bore: The bore is the name given to the phenomenon caused by the arrival of the tidal wave in the river at times of high tides The current is reversed, going from ebb to flood The rise in water is then very rapid, and the level of the river can rise 1.0 m in less than 10 minutes The greater the tidal coefficient and the lower the river flow, the greater the phenomenon Basically, it starts to be felt in the Seine when the full tide height at Le Havre reaches or exceeds 7.6 m., i.e for tidal coefficients equal to or greater than 90 It is generally stronger when the coefficients are falling than when they are rising, and it is greater in summer than in winter It is also stronger when atmospheric pressure drops and west winds produce tidal heights greater than normal In winter, the Seine is in flood, and the very considerable river flow attenuates considerably the effect of the bore On the other hand, in summer the relatively low level of the river favours the rise in water, and the bore is then much stronger The bore is experienced between Caudebec and downstream of the port of Rouen It then weakens by virtue of various structures in the river and some basins Upstream of the port, it is no longer present except for high tidal co-efficient Vessels berthed at quays or discharge/loading points are subject to the effect of the bore all the more when they are heavy and loaded Downstream of the port, vessels are wherever possible positioned with their bows downstream They can be assisted during the passage of the flood by a Seine Pilot and possibly tugs The arrival of the bore is announced on VHF by the Rouen Port Station giving the time when it will pass La Bouille, which is the downstream limit of the port of Rouen, and where a recorder is installed It is then easy to forecast 991 FRANCE the time of its passage at different points in the port, by knowing the time taken for the flood to go from La Bouille to different berths: Moulineaux Roulier: minutes MRM Silo: minutes Sogema Quay: 10 minutes Petit-Couronne Quay: 15 minutes Rouen Port Station now also announces the time the bore passes Duclair, which normally occurs 36 minutes before passing La Bouille In principle, it occurs at the time of local low tide, but according to circumstances, it can be advanced by almost half an hour over the theoretical expected time During very high tides, the measures to be taken before the passage of the flood are as follows ⌻ Be well berthed and tied up and ensure opportunely that all lines are working in the same way ⌻ Take up the gangway ⌻ Stop handling operations in order to disengage cranes or gantries, or disconnect tankers Have engines ready for manoeuvring (30 minutes before theoretical time) Engines must be started up before the flood arrives and manoeuvred so as to counter the effect of the bore during its passage Once the bore has passed, no risks exist The Harbour Master’s Office carries out continuous watch on VHF Channel 73, and can give at any time all information to vessels on the bore and its strength LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG is handled at BJ3 and at Port Jerome Gravenchon Terminal ANSI 300 loading arms used at Port Jerome Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ CRANES: Quai de l’Ouest (St.-Gervais Dock) has 1␺25 ton and 1␺35 ton cranes Four berths at Grand Couronne Moulineaux with 2␺35 ton and 1␺40 ton gantry cranes One private berth at Radicatel Quay with a gantry crane STEVEDORES: From Monday to Saturday 24 hours working 0600 – 2200 hrs (normal tariff) and 2200 – 0600 hrs (overtime rates) Sunday at overtime rates No work January, May and 25 December BALLAST: No facilities POLLUTION: Vessels shall take action to avoid any risk of pollution in the harbour Segregation between oil and sea in pump room system shall always be ensured by two valves during loading and discharging When this requirement cannot be met, the Harbour Master’s agreement shall be requested before commencement of operations Any pollution of the river must be reported to the Harbour Master, call Rouen Port on VHF Channel 73 or Tel: + 33 (2) 3552 5400 Pollution control costs will be charged to the faulty vessels without prejudice to legal sanctions WASTE DISPOSAL: Compulsory for all ships to send their domestic waste ashore in plastic bags supplied by ship’s Agent Full sealed bags should be placed at the special places marked with a ‘‘Garbage’’ sign SLOPS DISPOSAL: If vessel is alongside the tanker berth, hydrocarbon slops can be transferred to shore tank Chemical waste and slops from vessels at other berths in the port are discharged into road tankers For road tanker service contact Ortec Environnement Tel: +33 (2) 3291 6060 Telex: 180973 Fax: +33 (2) 3572 1283 VIAM Tel: +33 (2) 3573 7606, 3231 6061 MEDICAL: All facilities available Vaccination Certificates required if vessels coming from a North African port Yellow fever inoculations required if vessel coming from south of parallel 30␥ N FRESH WATER: Available at most berths, charge about €3.77/cu.m with a minimum of 35 cu.m FUEL: All grades available by barge CHANDLERY: In case of emergency (sick crew members, exceptionally urgent stores) a liaison can be established by launch when passing off Port Jerome or off Caudebec STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv Yes No storing during cargo operations Yes Yes – Yes SERVICES: Charts: Papeterie du Port Tel: +33 (2) 3533 0073 Electrical: ETNA Tel: +33 (2) 3554 6060 DRY DOCK: One floating dock, length 180 m., width 25 m., for vessels up to 14,000 tons REPAIRS: All deck, engine and radio repairs can be effected SURVEYORS: Bureau Veritas, Lloyd’s Register, Registro Italiano, Det Norske Veritas, ABS and Germanischer Lloyd POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 17 Fire Tel: 18 Ambulance Tel: 15 VHF via Rouen-Port on Channel 73 (24 hours) Tel: +33 (2) 3552 5400 Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Harbour Master VHF Channel 73 Tel: +33 (2) 3552 5400 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Recommended to employ watchmen on board tankers and vessels handling dangerous cargo PIRACY: None reported STOWAWAYS: None TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in spring and summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: No labour available on the following days; January (New Year); Easter Monday; May (Labour Day); May; Ascension Day; Whit Monday; 14 July (National Day); 15 August (Assumption Day); November (All Saints’ Day); 11 November (Armistice Day); 25 December (Christmas Day) Rouen CONSULS: The following countries are represented in Rouen: Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Ivory Coast, Korea, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Senegal, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and UK TELEPHONES: Can be connected on board at some berths NEAREST AIRPORT: Vallee de Seine Rouen Domestic Airport, 14 km Le Havre International Airport, 80 km Paris International Airports, 120 km CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes, one bottle of alcohol SHORE LEAVE: Allowed REPATRIATION: Possible IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew members going ashore should carry passport or identity card SEAMAN’S CLUBS: International Seaman’s Centre, 16 Rue Duguay Trouin, 76000 Rouen Tel: +33 (2) 3570 0294 Facilities: Shop, international telephone, postage facilities, money change, billiards, TV and bar Open Wednesday-Sunday 1900-2200 hrs Free bus available DEVELOPMENTS: Dredging operations in order to accommodate vessels of 60,000 d.w.t at Port Jerome and Honfleur REPORT: April 1982 Petit Couronne (Butane/Propane): Max LOA 170 m Bollards 40 m downstream from loading arm and 30 m upstream from loading arm Vessels berth with bow to seaward Max draft 8.5 m Height of manifold above waterline 10.0 m Max distance between edge and manifold of ship 4.9 m There is no special connection for the gas phase Diameter of discharge arm in (300 ASA) REPORT: June 1985 Approaches: Tankers carrying dangerous cargo, when approaching River Seine Ports need to be aware of the heavy traffic When sailing inside French Territorial Waters, these vessels must follow special French Regulations as mentioned in Sailing Directions For example, navigation is forbidden inside a mile limit off the French coast without Pilot, except for anchoring in emergency or in some dedicated places; no crossing of Antifer, Le Havre entrance channels permitted within this mile limit or during a VLCCs transit, etc In-Port: The Port Jerome berths’ main shortcomings are: The strong tide currents and the passing ships’ effect when berthing/unberthing VHF contact with Pilots of passing ships is very important as these can disturb the manoeuvre When berthed, moorings must be strictly and frequently checked; they must be maintained tight as passing ships’ effect is very significant, especially at LW Weather/Tides: The River Seine Pilotage issues a monthly recommended maximum draft for each HW for vessels proceeding to and sailing from River Seine ports Water heights may be influenced by atmospherics (winds) and hydrologic perturbations (flow of the river) Ships must use the tide to enter the river taking into account ship’s draft, tidal currents and the possibility to moor the tanker at Port Jerome starboard side to during the last hour of flood stream Tide also to be used when leaving Port Jerome berths Vessels may proceed by day or night In consideration of all above conditions, Pilot will advise any modification of the permissible draft taking into account a 0.6 m under-keel clearance SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: June 1987 (Updated 1990) Port: Port Jerome Cargo: LPG Anchorage: Vessel anchored in Rouen waiting area, just south of Le Havre fairway in a depth of 12 – 13 fathoms Documents: NOTICES: WEATHER/TIDES: See ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ Cargo Manifests Crew Declarations Crew Lists Manifests (including bond, ship’s stores, currency, etc.) Maritime Declaration of Health Customs officers board after arrival Pilotage: Pilot boards in the anchorage area from a high speed launch Passage: It is about 2.5 hours from the anchorage to Port Jerome berth, which is just beyond Tancarville Bridge Inward transit is made from about hours before to hours after high water at Le Havre Time of leaving the anchorage depends upon the vessel’s draft The outward transit from Port Jerome is again from about hours before to hours after high water at Le Havre Time of leaving Port Jerome depends upon the draft of the vessel The maximum draft to Rouen is 11.5 m inwards and 10.0 m outwards Berthing: Tugs not used for berthing Vessel berthed starboard side to at Exxonmobil No to load ethylene Vessel used starboard anchor to swing in river Moorings were made up of head/stern line, breast lines and springs forward and aft It is advisable to use long lines as the rise and fall is about 4.5 m Fendering consists of large wooden buttresses with protruding bolts Ship’s gangway constantly on the move due to tidal range and has to be constantly shifted Cargo Operations: in liquid and vapour arms connected Ship’s reducer required for vapour arm The SGS surveyor attended A control box was placed on board which regulates the loading valve at the base of the chicksan arm Rate of loading is about 90 t.p.h with one shore pump A second pump can be used on the line to increase the rate to 120 t.p.h If necessary, the rate can be reduced to 20 t.p.h Cargo can be stopped in about 12 seconds A dead man arm is incorporated in the control box This stops cargo loading if it is not pressed every 12 minutes The manifold temperature during loading was ␤93␥C Two compressors were run returning vapour ashore throughout loading The temperature on completion of loading was approximately ␤98␥C after which one plant was put on internal cooling with one compressor still running ashore This was maintained for hours until temperature reached ␤101␥C 992 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Rouen FRANCE The terminal personnel were generally very helpful If required, they would backload liquid after the vapour return but the initial plug would be hot after sitting in the line General: All services are provided from Le Havre AUTHORITY: Port Autonome de Rouen, Capitainerie du Port, 34 Boulevard de Boisguilbert, BP 4075, 76022 Rouen Cedex 3, France Tel: +33 (2) 3552 5400 FAX: +33 (2) 3552 5402 Telex: 771541 PAROUEN Cables: Poronom-Rouen Email: cpr@rouen.port.fr Web: www.rouen.port.fr Contact: Gerard Vionnet, Commandant du Port ST LOUIS DU RHONE: 43␥ 23' N 04␥ 49' E (See Plan) DOCUMENTS: Cargo Manifest or Manifest in Ballast Ship’s Register Bills of Lading Crew Lists (8 if Spanish or Russian or ships bound to these countries) Passenger Lists Health Declarations Derat Certificate Bunker Supply forms Declaration of Crew Personal Effects If on inspection articles or quantities not in conformity or in excess, Master held responsible, articles removed and heavy fines imposed RESTRICTIONS: The St Louis Canal is 3,300 m long and 63 m wide, with a depth of 26 ft The lock has a length of 135 m., width 22 m., and depth 18 ft Max ship size: Length 95 m., beam 16 m Locking must be ordered by port Agent before arrival Night navigation may not be possible for vessels with certain types of dangerous cargo (check with Harbour Master 48 hours prior to arrival) Entrance may be delayed when large tankers are proceeding in the Fos Channel PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels exceeding 50 m LOA Contact Pilots by Marseilles Radio or by VHF Channel 12 for calling Fos Port Control Pilot boards off Lavera Buoy River Pilot required by vessels loading salt in the Rhone river, boards at the locks entrance to Port St Louis basin off Lavera Buoy ANCHORAGES: Suitable anchorage outside Port St Louis keeping well clear of Fos channel PRATIQUE: Pratique given by Customs officers who board on arrival TUGS: Two tugs available of 1,060 h.p Ship’s lines are normally used BERTHS: Quay Quai Quai Quai Quai Quai Quai No of Berths Ouest Nord East Hardon de la Suisse Charles 3 Draft Purpose 6.00 m 6.00 m Pleasure craft 5.20 m Pleasure craft 5.50 m 7.92 m 7.92 m Pleasure craft OTHER FACILITIES: Berth No Length (m.) Frahuil Company 925 120 LBC/MRS Fos/Medistock 919 160 Sotherm/LBC 923 110 Port Petrolier de Givors (PPG) Port St Louis/Rhone 916 110 904 110 909 951 952 954 130 120 130 130 953 130 Tellines Tellines Draft (m.) Remarks 7.1 Capacity 17,550 tons Refined products 7.62 Natural Gas – Loading and discharging Berth also used by Medistock 7.1 Private berth (destroyed 1982) used by Sotherm, Mazout and Deleup Storage Capacity (still available): Mazout 150,000 tons Deleup and Sotherm 30,000 tons 6.0 Private berth Storage Capacity: 5,000 tonnes (Liquid tar) 5.2 Pleasure craft 6.0 Ro-Ro 7.92 Ro-Ro 7.92 7.92 Ro-Ro, heavy lifts (4 ton/sq.m – ton/sq.m.) 7.92 Heavy lifts (4 ton/sq.m.) Port Authority floating derrick 500/600 tonnes capacity, located at this berth CRANES: Floating Crane: Marseilles Port Authority operate a floating derrick, capacity 500-600 tonnes Front Loaders: 1␺30 tonnes for containers STEVEDORES: Working Hours: 0600 – 1300, 1300 – 2000, 2000 – 0300, 0830 – 1200 and 1330 – 1700 Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Holidays at overtime rates FRESH WATER: Available from hydrants on the quays at a rate of 10 t.p.h FUEL: Available only by barge or railcar NEAREST AIRPORT: Marseille-Provence Airport distant 70 km AUTHORITY: Port Autonome de Marseille, 23 Place de la Joliette, B.P 1965, 13226 Marseille Cedex 02, France Tel: 91.39.40.00 Telex: 440746 FAX: 91.39.45.00 Web: www.marseille-port.fr Contact: Mr Brassart, Port Director Captain Moysan, Harbour Master Captain Pemartin, Harbour Master – Western Area Mr Agier, Operations Director – Western Area Capitainerie des Bassins Ouest, Quai de la Leque, 13110 Port de Bouc, France Tel: +33 (4) 42.40.60.05 FAX: +33 (4) 42.40.60.40 See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) ST MALO: 48␥ 38' N 02␥ 02' W (See Plan) OVERVIEW: The port consists of four basins: Vauban, Jacques Cartier, Duguay and Bouvet Port is entered through the Naye Lock Products handled include petroleum, Ro-Ro, grain and fish LOCATION: At the mouth of the Rance on the coast of Brittany CHARTS: BA Charts No 2700 and 3659 PORT LIMITS: A vessel is considered to have arrived within the Port limits, when it is within a radius of miles to the north of the Grand Jardin lighthouse DOCUMENTS: As per International Conventions, all safety certificates, load line, radio, etc Important: All vessels entering the port must be up to date with safety certificates as required by international conventions An attestation must be handed in by the Master when he passes through the lock Crew Effects Declarations Crew Lists Manifests Bills of Lading Maritime Declaration of Health Passenger Lists Security Form (Inwards Declaration) with vessel’s details to be handed to Port Captaincy when passing through the lock Ship’s Register Stores Lists MAX SIZE: LOA 150 m., beam 20.0 m., draft 9.0 m (springs) Beam 21.5 m if LOA 135 m Dry Cargo: LOA 135 m., beam 21.5 m Lock: Length 150 m., breadth 25.0 m Tankers: LOA 147.5 m., beam 20.0 m., draft 9.0 m (springs) Also see ‘‘Approaches’’ DENSITY: 1022 RESTRICTIONS: Vessels are allowed to enter from 2.5 hours before to 2.5 hours after HW To be certain of mooring, vessels should arrive at least hour after HW No movements during foggy weather Vessels greater than LOA 100 m approach the lock at high-tide Tankers lock in by themselves (no other vessel allowed in the same lock) during daylight only Vessels with hazardous cargo and large vessels (more than LOA 135 m.) enter in daytime only Port may be closed to prevent damage to the lock gates and to structures during strong NW winds (force to 9) Bridges: Three bridges can be passed during low water, otherwise, notice required to open APPROACHES: Max draft (CD) equal to the depth of water in the access channel according to the tide at the time when the vessel passes through the access channel to the lock, normally 8.5 m St Malo Channel linking the Vauban Docks to Duguay Trouin and St Servan Channel linking the Vauban Docks to Bouvet can handle vessels up to LOA 120m., beam 16.5 m., depth 5.0 m Jacques Cartier Channel linking the Vauban Docks to Jacques Cartier can handle vessels up to LOA 150 m., beam 21.0 m., depth 3.0 m Depth available 6.09 – 6.70 m (springs) for the Bouvet and Duguay Trouin Basins PILOTAGE: Compulsory for vessels over LOA 45 m and over 150 n.r.t Vessels arriving 2.5 hours before and after high water are to contact Pilots directly on VHF Channel 12 Call sign ‘‘Pilot – St Malo’’ At all other times, vessels are to contact the Port Office on VHF Channel 12 Call sign ‘‘Port Control – St Malo’’ When waiting for the Pilot, vessels anchor near the ‘‘Shore Buoy’’ and report their arrival to the Port Office In good weather, the Pilot boards near the ‘‘Shore Buoy’’ In bad weather when the wind is from the NE or NW the Pilot may guide the vessel as far as Dinard roads, where the Pilot will board During periods of bad weather (force and above) Pilots cannot embark, or disembark safely Pilot Cutters ‘‘La Mauve’’ LOA 10 m., speed 18 knots) fitted with radar, relief cutter ‘‘Pilote Vayva’’ LOA 10 m., speed 18 knots) both fitted with VHF ANCHORAGES: Large vessels with draft greater than 9.0 m anchor by the land-buoy Smaller vessels may anchor in St Malo Roads, there is sufficient swinging room for vessels with draft of 7.0 m It is recommended to use a Pilot for this anchorage Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ PRATIQUE: Customs Officers are appointed as Health Officers and grant pratique In case of suspect disease, Masters must declare it at once by radio to Agents who will contact authorities PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Arrival requirements for large vessels over LOA 100 m must be given to the Port Captaincy days in advance For vessels with LOA less than 100 m., 48 hours notice must be given An accurate ETA update must be sent 24 hours before arrival in the Roads VHF: Port Office listens on Channels 12 and 16, throughout 24 hours Pilot and tugs listen on Channels 6, 12 and 16, and work on Channels or St Nazaire Radio listens on Channels or 2, for telephone communications TUGS: Three tugs are available at St Malo (600 h.p., 1,500 h.p and 1,800 h.p.) Usually joins vessel at the end of breakwater Ship’s lines are usually used Two tugs are required for vessels not fitted with bow thrusters Towing is obligatory on entering or leaving the docks for vessels which have a length greater than 100 m., as well as for oil tankers and vessels carrying hazardous cargo whatever their size BERTHS: Berth Allocation: Dependent upon goods to be discharged and characteristics of vessel Bearing in mind the width of the channels, their depth and dimensions at the foot of the quays, the height of the dock which varies on average between 11.0 m and 12.5 m The largest vessels tie up at Corsaires Quay It is recommended that an advance notice be sent via Agents to the Port Office 15 days prior to arrival, so that the vessel may be received under the best possible conditions Vessels are admitted to port as soon as their berth is vacant, and providing nautical conditions permit 993 FRANCE Berth Duguay Trouin Dock* Bouvet Dock Jacques Cartier Dock Vauban Docks: St Louis Quay Corsaires Quay St Malo LOA Length (m.) (m.) 120 147.5 2,000 641 300 360 385 Depth (m.) Remarks 6.0 – 6.7 Ro-Ro, grain 6.0 – 6.7 Fishing vessels 3.0 Ro-Ro, caustic soda 3.0 Petroleum, chemicals, Ro-Ro * Berths No and All vessels must leave the quay once unloading has terminated They may be towed away to another waiting berth if required BULK FACILITIES: Grain silo of 6,000 tons capacity with loading up to 130 t.p.h and silos of 6,500 tons capacity each with loading possibilities about 100 t.p.h each are situated at Duguay Trouin OTHER FACILITIES: Car Ferries: One Ro-Ro berth outside lock Duguay Trouin Dock: Two Ro-Ro ramps Jacques Cartier Dock: One Ro-Ro ramp TANKER FACILITIES: Corsaires Quay: Tanker quay, extension of Quai des Corsaires, length 130 m Diameter of discharge pipe 200 mm., one mobile arm, vessels to supply reducers Max discharge rate, 650 cu.m./hour No deballasting facilities Tankers wishing to effect repairs must leave port and wash out their tanks and obtain a gas-free certificate On completion of operations tankers must leave on the next tide If a second tanker is waiting to berth she must wait in the roads Two discharge points for caustic soda, one for hydrocarbon and one for phosphoric acid (1,000 t.p.h.) Safety instructions are issued when the vessel passes through the locks Also see ‘‘Cargo Handling Facilities’’ CRANES: Duquay Trouin Dock: electric cranes, tons at 20 m Jacques Cartier Dock: 2␺12 ton electrical cranes, outreach 34 m Corsaires Quay: 2␺6 tons cranes on rails, outreach 27 m CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Jacques Cartier Dock: Numerous sheds and vats for caustic soda and acid, 6,000 cu.m STEVEDORES: In order to have workers ready on arrival, Masters are kindly requested to give as accurate as possible ETA the day before arrival, especially if there are many ships discharging at same time 1200 – 1800 hrs and Normal working hours 0800 – 1200 hrs., 2000 – 2400 hrs from Monday to Saturday, except holidays There is no night overtime Dispensations may be made to finish a vessel so that departure on tide is possible Stevedores not work on Sundays or public holidays Opening/Closing Hatches: This work is normally carried out by crew Stevedores’ cranes may help for the beams, but dockers will not touch them MEDICAL: Notice is required to obtain an appointment with doctors or dentists Hospital is available in St Malo FRESH WATER: Can be delivered from quay Rate – 10 t.p.h FUEL: Bunkers delivered at St Malo (with notice varying, depending on Company) Fuel comes from Donges by road lorries and cost of haulage is supported by the ship (expensive) Diesel can be obtained from local suppliers but out of contract SERVICES: Compass adjusting, radar or radio repairs can be carried out DRY DOCK: One slipway at Bouvet Dock 350 tons Length admissible 30 m., breadth 9.0 m with sufficient notice One dry dock at Vauban Docks Max length admissible 120 m., breadth 16.0 m., draft 8.0 m REPAIRS: Deck and engine repairs can be carried out by shipyard or workshops Electricians are also available RAMAC Agency can repair radars and radios, also Radio-Ocean agency Dockyard available at Jacques Cartier Dock POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police Tel: 17; Ambulance and Fire Tel: 18 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Usual non-smoking precautions (a watchman is compulsory for tankers) In case of fire call Port Captain on VHF Channel 12 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen are not compulsory except for tankers TIME: GMT plus hour LOCAL HOLIDAYS: French legal holidays DELAYS: Berthing can be delayed due to tide and type of cargo handled It is rare for vessels to wait in the roads CONSULS: Belgium Tel: +33 (2) 9956 0721 Denmark (Vice-consul) Tel: +33 (2) 9956 0721 Netherlands Tel: +33 (2) 9956 0721 Norway Tel: +33 (2) 9956 0721 TELEPHONES: None NEAREST AIRPORT: Pleutuit/Dinard International Airport, 10 km CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes, or 200 grams of tobacco, and bottle of spirit per crew member SHORE LEAVE: Crew members are allowed ashore REPATRIATION: Can be effected from St Malo by train or plane IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew members must have identification card or their Seaman’s Book when going ashore AUTHORITY: Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie de Saint-Malo, Avenue Louis-Martin, BP 185, 35409 Saint-Malo Cedex, France Tel: +33 (2) 9920 6300 FAX: +33 (2) 9956 6148 Email: contact@saint-malo.cci.fr Web: www.saint-malo.cci.fr Contact: G Jarnier, Responsable de Maintenance Capitainerie de Port, Ecluse du Naye, 35408 Saint-Malo Cedex, France Tel: +33 (2) 9981 6590 FAX: +33 (2) 9982 1045 Contact: Commandant du Port 994 SETE: 43␥ 24' N 03␥ 42' E (See Plan) PORT LIMITS: The seaward boundaries of the Port within which a vessel is considered to be an ‘‘Arrived Vessel’’ are indicated as follows: To the South by a line with the red light of Eastward end of breakwater bearing 257␥; to the East by a line with the church tower of Frontignan bearing 005␥; to the North by coastline A second zone is a circle of mile radius centered on a point located on the bearing 310␥ and at 2.8 nautical miles from Eastward end (Red Light) of breakwater This zone is connected from a landing buoy (Lat 43␥ 14.9' N., Long 03␥ 53.7' E.) by a channel nautical mile wide steering 326␥ This channel is compulsory for tankers and chemical carriers who must report to French Navy (Toulon) before entering or leaving DOCUMENTS: Cargo Manifest or Manifest of Ballast Certificate of Cargo Space Bills of Lading Ship’s Register Crew Lists Passenger Lists Health Declaration, eventually vaccination list Derat Certificate or Exemption Declaration of Crew Personal Effects Provision Lists IOPP Certificate – National Certificate of Insurance for Oil Pollution Damage for tankers and ‘‘Fitness Certificate’’ for chemical carriers MAX SIZE: C.B.M.: Tankers up to 100,000 d.w.t., lightened draft 13.1 m (43 ft.) Bassin a Petrole: Tanker Berth (P2) – 35,000 d.w.t., length 225 m., draft 11 m (36 ft.) P1 – length 170 m., draft 10.5 m P3 – Barges Darse No for ore carriers 259 m length; 13.18 m draft (43 ft in.) Commercial Harbour up to 11.0 m draft (36 ft.) Commercial Harbour in the Canal Maritime: max length 140 m.; breadth 20 m., draft 6.85 m (22 ft in.) RESTRICTIONS: Commercial Harbour: In the Canal Maritime, length max 145 m., breadth 20 m., draft 7.0 m (23 ft.) Bridges: To proceed to or leave, the Bassin du Midi bridges have to be opened Request to be made to Capitainerie du Port (Tel: 04.67.46.34.93) before 1700 hrs Friday, when arrival or departure is expected during weekends PILOTAGE: The service is permanent Masters must inform Pilots of ETA 18 hours before arrival or when leaving previous port, through Telex: 499452, Fax: 04.67.74.89.95 or Tel: 04.67.74.34.06 Vessels may request Pilot by VHF Channel 12 (Call ‘‘Sete Pilot’’) one hour before arrival or departure Description of pilot boats: Motor launches with black hull, white band, white anchor on hull at bow Pilot embarks between mile and miles South of breakwater Vessels concerned by Marpol 73 embark Pilot between miles and miles S.E of the Eastern extremity of the breakwater In rough weather, if Port Authority allows, Pilot may embark in the shelter of the breakwater ANCHORAGES: In roads from 0.5 miles to miles South of breakwater, included in the compulsory pilotage area (limited by a circle of miles radius centered on Epi Delon’s East end) PRATIQUE: Pratique given by Health Officers or by Custom’s Officers who board on arrival If any case of suspected disease on board or any reason why vessel should not receive Free Pratique, Master should radio Agent before arrival, advising full details PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Marseille Radio VHF Channel 19 Sete Port Traffic on VHF Channel 12 Port Authority Telex: 480220, Fax: 04.67.46.34.99 Masters have to inform port of ETA, 24 hours prior to arrival TUGS: tugs (2␺1,200 h.p and 1␺2,200 h.p.) to be ordered from Compagnie Setoise de Remorguage Tel: 04.67.74.64.49 or VHF Channel 12 Tow line to be furnished by ships Vessels taken in tow near the breakwaters on the North side BERTHS: Berth No Draft (m.) Bassin du Midi: North Quay: 16 – 20 6.50 17 – 18 South Quay: 14 7.00 15 6.10 Canal Maritime: Quai Paul Riquet: 10 5.50 11 6.40 12 6.40 13 6.10 Quai Vauban: 24 3.70 25 4.60 26 4.10 Quai Francois Maillol: 27 5.80 28 5.20 29 5.20 Quai d’Orient: 5.50 5.50 5.50 5.00 4.60 Length Remarks Repairs and fishing vessels: Chemical terminal Livestock and general cargo Livestock and general cargo Wine Wine Wine Wine and and and and general general general general cargo cargo cargo cargo and and and and and general general general general general cargo cargo cargo cargo cargo Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine Wine Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Sete Berth No FRANCE Draft (m.) Length Restriction: Berths No and Quai de la Republique: 30A 5.20 30B 4.30 31 32 Quai d’Alger: 34 8.20 35 8.20 36 8.20 Passenger 8.20 200 Quai du Maroc: 130 37 7.60 Bassin Orsetti: 180 Quay ‘‘B’’ 303 B1 8.25 B2 8.25 B2 Ro/Ro Quay ‘‘D’’ 422 D1 8.55 D2 8.55 D3 8.25 180 Mole Masselin: 10.36 180 Dock No or Colbert Dock: E3 11.70 Remarks Country Sweden 6: Breadth 15 m Wine Wine Tugs Tugs Tel: 04.67.48.63.16 Others at Marseilles NEAREST AIRPORT: Airport (Class B) at Montpellier-Frejorgues, located 30 km from Sete, (30 minutes by car on the motorway), and has services to Paris, Nice, Bordeaux, Clermont-Ferrand and London The international airport of Marseilles-Marignane is 160 km CUSTOMS: 40 grammes tobacco per day per man (calculated in accordance with the length of voyage undertaken by the ship) Amount of Wine alcohol fixed by Customs in accordance with the crew, and length of ship’s Wine stay in port It is a matter of tolerance and not of right Wine Cruising vessels REPATRIATION: Repatriation and crew changes are easily arranged IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crew men going ashore should carry Ro/Ro, Passengers and wine passport or identity card SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris, Rue Villaret Joyeuse, Sete Hours: 1800 hrs – 0100 hrs daily Passengers, General cargo DEVELOPMENTS: Timber Terminal extension of 5,500 sq.m at Colbert Ro/Ro, General cargo Dock under construction On completion, 13,000 sq.m will be available with Gare Maritime Orsetti 200 m of berthing space SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: March 1985 General cargo Berth: Vessel berthed at C.B.M berth which is a multiple buoy mooring just General cargo outside the East Harbour Entrance in position: Lat 43␥ 24.3' N., General cargo, Ro/Ro Long 03␥ 44.6' E Pilot boards just S.E of the yellow light buoy (Lat 43␥ 22.2' N., Cereals Long 03␥ 46.8' E.), together with Mobil Representative, Cargo Surveyor and a mooring gang of men At the same time, slings of equipment are placed Containers, general cargo, wood pulp and on board on the port side, including chain stoppers for mooring aft and sawn timber discharge monitoring equipment E2 11.00 One tug is used, through the centre lead aft; using ship’s lines (2) Vessel E1 11.00 approaches the berth on course of approximately 030␥; ship’s log was used G1 7.50 Ro/Ro (Dolphin) for assessment of ship’s speed, the Pilot preferring to drop the first anchor G2 11.00 Sawn timbers, logs and general cargo at a speed of between 1.0 – 1.5 knots G3 11.00 Ro/Ro Sawn timbers, logs and general Starboard anchor is dropped first and allowed to run to 10 shackles on cargo deck as the vessel is canted to starboard to a heading of 045␥ When about Dock No or New Dock: 10 shackles have run, the port anchor is let go and then engine and tug used H1 12.00 200 Cement storage berth to manoeuvre the stern towards a group of mooring buoys 3␺42 mm H2 13.00 Ro/Ro diameter wires are picked up from these buoys, then further wires from I1 Ro-Ro submerged clumps and finally 2␺42 mm wires from submerged clumps are I3 13.18 Ro/Ro secured forward Both anchors are then hove in to about 8.5 shackles each Bulk 260 Bulk cargoes to tension the moorings aft, vessel’s head being finally 135␥ Moorings, J 9.00 130 Oil distances and dimensions are as per the berth drawing in Guide to Port Entry TANKER FACILITIES: Frontignan Sea Line Terminal North Berth – ‘‘Plans’’ Mooring was very competently accomplished, the anchors being (C.B.M.) berth for tankers up to 100,000 d.w.t lightened draft 13.1 m very accurately placed close to small marker buoys (not on chart) (43 ft.) 2␺12 in hoses for refined products only Submarine pipeline 28 in Discharge: The berth has very recently been converted to clean products diameter only 2␺12 in hoses are connected to the port side manifolds Each of these Commercial Port: berth (P2) for tankers up to 40,000 d.w.t draft 11 m is fitted with a butterfly valve, however, a noticeable amount of the previous (36 ft.) loading/unloading arms for refined products, unloading arm for cargo ran into the drip trays while the hoses were being connected methanol and unloading arm for slops and dirty ballast berth (P1) length Connection of hoses was made by the mooring gang 170 m., draft 10.50 m for handling oil, alcohol, molasses and coal tar Also The sea bed line is 28 in and maximum pressure permitted is bar This see ‘‘Max Size’’ and ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’, March 1985 line has previously received crude oil at rates of up to 5,000 tonnes/p.h so it was not surprising when vessel did not make this pressure, even at full CRANES: speed Discharge of 30,000 tonnes took a total of 15.8 hours, giving a final Berth Cranes rate of 1,900 tonnes/p.h This included approximately hours slow pumping No at the start and all the stripping time Bassin du Midi: A 30 minute water plug was requested before discharge commenced Mobil South Quay: normally expect a vessel to be ballasted within hours of completion of 15 Fives Lille, 7.5 tons at 22 m discharge; on this occasion, extra ballast was taken as the vessel would be Bassin Orsetti: unmooring in a 30 knot wind B2 Ro/Ro cranes with hooks The Mobil Representative, Cargo Surveyor, Pilot and the man mooring D3 Caillard tons at 22 m gang all remain on board until after completion of unmooring Meals and Mole Masselin:1 loading gantry of a capacity of 550 t.p.h accommodation should be provided Dock No or Colbert Dock: E1 - Caillard, tons at 19 m., container gantry crane 35 tons at General: Charterer’s Agent, Mobil Oil Francaise, is in Paris (Telex: 610417) Agent attended on berthing and for remainder of stay contact was maintained 35 m Peiner multi-use crane, 35 tons at 35 m., 40 tons at by portable VHF which proved to be quite satisfactory 28 m., spreader for 20 ft and 40 ft containers Up to boats per day for shore leave, etc can be provided; if all boats G1 - Callaird and Peiner, 7.5 tons at 22 m.; tons at 30 m are taken the cost is high – 7,000 francs However, for vessel’s requirements Dock No or New Dock: Bulk Delattre Levivier 20 tons at 44 m., Peiner 12 tons at 30 m – some boats were required in any case Port Health, Immigration and Customs did not attend at any time, all their all with scoop and hook Conveyor belt and weighing tower paper work being carried out by the Agent FRESH WATER: Available on most quays or by lighter of 140 tons AUTHORITY: Capitainerie du Port de Sete, Quai du Maroc, capacity during working hours Advance notice required for Saturdays and 34200 Sete, France Tel: +33 (4) 67.46.34.93, 67.46.34.97 Telex: 480220 Sundays FAX: +33 (4) 67.46.34.99 Contact: Commandant Joel Gary, Commandant du Port de Sete (Harbour Master) FUEL: All qualities available subject to advance notice given REPAIRS: Claverie: Tel: 04.67.48.62.52 – Mechanical workshop for heavy repairs and boiler repairs STRASBOURG: 48␥ 33' N 07␥ 48' E (See Plan) Di Biase: Tel: 04.67.74.32.12 – general repairs C.R.M.: Tel: 04.67.74.06.83 – Electronic and radio aids to navigation repairs PORT LIMITS: In Strasbourg (Lat 48␥ 34' N., Long 7␥ 42' E.), the Port Touat: Tel: 04.67.48.62.37 – Electrical and generator repairs Autonome extends from the Km 285 to the Km 297 upon the Rhine, Farre: Tel: 04.67.53.41.28 – Under water work occupying an area of 1059 ha., of which 205 are water areas including SECURITY/GANGWAY: Service necessary for ships loading or 15 docks (7 have a constant level, a variable level), and fore-harbours Out of these limits, the Port Autonome de Strasbourg includes 13 branches unloading dangerous merchandise Optional for other ships designed for the handling of building materials and cereals, and ports, (Tel: 04.67.80.22.02) (at Km 242) and Lauterbourg (at Km 349), all the branches TIME: GMT plus hour – alteration from end of March to end of September Marckolsheim and ports being on the left bank of the Rhine to GMT plus hours The ships must hold some documents, which they have LOCAL HOLIDAYS: No labour days: 1st May and St Louis Day (late DOCUMENTS: to keep at disposal of the administration or the inspection authority when August) required, as following: Days with possibility of labour at overtime rates: 1st January, Easter Certificate of Survey Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, National Day (14th July), Assumption Certificate of Tonnage Day (15th August), All Saints’ Day (1st November), Armistice Day Certificate of Registration (11th November), Christmas Day (25th December) Log Book N.B Every Sunday and days with possibility of labour at overtime rates can Booklet of Verification of the used oils be worked at the rate of 100% Attestation for Equipments of liquified gases CONSULS: Customs Documents for the carriage of goods Country Tel: Fluvial Bill of Lading Denmark 04.67.74.30.20 Rhine Manifest Finland 04.67.48.63.16 Certificate of Ability to steer the ship Netherlands 04.67.48.63.16 Police Regulation for the Navigation on Rhine Norway 04.67.74.31.83 A.D.N.R., regulation for carriage of dangerous goods See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 995 FRANCE MAX SIZE: The max sizes of ships allowed on the Rhine are as follows: Length: 110 m., – breadth: 11.4 m Ships on the Rhine not exceed a draft of 4.0 m Dimensions of the locks: – North lock: length 125 m., breadth: 13.5 m., South lock: length 125 m., breadth: 13.5 m In the constant level docks, the water depth is 3.2 m., but only along the North-South axis of the port; if not there, the water depth is 2.5 m In the variable level docks, which are the docks with a direct communication with the Rhine, the minimum depth is 4.00 m These depths are given, the Rhine being supposed at its lowest bench-mark: 135 m DENSITY: The density of water is about 1000 RESTRICTIONS: Restrictions to navigation are published by the Nautical Corporation of the Inland Water Transport Bridges: The head room under the bridges reaches 8.8 m in the constant level docks PILOTAGE: Pilotage is not compulsory on the Rhine and usually Masters not ask for a Pilot except for Gebirge and the Haut-Rhin A Pilot can be obtained in the Port of Kehl by dialling 19-49.7851.20.70 ANCHORAGES: The ships have at disposal an area of about 10 in the North and South fore-harbours to take anchorage Depth of water at least 5.20 m PRATIQUE: There is no Health Service for the Rhine VHF: Channel 10: Ship-to-Ship Channel 18: Harbour Master Channel 11: North Lock Channel 20: South Lock VTS/RADAR: There is no radar station on shore TUGS: The Port Autonome de Strasbourg put at disposal of customers tugs and 2␺600 C.V pushers according to their needs BERTHS: 10 km of quays can be used for mooring Some of these quays are situated in the constant level docks (max draft 2.5 m.), some are in the docks that link with the Rhine (max draft 4.00 m.) Tankers berth only in the Oil Dock Harbour BULK FACILITIES: Grain elevators: berths for loading, and berths for discharging Loading of gravel on the Rhine by belt-conveyors (11 facilities) Loading and unloading of hydrocarbons in the Oil Dock Harbour by 15 facilities operating each at the rate of 300 cu.m./hr CONTAINER FACILITIES: Two container terminals Adrian Weirich Dock in the south, and at Commerce Dock in the north Facilities for containers up to 40 tonnes and heavy packages up to 350 tonnes Regular Rhine container lines to the North Sea ports OTHER FACILITIES: A multimodal international transport centre, ‘‘Eurofret Strasbourg’’ (110 ha.), is being developed in the southern sector of the port, close to the container terminal and including a road transport centre, a warehousing area and an area grouping various activities (12 ha.) At the present time, it offers a 300,000 sq.m covered warehouse surface WASTE DISPOSAL: Skips are available at both the North and South locks Contact Societe Sital, 22 Rue de Cherbourg, 67026 Strasbourg, Tel: +33 (3) 8865 6830, for further details SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service available at Bassin Albert Auberger (Oil Dock) Contact Tredi, 74 Quai Jacoutot, 67000 Strasbourg, Tel: +33 (3) 8845 5353 Fax: +33 (3) 8861 1682 MEDICAL: Civil Hospital, 1, place de l’Hospital, 67000 Strasbourg Tel: +33 (3) 8811 6768 FRESH WATER: Fresh water is supplied by Ets Koejac Tel: +33 (3) 8861 2678 FUEL: Bunkering can be arranged with Ets Koejac Tel: +33 (3) 8861 2678 SERVICES: For the ship: Tank cleaning: SITAL, 22, Rue de Cherbourg, 67000 Strasbourg Tel: +33 (3) 8865 6830 Supplying of material: Koejac, Quai des Belges, 67000 Strasbourg Tel: +33 (3) 8861 2678 Electronic repairs or supplies: Radio-Metzger, Avenue d’Alsace, 67000 Strasbourg Tel: +33 (3) 8835 4542 For the crew and various formalities (customs): La Capitainerie du Port, Rue du Port-du-Rhin, 67000 Strasbourg Tel: +33 (3) 8821 7474 SURVEYORS: Surveyors of the Commission de Visite, named by the Commission Centrale pour la Navigation du Rhin, can be obtained by the Master POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police: 17 Ambulance: 15 Firemen: 18 SECURITY/GANGWAY: Ship’s crew, if required REGULATIONS: The Reglement Particulier de Police du Port is very helpful to the Master and will let him know the particulars of the Port of Strasbourg LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Work is stopped during the weekends and the statutory holidays Labour can be obtained on these days if necessary DELAYS: The commercial operations begin and finish at the dates and hours shown upon the fluvial bill of lading Every delay is subject to the payment of penalties Except for the passenger ships, ships not give notice of their arrival to the authority, before they enter into the port Strasbourg SHORE LEAVE: The Master must report within hours of his arrival to the Commissariat Special du Port, Rue du Port du Rhin, 67000 Strasbourg, and produce the passports of the crew Passenger ships have to comply with the regular supervision of authority Each member of crew must be holder of an identification card or a passport when he is ashore REPATRIATION: All the facilities exist for effecting crew changes and arranging any necessary repatriation SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None AUTHORITY: Port Autonome de Strasbourg, BP 407 R/2, 67002 Strasbourg Cedex, France Tel: +33 (3) 8821 7474 FAX: +33 (3) 8823 5657 Email: pas@strasbourg.port.fr Web: www.strasbourg.port.fr Contact: Jean-Marc Uhrweiller, Head of Commercial Department TOULON: 43␥ 07' N 05␥ 55' E (See Plan) LOCATION: The port is located on the SE coast, approximately 28 miles ESE of Marseille Charts: BA Charts No 2165 and 2170 DOCUMENTS: Cargo Manifest or Manifest of Ballast Certificate of Cargo Space Bills of Lading Ship’s Register Crew Lists Passenger Lists Health Declaration Derat Certificate or Exemption Declaration of Crew Personal Effects MAX SIZE: The port is approached by a channel 125 m wide The docks can accommodate ships up to 250 m length and 9.5 m draft without tug assistance RESTRICTIONS: Entry by day and night except for vessels loading refined petroleum or dangerous cargoes, which are not allowed to enter between sunset and sunrise PILOTAGE: Pilot station is situated on Est Quay, address: BP 137, Toulon Tel: +33 (494) 410328 Pilotage compulsory for vessels over 150 g.r.t and over 45 m LOA Pilot boards 100 m north of the semaphore station at Cap Cepet ANCHORAGES: Large anchorage area available in Rade des Vignettes (depth 11.0 – 15.0 m.) Call Cepet Signal Station on VHF Channel 16 before anchoring PRATIQUE: Pratique given by Customs Officers who board on arrival If any case of suspected disease on board or any reason why vessel should not receive free pratique, Master should radio Agent before arrival, advising full details VHF: IMPORTANT: For authorisation to enter Toulon Harbour, ships should call the Naval Signal Station ‘‘CEPET’’ on Channel 16, one hour before arrival at the Pilot Station TUGS: One tug of 1,500 h.p available Ships should arrange tugs one hour before berthing Number of tugs will depend on Pilot’s requirements and weather Naval Tugs: Deep-sea harbour tugs controlled by the French Navy may be called on for assistance by the Harbour Master or Pilots as follows: 3␺1,200 h.p.; 2␺2,600 h.p and 2␺5,200 h.p BERTHS: Quay/Berth President Fournel Quay Corsica Quay Minerve Quay La Seyne – Bregaillon: Ro-Ro Berth Ore Quay (2 berths) Length (m.) Depth (m.) 345 170 128 9.5 8.2 7.4 215 9.6 9.5 TANKER FACILITIES: No facilities CRANES: La Seyne – Bregaillon: 2␺26 tonne cranes STEVEDORES: There is a permanent working force of 14 dockers that Austria Tel: +33 (3) 8835 1394 Belgium Tel: +33 (3) 8876 6115 Germany Tel: +33 (3) 8815 0340 Netherlands Tel: +33 (3) 8861 0029 Switzerland Tel: +33 (3) 8835 0070 U.S.A Tel: +33 (3) 8835 3104 TELEPHONES: Office of the P et T, 5, rue du Port du Rhin, 67000 Strasbourg In case of emergency: North Lock of the Port, Quai Jacoutot, can be contacted at any time Tel: +33 (3) 8821 7474 There is also a public call box at the disposal of anybody at any time NEAREST AIRPORT: Distances from Strasbourg: Strasbourg-Entzheim: 15 km Strasbourg-Mulhouse: 130 km (airport Mulhouse Bale) Strasbourg-Frankfort: 220 km can be increased by casual labour to 60 men if required Shifts are available for hours, hours or hours with possibilities for overtime WASTE DISPOSAL: Skips available alongside Contact Agent for service SLOPS DISPOSAL: Collection service available by tanker trucks or barges Contact Agent for service FRESH WATER: Available from hydrants FUEL: Available by tanker lorries and by barges from Port de Bouc companies (Sanara or Citerna) DRY DOCK: Several dry docks available in the Naval Dockyard, of which three can accommodate vessels in excess of 250 m length REPAIRS: Foselev-Marine: Floating dock 1,700 tons, length 85 m All types of repairs can be carried out at the Naval Dockyard TIME: GMT plus hour in winter GMT plus hours in summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year (1 January, no labour available); Easter Sunday (possibility of labour with overtime); Easter Monday (no labour available); Labour Day (1 May, no labour available); Ascension Day (possibility of labour with overtime); Whit Sunday (possibility of labour with overtime); Whit Monday (no labour available); National Day (14 July, no labour available); Assumption Day (15 August, no labour available); All Saints’ Day (1 November, no labour available); Armistice Day (11 November, possibility of labour with overtime); Christmas Day (25 December, no labour available) Note: Every Sunday and day marked ‘‘possibility of labour with overtime’’ can be worked at the rate of 100% NEAREST AIRPORT: Toulon-Hyeres Airport (domestic), 23 km Marseille International Airport, 70 km by motorway Nice International Airport, 150 km by motorway IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Crewmen going ashore should carry passport or identity card 996 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) CONSULS: Toulon FRANCE SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None AUTHORITY: Direction Departementale de l’Equipment, Capitainerie du Port de Toulon, 244 Avenue de l’Infanterie de Marine, (PO Box 501), 83041 Toulon Cedex 9, France Tel: +33 (494) 032766 FAX: +33 (494) 033869 Telex: 430742 Email: amba-capitainerie.dde-var@equipement.gouv.fr Web: www.var.equipement.gouv.fr Contact: Captain Francis Becuwe, Harbour Master TROUVILLE-DEAUVILLE: 49␥ 23' N 0␥ 05' E (See Plan) LOCATION: The port situated on mouth of River Touques, is composed of parts: Trouville for small fishing vessels, and Deauville including docks for cargo ships and pleasure boats DOCUMENTS: Crew List Passenger List Tonnage Certificate Cargo Manifests Bills of Lading Crew Manifest MAX SIZE: Length: 210 ft (64 m LOA); breadth: 45 ft DENSITY: 1025 RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions at night time Draft allowed 2.8 m Neap tides, 4.0 m Spring tides, Entrance is dangerous with wind from N.W to N over force Access channel has a depth of 2.8 m and dries out (zero on French charts) Lock gates are opened about hours before time of commencement of flood tide at Le Havre Lock gates are closed 2.5 hours after time of commencement of flood tide at Le Havre The fore port and river quays at Trouville are uncovered at low water The Trouville fishing port is one where craft are beached PILOTAGE: Pilotage on entry and leaving is carried out by the Seine Pilots Request for a Pilot must be made 12 hours in advance by radio or telephone, either to the Port Captaincy of Trouville-Deauville or to the Pilotage Office for the Seine at Le Havre or at Rouen Vessels bound for Trouville/Deauville anchor in the ‘‘Rouen Waiting Area’’ Roads at Carosse where they take on the Pilot It is recommended to anchor near the pilot boat of Rouen and contact her by VHF for instructions ANCHORAGES: The best one is Rade de la Carosse (Lat 49␥ 27' 30" N., Long 0␥ 01' E.) TUGS: No tugs available STEVEDORES: Loading and discharge by shore crane WASTE DISPOSAL: Available MEDICAL: All hospital facilities available FRESH WATER: Available from quay FUEL: Small quantity by tank-lorry on demand REPAIRS: Small repairs only CONSULS: See ‘‘Caen’’ or ‘‘Le Havre’’ NEAREST AIRPORT: Deauville St Gaitien miles away AUTHORITY: Direction de la Station, S.E.R Port Deauville, Quai des Marchands, 14800 Deauville Tel: 02.31.98.30.01 FAX: 02.31.81.98.92 Contact: D Meslay, Directeur du Port See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 997 [...]... Outer Port: Berthing Without With Bow Thruster Bow Thruster 1 (12 tons) 2 (30 tons) 2 (40 tons) 3 (60 tons) none 1 (20 tons) 1 (30 tons) 2 (50 tons) Sailing Without With Bow Thruster Bow Thruster D.W.T 5,000 – 10,000 10,000 – 25,000 25,000 – 40,000 over 40,000 none 1 (20 tons) 1 (30 tons) 2 (50 tons) none 1 (20 tons) 1 (30 tons) 2 (50 tons) Inner Port: Tankers over 5,000 d.w.t require one tug (12 tons)... ‘ Port de Bouc’’ and ‘‘Fos’’ CRANES: Public Quay Cranes: 1␺3 tonnes; 5␺3 – 5 tonnes; 42␺6 tonnes Public Mobile Cranes: 6␺15 tonnes; 3␺40 tonnes 10 dry dock cranes, largest has a lifting capacity of 150 tonnes Two floating cranes for public use, owned by the Port Authority, capacities 90 tonnes and 150 tonnes and one floating derrick owned by the Port Authority, capacity 500/600 tonnes STEVEDORES: To. .. – 6 ton crane Bassin de la Manche: Terminal d’Angleterre dolphins 1␺3 – 6 ton crane Roger Meunier 500 2␺5 – 10 ton cranes 2␺6 – 10 ton cranes Theophile Ducrocq: Pierre Callet 598 4␺6 – 10 ton, 4␺6 – 16 ton, 1␺70 ton cranes Joannes Couvert 720 5␺5 – 10 ton, 1␺20 ton cranes Mazeline 428 2␺5 – 10 ton cranes Mole Central 3 120 Mole Central 4 194 4␺15 ton gantry cranes Mole Central 6 240 Coal 2␺30 ton cranes... Commandant du Port 960 (See Plan) PORT LIMITS: The seaward boundaries of the port within which a vessel DOCUMENTS: Entry Bill (all information about ship), given by Pilot to Master, who fills it in and gives it to Harbour Officer To be given to Customs: 3 Crew Lists Declaration of open spaces Form for increase of tonnage 3 Crew Effects Declarations Manifest or copy 3 Passenger Lists 3 Stores/Bonded Stores... Master to advise tug requirement for berthing prior to Pilot’s arrival on board vessel Weather conditions and whether vessel is to be swung prior to berthing should be taken into account AUTHORITY: Port Autonome du Havre, Terre-Plein de la Barre, BP 1413, 76067 Le Havre Cedex, France Tel: +33 (2) 3274 7400 FAX: +33 (2) 3274 7429 Email: dircom@havre -port. fr Web: www.havre -port. fr Contact: Port Director... length 151 m each, max draft 12 m Storage capacity 50,000 tonnes These berths are equipped with four bucket cranes of 7 tonnes and facilities for storing clinker President Wilson Dock: Berth No 14 Allocated specifically for alumina Storage: two silos with a total capacity of 11,000 tonnes, constructed by and belonging to Pechiney Cie and Ugine Cie, to facilitate the import/export of dehydrated alumina in... All shore tanks (total capacity 500,000 cu.m.) are 2 km from oil jetty Also see ‘‘Berths’’ and ‘‘Max Size’’ CRANES: Basin: North Quay: 2␺3 – 10 tons, 1␺3 – 12 tons, 2␺63 tons, 5␺2.4 – 3.5 cu.m grabs South Quay: 2␺6 tons, 1␺16 tons, 6 grabs (5␺2.4 – 3.5 cu.m and 1␺12.0 cu.m.) Fore Port: Chef de Baie: 2␺40 tonne at 40 m (Reggiane), 1␺15.5 tonnes at 37 m., 1␺33.5 tonnes at 20 m and 1␺63 tonne mobile crane... Joannes-Couvert: For ships up to 60,000 d.w.t., 2 elevators (grains, export gantries) theoretical output 600 t.p.h See ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ Quai des Arachides: For ships up to 6,000 d.w.t., max LOA 130 m Minerals: Six berths with cranes, outreach 15 – 37 m Able to accept vessels up to LOA 300 m and 150,000 d.w.t., depths up to 16.0 m., discharge rates up to 2,400 t.p.h Grain/Sugar Terminal: Operator: SHGT, 182 Quai... with total berthing length 675 m., depth 13.5 m Ouch de l’Atlantique with total length 800 m and depth 12.5 m has three container berths There are eight gantry cranes (4␺64 tonne Nelcon super post-Panamax gantry cranes, 1␺60 tonne Caillard, 3␺70 tonne Reggiane), 27␺40 tonne straddle carriers, 11 front-end loaders/reachstackers (2␺60 tonne Belotti, 5␺60 tonne Fantuzzi, 4␺8 tonne Kalmar), 35␺50 tonne... telescopic 20/30 ft and 40 ft spreaders and 3␺42 tonne elevators 3␺11.5 tonne front elevators fitted with telescopic 20/40 ft spreaders for rapid handling of empty containers 1␺9.5 tonne front forklift truck 2␺2.5 tonne front elevators for minor operations and loading/unloading of containers 6 Mafi-Douglas tractors with elevator ramp and 15 Plan 170 HD tractors A fleet of 32 frame trailers (no tailbard)