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General GENERAL GERMANY (See Plan) GEO-POLITICAL: Capital City: Berlin Nationality: (noun) German, (adjective) German Population: 82,422,299 COMMUNICATIONS: International Direct Dial Code: 49 Number of Internal Airports: 332 Major Languages Spoken: German 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: Among the world’s largest and most technologically advanced producers of iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, food and beverages, shipbuilding and textiles ENVIRONMENT: Territorial Sea: 12 n.m Other Maritime Claims: Continental Shelf: 200-m depth or to the depth of exploitation Exclusive Economic Zone: 200 n.m Coastline Extent: 2,389 km Climate: Temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind Natural Resources: Coal, lignite, natural gas, iron ore, copper, nickel, uranium, potash, salt, construction materials, timber and arable land Natural Hazards: Flooding Terrain: Lowlands in north, uplands in centre, Bavarian Alps in south Average Temperatures: Month High Low January 3␥ C -2␥ C June 23␥ C 10␥ C September 20␥ C 10␥ C RESTRICTIONS: Compulsory Reporting System in the Inner German Bight: All vessels, towing and pushing units included, exceeding 50 m in length must report as follows: A Shipping Police Reports: Reports as detailed hereunder shall be made to VTS Centre specified for this purpose by competent Shipping Police Authority, such reporting duty applying to any person in command of a vessel or composite unit, whether pushed or towed, which exceeds the dimensions and tonnages specified by Competent Shipping Police Authority as well as to any person in command of a vessel of one of the categories listed in Section 30(1) (see ‘‘Bans and Restrictions Affecting Navigation’’ below) Format of reports giving particulars mentioned in preceding paragraph shall conform to reporting format referred to in Appendix I to the Annex to Internal Waters (Entering Requirements) Ordinance, which relates to Item 1.9 of said Annex Having transmitted Initial Report via VHF radiotelephone, the person in command of a vessel in terms of paragraph (1) above shall keep a continuous listening watch on the VHF channels specified for that purpose and, when technically feasible, also on VHF Channel 16, so that the Competent Shipping Police Authority can at all times contact the vessel in question 1) In good time before entering any one of the navigable waterways specifically designated by the Competent Shipping Police Authority ␤ provided that the particulars listed hereunder have not yet been reported under the provisions of Section 1(1) above in conjunction with Item 2.6 of the Annex to the Internal Waters (Entering Requirements) Ordinance of 23 August 1994 (promulgated in the Federal Law Gazette I, p 2246) as last amended by Article of the pertinent Ordinance of December 1994 (promulgated in the Federal Law Gazette I, p 3744) ␤ the following particulars shall be reported: a) name, call sign and type of the vessel; b) position of the vessel; c) length, breadth and draft of vessel; d) vessel’s port of departure and port of destination; e) a statement indicating whether vessel carries liquefied gases, chemicals or oil/petroleum products in bulk and, if so, specification of type and quantity (types and quantities) of any such bulk cargo (cargoes) including respective UN number (numbers), whether any such bulk cargo (cargoes) has (have) been carried and tank (tanks) has (have) not been cleaned and gas-freed or been inerted afterwards; f) statement indicating whether there are any deficiencies with regard to the vessel or her cargo; g) name(s) of the vessel’s owner(s) or of his (their) authorised representative(s) 2) As vessel proceeds en route past the designated reporting positions, the following particulars shall be reported: a) name and call sign of the vessel; b) position of the vessel; c) speed of vessel; d) time of vessel’s passage 3) Any discontinuation and subsequent resumption of vessel’s voyage shall be reported B Requirements for Entry: The provisions of the German Ordinance on Particular Requirements for the Entry of Vessels into German Internal Waters are to be observed Reports to be made and listening watches to be kept: The operator of any vessel bound for the internal waters of Germany and carrying dangerous or polluting goods, whether in bulk or in packaged form, shall forward, by facsimile or similar electronic data transmission, the following particulars to the Central Reporting Point (‘‘Zentrale Meldestelle’’), Am Alten Hafen 2, D-27472 Cuxhaven Fax: +(4721) 567393 or 567394 On such vessel’s departure from a port located outside the European Union, provided that the vessel’s first port of call, or her first mooring or anchoring site, will be located in Germany, or when the intention is to pass through the Kiel Canal: See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) a) b) c) d) e) name, distinctive number or letters and type of vessel; flag of the vessel; LOA, beam and draft of the vessel (in metres); port of destination of the vessel; estimated time of arrival at the port of destination/estimated time of departure; f) intended route; g) the correct technical names of the dangerous or polluting goods, complete with their UN Numbers and Classes in accordance with the IMDG, IBC and IGC Codes, as appropriate, the quantities of such goods and their location on board and, if in portable tanks or freight containers, their identification marks (e.g the container’s distinctive letters and number); h) confirmation that a list or manifest or appropriate loading plan, giving details of the dangerous or polluting goods carried and of their location on the vessel, is kept on the navigating bridge or in the vessel’s operations centre The obligation to forward the particulars referred to in Item (g) above shall be deemed to have been fulfilled when these particulars have been made available to the competent port authority, or to the agency designated by such authority, and can be transmitted from there to the Central Reporting Point, upon the latter’s request, at any time (a list of such port authorities and designated agencies shall be made known to the public by the competent Waterways and Shipping Directorate) This exemption shall not apply when the intention is only to pass through the Kiel Canal The operator of any vessel carrying dangerous or polluting goods, whether in bulk or in packaged form, and leaving a German port shall, prior to leaving, forward the particulars referred to in Item 2.1 above to the Central Reporting Point The obligation to forward the particulars referred to in Item 2.1(g) above shall be deemed to have been fulfilled when these particulars have been made available to the competent port authority, or to the agency designated by such authority, and can be transmitted from there to the Central Reporting Point, upon the latter’s request, at any time (a list of such port authorities and designated agencies shall be made known to the public by the competent Waterways and Shipping Directorate) When a vessel bound for, or leaving, the internal waters of Germany is involved in a marine casualty or in any other incident or circumstance from which actual damage to the German coastline or related interests arises or is threatening to arise, the vessel’s Master, with a view to preventing pollution, shall forthwith forward the particulars of such marine casualty or other incident or circumstance, complete with the particulars referred to in Item 2.1 above, to the Central Reporting Point which, in turn, shall forward them directly to the competent VTS Centre This provision shall apply, in particular, to cases involving a) the loss overboard of dangerous goods; b) the discharge (in terms of the MARPOL Convention) of polluting goods; c) the imminent threat of such loss overboard or discharge The obligation to forward the particulars referred to in Item 2.1 above shall be deemed to have been fulfilled when the Master discloses which authority of a Member State of the European Union is holding these particulars In the event that such vessel’s report is incomplete or unavailable, or that the vessel has been abandoned, the discharge, to the fullest extent possible, of the above obligation shall fall upon the vessel’s operator Notification of the particulars referred to in Items 2.1 – 2.3 above shall be effected in the format set out in Appendix I to the present Ordinance Reports made in accordance with the provisions of Items 2.1 and 2.2 above shall be made in writing and shall contain the operator’s name, address, telephone and facsimile numbers Regular scheduled services with a crossing time not exceeding one hour shall be exempt from the obligations set out in Item 2.1 respectively 2.2 above Regular scheduled services with a crossing time exceeding one hour may, upon application by the vessel’s operator and following consent by the European Commission, be exempted by the competent Waterways and Shipping Office from the obligations set out in Item 2.1 respectively 2.2 above In this event, the vessel’s operator shall ensure that the particulars referred to in Item 2.1 above can be forwarded, upon request, to the Central Reporting Point in writing and in accordance with Appendix I to the present Ordinance The Master of a vessel or of a composite unit, whether pushed or towed, of more than 50 m in length proceeding from a westerly or northerly direction and heading for the inner German Bight shall, in the case of navigating in the traffic separation scheme ‘‘German Bight Western Approach’’, when sailing past Lightbuoy ‘‘GW 7’’, or, in the case of proceeding from a northerly direction and heading for a position to the west or to the east of Helgoland Lighthouse, when crossing the latitude of Helgoland Lighthouse (Lat 54␥ 20' N), transmit by VHF radiotelephony to the VTS Centre (‘‘German Bight Traffic’’, Channels 16/79/80) a report giving the following particulars: a) vessel’s name and distinctive letters or number; b) vessel’s position; c) vessel’s length, beam and draft (in metres); d) port of departure and port of destination; e) a statement to the effect whether liquefied gases, chemicals or petroleum/petroleum products are carried in bulk and, when this is the case, information on the type, the quantity and the UN Number of each cargo, a statement to the effect that such cargoes have been carried and the tanks have not been cleaned and gas-freed or been inerted afterwards; f) a statement to the effect whether there are any deficiencies with regard to the vessel or her cargo; g) names of the vessel’s owners or of the latters’ agents The format of reports giving the above particulars shall be in accordance with the reporting format reproduced at Appendix I to the present Ordinance Having transmitted such particulars, the vessel concerned shall keep a continuous listening watch on VHF Channel 79, 80 or 16 In addition, any vessel navigating in the traffic separation scheme ‘‘German Bight Western Approach’’ shall, when passing Lightbuoy ‘‘GW 9’’, transmit to the VTS Centre, her name and call sign, position and passing time Vessels navigating the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) ‘‘Terschelling – German Bight’’ in an Easterly direction shall fulfill the aforementioned when passing Light Buoy No TG13 1019 GERMANY Bans and Restrictions Affecting Navigation: 1) Following categories of vessels shall not navigate on Rivers Jade, Weser, Hunte, Elbe and Trave, nor in Kiel Canal or Kiel Fjord, nor in approaches to ports of Wismar, Rostock (including Lower River Warnow), Stralsund and Wolgast, except upon fulfilling the preconditions listed in paragraph (2) below: tankers and composite units, whether pushed or towed, carrying: a) Gaseous substances in accordance with the IGC Code – nitrogen and refrigerants being excluded b) Liquid chemicals in accordance with the IBC Code – for which the entry ‘‘15.19’’ in column ‘‘O’’ of tabulation in Chapter 17 of IBC Code is prescribed c) Liquid goods in accordance with Annex I MARPOL agreement (i.e crude oil and its products) in the version being effective empty tankers and composite units, whether pushed or towed, after discharging any one or more of the substances referred to above in No (Items (b) and c)) in any case where the flashpoint of the cargo last carried was below 35␥ C and where the tanks have not been cleaned and gas-freed or completely inerted; however, this provision shall, not apply when only such residual quantities are left as cannot be pumped off any more, although the vessel’s discharging arrangements function properly; empty tankers and composite units, whether pushed or towed, as referred to in sub-paragraph above, in any case where the flashpoint of the cargo last carried was 35␥ C or over, and where the tanks have not been cleaned and gas-freed or completely inerted; nuclear ships 2) The preconditions to be fulfilled by any vessel wishing to navigate on the waterways referred to in paragraph (1) above shall be as follows: At the point of the vessel entering the waterway, respectively leaving a mooring site, the prevailing range of visibility exceeds 1,000 m.; an effective radar is in operation and a person conversant with radar observation observes the radar image at all times as long as visibility is restricted the vessel’s automatic pilot may only be used upon fulfilling the preconditions defined by the Competent Shipping Police Authority; however, the provisions of Section 42(5) and (6) below shall remain unaffected by the present provision; tank lids are kept closed The provisions of sub-paragraph above shall not apply a) to vessels navigating on the Kiel Canal (except for vessels leaving berth in a port) nor to vessels directly entering or leaving the Kiel Canal; b) to vessels as referred to in sub-paragraphs to of paragraph (1) above navigating at a range of visibility exceeding 500 m in waters designated by the Competent Shipping Police Authority, provided that such vessels ␤ in addition to complying with the preconditions mentioned in sub-paragraphs to above ␤ are fitted with a gyro-compass or with a tested and calibrated magnetic compass and, in the case of a vessel of a deadweight capacity of 2,000 tonnes or more, the Competent Shipping Police Authority, acting on the merits of the particular case in question, and bearing in mind the interests of the safety and easy flow of traffic, has permitted such vessel to proceed 3) The Competent Shipping Police Authority may impose upon vessels as referred to in paragraph (1) above, as well as upon other vessels, as it may specify, any preconditions to be fulfilled prior to being permitted to sail on a navigable waterway; such preconditions say, in particular, concern the use of tugs 4) Vessels of types or sizes designated by the Competent Shipping Police Authority may, in certain waters designated by the Competent Shipping Police Authority, navigate only upon prior reporting to such authority and upon compliance with such traffic control measures as may have been imposed 5) Navigating shall be prohibited in certain waters within such periods of time, at such water levels, or in such weather conditions as may be specified by the Competent Shipping Police Authority This provision shall not apply to such categories of vessels as may be specified by the Competent Shipping Authority All vessels specified exceeding 50 m in length have to report to radio station ‘‘Jade Traffic’’ on VHF Channels 16/63/20 when passing the following positions: a) Light buoy ‘‘1B/Jade 1’’, b) before entering and when leaving the waterway Jade inward Light buoy ‘‘1B/Jade 1’’, c) on arrival or departure from anchorage or jetty and when entering or leaving a harbour area Reports must contain ship’s name, position, speed and passing time IMO Tanker Route: Following vessels must not use the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) off Texel, Vlieland and Terschelling – German Bight They are obliged to use the mandatory route for tankers via TSS West Friesland, from Noord Hinder to the German Bight and vice versa: ⌻ tankers of 10,000 g.t and upwards carrying oil or liquified gases ⌻ chemical tankers of 10,000 g.t and upwards carrying cargo according to MARPOL Annex II Categories C or D ⌻ chemical tankers of 5,000 g.t and upwards carrying cargo according to MARPOL Annex II Categories A or B For details, see ‘‘Seehandbuch’’ (not reproduced) A least depth of 27.0 m (1995) was found in the deep-water routes near the southern end (around 52␥ N) The least depth in the western routeing system via TSS off Botney Ground was 27.0 m (1998), and in the eastern routeing system via TSS West Friesland 23.0 m (1995) APPROACHES: River Elbe: GENERAL INFORMATION ON ELBE PILOTAGE, DEEP SEA PILOTAGE, HELICOPTER AND RADAR SERVICE, ANCHORAGE ON THE RIVER ELBE Elbe Pilots for all ports on the River Elbe, Cuxhaven, Brunsbuttel, Butzfleth, Stadersand, HEW-Wedel and Hamburg 1020 General Pilot Vessel: For inward bound vessels near Elbe Racon Buoy, the pilot boat is stationed in approximate position Lat 53␥ 59.5' N, Long 08␥ 09.0' E (1.5 miles ESE of Elbe Racon Buoy) The pilot vessel and tender are Swath type (twin-hulled) vessels Pilot Vessel: Length 47.9 m., beam 22.2 m., draft 4.2 m and service speed 15.0 knots The vessel is orange with the word ‘‘Pilot’’ painted on the fore part on both sides Pilot Tender: Length 25.0 m., beam 13.0 m., draft 2.3 m and service speed 18.0 knots The vessel is orange with the word ‘‘Pilot’’ painted on both sides The previous pilot vessel, a two masted vessel with a black hull and the word ‘‘Lotse’’ in yellow on the side, has been modified and held in reserve In bad weather, the pilot vessels shift upriver to Lightbuoy ‘‘9’’ Such shifting is reported by German Bight Traffic on VHF Channel 80 in a navigational warning Pilot vessel can be contacted on VHF Channel 8, by showing flag ‘‘G’’ or by sound or morse light signals During the night, pilot vessels show the mandatory lights according to Rule 29 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea Traffic Separation Scheme in Approaches to River Elbe: The separation zone of this traffic separation scheme also constitutes a safety zone Masters are requested not to leave the traffic lane when embarking a Pilot There is an anchorage n.m to the NE of the traffic separation scheme Special care should be taken when approaching or leaving this anchorage See ‘‘Anchorages’’ Shore-based radar guidance can be requested through radar station ‘‘Elbe Approach Radar’’, on VHF Channel 19 during bad weather, i.e when visibility drops below 2,000 m., when there are ice floes, when buoys have been removed from their positions or when pilot vessels are leaving their positions; for further particulars see ‘‘VTS/Radar’’ PILOTAGE: There is a central pilot station near German Bight Racon Buoy, where certain large vessels (see below) embark or disembark Jade, Weser and Elbe Pilots from/to helicopter or, weather permitting, boat Elbe Pilotage: Vessels requiring an Elbe Pilot must order the Pilot at least 12 hours prior to arrival at Elbe Racon Buoy by: Telex: 28343 Ellots D Fax: +49 (4852) 87165 Tel: +49 (4852) 87295 Email: Email: eta.elbe@elbe-pilot.de Vessels coming from nearby ports should make their request on departure or as soon as possible thereafter If the ETA alters, a correction should be transmitted Message must include: a) name of vessel b) LOA and beam c) ETA Elbe Racon Buoy, date figures and time of vessel’s arrival figures d) draft e) destination (For example: Eleka, 12854, ETA Elbe 02 1030, 24 ft 04 in., Kiel Canal) Masters are advised to contact the pilot vessel on VHF Channel one hour prior to arrival at Elbe Racon Buoy Compulsory District Pilotage: Compulsory on the River Elbe to and from Elbe Racon Buoy for all vessels of LOA 90 m and greater, and beam 13.0 m and greater, furthermore for all oil, gas and chemical tankers and, in addition, for all tankers over LOA 150 m and beam 23.0 m on their way from German Bight Tankers greater than LOA 150 m and beam 23.0 m have to use the Western Approach Traffic Separation Scheme German Bight Pilots for these vessels will be embarked only at the pilot boarding area between Buoys ‘‘E3’’ and ‘‘E2’’, in position Lat 54␥ 04.4' N, Long 07␥ 51.5' E Furthermore, pilotage is compulsory for all bulk carriers of more than LOA 220 m and beam 32.0 m and other vessels of more than LOA 350 m and beam 45.0 m on the River Elbe and on their way to and from German Bight These vessels can embark Pilots only by helicopter or pilot tender, they have to use the Western Approach Traffic Separation Scheme German Bight See ‘‘German Bight Pilot Service’’ below Compulsory pilotage exists for outward-bound vessels of more than LOA 170 m and beam 28.0 m other than oil, gas, and chemical tankers as far as to the outer range of the pilot vessel position at Elbe Racon Buoy even when, during bad weather, the pilot vessel has been moved upriver The disembarkation of Pilots can take place by helicopter at Elbe Racon Buoy, if ships of the last category (LOA 170 m and beam 28.0 m other than oil, gas, and chemical tankers) are equipped with a properly marked winching or landing area according to International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operations See ‘‘Plan’’ – Deck-markings and Dimensions Plan Exemptions: The compulsory district pilotage regulations not apply to tankers of less than LOA 60 m and beam 10.0 m and other vessels of less than LOA 120 m and beam 19.0 m., provided that: ⌻ such vessels navigate a route which the Master has navigated at least times within the preceding 12 months in that same vessel ⌻ the Master has an adequate knowledge of the German language ⌻ such vessels are equipped with an operational radar as well as with an operational VHF installation featuring the channels specified for the pilotage district in question Nevertheless, it is most advisable for vessels to take Pilots not only because of their local navigational knowledge but also for their familiarity with the special provisions for the River Elbe, the quarantine and Customs regulations In principle all vessels have to take one Elbe Pilot Bulk carriers and tankers having a draft greater than 12.8 m (FW) must take two Elbe Pilots, if they go alongside one of the river jetties Pilotage District divided into three areas: 1st District: From Elbe Racon Buoy to Brunsbuttel (entrance of Kiel Canal) 40 n.m (from Buoy ‘‘E3’’ to Brunsbuttel 48 n.m.) – operated by Elbe Pilots; 2nd District: From Brunsbuttel to Hamburg Seemannshoft (entrance to Port of Hamburg) 40 n.m – operated by Elbe Pilots; 3rd District: Covers the whole area of the Port of Hamburg – operated by Port Pilots First change of Pilots takes place at Brunsbuttel for either a Kiel Canal Pilot or a second River Pilot The Harbour Pilot for Hamburg will embark at Hamburg – Seemannshoft Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) General GERMANY Vessels expecting Pilot may wait in vicinity of Elbe Racon Buoy Contact the Elbe pilot vessel on VHF Channel No restriction imposed on night entry for any vessels on the River Elbe Tidal velocity – knots; mean tidal range at Outer Bar Lightbuoy ‘‘9’’ 2.99 m.; Brunsbuttel 2.79 m and Hamburg 3.15 m Nature of bottom, sand and mud River pilotage dues (Lotsabgaben) have to be paid by all vessels exceeding 300 g.r.t., irrespective of whether they have used a river Pilot or not Pilotage fee (Lotsgeld) will only be charged if a Pilot is employed Jade/Weser Pilotage Service: Vessels bound for the Jade or Weser ports and requesting the Weser Pilot at German Bight Lightvessel should contact Telex: 023 8605, Tel: +49 (471) 42220 or VHF Channel Procedures for ordering pilot and Compulsory District Pilotage Regulations are similar to those for the Elbe Pilotage During bad weather, the pilot cutter operates at an upriver position Compulsory pilotage to the outer range and to the Weser Racon Buoy exists for outward-bound vessels of more than 20,000 g.r.t., other than oil, gas and chemical tankers and for car carriers and Ro-Ro vessels of more than 10,000 g.r.t Jade Pilots board from the pilot vessel and tender that are Swath type (twin-hulled) vessels Pilot Vessel: Length 47.9 m., draft 4.2 m., beam 22.2 m and service speed 15 knots The vessel is orange with the word ‘Pilot’ painted on the fore part on both sides Pilot Tender: Length 25.0 m., draft 2.3 m., beam 13.0 m and service speed 18 knots The vessel is orange with the word ‘Pilot’ painted on both sides The previous pilot vessel, a 2-masted vessel, with black hull and the word ‘‘Lotse’’ in yellow on the sides, has been modified and is held in reserve Pilot vessel is usually stationed near Buoy ‘‘3/Jade 2’’ To call Jade Pilot, advance VHF contact is recommended a) On the Jade in area "Minsener Oog" by pilot vessel operating from Wilhelmshaven b) Pilots are to be ordered as follows: Inward Bound Vessels: 24 hours prior arrival pilot station at German Bight Racon Buoy or 12 hours prior arrival pilot station at Buoy ‘‘3/Jade 2’’ Outward Bound Vessels: at least hours prior to ETD for departures from 1900 – 1000 hrs the Pilot has to be ordered by 1700 hrs c) Pilot order must contain following items: name and gross tonnage of vessel intended embarking position time of arrival at embarking position Short Extract from Pilot Ordinance Weser/Jade: Dated January 2002 (as amended) Pilotage Compulsory: (In case of doubt, only the German version of this ordinance is authoritative) Navigation Stretch Type of vessel LOA (m.) Beam (m.) Draft (m.) Inward outer position PV Buoy ‘‘3/Jade2’’ all all all (a) Oil, gas and chemical tankers (According to Art 30(1) SeeSchStr0 (National Traffic Regulations)) (b) Other sea-going vessels (above ⬎90 ⬎13.0 – named tankers excluded) In the area of TSS ‘‘Jade Approach’’ to the actual outer position of PV – and reverse (a) Oil, gas and chemical tankers ⬎150 ⬎23.0 ⬎13.5 (b) Other bulk carriers (above named ⬎250 ⬎40.0 tankers excluded) c) Other sea-going vessels (above ⬎350 ⬎45.0 – named tankers excluded) (on river Weser) between PV until outer position of PV in area Buoy ‘‘3/Jade 2’’ and (on River Jade) between bad weather position in area Minsener Oog islet until outer position of PV in area Buoy ‘‘3/Jade 2’’ in case PV has shifted its position up the River Weser Outbound vessels (above named ⬎170 ⬎28.0 – tankers excluded) Exemptions: Type of Vessel Pre-Conditions Inland navigation vessels Tankers, LOA less than 60 m., beam less than 10.0 m Other vessels, LOA less than 120 m., beam less than 19.0 m Other vessels*, LOA less than 120 m., beam less than 19 m (Vessels obliged to take Pilot on stretches between LV ‘‘German Bight’’ and outer position of PV being excluded) Vessels employed with maintenance of Federal Waterways (i.e dredgers) which are not excepted or exempted from compulsory pilotage Transfers and prolongations may be issued under certain conditions on application with Pilot on commencing dredging work No Pilot prescribed a) preceding passages with Pilot within last 12 months as per written record b) Radar and VHF devices in good working condition c) sufficient proficiency of German as per declarations a) 24 preceding passages with Pilot within last 12 months as per written record b) Examination of Master by Authority c) Sufficient proficiency of German a) preceding passages with Pilot within last 12 months b) Sufficient proficiency of German c) Examination of Master by Authority.* Helicopter Boarding: Helicopter Pilot service is available at Buoy E3 for tankers over LOA 150 m and beam 23.0 m., bulk carriers over LOA 220 m and beam 32.0 m and other vessels over LOA 350 m and beam 45.0 m The service to embark or disembark Pilots for ships ‘‘at anchor’’ or ‘‘under way’’ can be provided throughout 24 hours A twin-turbine powered Bell 212 S and/or Sikorsky S-76 helicopter is available for this service Only suitably equipped vessels can have a Pilot transferred by helicopter They must have a properly marked landing area or a marked winching area available according to International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Guide to Helicopter/Ship Operation See ‘‘Plan’’ – Deck-markings and Dimensions Plan If a deck marking is lacking, it will not be possible for the helicopter to land or winch down a Pilot These vessels should send aforementioned information together with their ETA a) Pilots for the Elbe pilotage region should be requested 24 hours prior to arrival at the helicopter rendezvous position in the vicinity of Buoy ‘‘E3’’ by: Telex: 28343 Ellots D Tel: +49 (4852) 87295 Fax: +49 (4852) 87165 Email: Email: eta.elbe@elbe-pilot.de Vessels coming from nearby ports should make the request on departure or as soon as possible thereafter Message must include: name of vessel g.r.t ETA German Bight Lightvessel with date figures and time of vessel’s arrival figures draft destination whether a properly marked landing area or marked winching area is available if yes, whether to starboard or port and on which hatchway or which part of the ship (For example: Terre, 104468, ETA German Bight 11 1530, 41 ft 03 in., Brunsbuttel Elbe-Terminal, Landing area available, on port side) b) A corrected ETA at the German Bight Light Vessel should be sent hours prior to the helicopter transfer operation c) Send the exact time of arrival hours before arrival at German Bight Lightvessel In addition to this, vessels should keep watch on VHF Channel 16, 30 minutes before arrival so that the helicopter can contact the ship After radio contact is established (VHF Channel 9), the vessel must advise the helicopter pilot of position, heading, speed and the relative wind direction and speed over the deck When transferring the Pilot, vessels are restricted in their ability to manoeuvre according to Rule 3(g) (iii) and (iv) and may exhibit the lights and shapes as under rule 27(b) of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea In addition, they may inform shipping of their manoeuvres by VHF In cases of defect of helicopter, poor visibility, icing conditions, inadequacy of construction of ships, or no landing or winching area markings, the Pilot will have to be embarked or disembarked by the Pilot boat at the same position If, due to incomplete or misleading ETA information, it is found at the attempted Pilot transfer by helicopter that the vessel is not properly marked and/or fitted for such transfer and the helicopter consequently has to return to base, it will be necessary to send a Pilot by boat from Helgoland, which may involve considerable delay plus the cost of the futile flight General: The Master will receive further instructions by VHF on how to proceed, if pilot helicopter transfer is not possible DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Merchant Shipping (Mandatory Ship-Routeing) Regulations: Vessels required to use the mandatory route for tankers from North Hinder to the German Bight and vice versa are referred to IMO Resolution A.486(xii), adopted on 19 November 1981, concerning the recommendation on the use of adequately qualified Deep Sea Pilots in the North Sea, English Channel and Skagerrak Vessels requiring a licensed Deep Sea Pilot for the English Channel, North Sea or Skagerrak should send request to one of the following stations (for details see individual station entries) Since the Pilots may have to travel considerable distances to the point of embarkation, as much notice as possible should be given Brixham Deep Sea Pilots Brixham (Deep Sea and Coastal Pilots Ltd, Gravesend) Brixham (Hammond Deep Sea Pilots, Dover) Brixham (Torbay) Dirkzwager’s Coastal Pilotage, Maassluis The following pilot authorities can also provide Deep Sea Pilotage: Dunkerque Deep Sea Pilots (Pilotage Hauturier) German Deep Sea Pilots, Helgoland, die Elbe or die Weser Cherbourg Deep Sea Pilots (Pilotage Hauturier) Also see BA Chart No 5500 and ‘‘Baltic Deep Sea Pilotage’’ Vessels entering European waters through the English Channel usually take their pilots at Brixham 1.5 miles NE of Berry Head or at Cherbourg mile north of CH Buoy Pilots of outward-bound vessels normally disembark at the same stations Deep Sea Pilots (not authorised as dual capacity River Pilots) are not allowed to pilot any vessels (whether subject to compulsory pilotage or not) on the River Elbe from German Bight Lightvessel as far as the Port of Hamburg, regardless of whether pilot vessels are in position or not during bad weather conditions or whether or not Pilots can be embarked or disembarked during bad weather at the normal transfer position Also see ‘‘Brixham – United Kingdom’’ * Waterways and Shipping Board (Wasser- und Schiffahrtsamt) See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) 1021 GERMANY Extra Service: Inward-bound vessels, especially container vessels, wishing to proceed without delay during gale or fog, etc regardless of whether pilot vessels are in position or not during bad weather, as may be caused when taking an Elbe Pilot at Elbe Racon Buoy or German Bight Lightvessel, can request the Elbe Pilot to come aboard at the first Channel or North Sea port of call for approaching the river Elbe and non-stop onward river pilotage In order to avoid the disadvantages caused by the aforementioned situation, if foreseeable, it is urgently advised to request an Elbe Pilot in time Advantages: Assistance to nautical staff in the heavily congested area of the German Bight, especially the approach to the River Elbe, exact knowledge of local conditions, saving of time, reduced hazards Please observe these periods of notice: Continental North Sea ports: 24 hours prior to ETD UK North Sea and Channel ports: 48 hours prior to ETD or before passing local pilot station Coastal Pilotage: Coastal pilotage is available from a position near Borkumriff Racon Buoy to the limits of the pilotage districts Ems, Weser II/Jade, and Elbe Tel: +49 (2) 24000 Telex: 27882 LOTSEN D Baltic Pilot – Kiel: Ships requiring assistance of state-licensed Deep Sea Pilots for the Baltic Sea to send their request to: Baltic Pilots Kiel Cable: Balticpilots Kiel’’ or Deepseapilots Busum Cable: ‘‘Contipilot Busum’’ or German Deep Sea Pilotage Joint Service Cable: ‘‘Praconor Travemunde’’ or ‘‘Praconor Bremerhaven’’ The Baltic Pilotage Authorities Commission Recommendation: The Baltic Pilotage Authorities Commission, recognising that Deep Sea Pilotage helps to enhance safety of navigation and prevention of pollution of the marine environment, in particular to reduce the risks resulting from the high density of ships carrying dangerous or noxious cargoes and that the presence of a Deep Sea Pilot on board would strengthen a vessel’s navigational team and improve emergency measures in case of incidents and having considered the necessity to establish a certain order in Deep Sea Pilotage in the Baltic Sea, recommends that: a) Masters of ships which are constrained by their draft and b) Masters of ships other than those registered in one of the Baltic states, infrequently sailing in the respective area, coming from, or bound to, ports in the Baltic Sea avail themselves of Deep Sea Pilots, certificated by a competent authority of a Baltic coastal state Notice to All Masters Entering the Baltic Sea Concerning Deep Sea Pilotage: The IMO recommends that ships which wish to avail themselves of Deep Sea Pilots in the area of the Baltic should only take Deep Sea Pilots licensed by a Pilotage Authority of a Baltic coastal state, i.e Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Sweden and Russia (IMO-Resolution A.480 (XII) Such licensed Deep Sea Pilots should be in possession of a red identity card The Pilotage Authorities of the Baltic coastal states draw special attention to the following rule which came into force on January 1983, but only obligatory for licences issued after that date Deep Sea Pilotage in the Baltic Sea Area shall be performed by Deep Sea Pilots from the respective ports of departure of the Baltic coastal states only, including the Kiel-Holtenau Locks, the Sound and the Belts A Deep Sea Pilot shall disembark from a ship at the first port of call and shall return home as soon as possible If the ship wants further advice by a Deep Sea Pilot it is the responsibility of the local Pilotage Authority of that port to supply such a Deep Sea Pilot Also see ‘‘Baltic Deep Sea Pilotage’’ ANCHORAGES: A deep-water anchorage for very large crude carriers (VLCCs), and ultra large crude carriers (ULCCs) is located south of German Bight Lightvessel, approx position Lat 54␥ 05' N, Long 07␥ 27' E Depth of water from 34.0 – 36.0 m In the vicinity of Elbe Racon Buoy (3 miles to NE) for large and deep-draft vessels, north of estuary, approx position Lat 54␥ 03' N, Long 08␥ 09' E, depths from 14.0 – 19.0 m below chart zero (CD) Neuwerk Roadstead, approx position Lat 53␥ 58' N, Long 08␥ 30' E, depth from 8.0 – 17.0 m below chart zero (CD); Medem Roadstead, approx position Lat 53␥ 51' N, Long 08␥ 46.5' E, depth from 5.0 – 13.0 m below chart zero (CD); Neufeld Roadstead, approx position Lat 53␥ 51.7' N, Long 09␥ 00' E, depth from 8.0 – 10.0 m below chart zero (CD); NE Roadstead, off Brunsbuttel, permission only for one tide, approx position Lat 53␥ 53' N, Long 09␥ 12' E, depth from 13.0 – 14.0 m below chart zero (CD); Freiburg Roadstead, approx position Lat 53␥ 50.6' N, Long 09␥ 19.5' E, depth from 13.0 – m below chart zero (CD); There are further anchorages for small vessels at Sudreede (south anchorage) off Brunsbuttel, Wischhafen, Krautsand, Grauerort – and Twielenfleth Roadstead The bottom at all these anchorages consists of sand and mud VTS/RADAR: A continuous and co-ordinated chain of radar stations has been established to cover the traffic flow along the estuary of the River Elbe from a point miles before passing Elbe Racon Buoy as far as the port of Hamburg If visibility drops below 3,000 m and/or if particular situations arise (i.e ice floes, withdrawn buoys, pilot vessels leaving their positions, etc.), Masters of inwardbound vessels may request shore-based radar monitoring assistance from a point miles before passing Elbe Racon Buoy until receiving a Pilot This service will be rendered by Elbe Pilots and is available by contacting Elbe Approach Radar, VHF Channel 19 The same service is extended to outwardbound vessels as far as miles west of Elbe Racon Buoy Once the Elbe Pilot has come aboard he will be assisted by his shore-based colleagues monitoring the shore-operated radar system Radar stations along the River Elbe: Elbe Approach Radar Radio VHF Channel 19 Scharhorn ’’ VHF Channel 18 1022 General Neuwerk Cuxhaven Belum Brunsbuttel Brunsbuttel St Margarethen Freiburg Rheinplatte Pagensand Hetlingen Wedel Hamburg ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ ’’ VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF VHF Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel Channel 21 62 67 18 61 66 21 60 19/13 Cuxhaven Elbe Traffic (Report h + 35 m.) VHF Channel 71 and Brunsbuttel Elbe Traffic (Report h + 05 m.) VHF Channel 68 broadcast periodical reports, in German and English, of visibility, ice, tide, alterations of seamarks, etc See ‘‘Admiralty List of Radio Signals’’ BRAKE: 53␥ 20' N 08␥ 29' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Consisting of an inner port (Binnenhafen), handling ocean going and inland vessels as well as leisure craft A lock, length 95.0 m., connects the inner harbour to the river Weser and the riverside berths The port handles grain, feedstuffs, iron and steel, wood, paper, frozen products and cellulose, project products and sulphar LOCATION: The port is located in NW Germany on the river Weser CHARTS: BA Charts No 1875, 3406, 3617, 3618 and 3621 PORT LIMITS: The harbour area comprises 79 land and 20 water DOCUMENTS: Crew Lists Health Certificate (forms obtainable from Pilot) Passenger Lists Ship Generated Waste Notification Ship’s Stores Lists Ship’s Register ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant MAX SIZE: LOA 275 m., draft 11.88 m., no restriction on beam at Grain Terminal on South Quay Inner Port: 3,000 d.w.t., draft 6.0 m Also see ‘‘Developments’’ DENSITY: 1002 – 1004 RESTRICTIONS: Vessels proceeding to Brake with a draft in excess of 7.31 m will be restricted by the tide ARRIVAL: A vessel is considered to be an ‘‘arrived ship’’ when it is moored alongside the piers, and the customs formalities are complete Laytime will commence according to referring charter parties Port authorities distribute the free berthing places in following the ‘‘Benutzungsordnung fuer den Hafen Brake’’ which says briefly that a vessel will get a rank position in actual arriving times: a) for ships coming from sea: arrival ‘‘Weser Lanby’’ plus hours b) for ships coming from Bremerhaven North Roads and Blexen Roads: departure plus hours c) for ships coming from Bremen: departure plus hours PILOTAGE: Carried out by Weser River Pilots, who also act as docking Pilots Also see ‘‘Bremen’’ and ‘‘Bremerhaven’’ DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘General’’ before first German port and ‘‘Baltic Deep-Sea Pilotage’’ ANCHORAGES: No anchorage in vicinity of Harbour Anchorage in ‘‘Blexen Roads’’ For further details see ‘‘Bremen’’ PRATIQUE: Free pratique is given by Health and Immigration officer only If a case of fever or disease is suspected on board radio the Agent with details before arrival PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Advise Agent of ETA and cash requirements VHF: Stations from Weser Lanby to Bremerhaven Radar service between Bremerhaven and Brake Radar stations have day and night service If no fog every odd hour radar stations give on VHF or Pilot walkie-talkie report of visibility, defective buoys, anchoring ships, obstructions to navigation, and special occurrences Direct contact between port and ship is possible on Channel 10, call sign ‘‘Brake Lock Radio’’ VTS/RADAR: See ‘‘VHF’’ TUGS: Available throughout 24 hours No extra charge for using tug’s lines BERTHS: Pier Length (m.) Riverside Berths: * SB I Nordpier SB III Suedpier Fettraffinerie 166.0 Binnenhafen (Inner Harbour): 1,070 Depth (m.) 6.00 12.80 9.80 11.50 – 12.40 8.10 5.35 * One continuous quay, total length 1,858 m Kanalhafen (part of Binnenhafen): Quay length 228 m., width 46 m., depth 4.3 m Tide-Independent Lock: Length 95 m., width 16.0 m Max size of vessel to be handled will be a fully loaded vessel of 3,000 d.w.t with a max draft of 6.0 m Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ BULK FACILITIES: See ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ Sulphur Terminal: Belt conveyor system, length 550 m Shiploader, loading capacity 1,000 cu.m./hr Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Brake Sulphuric acid is delivered in railway tank wagons and is pumped into storage tanks The acid is transhipped either in chemical tankers or is processed into solid sulphur, that is shipped in bulk worldwide 254,000 tons of liquid sulphur and 396,000 tons of solid sulphur were handled in 1996 Southpier: Operator: J Mueller Agri Terminal GmbH & Co KG, Neustadtstrasse 15, 26919 Brake Tel: +49 4401 9140 Products Handled: Grain Facilities: 2␺1,400 t.p.h grain elevators; 3␺1,800 t.p.h shiploaders; 5␺2,300 t.p.h lorry/railtruck loading stations Storage: Silo installation and storage shed for grain: 320,000 tonnes Northpier: Operator: J Mueller Breakbulk GmbH & Co KG, Nordstrasse 2, 26919 Brake Tel: +49 4401 9143 Facilities: 3␺25 tons capacity luffing jib cranes, max reach 46 m.; 2␺88 tons capacity gantry cranes, max reach 40 m., 1␺1,000 cu.m./hr shiploader and 1␺1,000 cu.m./hr elevator TANKER FACILITIES: Fettraffinerie: Operator: Nordstrasse 40, 26919 Brake Tel: +49 4401 8010 Facilities: A private pier with lenght 166.0 m., depth 8.10 m at CD, max draft 10.05 m Products Handled: Loading/discharge points for vegetable and animal oils/grease, mineral oil, molasses and other liquid products Hoses: molasses in., fuel oil in., diesel 10 in and vegetable oil – in Discharge Capacity: 1,500 t.p.h Tank Storage: 115,000 tons Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ CRANES: Inner Harbour: 1␺32 ton luffing jib crane, working range up to 30 m 1␺11 ton mobile crane, working range up to 17 m 1␺6 ton rail crane, working range up to 12 m Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Storage: Storage sheds 142,000 cu.m.; open storage: 83,000 cu.m STEVEDORES: ETA to be forwarded to Agent to arrange gangs Stevedores work three shifts throughout 24 hours Monday to Saturday; on Sundays and holidays four shifts throughout 24 hours Cargo Gear: Load/discharge normally effected by shore gear Hatches: Depends on the different charter parties WASTE DISPOSAL: Within the port area, several collection points have been established that may be used for normal ship’s garbage, including victual and domestic waste generated during the normal operation of the ship After berthing, garbage bags will be delivered on board the ship All garbage should be collected into these and brought to the container before leaving the port Further bags can be supplied if needed There are no charges for the bags or for use of the container This service does not include garbage that cannot be placed in the container because of its size It is also strictly prohibited to place any special waste, such as chemicals, paints, oily residues or batteries, in these containers Charges will be for ship’s account For free disposal of solid oily residues such as filters, drums or polishing clothes, a special container is available on the quay Contact ship’s Agent SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service available Contact Port Authority for details MEDICAL: One hospital and several doctors available at Brake Advance notice to Agent required if medical assistance necessary Harbour Medical Service Tel: +49 4401 5792 FRESH WATER: Available at the Riverside Berth and Inner Harbour Pumping capacity from 18 – 20 t.p.h FUEL: All grades available by bunker barges DRY DOCK: One dry dock at Petram Werft, Brake LOA 85 m., beam 16 m., draft 3.98 m REPAIRS: All normal ship and engine repairs can be carried out during laytime on board SURVEYORS: Classification societies not represented but several surveyors available at Brake Port Police Tel: 110, POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Wasserschutzpolizeikommissariat Brake Tel: +49 4401 700 9315; Ambulance Tel: 19222; Fire Tel: 112 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No smoking in port area For tankers at Fettraffinerie Pier smoking only in saloon and/or messroom SECURITY/GANGWAY: Crew’s watchmen necessary – strong tides, current-speed knots TIME: GMT plus hour GMT plus hours (last weekend in March to last weekend in October) LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year, Good Friday, Easter Sunday and Monday; May, Ascension Day; Whitsunday and Monday, Penitentiary Day, Christmas Days Cargo work can be arranged on those days, except on New Year, Easter Sunday (1st Easter day), May, Whitsunday, 1st Christmas Day, and on the days before such days till 1200 hrs and/or 1400 hrs WEATHER/TIDES: Current: knots CONSULS: Consuls at Bremen Also see ‘‘Bremen’’ TELEPHONES: No arrangements to place telephones on board NEAREST AIRPORT: Bremen International, 57 km CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes, one bottle of spirits and two bottles of wine SHORE LEAVE: Shore passes are required according to customs regulations REPATRIATION: Any necessary repatriation and/or crew changes can be effected by Agents at Brake IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes are only issued for crew members and passengers of those nationalities that normally require a Visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany No shore passes are issued for crew members and passengers who not require a Visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany, Seaman’s Book or Passport is sufficient Shore passes issued to passengers are chargeable See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) GERMANY SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Seemannsheim, Weserstrasse 1A, 2880 Brake Tel: +49 4401 4490 DEVELOPMENTS: Construction of an additional new pier length 300 m., able to handle vessels up to draft 12.80 m AGENT’S REPORT: February 2002 Terminal: J Muller Terminals Gmb Co Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 450 m approx Draft restriction alongside: Inward 39 ft Outward 38 ft Spout air draft at MLW: 18.0 m Number of spouts: Commodities handled: Grain and feedstuffs Storage capacity: 225,000 tonnes Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 600 Potable fresh water available: Yes Contact Office: J Muller Terminals Contact Tel: +49 4401 914210 Contact Fax: +49 4401 914229 Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes Largest vessel loaded: ‘‘Flag Mersinoi’’ Amount loaded: 61,539 tonnes barley AUTHORITY: Niedersachsen Ports GmbH & Co KG, Brommstrasse 2, PO Box 1262, D 26912 Brake, Germany Tel: +49 4401 9250 FAX: +49 4401 3272 Email: post-brake@nports.de Web: www.brake-port.de Contact: Captain Heiko Uflacker, Harbour Master BREMEN, including Farge: 53␥ 07' N 08␥ 43' E (See Plan) LOCATION: The port is located approximately 72 nautical miles from the North Sea General Description: The port is divided into the Hemelinger Hafen, Europahafen, Neustaedter Hafen, Holz-und Fabrikenhafen, Getreidehafen, Werfthafen, Kap Horn Hafen, Kloecknerhafen, Car Terminal and the Industriehafen area The Industriehafen is a non-tidal basin, located beyond the Oslebshausen Lock All other areas of the port are tidal DOCUMENTS: Arms/Ammunition Lists Bills of Lading Cargo Gear Certificate Certificate of Nationality Crew Lists Crew Effects Declarations Dangerous Cargo Manifests Declaration of Health Derat (Exemption) Certificate IOPP Certificate (including Supplements) Load Line Certificate Manifests (freighted) Manifests (unfreighted) Oil Record Book Passenger Lists Safety Equipment Certificate Stores Lists Stowaways Lists Tanker Check List (for River Pilot) Tonnage Certificate Trinkwasserzeugnis (Drinking Water Certificate (only for German ships) Immigration formalities are handled by the Water Police, who usually board the vessel upon arrival No customs papers if vessel laying in Freeports at Bremen ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant Vessels must complete a new declaration form to fulfil the requirements of the new code Form is available for download from the ports website Web: www.bremen-ports.de MAX SIZE: LOA 250 m Vessels entering Oslebshausen Lock (lock restrictions): LOA 230 m., beam 32.3 m and draft 9.45 m Vessels of above mentioned dimensions can pass through the locks, only under certain weather conditions and at a certain states of the tide Port Authority to be contacted on actual dimensions accepted The maximum dimensions mentioned not necessarily apply to all berths, quays or areas within the port DENSITY: 1000 (fresh water) RESTRICTIONS: Vessels proceeding to Bremen having a length more than 230 m or a draft more than 7.6 m are restricted by the tide Arrival and departure is possible 24 hours a day APPROACHES: The river approach is well lit and has a depth of 14.0 m available as far as the mouth of the Geeste River, between the mouth of the Geeste River and Nordenham/Brake depth is 13.0 – 11.9 m., and between Brake and Bremen a depth of 9.0 m is maintained PILOTAGE: Compulsory for: a) All loaded oil, gas and chemical tankers, and all tankers in ballast if the are neither gas free nor inerted b) Nuclear powered ships c) All sea-going vessels with a length of 90 m or more or a beam of 13.0 m and more Under normal weather conditions the pilot vessel is stationed n.m north of Wangerooge Lighthouse at Buoys Weser 3/Jade In rough weather, the pilot vessel operates at a sheltered position near to Light Buoys No 17 and 19 at Hohe Weg Roads Upon request, the Pilot can be picked up by helicopter, provided an approved landing or winching area, meeting the international standards, is available Upon special request, Pilots can also be boarded from the Pilot cutter near Helgoland The following vessels have to take the Pilot at the German Bight Light Vessel when inbound: 1023 GERMANY a) Tanker vessels with LOA 150 m and over or beam 23.0 m and over b) Bulk carriers with LOA 250 m and over or beam 40.0 m and over or draft more than 13.5 m c) All sea-going vessels with LOA 350 m or over or beam 45.0 m and over Pilotage District: River Weser Pilotage area is divided into two districts Sea Pilots (Weser II/Jade) and River Pilots (Weser I) are available Change-over of Pilots takes place off Bremerhaven, usually in the vicinity of the mouth of the Geeste River River pilotage includes berthing and unberthing in the ports south of Bremerhaven Boarding Equipment for Sea and River Pilots: Normal pilot ladder, without manropes or boat lines Pilot lifts will be accepted Ordering Procedure on Arrival: Requests for Sea Pilots (Weser II/Jade) shall be sent via VHF Channel to the Weser II/Jade Pilot or Weser II/Jade PIlot Bremerhaven Tel: +49 (417) 944-242 Fax: +49 (471) 944-2439 Telex: 238605 WELTS D Email: dispo@weserjadepilot.de When taking a Pilot at the German Bight Light Vessel, 24 hours notice is required A 12 hours notice is required when taking the Pilot at the boarding position near Racon Buoy Weser 3/Jade Following particulars to be transmitted: a) Vessel’s name b) LOA, largest width, actual draft in FW (in metres) c) ETA at German Bight Light Vessel / Boarding Position d) Port of destination Corrected ETA messages should be sent hours and hour prior to arrival by VHF on Channels or 16 to Weser Pilot Vessel Pilots can also be ordered to the port of sailing at any North Sea or English Channel port 24 hours prior to sailing In case a helicopter transfer of the Pilot is required, the request should be sent 24 hours in advance to the Pilot Station, by stating in addition to the above information whether a marked winching area or a landing area is provided and indicating as to where this area is located In this case, an updated ETA message should be sent to the Pilot Station hours in advance, while the exact time of arrival has to be transmitted about hours in advance Short-term requests for helicopter transfer of Pilots will be honoured, but in these cases no guarantee will be given that the transfer is performed at the time desired Requests for River Pilots (Weser I) shall be sent to: Weser I Pilot: Tel: +49 (471) 941-4141/2 or (421) 394-044/5 Fax: +49 (471) 941-4143 or (421) 382-243 A 12 hours notice is required prior to arrival at the transfer area off Bremerhaven Docking Pilots: River Pilots also act as Docking Pilots The service is available throughout 24 hours In case the vessel has to shift, requests shall be made hours prior to shifting via Port Operation Office, Tel: +49 (421) 361-8504 or via Bremen Port Radio on VHF Channel Ordering Procedure on Departure: Requests for a Pilot shall be sent to the Pilot Station not later than hours prior to sailing by stating the sailing draft in FW in metres For vessel’s departure between 1900 hrs and 0800 hrs., the Pilot has to be ordered at the latest by 1700 hrs DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Brixham’’ or ‘‘Cherbourg’’ and ‘‘General’’ before first German port and ‘‘Baltic Deep-Sea Pilotage’’ ANCHORAGES: About mile SW of Weser Lanby * Hoheweg Road between Buoys 17 and 19 Tanker Road W of Buoys 27 – 31 Blexen Roads (South Roads) only for smaller ships ** * There is an area that has sufficient swinging space available on the river at the Hohe Weg Roads, approximately 15 n.m north of Bremerhaven ** Smaller vessels anchor at Blexen Roads SW of the Geeste River mouth PRATIQUE: Master has to fill and sign Maritime Declaration of Health which is handed to Health Officer on arrival at Bremerhaven and Bremen In case suspected disease or fever on board radio details to Port Health Bremerhaven via radio before arrival PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Advise Agent of ETA and cash requirements ETA Message: Nuclear powered ships and gas carriers have to report to the Port Authority 48 hours prior to arrival and other vessels 24 hours prior to arrival Message has to include ship’s name, g.r.t., date and time of arrival, FW draft in metres, LOA of the ship, and if available, special manoeuvring equipment and particulars for cargo handling (heavy lifts, overlength cargo, etc.) Dangerous Cargo: Vessels carrying cargoes of IMDG Class 1, 5.2, 6.2 and are subject to certain limitations All dangerous cargo must be notified to the Port Authority prior to arrival Contact the Port Authority as the competent/responsible authority for the IMDG Code for further details German Regulations on Particular Requirements for the Entry of Vessels into German Territorial Waters to be observed When transferring oil or having on board dangerous cargo, red flag (International Code of Signals ‘‘Bravo’’) to be displayed during daytime or a red light during night-time VHF: Bremen Port Radio station operates on Channel and is used for messages to all Port Authorities, including Police and Fire Brigade and Port Health in case of emergency Stations from Weser Lanby to the port area of Bremen If no fog, every odd hour radar station gives by VHF or Pilot walkie-talkie, report of visibility, defective buoys, anchoring ships, obstructions to navigation and special occurrences Ships ordered for Bremen Industriehafen should contact ‘‘Oslebshausen Lock’’ via Channel 12 after passing Bremerhaven Weser Buoy Pilot Cutter on Channel 22 Weser II / Jade Sea Pilots on Channel VTS/RADAR: Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is in operation From the Weser Buoy to Bremen, the River Weser is completely covered by shore radar stations throughout 24 hours If the pilot vessel is stationed between Light Buoys No 17 and 19, approaching ships can request radar service from the Weser Buoy to the Pilot cutter on VHF Channel 22 Bremen Port Radio station works on VHF Channel for Harbour Traffic Control Elbe /Weser Radio can be contacted for other communication needs TUGS: Tugs available (2,200 h.p.) at all stations according to ships request Tugs’ lines used (only) without charge 1024 Bremen BERTHS: Berths on the River Weser: Harbour Name Mittelsburener Hafen Europahafen Werfhafen Holz – und Fabrikenhafen Getreidehafen Neustadter Hafen ** Kap Horn Hafen Hohentorshafen Car Terminal Weserhafen Hemelingen* Quay Length (m.) Depth (above CD) (m.) 1,800 2,690 1,360 2,280 725 2,600 250 420 320 200 3,050 11.5 8.5 7.2 10.5 11.5 10.5 – 11.5 9.0 5.5 8.5 5.5 4.5 * For barges and small sea-going vessels only Quay total length in docks ** Ro-Ro facilities available Non-Tidal Locked Berths: Industriehafen: Quay length 4,150 m., depth above CD 10.0 m The port area is divided into docks, protected by the Oslebshausen Lock Depths up to 10.0 m Max draft is dependent on the prevailing winds Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’ Mooring Gangs: Mooring gangs have to be utilised for berthing operations Mooring gangs will be informed by the Port Authority Boats are available Other nautical services can be ordered directly from the mooring company BULK FACILITIES: Max beam: 35 m and max height from waterline to top hatchcoaming: 11.50 m Export Berth: Average load rate 2,500 tonnes Import Berth: Average discharge rate 6,000 – 10,000 tonnes Also see ‘‘Agent’s Report’’ OTHER FACILITIES: Freeports: Neustadter Hafen, Northern Quay and Europahafen, mainly general cargo Quay length: Max draft: Shed storage: 7,960 m 11.50 m 532,000 sq.m Porterage company: Bremer Lagerhaus-Gesellschaft Facilities: Air-conditioned fruit storage, refrigerated storage, consolidated cargo centre, packing centres, Ro/Ro terminals, logistics and information processing on industrial plant transports and grain handling centre Container Handling Facilities: Neustadter Hafen Shed 24 is equipped with container cranes, suitable for 40 ft containers Max lifting capacity is 45 tons The terminal has 116 connections for reefer containers Shed 21 is equipped with container cranes, suitable for 40 ft containers Max lifting capacity is 80 tons At the end of Shed 24 Neustadter Hafen, berth Max carrying capacity 60 tons, width 30 m., draft 32 ft LASH Terminal: At Bremerhaven Lash-lighter places: Lankenauer Hoft and Europahaven Bulk Handling Facilities (Industriehafen): Bulk cargoes such as steel, and steelware, coal, coke and coke breeze, timber, ore, oil, molasses, sand, stones, phosphate and further fertiliser and chemicals are handled by companies under private management For entering Industriehafen see ‘‘Max Size’’ Huttenhafen: Weserport Terminal mainly handles ore, scrap, coke and coke breeze, sand, steel and steelware as slabs and coils of Bremer Stahlwerke Quay length: 1,100 m., depth 9.8 m gantry cranes: 12.5, 15 and 55 tons Storage area: 80,000 sq.m Discharging capacity ore: 8,000 tons per 24 hours Loading capacity coils: 5,000 tons per 24 hours Loading capacity slabs: 6,000 tons per 24 hours Weserport Terminal 2: Mainly handles provender, coal, coke, minerals, wood products, stones, etc Quay length: 450 m cranes: 25 – 56 tons Storage area: 21,000 sq.m Loading capacity coils: 6,000 tons per 24 hours Loading capacity plates: 5,000 tons per 24 hours Loading capacity coal: 6,000 tons per 24 hours Quarrier and riddler: 500 tons per 24 hours Tankfarm: Petrotank: 25,000 tons (Gas oil) HGM: 20,000 tons (Gas oil, fuel and petrol) Kohlenhafen: Mibau: Only minerals and self-unloading vessels; no cranes Quay length: 800 m., depth 9.8 m Storage area: 30,000 sq.m Kraftwerk Hafen (Power Station): At this berth only coal cargoes for use by the power station are handled Discharging rate (1 crane) 8,000 tons to 10,000 tons per 24 hours Kalihafen: Anker-Schiffahrt handles all kinds of cargo and is specialised in packing, decantation and sacking of chemical products Quay length: 600 m., depth 9.8 m gantry cranes: 24 tons special loaders bridge for liquids Storage area: 40,000 sq.m Tankfarm Total: Storage capacity 48,000 tons gas oil Hafen E: Neptun Terminal handles all kinds of cargoes and is specialised in coils, pipes, construction parts, heavy lifts, ore and containers Quay length: 285 m gantry crane: 15 tons cranes: up to 45 tons Storage area: 11,000 sq.m Hafen F: Krages: Timber specialists No cranes available Baltus: Sand specialists Hafen A: H Menke & Co: Quay length: 250 m tank for molasses 15,000 tons Specialises in wine import with storage area for 20 million litres Plump: Disposal company with 100 m of quay space Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) Bremen GERMANY Other Bulk Handling Facilities: Granary (Getreidehafen) Uberseehafen No locks, max draft 35 ft Lighterage is possible Wandel and Co.: Quay length: 300 m Storage area: 90,000 sq.m near the Berth ‘‘A’’ elevators with a capacity of 400 t.p.h max length 275 m Silo capacity 150,000 tons Kraftwerk Farge (Power Station) Location: 10 miles downstream from Bremen Only coal cargoes for the power station are handled Max draft 29 ft in Max length 200 m ␦ 656 ft Max beam 25 m ␦ 82 ft cranes, total discharging capacity 200 t.p.h Rolandmuhle: Tidal basin Holz- und Fabrikenhafen Grain facility with: Max draft 34 ft at low water Max length 180 m (591 ft.) stationary elevators 3,000 tons per day conveyor for loading bags only JH Bachmann/J Muller/Karl Gross (Holz- und Fabrikenhafen) Facility for grain and occasionally, general cargo handling Max draft 28 ft at normal low water Quay length 710 m (2,330 ft.) Cranes 13 Grain/General cargo Elevators 4␺250 t.p.h each Klocknerhafen: Ore handled by Stahlwerke Bremen, Terminal Quay length 260 m Max draft (tidal) 37 ft General Cargo Loading Installations (Kap Horn): quays, 1␺320 m long inside Industriehafen and the other 800 m long (at the riverside) The storage area of 100,000 sq.m is equipped with gantry crane for handling pipes, construction parts and general Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ TANKER FACILITIES: Draft in fresh water Holzhafen: berth, max draft 28 ft at LW Osterort I: berth, max draft 34 ft in at LW Osterort IV: berths, max draft 37 ft in at LW Fage: berths, max draft 29 ft 11 in at LW For the following tanker berths see restrictions of the entrance lock Industriehafen Huttenhafen: berths, max draft 30 ft in to 31 ft (HGM and Petrotank) Kalihafen: berth, max 31 ft in CRANES: All piers are fitted with cranes 3-7 tons Floating cranes up to 600 tonnes available CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Lightering Equipment and Barges: Available through ship’s Agent Also see ‘‘Specialised Cargo Facilities’’ STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent; no ETA advice to stevedores necessary Working Hours: Regular period: 0630 – 1430 resp 0600 – 1400 Free Port 1st shift: 0600 – 1400 2nd shift: 1430 – 2230 3rd shift: 2300 – 0600 (overtime) Industriehafen/Grain Pier 0630 – 1430 1430 – 2230 (overtime grain pier) 2230 – 0630 (overtime) on Sundays: (overtime) 1st shift: 0600 – 1200 2nd shift: 1200 – 1800 3rd shift: 1800 – 2400 4th shift: 2400 – 0600 Industriehafen/Grain Pier 0630 – 1230 1230 – 1830 1830 – 2430 0030 – 0630 On Saturdays: Free Port 1st shift: 0600 – 1400 2nd shift: 1430 – 2030 (overtime) 3rd shift: 2100 – 0300 (overtime) Industriehafen/Grain Pier 0630 – 1430 1430 – 2030 (overtime) 2030 – 0230 (overtime) Hatches: Opening and closing normally by crew with stevedores assisting Cargo Gear: No additional requirements Preventers necessary BALLAST: There are no fixed ballast reception facilities available ashore, but dirty ballast can be discharged into barges or road tankers supplied by private operators Clean ballast can be discharged without any restriction Also see ‘‘Slops Disposal’’ WASTE DISPOSAL: All ships must deliver all garbage ashore prior to leaving the port For normal household waste, receptacles are placed on board upon arrival The number of receptacles supplied is dependent on vessel’s size and number of crew Receptacles are collected prior to sailing Charges will be collected automatically with harbour dues Apart from household waste, other types of waste require different receptacles which can be ordered via the ship’s Agent from private operators SLOPS DISPOSAL: Barges or road tankers for reception of slops, oily waste, etc are available from following authorised companies: P & B Oelrecycling GmbH Tel: +49 (471) 946-900 Fax: +49 (471) 946-9090 Nehlsen-Plump Tel: +49 (421) 626-6200 Fax: +49 (421) 626-6269 Contact can also be established via the ship’s Agent Pre-Transfer Check List to be complied with MEDICAL: All medical facilities available Advance notice to Agent required if medical assistance necessary FRESH WATER: Available by hose (approximately 30 cu.m./hr.) and barge See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) FUEL: All grades available by barge Pre-Transfer Check List to be observed REPAIRS: All repairs possible SURVEYORS: All types of surveys possible All major classification societies are represented in the port (Germanischer Lloyd, Kalkstr 4, D-28195 Bremen Tel: +49 (421) 174540 Fax: +49 (421) 1745499)) P & I Surveyor: Pandi Services J & K Brons GmbH Tel: +49 (421) 308-870 Fax: +49 (421) 308-8732 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: All emergencies – VHF Channel to Port Authority Police help 110; Fire, First Aid 112 Pilot Station Bremerhaven: Sea Pilots 42220; River Pilots 4-22-89 Pilot Station Bremen: 394044 Port Administration Bremen: 361-8504 Waterway Police: 362-9888 Port Medical Services: 361-0 Immigration: Call Water Police FIRE PRECAUTIONS: Smoking or use of open fire not allowed all over the port area No smoking on deck Tankers, smoking in saloon or messroom only Fire brigade and firefighting barge are available at short notice Safety equipment and general arrangement plan of the vessel to be permanently available at the gangway SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not considered necessary, but available when ordered REGULATIONS: Usual Port Regulations Special Regulations for dangerous goods and Tankers Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information – Dangerous Cargo’’ TIME: GMT plus hour Daylight Saving Time GMT plus hours LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Good Friday; Easter Sunday; Easter Monday; Labour Day (1 May); Ascension Day; Whit Sunday; Whit Monday; National Holiday (3 October); Christmas Day; Boxing Day WEATHER/TIDES: Tides and Currents: The tidal range is approximately 4.0 m for normal tides, with tidal current ranging from 2.5 – 3.5 knots Sea and Wind Conditions: Mainly SE to west, average Force – CONSULS: Tel: Austria Barbados Benin Brazil Colombia Costa Rica Ecuador Finland Gambia Guatemala Honduras Indonesia Italy Netherlands Pakistan Paraguay Senegal South Africa Togo UK 360 6221 0471 49388 17 630 66 38 16 15 707 15 549 34 20 75 39 81 30 76 215 30 21 07 3092560 3320 702 030 32 37 26 323610 32 10 01 0471 73 041 4677081 17 640 5909-0 Tel: Bangladesh Belgium Bolivia Chile Congo, D.R of Denmark El Salvador France Ghana Haiti Iceland Ireland Liberia Norway Panama Peru Sweden Spain Turkey Uruguay 1760 244 590 7134 66 12 30 32 37 31 15820 17 680 38 95 349 30 53 115 36 5201 25 95 88 0471 71055 32 13 73 66 03 12 015 3630014 15 629 3592134 34 40 90 17 10 26 32 70 00 TELEPHONES: A shore telephone has to be taken on board when handling dangerous cargo Telephones will be supplied by the mooring gang A majority of berths are equipped with shore telephone connections NEAREST AIRPORT: International airport located km from the port Regular national and international flights CUSTOMS: Outside freeports: 200 cigarettes for days or 50 grams tobacco and bottle spirits After days further same quantities Wine not restricted Freeports in Bremen only Europahafen and Neustadter Hafen REPATRIATION: Any time For visa requirements, contacts ship’s Agent IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes are only issued for crew members and passengers of those nationalities that normally require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany No shore passes are issued for crew members and passengers who not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany, Seaman’s Book or passport is sufficient Shore passes issued to passengers are chargeable SEAMAN’S CLUBS: The missions offer recreational facilities, telephone and exchange service as well as transport to and from the ship, depending on the berth of the ship Deutsche Seemannsmission, Jippen 1, 2800 Bremen Tel: +49 (421) 18361 Stella Maris/Club, Hafenkopf II, Nr 2, 28217 Bremen Tel: +49 (421) 394789 GENERAL: Ice: Bremen is normally ice-free, ice occurs only under extreme frost Gangway Service: Service is available, different sizes of gangways can be supplied by the mooring gangs AGENT’S REPORT: March 2000 Terminal: Wandel and Co Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 220 m Draft restriction alongside: 9.15 m Maximum outreach of spouts: 25 m Number of spouts: Distance between spouts: Variable Commodities handled: Grain and foodstuffs Storage capacity: 164,000 tonnes Year built/last modified: 1977/1982 Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 400 Potable fresh water available: Yes Contact Office: BLG Getreideanlage Contact Tel: 0421-3983202 Contact Fax: 0421-3983865 1025 GERMANY Bremen Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes AUTHORITY: Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt, Der Hafenkapitaen, Hafenkopf II No 2, D-28217 Bremen, Germany Tel: +49 (421) 361-8504 FAX: +49 (421) 361-8387 Email: bremen-port@hbh.bremen.de Web: www.bremen-ports.de Contact: Captain Andreas Mai, Harbour Master BREMERHAVEN: 53␥ 33' N 08␥ 35' E (See Plan) LOCATION: Bremerhaven is situated about 32 nautical miles away from the North Sea Main port activities are the handling of containers, automobiles, fish, fruits and passengers The port is divided into the Ueberseehafen area and the Fischereihafen area Except for two berths along River Weser (container, passenger and part of the fruit terminal), the port is protected by locks German Bight Light Vessel Pilotage: Compulsory for the following inbound vessels, giving 24 hours’ notice: Tankers with a LOA of 150 m and more or beam 23 m and more Bulk vessels with LOA of 250 m and more or beam 40 m and more, or a draft of more than 13.5 m All other vessels with a LOA of 350 m and more or beam 45 m and more Ordering Procedure on Arrival: Weser/Jade Pilot Bremerhaven, via VHF Channel or Tel: +49 (471) 944242, Fax: +49 (471) 944 2439 or Email: dispo@weserjadepilot.de Pilots can also be ordered at the port of sailing at any North Sea or English Channel port 24 hours prior to sailing Following Particulars to be Transmitted: Vessels up to 200 m can be channelled through the lock under certain weather conditions and at certain states of the tide DENSITY: 1008 – 1011 RESTRICTIONS: The port operates throughout 24 hours Also see ‘‘Approaches’’ APPROACHES: The river fairway is lit A water depth of 14.0 m is available as far as Geeste River mouth Radar advice (VTS) and Pilots available Also see ‘‘VTS’’ Panamax vessels with draft more than 12.8 m and Post-Panamax vessels drawing more than 12.5 m are restricted by tide PILOTAGE: Pilotage Districts: River Pilots (Weser I) are available For ports south of Bremerhaven, the changeover of pilots takes place off Bremerhaven, usually in the vicinity of the junction with the River Geeste For berthing and unberthing in Bremerhaven, Docking Pilots will board the vessel at Strom Quay (Container Terminal), except ships bound for Fischereihafen Pilots will board near the vicinity of the junction with the River Geeste River Weser Pilotage: Compulsory for the following vessels: All oil, gas and chemical tankers loaded or not gas-free or inerted and nuclear powered ships All sea-going vessels with a length overall of 90 m or more or a beam overall of 13 m and more Normal Weather Conditions: The pilot vessel is cruising nautical miles north of Wangerooge Lighthouse at Buoys No Weser 3/Jade Vessels are required to give 12 hours Rough Weather Conditions: The pilot vessel will be found at the inside position, near Light Buoys No 17 and 19 at Hohe Weg Roads vessel’s name overall length, largest beam, current draft in fresh water (in metres) ETA at German Bight Light Vessel port of destination ETA Changes: Corrected ETA messages should be sent one hour prior to arrival by VHF Channels or 16 to Weser Pilot vessel Helicopter Transfer: On request, the Pilot can be picked-up by helicopter provided an approved landing or winching area, meeting the international standards, is available On special request, pilots can also be boarded from the pilot cutter near Helgoland In case helicopter transfer of pilots is required, the request should be sent 24 hours in advance to the pilot station by stating, in addition to the above information, whether a marked winching area or a landing area is provided, and indicating as to where this area is located An updated ETA message should be sent to the pilot station hours in advance, while the exact time of arrival has to be transmitted about hours in advance Short-term requests for helicopter transfer of pilots will be honoured, but in these cases, no guarantee will be given that the transfer is performed at the time desired Ordering Procedure on Departure: Requests for pilots shall be sent to the pilot station not later than hours prior to sailing, stating sailing draft in Fresh Water in metres For vessel departures between 1900 – 0800 hours, the Pilot has to be ordered prior to 1700 hours Docking Pilots: Compulsory for oil, gas or chemical carriers of more than 60 m in length or 10.0 m in breadth, and for all other sea-going vessels of more than 90.0 m in length and/or 13.0 m in breadth Service is available 24 hours a day Requests shall be made hours prior to arrival, however, hour before arrival or departure via Harbour Master Office, Tel: +49 (471) 5961 3416/417/418 or via Bremerhaven Port Radio (VHF Channel 12) Docking Pilots will board incoming ships North of Strom Quay (Container Terminal) Ships bound for Fischereihafen will be boarded near River Geeste entrance Boarding Equipment for Sea and Docking Pilots: Normal pilot ladder, without manropes or boat lines Pilot lifts will be accepted DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Brixham’’ or ‘‘Cherbourg’’ and ‘‘General’’ before first German Port and ‘‘Baltic Deep-Sea Pilotage’’ ANCHORAGES: There is an anchorage located on the river at Hohe Weg Roads, approximately 15 nautical miles north of Bremerhaven with enough swinging space available, and for smaller ships up to LOA 120 m at Blexen Roads, SW of the junction with the River Geeste PRATIQUE: Pratique normally granted automatically Port Health and Quarantine Station at Bremerhaven Any medical service available can be requested via Bremerhaven Port Radio on VHF Channel 12 Also see ‘‘Bremen’’ PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ETA Message: Nuclear powered ships and gas tankers have to be reported to the Port Authority 48 hours prior to arrival, others 24 hours prior to arrival Message to include: ⌻ ship’s name ⌻ date and time of arrival ⌻ g.r.t ⌻ draft (FW) in metres ⌻ length of ship ⌻ if special manoeuvring equipment available ⌻ particulars of special cargo (heavy lifts, overlength cargo, etc.) ⌻ No of crew and passengers ⌻ presence of ISSC ⌻ security level of ship ⌻ reasons for calling at harbour ⌻ ETA of next port Dangerous Cargo: Vessels carrying cargoes of IMDG Class 1, 5.2, 6.2 and are subject to certian limitations All dangerous cargo must be notified to the Port Authority prior to arrival Contact the Port Authority as the competent/responsible authority for the IMDG Code for further details ‘‘German Regulations on Particular Requirements for the Entry of Vessels into German Territorial Waters’’ to be observed When transferring oil or having on board dangerous cargo, red flag (International code of signal ‘‘Bravo’’) to be displayed during daytime or a red light during night-time Also see ‘‘Bremen’’ VHF: Bremerhaven Port Radio Station is working on Channel 12 for harbour traffic control Elbe/Weser Radio can be contacted for other communication needs From ‘‘Weser’’ buoy to Bremerhaven, the River Weser is completely covered by shore radar stations in service 24 hours a day If the pilot vessel is stationed between Light Buoys 17 and 19, approaching ships can request radar service, from ‘‘2 Weser’’ Buoy to pilot cutter on Channel 22 Navigational warnings will be broadcast every full hour plus 20 minutes for the River Weser area on Channels 2, 4, and 22 Nordschleuse Lock on Channel 69 Bremerhaven Fischereihafen Lock Radio on Channel 69 Also see ‘‘VTS’’ VTS/RADAR: VTS: Bremerhaven Port Radio works on VHF Channel 12 for Harbour Traffic Control Nordschleuse and Doppelschleuse can be contacted on VHF Channel 69 1026 Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) DOCUMENTS: 1 1 1 Arms/Ammunition Lists Bills of Lading Cargo Gear Certificate Certificate of Nationality Crew Lists Crew/Personal Effects Lists Dangerous Cargo Manifests Derat Certificate Health Declaration or Certificate IOPP Certificate, including supplements Load Line Certificate Manifests (Freighted) Manifests (Unfreighted) Oil Record Book Passenger Lists Safety Equipment Certificate Stores Lists Stowaway Lists Tanker Check List (only for River Pilot) Tonnage Certificate Trinkwasserzeugnis (only for German ships) Immigration formalities are handled by the Water Police, usually boarding the vessel upon arrival MAX SIZE: Maximum Size of Vessels: a) Ships of up to 350 m (post Panamax) in length are accommodated at berths along River Weser (Container Terminal) b) Ships entering North Lock: LOA: Beam: Draft: 315 m 42 m 13 m The maximum dimensions mentioned not necessarily apply to all berths, quays or areas within the port Ship’s Breadth (m.) Permitted Draft (m.) 41.00 40.90 40.70 40.60 40.40 40.20 40.00 39.50 39.00 38.00 11.60 11.75 11.90 12.05 12.20 12.35 12.50 12.65 12.80 13.00 c) Ships entering Kaiser Lock: Maximum LOA: 185 m Maximum beam: 25 m Maximum draft: 8.5 m d) Ships entering Doppelschleuse to Fischereihafen: Maximum LOA: 170 m Maximum beam: 32.0 m Maximum draft: 7.0 m a) b) c) d) Bremerhaven GERMANY Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is in operation From the Weser Buoy to Bremen (the River Weser), the area is completely covered by shore radar stations throughout 24 hours If the pilot vessel is stationed between Light Buoys No 17 and 19, approaching ships can request radar service from the Weser Buoy to the pilot cutter on VHF Channel 22 Navigational warnings for the River Weser area will be broadcast every full hour plus 20 minutes on VHF Channels 2, 4, and 22 TUGS: Tugs join vessel with docking Pilots Tug’s lines used at no extra charge Also see ‘‘Fire Precautions – Firefighting Equipment’’ Mooring Gang: Service is compulsory Mooring gang will be informed by Port Authorities No charges for mooring gang when passing the locks Mooring launches are available Other nautical services can be ordered directly from the Company Mooring gang also supply shore telephones BERTHS: Ueberseehafen: Berths in the River Weser: : (a) Columbus Quay: Quay length: Depth at MLW: (b) Strom Quay: Quay length: Depth at MLW: Berths Enclosed by Locks: (a) Nordhafen: Quay length: Depth at MLW: (b) Osthafen: Quay length: Depth: (c) Verbindungshafen: Quay length total: Car Terminal quay length: Fruit Terminal quay length: Tanker Terminal quay length: Depth: 1,020 m 9.0 m – 11.0 m 3,200 m 12.0 m – 15.0 m 960 m 11.0 m 595 m 10.0 m 1,288 m thereof 288 m 600 m 400 m 10.8 m 2,010 m usable 1,750 m 8.8 m – 10.8 m Kaiserhafen II: Quay length: Depth: 1,170 m 10.8 m Kaiserhafen III: Quay length: Depth: 1,420 m 10.8 m Neuer Hafen: Quay length: Depth: 1,630 m 7.0 m Fischereihafen: Situated South of River Geeste Port is divided into basins, closed by locks (double lock) Lock Dimensions (Doppelschleuse): Big Lock: Length: 181 m Width including fenders: 32.5 m Depth (LW): 5.8 m The lock is equipped with VHF radio, working on Channel 69 Call Bremerhaven Fischereihafen Lock Radio Small Lock: Length: 106.5 m Width without fenders: 11.95 m Width including fenders: 11.15 m Depth (LW): 6.2 m Basins: Handelshafen, Fischereihafen I and II, Luneorthafen, Labradorhafen Total quay length 7,000 m Depth 5.0 m – 7.5 m The dock basins can be reached through locks: Lock Dimensions (Nordschleuse): Length 372 m Width 45.0 m Depth (LW) 11.0 m Maximum length of 315 m., maximum beam 42.0 m., max draft 13.0 m., max d.w.t 130,000 tons The maximum dimensions above not necessarily apply to all berths, quays or areas within the port Lock Dimensions (Kaiserschleuse): Length 223 m Width 27.25 m Depth (LW) 6.8 m Lock restrictions: Maximum length of 185 m., beam 25 m and draft 8.5 m CONTAINER FACILITIES: (a) Strom Quay: (Berth at stream) Open air storage: Covered storage area: Cold storage: gantry cranes: gantry cranes: gantry cranes (Post-Panamax): gantry cranes (Post-Panamax): (b) Nordhafen: (Inner Harbour) Open air storage: Covered storage area: gantry cranes: 1,800,000 sq.m 30,000 sq.m 8,000 sq.m 50 tonnes (max 60 tonnes (max 60 tonnes (max 75 tonnes (max 1,318,000 sq.m 963,000 sq.m 360,000 sq.m 410,000 sq.m 3,020 m 10.0 m – 12.0 m Available Fruit Terminal: (Verbindungshafen) Total area: 26,000 sq.m Covered storage: 13,000 sq.m Cold storage: 2,500 sq.m elevators: Passenger/General Cargo/Fruit Terminal: (Columbusquay) Equipment: telescopic gangway for passengers cranes: tonnes – tonnes gantry crane: 38 tonnes Ro-Ro ramp: Class 60 Open air storage: 68,000 sq.m Cold storage: 28,000 sq.m Fischereihafen: Handelshafen, Fischereihafen I and II, Labradorhafen and Luneorthafen handle fish, timber, gravel foodstuff and cars Equipment: cranes: 1.5 tonnes – 6.0 tonnes Open air storage: 62,000 sq.m Cold storage: 114,000 sq.m (auction market hall) Deep-freeze storage: 32,000 sq.m Ro-Ro facility: 37,000 sq.m Kaiserhafen I: Quay length: Depth: Lock restrictions: Total storage area: Total area: Sheltered area: Covered storage: Quay length: Water depth: Extension area: 60 tonnes) 68 tonnes) 75 tonnes) 103 tonnes) 470,000 sq.m 17,000 sq.m 52 tonnes (max 68 tonnes) OTHER FACILITIES: The port is equipped with modern container, Ro-Ro and general cargo facilities Ueberseehafen: Automobile Terminals: (Kaiserhafen II and III, Nordhafen, Osthafen) See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi) TANKER FACILITIES: Bominflot KG in Verbindungshafen Max draft 9.9 m Storage: 96,000 cu.m There are several tank-cleaning boats available to receive slops at Bremerhaven CRANES: Floating/Mobile Cranes: Cranes with a capacity of up to 600 tonnes are available Mobile cranes with different lifting capacities can also be hired cranes – tons and one heavy lift bridge of 38 tons Also see ‘‘Container Facilities’’ and ‘‘Other Facilities’’ STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent; no ETA advice to stevedores necessary Working Hours/Local Holidays: Shifts in turn Monday/Friday: Early shift: 0600 – 1400 (break 0945 – 1015) Day shift: 0730 – 1530 (break 1215 – 1245) Late shift: 1430 – 2230 (break 1815 – 1845) Night shift: 2230 – 0600 (break 0200 – 0230) Shifts in turn Saturday: Early shift: 0600 – 1400 (break 0945 – 1015) Day shift: 0730 – 1530 (break 1215 – 1245) Late shift: 1430 – 2030 (break 1715 – 1745) Night shift: 2030 – 0230 (break 2315 – 2345) Sunday and Holidays: Sundays, Good Friday, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, October 3rd and Boxing Day: 1st shift: 0600 – 1200 (break 0845 – 0915) 2nd shift: 1200 – 1800 (break 1445 – 1515) 3rd shift: 1800 – 2400 (break 2045 – 2115) 4th shift: 2400 – 0600 (break 0245 – 0315) Days preceding Good Friday, Ascension Day, October 3rd are ordinary working days Days preceding New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, May, Whit Sunday and Christmas Day: 1st shift: 0600 – 1200 (break 0900 – 0915) On New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, May, Whit Sunday and Christmas Day, no work will be conducted Overtime: In urgent cases and to finish a vessel, overtime can be worked but must be ordered in advance before end of shift During such overtime, 15 minutes break time after one hour work Hatches: Normally by crew with stevedores assistance CARGO GEAR: No additional requirements Preventers necessary BALLAST: No fixed ballast reception facilities available ashore, but dirty ballast can be discharged to barges or road tankers supplied by private operators Clean ballast can be discharged without any restriction Also see ‘‘Slops Disposal’’ WASTE DISPOSAL: According to local regulations, garbage of any kind accumulated during the vessel’s stay in port has to be disposed prior to sailing For normal household waste, receptacles will be placed onboard upon arrival The number of receptacles supplied depends on vessel’s size and number of crew Receptacles are collected prior to sailing Charges will be collected automatically with harbour dues Apart from household waste, other types of waste require different receptacles which can be ordered via Agents from private operators Additional containers may be ordered as required The loaded containers will be collected before the ship sails, or replaced, if stay is more than two days Port Regulations require that crewmembers assist when filled containers are collected As far as operational waste (residues of cargo, dunnage, protecting and separating material, etc.) is concerned, Port regulations require that these are delivered ashore before the ship leaves the port The necessary arrangements have to be made with the assistance of the agent There is a number of private companies available which have the necessary permit for such activities given by the Port Authority Contact Port Duty Officer, Tel: 9474-635, with any questions SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service for collection of waste oil available, collection by barges and tanker trucks 24 hours Disposal of sludge residues according to Marpol Annex II Barges or road tankers are available for reception of slops, oily waste, etc., from following authorised companies: (a) Petrotank, Barkhausenstr 35, Bremerhaven, Germany Tel: +49 (471) 946900 Fax: +49 (471) 9469090 1027 GERMANY (b) Spitzmacher, Ringstr 80, Bremerhaven, Germany Tel: +49 (471) 72366 Fax: +49 (471) 71206 (c) Sunkimat, Am Lunedeich 158, Bremerhaven, Germany Tel: +49 (471) 73700 Fax: +49 (471) 73711 Contact can also be established through local Agents MEDICAL: Hospital facilities at all Weser ports No vaccination normally required FRESH WATER: Available by pipeline at all berths at an approximate rate of 30 cu.m./hr FUEL: All grades available Supply usually by barge STORING: Possible DRY DOCK: All kinds of ship repairs can be conducted by several shipyards Dry dock facilities for vessels up to 75,000 g.r.t (335 m.␺34 m.␺draft 11.0 m.) are available Floating docks, the largest being 286 m.␺38 m.␺draft 9.4 m Private firms specialise in container repairs REPAIRS: See ‘‘Dry Dock’’ SURVEYORS: Classification Societies: All major classification societies have representatives in Bremerhaven: Lloyd’s Register of Shipping Tel: +49 (421) 310611 or Tel: +49 (471) 45006 Bureau Veritas, District Hamburg Tel: +49 (40) 230801 Telex: 02 15426 Germanischer Lloyd Tel: +49 (471) 924490 Fax: +49 (471) 924 4930 P&I Club Surveyors: Major P&I Club is Moeller & Partner Tel: +49 (471) 946090 Fax: +49 (471) 946 0999 POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Accidents, Police 110; Fire 112 EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Flottenkommando SAR Leitstelle, Meyerweg, 2392 Glucksburg Tel: +49 (4631) 8625-511 (Ext 575/6) Deutsche Gesellschaft zur Rettung Schiffbruchiger, Seenotleitung, Werderstrasse 2, Bremen Tel: +49 (421) 504393 Telex: 0244754 FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No smoking on deck Tankers: Smoking only allowed in saloon or messroom Firefighting Equipment: There are tugs available fitted with firefighting equipment Fire brigade is available on short notice Safety equipment and general arrangement plan for the vessel to be permanently available at the ship’s gangway SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen are available, but not compulsory REGULATIONS: Dangerous Cargo: Cargoes of IMDG Class 1, 5.2, 6.2 and are subject to certain limitation Port Authorities to be notified on dangerous cargo in transit, for import prior to arrival Contact Port Authorities as the responsible authority for the IMDG Code for further details German Ordinance on Particular Requirements for the entry of Vessels into German Territorial Waters to be obeyed TIME: GMT plus hour GMT plus hours in Summer LOCAL HOLIDAYS: State Holidays: New Year’s Day January 1st Good Friday No fixed date Easter Sunday No fixed date Easter Monday No fixed date Labour Day May 1st Ascension Day No fixed date Whit Sunday No fixed date Whit Monday No fixed date National Holiday October 3rd Christmas Day December 25th Boxing Day December 26th WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Approximately 3.9 m for normal tides, with tidal current ranging from 2.5 knots to 3.5 knots Wind: Mainly SE to west with an average force of – Ice: Bremerhaven is normally ice-free Ice occurs only in extreme frost CONSULS: Barbados, Iceland, Sweden, Senegal, United Kingdom TELEPHONES: A shore telephone has to be taken on board when handling dangerous cargo Telephones will be supplied by mooring gang A majority of berths are equipped with shore telephone connections NEAREST AIRPORT: Approximately 40 miles (62 km.) near Bremen Domestic and European flights available BANKS: Available CUSTOMS: Outside freeports: 200 cigarettes for days or 50 grams tobacco and bottle spirits After days, further same quantities Wine not restricted Freeports only at Bremen (Neustaedter Hafen), and at Bremerhaven (Strom Quay, Columbus Quay, Nordhafen, Osthafen, Verbindungshafen and Kaiserhafen II and III) REPATRIATION: Crew changes possible Contact Agents for visa requirements IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Shore passes are only issued for crew members and passengers of those nationalities tha normally require a Visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany No shore passes are issued for crew members and passengers who not require a Visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany, Seaman’s Book or Passport is sufficient Shore passes issued to passengers are chargeable SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Deutsche Seemannsmission, Seemannsheim, Schifferstrasse 55, Bremerhaven Tel: +49 (471) 43013 Facilities available include telephone service, money exchange, minibus service, sightseeing, church services, coffee shop, bar, football matches, darts, billiards and table tennis Annex available at Container Terminal Gatehouse GENERAL: Shore Gangway: Shore gangway service is available, but not compulsory Different sizes of gangways can be supplied by the mooring gang AUTHORITY: Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt, Steubenstrasse A, 27568 Bremerhaven, Germany Tel: +49 (471) 5961-3416/7/8 FAX: +49 (471) 5961-3422/3 Email: debhv-traffic@HBH.Bremen.de Web: www.bremen-ports.de Contact: Captain Andreas Mai, Port Captain 1028 Bremerhaven BRUNSBUTTEL, including Elbehafen and Ostermoor: 53␥ 53' N 09␥ 09' E (See Plan) OVERVIEW: Handles general cargoes, bulk, oil, chemical and LPG cargoes Elbehafen lies directly on the River Elbe and consists of a multipurpose pier with deep-water tidal berths handling oil, gas, chemicals, dry cargo, containers, explosives and other dangerous goods LOCATION: At the intersection of the entrance to the Kiel Canal (the link between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea) and the River Elbe, in the centre of a well-developed industrial area Elbehafen: On the north side of the river Elbe, east of the Kiel Canal entrance Ostermoor: On the south side of the Kiel Canal at Km 5.66 CHARTS: BA Charts No 1875, 2469, 3619 and 3625 DOCUMENTS: Bill of Lading Crew List Crew Effects Declarations Health Certificate forms obtainable from River Pilot Passenger Effects Declarations Ship’s Register Stores Lists For ships entering locks of Brunsbuttel for transit traffic through Kiel Canal, only ship’s register required Vessels carrying more than 2,000 tons of oil must provide an Oil Liability Certificate Passport Control is carried out on board by Customs officers Certificates: Ships entering canal and using terminals must have international ship’s register All other certificates should be valid Dangerous Cargoes: Ships requested to possess an Oil Liability Agreement (more than 2,000 tons oil on board) must be in possession of a valid Oil Liability Certificate ISPS COMPLIANCE: PFSO: Bayer AG Dr Matthias Walper Tel: +49 (4852) 816060 Mobile: +49 (175) 314 3234 Ku-Bi Bunker Brunsbuttel (NOK) Ralf Zoeger Tel: +49 (4852) 2001 Mobile: +49 (172) 800 7678 Total Deutschland GmbH (NOK) Uwe Glau Tel: +49 (431) 380 1680 Fax: +49 (431) 3801 6877 Total Bitumen Deutschland GmbH Wolfgang Deters Tel: +49 (4852) 888239, 888114 Elbehafen: Hans Helmut Schramm Tel: +49 (4852) 88415 Ostermoor: YARA Brunsbuttel Dr Udo Stark Tel: +49 (4852) 82266 Mobile: +49 (172) 780 2732 Fax: +49 (4852) 82420 Email: udo.stark@yara.com MAX SIZE: Locks: LOA 235 m., beam, 27.0 m., draft 10.5 m Elbehafen: LOA 350 m., beam 55.0 m., draft 14.8 m (FW), depth 16.1 m (CD) Minimum under-keel clearance 0.9 m Tankers: LOA 400 m., beam unlimited, draft 13.8 m., depth 14.7 m (CD) DENSITY: Brackish at Elbe Harbour and inside locks, average1003 RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions imposed on night entry If draft above 9.5 m (FW), vessels will be piloted to Brunsbuttel with flood-tide Length (m.) 20 21 22 23 Beam (m.) 24 25 26 27 28 29 Max Permissible Draft (m.) 30 31 32 32.5 160 163 166 169 172 175 178 181 184 187 190 193 196 199 202 205 208 211 214 217 220 223 226 229 232 235 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.3 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.3 9.1 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.1 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.9 7.8 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.2 7.2 7.1 8.9 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.2 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.0 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 9.5 9.5 9.5 9.4 9.3 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.0 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 9.5 9.4 9.4 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 9.4 9.3 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.3 9.3 9.2 9.1 9.0 9.0 8.9 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.4 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 8.9 8.9 8.7 8.6 8.5 8.4 8.3 8.3 8.2 8.1 8.0 7.9 7.8 7.8 7.7 7.6 7.5 7.4 7.4 7.3 7.3 7.2 7.1 7.1 7.0 7.0 Vessels proceeding only as far as Km 6.0 may enter the canal with drafts up to 10.4 m Lock Dimensions: Length 310 m., breadth 42.0 m Ostermoor: Cessation of Cargo Operations due to Bad Weather: Berth No 1: Rainfall, wind speed greater than 22 m./sec Berths No 2, and 6: Wind speed greater than 26 m./sec Connection and disconnection at wind speed greater than 22 m./sec Bridges: Max airdraft 40.0 m (for vessels transitting the canal) APPROACHES: Ostermoor: Navigating into the North Basin: Clearance to be given by YARA and only after cargo operations at Berth No have been stopped Tel: +49 (4852) 96920 PILOTAGE: Pilots Association NOK I: Fax: +49 (4852) 3059 Email: canalpilot@t-pnline.de Web: www.pilotservices.de Canal Pilots also act as Docking Pilots Anchorage River Elbe: See ‘‘General’’ before first German port Pilotage Kiel Canal: Compulsory for all vessels in traffic Group – Pilot station Tel: +49 (4852) 8088 VHF Channel Pilot is ordered automatically on passage to Elbe Position Readers are encouraged to send updates and additions (page xi) ... Petrotank, Barkhausenstr 35, Bremerhaven, Germany Tel: +49 (471) 946900 Fax: +49 (471) 9469090 1027 GERMANY (b) Spitzmacher, Ringstr 80, Bremerhaven, Germany Tel: +49 (471) 72366 Fax: +49 (471)... visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany No shore passes are issued for crew members and passengers who not require a visa to enter the Federal Republic of Germany, Seaman’s Book or passport... 1025 GERMANY Bremen Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes AUTHORITY: Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt, Der Hafenkapitaen, Hafenkopf II No 2, D-28217 Bremen, Germany