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INFORMATION
GUIDE
ROTTERDAM
JANUARY 2016
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Port of Rotterdam makes every effort to make and maintain the contents of this document as up-to-date, accessible, error-free and complete as possible, but the correctness and
completeness of these contents cannot be guaranteed. Port of Rotterdam accepts no liability whatsoever for the occurrence and/or consequences of errors, faults or incompleteness or any other omission in connection with the information provided by this document. In case of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between this document and the applicable legislation, including the port bye-laws, the latter will prevail.
CONTACT PORT
Havenbedrijf Rotterdam N.V., Rotterdam, is registered with the trade register in the Netherlands under no. 24354561
CONTACT PERSON FOR PORT INFORMATION
Ben van Scherpenzeel – for all issues related to the Port Information Guide contents E b.scherpenzeel@portofrotterdam.com
Or via Harbour Coordination Center (see chapter 2.2) for all other issues.
WEBSITE OF THE PORT
www.portofrotterdam.com
WEBSITE OF THIS DOCUMENT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4
RECORD OF CORRECTIONS
8
PART I
INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
1.
FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER
9
1.1 General 10
1.2 Port report 10
1.3 Port performance 11
2.
CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
13
2.1 General 14
2.2 Contact information 14
2.3 Rules and regulations 15 2.4 Exemptions and permits 15 2.5 Recent important amendments to law 15
PART II
NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
3.
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS
17
3.1 General 18 3.2 Arrival checklists 18 3.3 Departure checklists 19
4.
NOTIFICATION
21
4.1 General 22 4.2 Health 22 4.3 Immigration 22 4.4 Customs 24 4.5 ETA 26 4.6 ETD 27 4.7 Security 28 4.8 Dangerous Goods 29 4.9 Waste 30 4.10 IOPP 314.11 Explanation of reporting codes 31
5.
DOCUMENTATION
35
5.1 General 36
PORT DESCRIPTION & NAVIGATION
7.
PORT DESCRIPTION
39
7.1 General 40 7.2 Developments 40 7.3 Port location 40 7.4 Port limits 40 7.5 Load lines 417.6 Maximum size vessels 41
7.7 Time zone 41
7.8 Local holidays 41
7.9 Working hours 41
7.10 Traffic 41
7.11 Cargo 41
7.12 Charts and books 42
7.13 Shipping announcements for the port area 42
7.14 Pilot stations 42
7.15 Port infrastructure 42 7.16 Port accommodation and berths 47 7.17 Weather and tidal information 48
7.18 Webcams 51
8.
PORT NAVIGATION
53
8.1 General 54 8.2 Speed 54 8.3 UKC 54 8.4 Right of way 55 8.5 Spacing of vessels 55 8.6 Passing arrangements 55 8.7 Restrictions 558.8 Inward bound vessels 56 8.9 Outward bound vessels 60
8.10 Shifting vessels 61
8.11 Docking 61
8.12 Display of signals and lights 62
PART IV
PORT SAFETY & SECURITY
9.
PORT SAFETY
63
9.1 General 64
9.2 Emergency contacts 64
10.3 Reporting to port facilites 68
PART V
NAUTICAL SERVICES & COMMUNICATION
11.
NAUTICAL SERVICES
69
11.1 General 70 11.2 VTS 70 11.3 Pilotage 73 11.4 Tugs 83 11.5 Mooring 85 11.6 Lashing of cargo 8712.
NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION
89
12.1 General 9012.2 VHF channels nautical communication 90
PART VI
PORT OPERATIONS
13.
CARGO OPERATIONS
93
13.1 General 94 13.2 Loading/Discharging procedures 94 13.3 Cleaning procedures 9514.
VESSEL OPERATIONS
99
14.1 General 10014.2 Lowering boats and rafts 100 14.3 Maintenance and repair 100 14.4 Underwater inspection/ cleaning 101
15.
PORT INSPECTIONS
103
15.1 General 104
15.2 Inspections from Port State Control 104 15.3 Inspections from other parties 104
PART VII
PORT SERVICES
16.
PORT SERVICES
105
16.1 General 106
16.9 Surveyors 109
16.10 Shipping agents 109
16.11 Medical facilities 109
16.12 Seaman's Missions 110
corrections
Date Page Correction subject Source
01/01/16 Policy LNG carrier inbout 56
01/01/16 Local holidays 41
18/01/16 Notification ETD 27 18/01/16 Notification Security 33
1.1
GENERAL
Welcome to the port of Rotterdam, the main port of Europe, stretching from the North Sea approach area over a length of 40 km further inland.
This is the area of which I, as the Chief Harbour Master, am in charge – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - of the public nautical and maritime tasks. As it is my responsibility to ensure a smooth, safe, environmentally friendly and secure shipping handling, I see it as a personal challenge that the Master of every vessel calling at the Port of Rotterdam finds his visit trouble-free and enjoyable.
In the Port of Rotterdam, the nautical maritime authority functions have been integrated into one person, the Chief Harbourmaster. This integration of functions aims explicitly to make your call as good as possible. The background is the Harbourmaster’s Covenant, a formal agreement between the national government, the city government of Rotterdam and the Port of Rotterdam Authority which gives me as Chief Harbourmaster an autonomous position within the Port Authority. Based on the Covenant, I am also State Harbourmaster in the region Rotterdam-Rijnmond, carrying with it the control over the waterways into the various harbours. Furthermore I am mandated in this region as Port Security Authority.
The port of Rotterdam is well known for its high standards of nautical services, the safe and smooth handling of shipping and a Vessel Traffic Guidance System of high quality. The staff of my Division Harbour Master of the port authority contributes a great deal to these high standards with its over 510 specialists, 10 patrol vessels and 100% radar coverage.
The Division Harbour Master also puts great effort in drawing up clear port procedures and regulations. Subsequently it supervises strictly the observance of these regulations. Over the years, the perception has grown that a vessel in the port of Rotterdam must have her things in order. Shipping companies that invest in safety and environment appreciate this attitude, as it allows them to operate faster and cheaper.
At the same time Rotterdam is a port where, whenever necessary, every ship receives special attention and active co-operation in order to find optimal solutions, of course within the law and environmental boundaries.
As far as enforcement is concerned, it is our firm believe that preventive action by means of direct information and support - given on board by our inspectors, by the crews of our patrol vessels and by our VTS operators - is the best way to prevent problems with safety and environment. This reduces to a large extent the necessity for more stringent enforcement
1.2
PORT REPORT
With 35.000 seagoing vessels and 133.000 inland vessels visiting us each year, the port of Rotterdam is characterized as having dense shipping traffic. Within the regional port area, cargo sea ship movements are over 90.000, while inland ship movements amount to 400.000 each year. Annually 430 million tons of goods are handled (in 2011), of which more than 110 million tons of IMO classified dangerous goods.
The maximum draught is 22.55 meters, there are no locks.
Situated at the end of the river Rhine, locally known as the Nieuwe Waterweg, the port has a position at the gateway of the European inland waterway network, making the port of
Rotterdam ideally located for the transhipment of cargo. The extensive industrial complex and its strategic location in Europe, make that most major carriers include Rotterdam in their services. Containers destined for other European countries are forwarded from Rotterdam by feeder services, inland vessels, railway or trucks. The port of Rotterdam is well equipped for
handling bulk and general cargoes, coal and ores, crude oil, LNG, bio fuels, agricultural products, chemicals, containers, cars, fruit, refrigerated cargoes etc.
Developments are always in progress within the Division Harbour Master and some are worthwhile mentioning:
The programme ’VTM Future’ will further upgrade and improve the quality of the Vessel Traffic Management and Information Services. This programme will ensure an unhindered and smooth passage of shipping in the future, when traffic density, traffic patterns and ships dimensions increase further.
The Harbour Master’s Coordination Center (HCC) of the port authority receives and handles all operational maritime requests, questions, messages and reports.
Electronic notifications via EDI and/or internet are made available in order to send cargo information and notifications to the Harbour Master.
Constant co-operation with all inspection services in the port should minimize the inspection pressure on vessels.
Innovations to the enforcement strategy are introduced, for example by making more use of risk analyses.
The Port of Rotterdam Authority constructs Maasvlakte 2. With Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdam offers 1000 hectares of sites that will become available for deep-sea related container handling, distribution, chemicals and new industry. In 2013 the first ships are to be received.
1.3
PORT PERFORMANCE
The Port of Rotterdam Authority uses performance indicators to measure, on a monthly basis, its own performance levels. One of them is the dynamic Turn Around Time (TAT), measuring the sailing time of each sea-going vessel to the port, starting from Maascenter buoy to the port clusters Europoort, Botlek and City. Notwithstanding the increased
transhipments of cargo, the turn around time has not been negatively effected. However, if there is any indication that the TAT will increase, an investigation is launched and possible measures are called for.
The number of nautical incidents in the port shows a steady decline over the last years. Considering the huge amount of traffic movements (around 1 million), Rotterdam can certainly be considered a very safe port. What’s more, the incidents that did happen were mostly without major consequences. Nevertheless, every incident is always analyzed in order to learn why it happened and where deemed necessary, measures will be taken.
When any disruption like fires, collisions or spills appeared in the past, the Division Harbour Master was able to limit the delay to the shipping traffic, by quickly gaining control.
Now you know why I am proud of our port and I am convinced that when you call at our port, you will have a pleasant experience dealing with our Division Harbour Master; the
contemporary, ambitious, knowledgeable authority and host of the port of Rotterdam.
Rene de Vries
Harbour Master of the port of Rotterdam
information and
regulations
PORT INFORMATION GUIDE
Source: Harbour Master Port of Rotterdam
January 1 2016 142.1
GENERAL
The Harbour Master’s Office (the Division Harbour Master of the Port of Rotterdam Authority) is located in the continuously manned Harbour Coordination Center, at harbour number 1247, near the Holland Amerika quay.
Visiting address: Wilhelminakade 909, 3072 AP Rotterdam Postal address: P.O. Box 6622, 3002 AP Rotterdam
2.2
CONTACT INFORMATION
Within the Harbour Master’s Division the relevant operational departments are:
HARBOUR COORDINATION CENTER (HCC)
The Harbour Coordination Center has been established in order to centrally receive and handle all operational maritime requests, questions, messages and reports.
The Harbour Coordination Center is continuously manned, and is primarily responsible for the safety of traffic and navigation in the harbour basins and main waterways. Its tasks include planning and control of shipping traffic, assigning berths in the entire port area, enforcing Port Bye-laws and other regulations, patrolling the entire port area and keeping traffic ways clear and coordinating information on all traffic movements. This department executes the port’s admission policy. The VTS stations provide all the necessary information regarding positions of ships etc.
PORT INFORMATION NOTICES
For updates regarding availability of nautical services, arrangements for storm, visibility etc, please register at www.pin-rotterdam.nl
A back log of reports can be requested via http://www.pin-rotterdam.nl/newsletter/user/mailings.php
INSPECTIONS
Inspections Department is a continuously manned bureau which carries out the
administration of the dangerous cargo reports, supplies information about dangerous cargo, and supervises the loading and discharging of dangerous goods. The bureau also maintains For operational maritime questions, messages, reports and repairs etc. please contact the Harbour Coordination Center (HCC)
Contacting Harbour Coordination Center (HCC): Telephone: +31 10 252 10 00
Fax: +31 10 252 16 00
e-Mail: hcc@portofrotterdam.com
VHF channel 14
For notifications (ETA/ETD ships etc.), requests for tidal windows, multi buoy mooring and other reports such as port security, spills, emergencies etc: please contact Harbour Coordination Center
Contacting Harbour Coordination Center (HCC): Telephone: +31 10 252 1000
Fax: +31 10 252 1600
e-Mail: hcc@portofrotterdam.com VHF channel 11
discharge records of waste products of vessels, delivered to the port reception facilities in the port of Rotterdam. They can be reached via Harbour Coordination Center.
2.3
RULES AND REGULATIONS
The rules and regulations in the port contribute to the safe, efficient and environmentally responsible handling of shipping traffic. The international rules of the IMO, such as the SOLAS convention and its amendments (e.g. the IMDG code and IBC) and national
regulations, including the recommendations of the European Community, are in force in the port of Rotterdam. Furthermore, the Port Bye-laws are the "house rules" of the port.
Based on the Rotterdam Port Bye-laws, the Port Rules on dangerous substances contain additional, specific regulations for ships carrying dangerous cargoes in the port.
The Shipping Announcements inform you about all activities in the port and amendments to the regulations. An overview of the Shipping Announcements can be found on
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Shipping Traffic Act
Inland Navigation Police Regulations (BPR) Shipping Regulations for Territorial Waters (STZ) Compulsory Pilotage Decree 1995
Decree on Pilot Exemption Certificate Holders Shipping Traffic Act Regulation for Licensed (Maritime) Pilots
Regulation for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
Regulation on the Transportation of Dangerous Substances, 2007 Port Bye-laws Rotterdam 2004 – updated for 2007
Port Bye-laws Schiedam and Vlaardingen
Regulation for Communication and Pilot requests seashipping Port Security Law (ISPS)
2.4
EXEMPTIONS AND PERMITS
The Harbour Master can grant exemptions from specific regulations. Permission can also be granted for special activities such as repairs and cleaning.
Contact the Harbour Coordination Center. Forms can be downloaded from
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/contact-support/Pages/forms-checklists.aspx
2.5
RECENT IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO LAW
Please consult our website:
3 Arrival and
Departure
Checklists
3.1
GENERAL
For quick reference when and what to report, please consult the checklists mentioned below.
3.2
ARRIVAL CHECKLISTS
ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 00.00 AND 17.39
METERS
Sequence Time Report
1 On departure, at the latest on entering Dutch territorial waters
Dangerous Goods, see 4.8
2 ETA-24 hours Maas Center IOPP, see 4.10 3 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Waste, see 4.9 4 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Security, see 4.7 5 ETA-24 hours Maas Center ETA, see 4.5 6 ETA-24 hours Maas Center ETA, see 4.5 7 ETA-6 hours Maas Center ETA, see 4.5 8 ETA-3 hours Maas Center ETA, see 4.5
9 Before entering 12 miles zone Immigration, see 4.3 10 At hand before arrival. Cruise ships send
before arrival
Health, see 4.2
11 At hand before arrival Customs, see 4.4
12 Before arrival Goods which will not be cleared, to be stored in a sealed room, see 4.4
13 In transit VTS, see 11.2
ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 17.40 AND 22.55
METERS
Sequence Time Report
1 On departure, at the latest on entering Dutch territorial waters
Dangerous Goods, see 4.8
2 ETA-48 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5 3 ETA-24 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5 4 ETA-24 hours Maas Center IOPP, see 4.10 5 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Waste, see 4.9 6 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Security, see 4.7 7 ETA-12 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5 8 ETA -6 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5 9 ETA-3 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5 10 ETA-3 hours Maas Center ETA, see 4.5
11 Before entering 12 miles zone Immigration, see 4.3 12 Before arrival Health, see 4.2 13 Before arrival Customs, see 4.4
14 Before arrival Goods which will not be cleared, to be stored in a sealed room, see 4.4
3.3
DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS
DEPARTURE CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT LESS THAN 17.40
METERS
Sequence Time Report
1 ETD-6/-3 hours Immigration, see 4.3 2 ETD-3 hours ETD, see 4.6
3 ETD-3 hours Dangerous goods, see 4.8 4 Prior to departure Customs, see 4.4
5 On departure Actual departure, see 4.6 and 11.2
6 In transit VTS, see 11.2
DEPARTURE CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 17.40 AND
22.55 METERS
Sequence Time Report
1 ETD-12 hours ETD, see 4.6
2 ETD-6/ -3 hours Immigration, see 4.3 3 ETD-3 hours ETD, see 4.6
4 ETD-3 hours Dangerous goods, see 4.8 5 Prior to departure Customs, see 4.4
6 On departure Actual departure, see 4.6 and 11.2
4.1
GENERAL
Masters of vessels arriving at, staying in or departing from the port of Rotterdam are obliged to make previous notification on a variety of subjects, ranging from health to immigration to dangerous goods. This section lists all the requirements for notifying the port authorities.
4.2
HEALTH
Source: Municipal Health Service (GGD) of Rotterdam
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
The master has to complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health. The standard international form has to be used.
To download this form:
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-regulations/port-health-authority/Pages/maritime-declaration-health.aspx
In case one of these questions has been answered by ‘yes’, or in case of other quarantine problems:
advise the pilot, the ship agent and HCC
mail or fax this form to porthealthauthority@portofrotterdam.com or fax this form to 010 – 252 1600
keep the person responsible for medical care on board, to answer any questions In all cases keep the Maritime Declaration of Health form stand-by.
In case of an epidemic threat the master can be requested to report the health situation on board to Harbour Coordination Center (see Chapter 2)
4.3
IMMIGRATION
Source: Rotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport Police (responsible for Immigration)
GENERAL
In the circumstances where the provisions of the Aliens Act (regulations pertaining to foreigners) fail to be complied with, the persons to be held responsible may be reported.
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
On entering the Netherlands territory (12 nautical mile zone) the Master of a seagoing vessel must immediately:
forward a Crew and Passenger list (IMO FAL form no. 5 and 6)
report the presence of any stowaways
The foregoing implies that the Seaport Police must be in possession of the required information prior to the arrival of the seagoing vessel in the port of Rotterdam. Submit the data to or download the crew manifest program from the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport Police (see contact information below).
AFTER DOCKING THE VESSEL
Despite the fact that the crew manifest and the possible passenger manifest will have been forwarded in advance, Seaport Police officials will regularly come on board to carry out a physical inspection for border control purposes after the seagoing vessel has docked.
During an inspection of this kind, the Master must present the crew manifest and possible passenger manifest to the officials, and offer his full co-operation during the inspection. The Seaport Police aims to carry out the inspection within 6 hours of the vessel’s arrival in port.
WHILE IN THE NETHERLANDS
Throughout the entire period that his vessel is docked in a Dutch port, the Master of a seagoing vessel entering the Netherlands is obliged to:
retain in his safekeeping the copy of the crew manifest returned to him by the border control official after being checked, and to submit this for inspection immediately if summoned to do so
report every signing-on by an alien citizen, or the absence of any alien citizen who is a vessel crew member that may be deemed important from the point of view of border control or supervision of aliens
duly report any intention of an alien crew member to sign off
duly report the departure or boarding of aliens who do not belong to the crew (i.e. passengers)
CREW MEMBERS WHO WISH TO GO ASHORE
Any aliens entering the Netherlands as the Master or crew member of a seagoing vessel may be admitted. Admission will only be granted if the Master or crew member complies with the requirements that are in place for border control purposes, to wit:
a physical on board inspection has been carried out
permission has been obtained from the checkpoint officials
six hours have elapsed since the vessel passed Hook of Holland
If the alien is not in the possession of a valid document for border crossing, the alien will solely be granted entry to the municipality in which the vessel is docked and the adjacent municipalities.
If seamen wish to gain admission to other municipalities, they are required to carry a document authorizing the crossing of borders (plus a visa, if necessary).
PASSENGERS
Passengers who do not need a visa can request for admission. On board they will be checked and their documents will be stamped
Passengers who do need a visa must request this visa in their home country. Without a visa they are not allowed to disembark
PASSENGERS WHO ARE RELATED TO A CREW MEMBER
Passengers who can show evidence that they have a relationship with a crew member, can get a visa so they can go ashore together.
DEPARTURE FROM THE NETHERLANDS
A Master of a seagoing vessel shall duly notify the head of the checkpoint through which his vessel will be passing, of the intended departure of his vessel from the Netherlands.
Such notification shall be made:
no more than six and no less than three hours prior to the actual departure of the vessel
in the event the vessel remains at the relevant location for less than three hours, in sufficient time as to grant the checkpoint official opportunity to carry out the required inspection of persons
At the departure of a seagoing vessel, the Seaport Police strives to come on board before concluding the border control formalities.
CHECKPOINT
Rotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport Police St Jobsweg 6
3024 EJ ROTTERDAM Telephone: +31 10 274 74 71 Fax: +31 10 275 01 21
e-Mail: rotterdam@dutch-immigration.nl
www.dutch-immigration.nl (download crew manifest program)
4.4
CUSTOMS
Source: Dutch Customs
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be available:
cargo-statements (e.g. bills of lading)
crew’s effects declaration (IMO FAL form no. 4)
vessel’s stores declaration (IMO FAL form no. 3)
It is strongly recommended that these papers are at hand before arrival in port.
BONDED STORE
Goods, which are not to be cleared, must be stored in one room, which room can be sealed by Customs. It is recommended to put these goods in that room before entering the harbour. Masters of ships must be careful that these seals are not damaged. If renewal or removal is wanted, this can be applied by Customs.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES ON PROVISIONS
Spirits: ¼ liter per crew member with a maximum of 5 litres per vessel Wine: 5 litres per crew member
Tobacco products: either 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco out of bond per crew member for use on board
PROVISION QUANTITIES
The quantity of provisions allowed to be used during the stay in port, is based on a standard of one week.
If the stay in port requires more than one week, a new allotment for the remaining days may be acquired on application to Customs. When a vessel is no longer active (e.g. discharging or loading), Customs will not allow a new allotment.
BEING WITHIN DUTCH TERRITORIAL WATERS
As long as an incoming vessel is within Dutch territorial waters (12 nautical mile zone) and has not been cleared by Dutch Customs, it is strictly forbidden:
to allow any person to board the ship
to allow any member of the crew or passengers to disembark
to load or unload any goods
to allow contact with any other craft
The following persons are exempted from these rules:
commissioned and licensed pilots
Harbour Master's representatives
customs officers
agents in possession of special permits
personnel on tugs employed in assisting the vessel
The same prohibition rules for outgoing vessels, even after clearance by Dutch Customs, for as long as these outgoing vessels are within Dutch territorial waters. Masters failing to comply with this regulation are liable to be prosecuted.
PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
A vessel is not allowed to proceed to sea without having obtained a clearance certificate from Customs (IMO FAL form no. 1).
It is strictly forbidden to break Customs seals on bonded stores for as long as the vessel is within Dutch territorial waters. In case of detention within territorial waters, an application can be made for a Dutch Customs officer to board the vessel. This officer can release the needed goods and seal off the lockers again.
MORE INFORMATION
4.5
ETA
Who What * To How When Remarks All ships with a
draught of 17.40 meters or more A, B, G, I, J, O, P, Q, T1, T2, U, W, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETA-48 hours rendezvous point (5159.0’N, 00300.0’E) Noxious and dangerous goods that have already been reported need to be reported only on request Changes of more than 30 minutes have to be reported in the same way
LNG carriers Same Same Same ETA – 48 hours to Maas Center
Same
All ships with a draught of less than 17.40 meters, except ships with a gross tonnage of less than 300 and LNG carriers A, B, G, I, J, O, P, Q, T1, T2, U, W, X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETA- 24 hours Maas Center buoy or, if departure from a port was within these 24 hours, as soon as possible Noxious and dangerous goods that have already been reported need to be reported only on request Changes of more than 30 minutes have to be reported in the same way All ships with a
draught of less than 17.40 meters, except ships with a gross tonnage of less than 300 and LNG carriers A, B, I, O, Q Harbour Master Rotterdam e-mail: rotterdam@dirkz wager.com Fax: +31 10 592 57 67 ETA- 6 hours Maas Center buoy Changes of more than 30 minutes have to be reported in the same way
All ships, except ships with a gross tonnage of less than 300 A, D, I, O, Q Sector Maas Approach VHF channel 01 Calling in point Maas Aanloop None
4.6
ETD
Who What * To How When Remarks All ships with a
draught of 17.40 meters or more and LNG carriers using a helicopter for disembarking the pilot A, I, J, K, O, P, Q, T1, T2, U, W, X1, X2, X3 Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETD-12 hours Changes of more than 30 minutes have to be reported in the same way
All ships with a draught of 17.40 meters or more and LNG carriers A, K, O, Q Traffic Center of departure or shifting
VHF channel 11 ETD-3 hours (departure or shifting) Changes of more than 30 minutes have to be reported in the same way All ships with a
draught of less than 17.40 meters, except ships with a gross tonnage of less than 300 A, I, J, K, O, P, Q, T1, T2, U, W, X1, X2, X3 Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETD-12 hours (departure or shifting) when pilot or tugs are needed. ETD – 6 hours (departure or shifting) when no pilot or tugs are needed Changes of more than 30 minutes have to be reported in the same way
All ships, except ships with a gross tonnage less than 300 A, K, Q Traffic Center of departure or shifting VHF channel 11 On departure or shifting None
4.7
SECURITY
Who What * To How When Remarks All commercial vessels with a gross tonnage of 500 tons or more and passenger ships X6 Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETA-24 hours Maas Center buoy (5200.9’N, 00348.8’E, as of 11/05/09)
Only ships that are under way to a port or anchorage in the Netherlands as part of an international voyage. The following ships do not have to report X6: -warships and troop transporting ships -ships without propulsion -wooden ships with primitive construction -fishing vessels
4.8
DANGEROUS GOODS
Notification of dangerous goods on arrival
Who What * To How When Remarks Cargo ship, oil
chemicals or gas tanker or a passenger ship carrying noxious and dangerous goods, under way to or departing from Rotterdam A, B, G, I, O, P, T1, U, W Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master On departure from the port of loading. At the latest on entering Dutch territorial waters. If the destination on departure is unknown, report to the Harbour Master as soon as the destination is known, but at the latest when entering Dutch territorial waters.
* See list “Explanation of reporting codes ” Notification of dangerous goods on departure
Who What * To How When Remarks Cargo ship, oil
chemicals or gas tanker or a passenger ship carrying noxious and dangerous goods, under way to or departing from Rotterdam A, B, G, I, O, P, T1, U, W Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master
ETD-3 hours None
* See list “Explanation of reporting codes ”
Notification of loading packed noxious and / or dangerous goods
Who What * To How When Remarks All seagoing vessels A, B, G, I, O, P, T1, U, W Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master 3 hours prior to loading None Who
All combination carriers What
With respect to a combination carrier that is unloaded or loaded with loose bulk cargo in a solid form, not only shall reports be made in connection with the regular reporting, but the following information shall also be provided to the harbour master:
the type of cargo
the type of transfer
the berth
the name of the product last transported as liquid cargo
the date on which the last shipment of liquid cargo was discharged
the stowage of (possible) cargo residues of combustible liquids
the percentage of oxygen in the inerted tank atmosphere, above the cargo residues referred to under f
the data on the gasfree, non-gasfree or inert atmosphere of all other spaces within the cargo zone.
To
Harbour Master How
Via fax or e-mail to Harbour Coordination Center, see chapter 2 When
Prior to arrival
4.9
WASTE
Who What * To How When Remarks All ships Name, call sign,
IMO#, flag, ETA, ETD, last and next port of call, last port and date where waste has been landed Do you land all / some / no waste at the harbour reception facilities?
Fill out waste report form (can be downloaded from http://www.portofr otterdam.com/en/ Shipping/contact-support/Pages/fo rms-checklists.aspx Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETA- 24 hours Maas Center buoy (5200.9’N, 00348.8’E, as of 11/05/09) or, if departure from a port was within these 24 hours, as soon as possible None
4.10 IOPP
Who What * To How When Remarks All oil tankers with
a gross tonnage of 150 tons or more X7 Harbour Master Rotterdam Electronic Data Interchange (EDI*) as indicated by the Harbour Master ETA-24 hours Maas Center buoy (5201.1’N, 00353.5’E) None
* See list “Explanation of reporting codes ” Consult the website
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-regulations/Pages/regulations.aspx
for the new regulations on single hull tankers.
4.11 EXPLANATION OF REPORTING CODES
A Ship Name, call sign or ship station identity (IMO or MMSI number) and flag
B Date and time of event A six digit group giving day of month (first two digits), hours and minutes (last four digits) in UTC C Position A four digit group giving latitude in degrees and
minutes suffixed with N (north) or S (south) and a five digit group giving longitude in degrees and minutes suffixed with E (east) or W (west)
D Position True bearing (first three digits) and distance (state distance) in nautical miles from a clearly identified landmark (state landmark)
G Port of departure Name of last port of call I Destination and estimated time of
arrival
Name of port and date time group expressed as in (B) (ETA pilot station)
J Pilot State whether a deep sea or local pilot is on board or one is requested
K Date, Time and point exit from system
Departure time expressed as in (B)
L Route information Intended track O Maximum present static draught in
metres
A four digit group giving metres and centimeters On arrival: please report draft in 1025
On departure: please report draft alongside and in 1025
P Cargo on board Nature of cargo and, if cargo consists of harmful and dangerous substances:
the correct technical names the UN identification numbers and if applicable
the IMO danger classification in accordance with the IMDG, IBC and IGC codes
the ship’s class in accordance with the INF code the quantity of the dangerous goods and their location on board and their identification numbers if they are located in transport units suitable for cargo transport, except tanks.
Confirmation that a list or manifest or an
appropriate loading plan is on board, containing detailed information regarding the dangerous and noxious goods carried and their location on board Confirmation that a list or manifest or cargo plan is on board, accurately specifying the harmful or dangerous goods the ship is carrying and their location on the ship
If the hold of a ship has been fumigated with a gaseous fumigant, also report:
the nature of the cargo
the chemical or technical name of the fumigant the disinfected spaces or the place of stowage of the disinfected cargo
the date of treatment with disinfecting agents spaces that have been ventilated with air after treatment with disinfecting agents
the presence of appropriate gas detectors on board for measuring concentrations of disinfecting gases and whether spaces have been checked before arrival for the presence of disinfecting gases, mentioning the spaces and measured value in parts per million
Q Defects, damage, deficiencies, limitations
Brief details of defects, damage, deficiencies, or other limitations
T1 Ship’s representative Name, address and phone number of the ship’s agent, captain, or operator
T2 Ship’s representative Name of customer
U Ship size and type Details of length, breadth, tonnage (GT) and type W Total number of persons on board Total number of crew on board and the total
number of persons on board
X1 Miscellaneous Presence of bow/stern thruster including capacity in kW, radar, gyro compass, VHF with VTS channels of VTS area you will be passing, manoeuvring speed in knots
X2 Miscellaneous Report any changes in previous report X3 Miscellaneous Required tugboats or linesmen
X4 Miscellaneous What is the purpose of your visit (e.g. loading, discharging, or repair)
X5 Miscellaneous Any other information that might be important X6 Miscellaneous Ship security information (1)
Name of the company
Company identification number Name Company Security Officer
24 hour contact Company Security Officer Name of the Ship Security Officer
Does ship possess a valid ISSC? If no, why not? ISCC issued by (name of administration or recognized security organization)
Expire date ISSC
Approved SSP on board yes or no Current security level
Authority that issued the ISPS certificate
Of the last 10 port facilities of call, mention per port facility:
Country
Name of port
UN/LOCZODE of the port
Name port facility or IMO port facility code (2)
Date from
Date to
Security level
Special or additional security measures taken by ship
Ship to ship activities since the last 10 port facility calls:
Date from
Date to
Location or longitude & latitude
Ship to ship activity
Security procedures followed: yes/no
If no, special measures applied in lieu Any security related matter you wish to report Title or position (master / SSO?CSO) of person drawing up this report
Name of person drawing up this report X7 Miscellaneous Place on the attached list a copy of the
International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate (IOPP Certificate)
(1): According to the appendix of European directive 2010/65/EU of 2010, October 20th insofar not requested elsewhere in this notification
(2): IMO port facility in format LLTTT-0001; LLTTT=UN/LOCODE, eg NLRTM-0001 for Rotterdam
EDI: the Master should issue all relevant info to his local representative. He/she will transfer this info as EDI standard message, and forward this message to the Harbour Master.
5.1
GENERAL
The Port of Rotterdam Authority places importance on complying with rules and regulations. Therefore the vessel could be subject to inspection by inspectors of the Transport and Environmental Safety Department or Port State Control. Because port operations take place around the clock, these inspections take place during day- and nighttime. Our experience has learned that on many occasions, especially during the night, documentation or certificates were not available. To ensure a smooth operation, we advise to keep the following documentation and certificates (or certified copies of certificates) available at all times.
5.2
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TO BE AVAILABLE
AT ALL TIMES
FOR GENERAL CARGO VESSEL/BULK CARRIER:
IOPP
SOPEP
Garbage record book
Oil record book part I
Document of Compliance (in respect to dangerous goods)
Dangerous goods manifests and detailed stowage plan arrival and departure Rotterdam
Documentation regarding fumigant used to fumigate bulk cargoes
FOR OIL/CHEMICAL/GAS TANKERS:
IOPP
SOPEP
Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan
Garbage record book
Oil record book part I and II
Certificate of Fitness chemical/gas, including product list
Procedures and arrangements manual
Cargo record book
Safety checklist of port of Rotterdam
Stowage plan arrival and departure Rotterdam.
Material safety datasheet(‘s)
Bill of lading
Shipping document for bulk liquid cargoes See also chapter 15 Port Inspections.
6.1
GENERAL
Masters of vessels staying in the port of Rotterdam are obliged to report a number of
issues/events, or request for a permission. This section lists all the requirements for reporting to port authorities.
6.2
ISSUES TO BE REPORTED
Issues to be reported Paragraph To Via How Bunkering See 16.2 HCC Ch. 14
Telephone E-mail/fax
Verbal
Stores over land See 16.4 PFSO Ask terminal
Ask terminal Repairs See 14.3 HCC E-mail/fax Form Lowering boats and rafts See 14.2 HCC Ch.14 / 11 Verbal Under water inspections See 14.4 HCC Ch. 14
Telephone
Verbal
Seagoing vessels with the intention to clean or wash cargo tanks
See 13.3 HCC EDI Vessel agent Tankers with dangerous goods, docking in such
a way that sailing ahead is impossible
See 8.11 HCC E-mail / fax
Form
Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous goods, wishing not to berth in a Petroleumhaven
See 8.11 HCC E-mail / fax
Form
Non tankers (seagoing) wishing to enter a Petroleum haven
See 8.11 HCC E-mail / fax
Form
Spills See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal Collisions / grounding See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal Losing anchors or chain See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal Anchoring in port See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal ETD, if not reported yet via EDI (see chapter
4.6)
See 4.6 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal
Sunk in collision or in any way out of control or in situations that may endanger the safety of shipping
See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal
Embarking / disembarking passengers and crew
See 10.3 PFSO Ask terminal
Ask terminal
HCC = Harbour Coordination Center PFSO = Port Facility Security Officer For contact information see chapter 2
7.1
GENERAL
The port provides facilities for cargo handling, storage, and distribution. The port area also accommodates an extensive industrial complex.
Most major carriers include Rotterdam in their services. From this strategically located port, the containers destined for other European countries are then forwarded by feeder services, inland vessels, railway or trucks.
The size of the port’s industrial area and its position at the gateway of the European inland waterway network makes the port of Rotterdam ideally located for the transhipment of cargo. The port of Rotterdam is well equipped for handling bulk and general cargoes, coal and ores, crude oil, agricultural products, chemicals, containers, cars, fruit, and refrigerated cargoes.
Facilities for ship repair, maintenance and storage are available. The port is never closed because of ice. Indeed, even in severe winters when drift ice is present in the river, the traffic of seagoing vessels continues uninterrupted.
For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the website www.portofrotterdam.com/en/about_port/index.jsp
7.2
DEVELOPMENTS
Rotterdam is working energetically on the realization of Maasvlakte 2. According to current plans, the first containers can be handled at Maasvlakte 2 in 2014. Entry to Maasvlakte 2 will go through the existing port area. Maasvlakte 2 will ultimately cover 1000 hectares for
container handling, chemicals and distribution. The project will increase Rotterdam’s container transhipment capacity by 54%. For more information on Maasvlakte 2, visit the website www.maasvlakte2.com
7.3
PORT LOCATION
Rotterdam is situated at the entrance of the Nieuwe Waterweg river. Coordinates 52°00.0’N, 004°00.0’E.
7.4
PORT LIMITS
The nautical supervision of the Port of Rotterdam Authority covers the following areas: the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, approach area and anchor areas
the river Nieuwe Waterweg and Nieuwe Maas up to kilometer mark 991.5
the river Oude Maas up to kilometer mark 998, Dordrecht, Papendrecht, Zwijndrecht.
The following destinations are accessible for sea going vessels via the Maas Entrance:
Rotterdam/Europoort Vlaardingen Schiedam Dordrecht Moerdijk Papendrecht Zwijndrecht
7.5
LOAD LINES
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II.
Winter November 1 to March 31, Summer April 1 to October 31.
7.6
MAXIMUM SIZE VESSELS
There are no restrictions regarding length and beam. Maximum draught is 22.55 meters. Not every berth can accommodate maximum size vessels, check the berth information first.
7.7
TIME ZONE
GMT + 1 hr
Night of last Saturday on Sunday in March and in October change to Daylight Saving Time (GMT+2 hrs).
7.8
LOCAL HOLIDAYS
Name of day Date New Year’s Day January 1 Good Friday March 25 Easter Sunday March 27 Easter Monday March 28 King’s Birthday April 27 Liberation Day May 5 Ascension Day May 5 Whit Sunday May 15 Whit Monday May 16 Christmas Day December 25 Boxing Day December 26 New Year’s Eve December 31
7.9
WORKING HOURS
Official office hours: Monday – Friday, 09.00-17.00
7.10 TRAFFIC
With 35.000 seagoing vessels and 130.000 inland vessels visiting us each year, the port of Rotterdam is characterized as having dense shipping traffic. Within the regional port area, cargo ship movements are over 400,000, while total ship movements amounts to 1 million each year.
For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the website
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-statistics/Pages/default.aspx
7.11 CARGO
Annually 430 million tons of goods are handled of which more than 110 million tons of IMO classified dangerous goods.
For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the website
7.12 CHARTS AND BOOKS
Int. 1465, NL/BA 207, Hoek van Holland to Vlaardingen
Int. 1466, NL/BA 208, Rotterdam, Nieuwe Maas and Oude Maas Nautical Publication 28, Dover Strait Pilot
Nautical Publication Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 6 (1) HP1, Netherlands Coast Pilot
HP8, Deep Draught Planning Guide Greenwich buoy to Europort HP33, Tidal heights-currents
7.13 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE PORT
AREA
Shipping Announcements concerning the port area can be obtained from the website
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/
7.14 PILOT STATIONS
See chapter 11.3
7.15 PORT INFRASTRUCTURE
SEA BUOYS
Sea buoy for ships with draught from 17.4 meters is the Euro buoy, position 5157.6’N, 00310.0’E, Iso 2s
Sea buoy for ships with draught less than 17.4 meters is the Maas Center buoy, position 5200.9’N, 00348.8’E as of 11/05/09), Racon M (on 3 and 10 cm), Iso 4s
ANCHOR AREAS
Area Anchor berths Use VHF Anchor area 1Long term anchorage (entering Eurogeul channel after 24 hours), for vessels with a draught from 17.40 up to 22.55 meters Maas Approach (poor reception), VHF 01; telephone +31-10-252-2803 Anchor area 2
Short term anchorage (entering Eurogeul channel within 24 hours), for vessels with a draught from 17.40 up to 22.55 meters Maas Approach (poor reception), VHF 01; telephone +31-10-252-2803 Anchor area 3 North Diameter 1,2 nM
Vessels that cannot anchor in number 4 or 5 anchor area because of their draught. Maximum draught is 17.4 meters.
Maas Approach, VHF 01
Anchor area 3 East
Diameter 1,2 nM
For LNG carriers only Maas Approach, VHF 01 Anchor area 3 South Diameter 1,2 nM
Vessels that cannot anchor in number 4 or 5 anchor area because of their draught. Maximum draught is 17.4 meters. Anchor area 3 North is preferred over 3 South (due to SW winds one can drift into the Eurogeul) Maas Approach, VHF 01 Anchor area 4 East A-D: 1,0 nM E-R: 0,6 nM
For vessels coming from the west and south.
Vessels larger than 180 m: A-D Vessels smaller than 180 m: E-R
Maas Approach, VHF 01 Anchor area 4 West A-G: 1,0 nM H-U: 0,6 nM
For vessels coming from the west and south
Vessels larger than 180 m: A-G Vessels smaller than 180 m: H-U
Maas Approach, VHF 01 Anchor area 5 A-H: 1,0 nM I-W: 0,6 nM
For vessels coming from the north and north west
Vessels larger than 180 m: A-H Vessels smaller than 180 m: I - W
Maas Approach, VHF 01 Emergen cy anchor area for deep draught vessels
For emergencies only Maas Approach, VHF 01 Emergen cy anchor area for deep draught vessels
For emergencies only. At a depth of 23.10 meters MLLWS, the diameter is 2700 meters
Maas Approach, VHF 01
PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE
The Maas Entrance in an area extending from the port entrance Noorderhoofd 3.5 nautical miles seawards and extending 600 meters to the north and south of the leading lights 112 where so indicated by warning signs
on the rivers
It is strongly recommended not to anchor in:
the precautionary area near the Maas Geul buoy
the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, including emergency anchorage areas
the turning basins of the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels
If the wind increases to Beaufort 9 it is recommended to depart the anchorage ahead of time and keep the vessel going, specially during north westerly winds.
RECOMMENDED UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE IN ANCHOR AREAS
Worst swell conditions occur during north westerly gales (Beaufort 8), recommended under keel clearances in these conditions have been studies for some types of vessels:
Anchor area 3 North and 3 South: Tankers 305x46x17.4: 3,2 meters
Anchor area 3 East:
LNG Tankers 275x43x12,5: 2,8 meters LNG Tankers 315x50x13,0: 2,3 meters
Anchor area 4 West and 4 East: Bulkers 190x23x10 meter: 4,0 meters
Containervessels 180x25x10 meter: 5,9 meters Containervessels 350x43x14,5 meter: 3,6 meters Tankers 250x43x14,5 meter: 2,8 meters
Anchor area 5:
Bulkers 190x23x10 meter: 4,7 meters
Containervessels 180x25x10 meter: 5,9 meters Containervessels 350x43x14,5 meter: 4,4 meters Tankers 250x43x14,5 meter: 3,6 meters
TENDER SERVICE ANCHOR AREAS
See paragraph 16.4
PRECAUTIONARY AREA
The precautionary area has an area to be avoided, marked by the Maas Geul bouy, position 52°00.9’N, 003°48.8’E as of 11/05/09. The pilot station is located in the vicinity of the Maas Center bouy (52°01.1’N, 003°48.8’E).
In the precautionary area dredging activities started for the construction of Maasvlakte 2, the extension of the port. Sand is tranported by suction dredgers from excavation sites to the Maasvlakte 2 area. The number of dredgers can vary between 4 and 7. The dredgers will operate north or south of the Sand bouy, position 51°59.8’N, 003°54.6’E, racon Z. VTS sector Pilot Maas will advise at which side the Sand bouy should be passed.
PRINCIPAL MARKS
Europlatform (5200’N, 00316.5’E). Light 4 x Mo (U) 15s.
Red and white, helicopter platform, prominent weather observation platform and light tower. Goeree platform (5155.5’N, 00340.2’E). Light Fl(4) 20 s, Horn (4) 30s. Racon T.
CHANNELS
EUROGEUL CHANNEL
The Eurogeul channel is 25 nautical miles long, 600 meters wide, direction 082.5, depth reducing from 24.5 to 24.0 meters MLLWS and is dedicated for ships with a draught of between 17.40 and 22.55 meters.
The Eurogeul channel starts 1.4 miles west of the Euro 1 buoy. The bottom consists of sand, uneven in the west part, flatter in the east part. The Euro Channel is flanked on both sides by dredged areas 300 meters wide, which are less deep than the central channel at 22.00 meters MLLWS
The Eurogeul channel is entered N of Euro light buoy (5158’N, 00310’E). The distance between buoys is 2.9 nautical miles
Once in the Eurogeul channel, a vessel can turn halfway in the turning basin between buoys E7 and E9. The turning basin diameter is 2700 meters, depth 24.30 meters MLLWS. In emergencies this turning basin can also serve as an anchorage for vessels with a draught of up to 21.35 meters
CROSSING THE EUROGEUL CHANNEL
northbound between E3 and E5 light buoy
southbound between E1 and E3 light buoy Crossing should be done without interfering with traffic
MAAS GEUL BUOY
The Maas Geul buoy is where the Euro Channel ends and the Maas Channel starts The Maas Geul buoy is surrounded by a precautionary area. This area can be extended to inside the breakwaters when pilotage is amended and Shore Based Pilotage is given. In this case, the pilot will board inside the breakwaters
MAASGEUL CHANNEL
The Maasgeul channel is 6 miles long. Direction 112.0, depth 24,30 meters MLLWS The bottom consists of sand and is flat. There are no banks
The center line of the channel is indicated by white leading lights, Iso 4s
In the event of an emergency, and before entering the Maasgeul channel, a deep draught vessel can anchor in the emergency anchorage area situated to the northeast of the Maas Geul buoy, or use this area as a turning basin
CROSSING THE MAASGEUL CHANNEL, SMALL CRAFT PROCEDURE
Through-going traffic should avoid the precautionary area and cross the traffic flow to and from the Maas Entrance perpendicularly vessels requiring to cross the Maasgeul channel are recommended to do so in an area between MN1 buoy and MV buoy.
Before crossing, these vessels should report to the VTS sector Maas Entrance, VHF channel 03 and report name, position and course, and maintain a listening watch while crossing. Crossing vessels should be fitted with a radar reflector. Sailing vessels are advised whenever possible to have their engines on standby or actually running to ensure a fast crossing, and if sailing together they should cross in a group
due account must be taken that large vessels constrained by their draught to the deep water channel and showing the appropriate signals in accordance with the International
Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) (daytime 1 black cylinder, nighttime 3 red lights) are unable to give way to other vessels
BREAKWATERS
Breakwaters are indicated by lights:
breakwater at the north side: fixed red light, white tower, red bands, helicopter landing platform, during fog also Al Fl WR 6s (the Noorderdam itself gives a poor radar
picture), depth is 22,85 meter MLLWS
breakwater at the south side: fixed green light, with an additional horn, blowing every 10 seconds, white tower, green bands, helicopter landing platform, during fog also Al Fl WG 6s
FAIRWAYS
Nieuwe Waterweg After leaving the Maasgeul channel, the Splitsingsdam separates the Nieuwe Waterweg from the Caland kanaal. The Splitsingsdam is a separation mole. The center line of the entrance to the river Nieuwe Maas is 107.0 and indicated by red leading lights, Iso 6s. Minimum depth 14.20 meters MLLWS. Near Maassluis a ferry crosses the river
Nieuwe Maas The Nieuwe Waterweg river becomes the Nieuwe Maas river. Minimum depth 13.80 meters MLLWS to Waalhaven, from Waalhaven to Erasmusbrug 10.85 meters MLLWS, after Erasmusbrug 6.85 meters MLLWS
Calandkanaal The direction of the entrance to the Caland Canal and Beer Canal is 116.0, the central line is indicated by green leading lights, occulting 6s. Minimum depth 22.75 meters MLLWS
Beerkanaal Entry to the Europoort area is via the Beer Canal
The direction of 192.5 is indicated by green leading lights, occulting 3s. Minimum depth 22.6 meters MLLWS
Oude Maas When passing the Oude Maas, two bridges must be passed: Botlek bridge and Spijkenisse bridge
Permission is required to navigate this river with seagoing vessels with a length of 175 meters or more, or a beam of over 25 meters, or if the draught is more than 8.80 meters (in fresh water) for destination Dordrecht or 8.00 meters for destination Moerdijk Permission must be requested via Vessel Traffic & Operations 24 hours prior to arrival, see communication procedure
Minimum depth Oude Maas 9.60 meters MLLWS to Spui. After Spui 9.40 meter MLLWS
One power line crosses the river, situated at +45.00 meters NAP
STORM SURGE BARRIER
An storm surge barrier barrier has been constructed across the Nieuwe Waterweg approximately 2 miles upstream from the conspicuous leading light (Iso R 6 sec) at Berghaven (5175.3’N, 00409.6’E). The width between the two doors is 360 meters
The storm surge barrier will close when a water height is predicted of at least 3.00 meters + NAP in Rotterdam
Free passage is possible up to 2 hours before closure. Ships will be notified as quickly as possible through different channels or agencies
Another storm surge barrier has been constructed across the Hartel Canal, which will close simultaneously with the one located on the Nieuwe Waterweg. This barrier is being closed for testing purposes once a year
Trial closures will be announced well in advance through Shipping Announcements and agencies. Shipping Announcements concerning the port area can be obtained from the website www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/
7.16 PORT ACCOMMODATION AND BERTHS
DEPTH AT BERTHS
Depth at berths is indicated in the “Vademecum” of the Port of Rotterdam. The “Vademecum” is a serie of maps displaying all the berths in the port of Rotterdam.
The depth displayed either is the “contractual depth”, being the depth that is agreed upon as per contract with the terminal, or the nautical depth, at which fairways and turning basins are maintained by the Port Authority. Depth figures in the Vademecum are displayed in NAP (Nieuw Amsterdams Peil, this datum is comparable to mean sea level) or in LAT (Lowest Astronomical Tide).
Generally speaking, a vessel should not exceed a draught, in accordance with this
contractual or nautical depth. A vessel with a draught, exceeding this specified draught, is only allowed to sail after permission from the Harbour Master.
The Master can obtain information on actual depth via Vessel Traffic & Operations (see chapter 2.2)
HOW TO FIND A BERTH
If you are on your way to a certain destination in Rotterdam’s port and industrial area, the port number or shore site number can help you. Port numbers (displayed as “havens”) are for road traffic, while shore site numbers are for shipping.
This signposting works as follows:
SHORE SITE NUMBERS – WATER SIDE
In the port of Rotterdam, the whole shore along the river, canal or port basin is numbered. There is a shore site number every 100 meters. These are shown in black figures on a yellow background and can be found on quays, slopes, inclines and jetties. The system is the same as with the port numbers (from east to west, on the right (north) bank from 100 to 999 and on the left (south) bank from 1000 to 9900). Every port basin has a separate series of numbers. This is one reason why the numbering is not always continuous. Depending on the length of the shore, a company will have one or more shore site numbers corresponding with the port number.
PORT NUMBERS – SHORE SIDE
Every company or location in the port of Rotterdam has a port number. The numbers run from east to west. On the right (north) bank, the numbers run from 100 to 999, and on the left (south) bank from 1000 to 9900. The port numbers are incorporated into the port signposting, which can be found along all roads in and around the port of Rotterdam. The road signs show a number or a series of numbers under the word “Havens” (ports), consisting of black figures on a white background. If you know the port number of the company or location you are seeking, you can find the desired area simply by following the directions on these signs. At the entrance, depot or fence of your destination, the port number will be given in black numbers on a white sign with a blue border.
If you do not know the port number of the location you are seeking, you can look it up at one of the information points at petrol stations or parking areas in the vicinity of Rotterdam. These
are indicated along motorways by “I Rotterdamse haven”. The information points are shown on the map on the back.
If you are carrying hazardous cargo, you must follow the route for hazardous substances. This means that sometimes you have to deviate from the numbers indicated by the signs. However, you will continue to find yourself on the route given by the port signposting.
7.17 WEATHER AND TIDAL INFORMATION
For general information regarding traffic, weather, tides, current, sea conditions, fog, ice, etc. the appropriate Traffic Center sector can be contacted via VHF channel 11.
Online hydrometeo information can be found at the website
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Hydrometeo/
When gale force winds are expected (Beaufort 8), weather forecasts are being transmitted at 00.50, 01.50, 02.50, etc. on VHF ch. 19 by the Harbour Coordination Center.
WIND
All measured at Hook of Holland: Prevailing winds: W – SW, force 4 or 5
Relative frequency of wind forces greater than force 7 Beaufort: 2%
TIDE
GENERAL
In a period of 24 hours there are 2 high waters and 2 low waters, with different amplitudes (i.e. one high water is higher than the other, one low water is lower than the other).
A special phenomenon manifests itself at Hook of Holland, which has a double low tide with the second low water lower than the first.
AT SEA
Strong and sustained winds from the north-west raise water levels along the Dutch coast Strong and sustained winds from the south-east have the opposite effect
ON THE RIVER
The timing and actual tidal levels in the waterway depend greatly on the wind and state of the river.
When the river outflow is low (in the summer and winter), HW and LW levels are about 0.1 to 0.2 meters lower than predicted
When the river outflow is high (in the spring and autumn), HW and LW levels may be more than 0.1 meter higher than predicted
During spring tides with strong W to NW winds, the river level may increase by 1 meter or more.
Mean tidal range is 1.70 meters, and spring tidal range is 1.80 meters.
TIDAL CURRENT
AT SEA, MAAS ENTRANCE, IN FRONT OF BREAKWATER
Vessels passing the port entrance should beware of the cross current running at the entrance.
This current attains its maximum rate at half hour before HW Hook of Holland
After the tide turns, the flood current sets in quickly, whereas the ebb current sets in more gradually.
Due to the construction of Maasvlakte 2 current patterns at the entrance to Hoek van Holland have changed. Changes are most noticeable during flood tide.
The flood current follows the new coastal line in a northerly direction and, near buoy MVN, diverts in an easterly direction. As a consequence, the cross current, east of MVN, is less than in the old situation. Also rate of decrease is more gradual. The turn of the flood tide near the harbour entrance starts lightly earlier than in the old situation. A remarkable new
phenomenon is a counter current, which occurs after high water, between buoy MV-N and the port entrance. The east going flood current partly bears off in a southern direction and continues in a westerly direction, directly under the new coastline of Maasvlakte 2. In the vicinity of MVN, the counter current merges again with the north-going flood current. The strength of the counter current varies with tidal range, wind and river discharge. The effects of the counter current are rather weak, but may be experienced up to the Maasgeul. The counter current is most dominant during spring tide.
During ebb tide, no changes of any significance have been reported, apart from the fact that the ebb current, at the port entrance, bears off in a westerly direction to follow the new coastal line of Maasvlakte 2.
Mean current rates are 2.5 knots during flood and 2.0 knots during ebb. Weather conditions and river discharge can influence the average current rate.
The wind influences only the rate of the currents, and not their direction. Strong SW winds cause a strong NE current, and a weak SW current Strong NW winds cause a strong SW current, and a weak NE current Current rates up to 4 knots may occur in stormy periods
Off the Maas Entrance (5200’N, 00402’E), during the ebb current, the meeting of the discolored river water and the cleaner North Sea water is plainly visible. This meeting is usually indicated by a line of ripples extending WNW, NW or N from the Noorderdam mole head, but never S of a line running seaward of the Noorderdam axis
The distance to which the line of ripples extends, and its direction, depends on the relative rate and direction of the ebb and outer currents, and the force and direction of the wind. For example, with a strong E wind and ebb current, it may extend 7 or 8 miles seaward in the direction of Noorderdam, whereas at other times it may only extend for a very short distance
ON THE RIVER
When the discharge of the river Rhine is high because of melt water from the Swiss mountains (in the spring) or during heavy rainfall, the river is running at full spate. In that situation, the outgoing current at Hook of Holland and Maassluis (5155’N, 00415’E) can exceed 3 knots. If, in addition, the prevailing winds are from the E and S, then there may be little or no ingoing current at Hook of Holland
