Antwerp (BEANR)

Antwerp and Zeebrugge is currently operating under the name 'Port of Antwerp-Bruges' since 22 April, 2022. Antwerp is a municipal port with cargo handling by private firms. An important multi-product industrial port covering an area of over 13,000ha with over 530ha of covered storage areas. The older part of the port has been made accessible for Panamax vessels. Cargoes include: Petroleum products, containers, ores, coal, steel products, crude oils, cereals, fertilisers, paper and cellulose, sugar and fruit. The port has "Allweatherterminal" facilities available. The port has seen rapid expansion with new, non-tidal, terminals being built to the N and W on the Schelde River. The main port areas are: ..... Length Depth (m) (m) RIGHT BANK: Amerikadok 2,355 7.5 to 14.6 Albertdok 5,124 9.5 to 12.0 2e Havendok 1,680 10.7 3e Havendok 2,110 11.6 to 14.7 Leopolddok 3,827 12.0 Hansadok 5,243 12.0 to 15.2 4e Havendok 2,350 12.0 to 13.2 5e Havendok 4,495 12.0 Industriedok 1,640 12.0 Marshalldok 3,656 12.0 6de Havendok 3,785 15.2 Graandok 1,213 6.2 to 10.2 Churchilldok 5,036 15.2 Kanaaldok "B1" 3,249 16.7 Kanaaldok "B2" 800 16.7 Kanaaldok "B3" 2,549 15.2 Delwaidedok 4,660 16.7 LEFT BANK: Deurganckdok (tidal) Kallosluis: 360m x 50m x 11.4m Waaslandkanaal 2,680 18.0 Zuidelijk Insteekdok 18.0 Noordelijik Insteekdok 18.0 Doeldok 1,200 18.0 Vrasenedok 4,400 18.0 Verrebroekdok

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

The port of Antwerp is situated 80km from the North Sea on the River Scheldt.

LOA 400m, draught 15.5m, beam 61.5m, 280,000DWT

Approx 278,000,000t of cargo and 14,000,000TEUs merged traffic figure with Zeebrugge Port handled annually. Antwerp port also approximately handles 14,000 vessels and 3,100 passengers annually.

Outer anchorages are available clear of entrance channels, 5 miles ENE of Steenbank Pilot Station, with depths greater than 20m, for vessels waiting to enter the Westerschelde. Anchorage not permitted in the river except under pilotage and in an emergency.

With the deepening and widening of The Scheldt, it is now possible for vessels with a draught of up to 13.1m to sail up or down the river. Tide windows apply to vessels with deeper draughts. Container vessels longer than 360m have a max upstream draught up to 15.56 m. The max downstream draught for container vessels up to 340m is 15.2m, subject to a tide window of at least 60 minutes. For longer container vessels, the maximum draught is 15.5m. The approach is from either the Wandelaar, max draught 16.0m or Steenbank, max draught LW 7.2m, Pilot Stations, then the Westerschelde and Schelde lead directly to the river berths at Antwerp or the locks, which give access to the extensive wetdocks. Currently vessels with a draught of 11.5m can access the port at any state of the tide. Turn numbers for passage through the locks are allocated in rotation and signals at each lock entrance indicate the turn number of the vessel to enter the lock. Reports should be made on VHF radio requesting a turn number as follows: ..... For Zandvlietsluis and Berendrechtsluis On passing No 65A Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (51°22.2'N 004°08.1'E) For Boudesijnsluis and Van Cauwelaertsluis On crossing the boundary to Zandvliet Radar (51° 21.0'N 004°14.0'E) For Royerssluis and Kallosluis On passing No 116 Lightbuoy (port hand) (51°14.3'N 004° 21.5'E)

BA 139, 120, 325, 1406, 128, 114, 8011, 8012, 110, 116, 1874, 8010, 1872. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

Contact Captain P Janssens, Tel: +32 478 825809.

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Antwerp Cruise Terminal berths S20 and S21: There is no preferred side of ship to berth. Towing is not compulsory but a tug service is available. Between Bollards 226 and 258/1 mats are positioned against the deepening of the riverbed. This means that at Berths S20 and S21 passenger vessels are allowed to use their bow and/or stern thrusters while mooring.

Compulsory pilotage except for vessels in ballast drawing less than 2.2m, optional within the wet dock systems. ETA of 6 hours should be given by email: orderpilot@loodswezen.be. ETA to be updated again 2.5 hours prior to arrival. Pilotage within the West Schelde estuary is shared between Belgium and the Netherlands. Pilots from both countries are available at the following pilot stations. ..... 1. Wandelaar Pilot Station (Belgium) in the vicinity of A1 Lightbuoy off Akkaert Bank, VHF Ch 06. 2. Steenbank Pilot Station (Netherlands) in the SW approach to Schouwendiep, VHF Ch 06. Helicopter operations for inbound and outbound traffic. During bad weather pilots are brought to the vessel by helicopter. Shore based pilotage only for inbound traffic. Pilotage within the dock system is performed by a private pilot company. Passenger Terminal: Vessels with a draught over 8.0m should obtain sailing permission from the Pilot Services prior to departure. Pilotage distances: Distances from pilot stations to: ..... Steenbank Wandelaar Anchorage 24nm 34nm Nearest berth 25nm 35nm Farthest berth (Antwerp Schelde Quay No 1) 75nm 85nm Brabo Port Pilots and Boatmen cvba (BRABO) provides piloting and mooring services for vessels in Antwerp. The organisation also runs a fire watch and security service as well as waterbuses.

Blue lights are exhibited from signal boards at the entrances to Zandvlietsluis and Berendrechtsluis when the sluice channel is in use. When the light is on, there is a risk of a cross-current in the approach to the locks and a request can be made to the lock keeper to interrupt the sluicing if a ship has difficulty in entering the lock. Two yellow quick flashing lights (occasional) can be seen on the N side of the approach into Kallosluis indicating that the lock is in use and that other vessels are prohibited from manoeuvring to or from berths located at 51°16.0'N 004°17.5'E. Deurganckdok: Three pairs of leading lights define the centre and outer limits of the navigable fairway along the central axis of the dock.

From N to S the locks, all on the E bank except Kallosluis, which give access to the wetdocks and basins are as follows: ..... Lock Length Width Sill Depth Notes (m) (m) (m) Zandvlietsluis (50°20.8'N 004°17.2'E) 500 57.0 13.1 Berendrechtsluis (close S of Zandvlietsluis) 500 68.0 13.5 Boudewijnsluis (51°16.7'N 004°20.0'E) 360 45.0 9.1 Vessels <45,000t Van Cauwelaertsluis (close S of Boudewijnsluis) 270 35.0 9.4 Kallossluis (Sluis van Kallo) (51°15.9'N 004°17.1'E) 360 50.0 11.4 Royerssluis (51°14.5'N 004°24.2'E) 180 22.0 5.9 Kattendijksluis (550m S of Royerssluis) Reported disused 110 24.8 3.0 Vessels <6.4m draught Overhead Power Cables: Crossing the river just W of the entrance to Zandvlietsluis and Berendrechtsluis (51°20'.38N 004°15'.95E) with a safe vertical clearance of 69m. Deurganckdok: At the entrance there is an overhead cable spanning the dock, with a safe vertical clearance of 83m. Further into the dock, the central section is spanned by cables with a safe vertical clearance of 96m. Wasslandkanaal: Three overhead power cables span the entrance, with a least vertical clearance of 64m.

Nil within docks, within the River Scheldt: mean spring range 5.8m; mean neap range 4.8m.

There is a VTS, with AIS station for the Schelde and Estuaries (VTS-SM). There are a number of sectors each with an individual VHF Channel. Vessels are required to contact either Wandelaar or Steenbank 30 minutes prior to entering the VTS-SM sector, then again on entering the sector. Vessels smaller than 1,150t are not required to report.

Tug services with approx 30 seagoing tugs with up to 65t bollard pull and 6,000hp. Sea tugs available off Zeebrugge and Flushing. River tugs to assist vessels for manoeuvring in/out the locks are stationed near the Antwerp Sealocks. Numerous private tugs, ranging from 130-2,200hp operate in the river. Towage is compulsory for vessels with a length of more than 120m. Tankers with a bow thruster and a stern thruster are exempted from compulsory towing. Tankers with only a bow thruster do not need towage assistance if less than 150m in length. Tankers over 120m in length carrying liquefied gases must have tug assistance.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

ANTWERPEN 51°20.76'N 4°15.98'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BE ANR For details see: GENERAL NOTES DIAGRAM (1D) WESTERSCHELDE - ZUID SAEFTINGE LT TO ANTWERPEN, VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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sector Polder but must call Brugwachter Lillo on VHF 02 requesting Lillo bridge passage." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS NOTE: For details see GENERAL NOTES. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE SCHLEMOND (VTS-SM) NOTE: For details see BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS, WESTERSCHELDE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE PORT OF ANTWERP (VTS-POA) AREA: The Port of Antwerp Vessel Traffic Service comprises four sectors: (1) Sector Waasland: The area bordered by the upstream side of the Kallo lock and the upstream side of the Kieldrecht lock. This area is referred to as Sector Waasland. (2) Sector Polder: The area bordered by the upstream side of the Zandvliet and Berendrecht lock, the entrance of the Scheldt-Rhine connection and Lillo bridge. (3) Sector Donk: The area bounded by the Lillo bridge, the upper head of the Boudewijn and Van Cauwelaert locks and the imaginary line in the Hansa dock at berths 240-415. (4) Sector Weel: The port area south-east of the imaginary line at berths 240-415. No VTS shipping guidance is provided in this sector until further notice. CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +32(0)3 2297250 E-mail: VTS@portofantwerp.com VTS-Sector Waasland VHF Channel: Ch 74 VTS-Sector Polder VHF Channel: Ch 02 VTS-Sector Donk VHF Channel: Ch 22 VTS-Sector Weel VHF Channel: Ch 10 (Passage Planner) 62 Telephone: +32(0)3 2297231 (Passage Planner) Inland Vessel Reporting VHF Channel: Ch 60 Telephone: +32(0)3 2297122 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Participation in the VTS service is compulsory for all vessels. (2) All participating vessels are required to monitor the relevant VTS VHF sector channel. (3) Within the VTS area, the working languages are primarily Dutch, and secondarily English. (4) The VTS Centre will broadcast a general port shipping report on the VTS sector channel at 10 mins past the hour, which includes a brief weather report and important information within the sector (dredging works, other works, etc.). (5) In the event of exceptional activities or incidents in the port, the VTS Centre will broadcast a special port shipping report on the VTS VHF sector channel. (6) If participating vessels call one another directly to make traffic agreements, this must take place on the VTS VHF sector channel at all times, so that the VTS Centre and other participating vessels are aware of the situation. The VTS Centre will monitor the feasibility and proper execution of agreements made and intervene if required. (7) A general navigational message will be sent by the VTS just before traffic from a lock enters the sector. This message is to inform the shipping, both inside and outside the lock, of the traffic conditions to be expected. Furthermore, a navigational message will be sent by the VTS if special navigation is taking place in the sector (deep draught vessels, restricted manoeuvrable vessels, etc.) REPORTING: Vessels are required to report to the VTS as follows: (1) When departing from the lock: when the Pilot comes on board, just prior to casting off in the lock. The report should contain the following: (a) Vessel’s name, type and particulars (b) Position (c) Destination (2) When leaving a berth within the VTS sector: (a) At the start singling-up. The report should contain the following: (i) Vessel’s name, type and particulars (ii) Position (iii) Destination (b) Once the vessel is unmoored (3) On arrival at the berth, once the vessel is fully moored. (4) When a vessel intends to perform a special manoeuvre that will or may affect the flow of traffic. (5) To prevent danger, damage or nuisance to shipping. (6) If the ship is shifting along the quayside with lines to the quay. The start and the finish of the shifting must be reported to the VTS Centre. (7) The VTS Centre must be notified of the following: (a) Before stern-to mooring (b) Before starting diving activities (c) Before starting LNG bunkering (8) If a participating vessel intends to use her anchor, she must report to the VTS Centre. (9) When entering the VTS sector. (10) A participating vessel leaving the VTS sector is not required to report leaving the sector. (11) North bound vessels passing the sector border at berth 520-529 are not required to report to the VTS sector Polder but must call ‘Brugwachter Lillo’ on VHF 02, requesting Lillo bridge passage. INLAND VESSEL REPORTING: Reporting Points for inland vessels entering the VTS have been established in the following positions: (1) 51°15·73N 4°26·87E (2) 51°16·63N 4°26·87E INFORMATION BROADCASTS: (1) The VTS Centre will broadcast a general port shipping report on the VTS sector channel every H+10, which includes a brief weather report and important information within the sector (dredging works, other works, etc.). (2) In the event of exceptional activities or incidents in the port, the VTS Centre will broadcast a special port shipping report on the VTS sector channel. NOTE: As of 15 Apr 2024, VTS services in the Waasland sector will be suspended until further notice. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Antwerp Coordination Centre (ACC) VHF Channel: Ch 18 Telephone: +32(0)3 2297123 Dock Pilots Telephone: +32(0)3 5439770 Telex: +46 33763 Hr Mr Telephone: +32(0)3 2052182 +32(0)3 2052183 +32(0)3 2052184 +32(0)3 2052185 Fax: +32(0)3 2052025 E-mail: hav_hkd/hvl/acc@haven.antwerpen.be Website: www.portofantwerp.com River Tugs Telephone: +32(0)3 5699121 Fax: +32(0)3 5691861 Bridges VHF Channel: Ch 62 Deurganckdok VHF Channel: Ch 61 Europaterminal VHF Channel: Ch 06 Noordzeeterminal VHF Channel: Ch 06 Stadshaven VHF Channel: Ch 69 Port Authority VHF Channel: Ch 19 (SID Antwerp) 63 Telephone: +32(0)3 2296733 (Enforcement) +32(0)3 2297169 (Berth Management) +32(0)3 2052011 E-mail: portofantwerp@portofantwerp.com Website: www.portofantwerp.be Antwerp-Bruges Telephone: +32(0)5 0543240 (During working hours) +32(0)5 0546867 (Outside working hours) HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCKS LOCATIONS AND CONTACT DETAILS: Name and location Contact details Zandvliet & Berendrecht (51°20·71N 4°17·18E) VHF Chs 06 & 79 Tel: +32(0)3 2297141 Kieldrecht & Deurganckdok (51°16·72N 4°14·92E) VHF Chs 01 & 1027 Tel: +32(0)3 2297470 Kallo (51°15·80N 4°16·69E) VHF Chs 01 & 08 Tel: +32(0)3 2297470 Boudewijn & Van Cauwelaert (51°16·62N 4°19·90E) VHF Chs 08 & 71 Tel: +32(0)3 2297146 Royer (51°14·46N 4°24·16E) VHF Ch 20 Kattendijk (51°14·12N 4°24·20E) VHF Ch 69 Wintamlock (51°07·12N 4°18·19E) VHF Chs 06 & 68 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LILLO BRIDGE LOCATION: 51 18' 45N 4 19' 29E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Brugwachter Lillo VHF Channel: Ch 02 Telephone: +32(0)3 2297206 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ NOORDKASTEEL BRIDGE LOCATION: 51 14' 87N 4 23' 23E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 62 Telephone: +32(0)3 2296851 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ OOSTWERWEEL & WILMARSDONK BRIDGES LOCATION: 51 15' 64N 4 23' 13E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 62 Telephone: +32(0)3 2296792 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ SIBERIA BRIDGE LOCATION: 51 14' 50N 4 24' 37E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 69 Telephone: +32(0)3 2292709 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LONDON BRIDGE LOCATION: 51 13' 87N 4 24' 44E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 69 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ NASSAU BRIDGE LOCATION: 51 13' 77N 4 24' 33E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 69 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ MEXICO BRIDGE LOCATION: 51 14' 21N 4 24' 54E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 69 ________________________________________________________________________________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 36/24 Belgian Bulletin 15/24, (RSDRA2024000213508), 36/24

..... Port Operations and Information Service: VTS Centre: Call: Antwerpen Havendienst. VHF: Ch18. Tel: +32 3 229 7123, +32 3 229 7121. Fax: +32 3 229 7125 Port Navigation: VHF: Ch 74 Dock Pilots: Tel: +32 3 543 9770 Telex: +46 33763 Deep Sea Pilots: Gent Coordination Centre: Tel: +32 9 250 5711, Email: prderpilot@loodswezen.be (Masters only) Zeebrugge Pilot Station: Tel: +32 50 557730 Harbour Master: Tel: +32 3 205 2152, +32 3 229 6733 (24hrs). Fax: +32 3 205 2152, +32 3 229 6740 (24hr). Email: havenkapiteins@portofantwerp.com. Website: http//:www.portofantwerp.com River Tugs: Tel: +32 569 9121. Fax: +32 3 569 1861 Bridges: VHF Ch 62 Petroleumbridge: VHF Ch 26 Deurganckdok: Ch 61 Europaterminal: VHF Ch 06 Noorzeeterminal: VHF Ch 06 Port Authority: Tel: +32 3 205 2011 Email: portofantwerp@portofantwerp.com Website: http//:portofantwerp.be Traffic Area Antwerpen (Zandvliet): Call: Centrale Zandvliet, Ch 12. Tel: +32 3 569 9123, Fax: +32 3 569 9248. Email: vts-zandvliet@vts-scheldt.net Radar Waarde (only during visibility less than 2,000m) Ch 19 Radar Saeftinge (only during visibility less than 2,000m) Ch 21 Radar Zandvliet (only during visibility less than 2,000m) Ch 04 Radar Kruisschans (only during visibility less than 2,000m) Ch 65 Meldepunt Schelde Noord Ch 10 Lightbuoy 55 to the Wintamsluis Ch 85 Ship-to-Ship Ch 10. VHF: Ostend Radio station: Ch 16, operates throughout 24 hours. Flushing Radio: Ch 14. Kruisschans and Zandvliet Radio: Ch 12. Wandelaar and Steenbank Pilots: Ch 06. Email: orderpilot@loodswezen.be. Docks: All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 74 whilst in the city docks. Berths: Information on berths should be passed on Ch 63. Bridges: Information on bridges should be passed on Ch 62 except for Petroleum Bridge, (access to Marshall Dock), which uses Ch 26. Information broadcasts: Ch 18 after prior notification of broadcast on Ch 74. Information service: Covers Weste-Scheldt between the pilot stations and the mouth of River Rupel above Antwerp. It requires reports by vessels within the area and broadcasts an information bulletin in Dutch and English every 1 hour 5 minutes by Flushing Radio (Ch 14) and Radar Terneuzen (Ch 03) and every 1 hour 35 minutes by Zandvliet Radio. The Scheldt Radar Chain provides radar surveillance over the E and narrowest part of the river, from E of Hansweert to Doel above Antwerp. Vessels announcing their arrival in the radar controlled area will be followed from that moment on; upon request they will be assisted by the radar observers as per zone through which they pass. Radar assistance is also available from Flushing Radio Ch 14 in the area above the Lightbuoy W6N of Kruishoofd and Kaapduinen Light (Oostgat) through Flushing Road to Flushing East Harbour. Visibility Reports: For benefit of shipping in the lower Scheldt and approaches they are broadcast in English, every 1 hour 48 minutes, by Antwerp Radio, as soon as the visibility has fallen to less than 3,000m at one of the ten reporting stations. The transmissions are performed on 489kHz after announcing on 500kHz, and by radio on 1652.5kHz after announcing on 2182kHz. The reporting service is suspended when all observation stations report clear, which means that the visibility exceeds 3,000m. Visibility reports are also included in the navigation bulletins. Vessels not equipped with VHF can rent a portable VHF, 2 -way radio. Scheldt Information Service: Gives information by VHF within an area extending from the sea to the mouth of the River Rupel, situated upstream of Antwerp. Traffic List and Navigation Reports issued by Ostend Radio on VHF Ch 27 (0233, 0633, 1033, 1433, 1833 and 2233hrs UTC) and 2761kHz. Every 1 hour 50 minutes, Flushing Radio (Ch 14) and Zandvliet Radio every 1 hour and 35 minutes (Ch 12) transmit information regarding visibility and traffic information. ..... Locks: VHF Ch Boudewijnsluis (51°16.7'N 004°20.0'E) 71 Van Cauwelaertsluis (51°16.6'N 004°19.9'E) 71 Royerssluis (51°14.5'N 004°24.2'E) 22 Kallosluis (51°16.0'N 004°18.0'E) 28 Zandvlietsluis (51°20.8'N 004°17.2'E) 79 Berendrechtsluis (51°20.7'N 004°17.2'E) 79 Winthamsluis 68 Others: In/Out Albert Canal 20 In/Out Scheldt - Rhine Canal 02 Petroleum Bridge (access to Marshall Dock) 26 All other bridges 62 Brabo Port Pilots and Boatmen cvba: Tel: +32 3 205 94 30, Fax: +32 3 205 94 31, Email: info@brabo.com. Website: http//:www.brabo.com 6th Harbour Terminal (Berths 322 to 344): Nova & Hesse-Noord Natie Stevedoring NV, PSA Antwerp: Tel: +32 35 438911, Fax: +32 35 438900. Kanaaldok B1, Coil Terminal (Berths 502 to 504): Tel: +32 35 438911, Fax: +32 35 438900. Vessels should report to Centrale Zandvliet on VHF Ch 12 when leaving the Centrale Hansweert area and when entering or departing the following locks: ..... 1. Walsoorden 2. Zandvlietsluis/Berendrechtsluis 3. Boudewijnsluis/Van Cauwelaertsluis 4. Kallosluis Vessels navigating S of Lightbuoy 100 should report their intentions on Ch 10 when crossing or entering the fairway and remain on continuous listening while in the area. Vessels that using the commercial mooring berths or sail in or out of the tidal dock on the Schelde downstream of Royerssluis must report to Meldepunt Schelde Noord on Ch 60 as follows: ..... 1. Proceeding to container terminals in Deurganckdok, Europa Terminal and North Sea Terminal 2. In Deurganckdok (also when not mooring) 3. On all commercial Schelde landing stages downstream of Royerssluis For the mooring berths upsteam of Royerssluis (Schelde quays and Petroleum Pier South), Ch 22 (Royerssluis) should be used

Immigration: Check validation of all vessel's documents. Non EC citizens (passengers) should have a valid visa. There are no restrictions on crew providing they are not signing off.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 2 3. Stowaways List 2 4. Stores List 2 5. Arms and ammunition - 6. Health Declaration 1 7. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 8. Load Line Certificate 1 9. Tonnage Certificate 1 10. Certificate of Nationality 1 11. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 12. Cargo Gear Certificate - 13. Bills of Lading 1 14. Manifests (freighted) 1 15. Manifests (unfreighted) 1

Should be advised at least 6 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station and again when 2.5 hours from the pilot station by email: orderpilot@loodswezen.be. The message should include cargo (with IMO identification if applicable), agent and dimensions (GT, LOA, beam). ETA's sent by the vessel's agent are accepted if it is mentioned that the ETA has been sent in the name of the master. The ETA message should also contain the following: ..... A. Vessel name, callsign, state B. Time UTC I. Destination J. Pilot O. Deepest draught in metres and centimetres T. Agent U. Dimensions, type X. Remarks

Scrubbers: In Belgium, the European Commission’s 2016 note on discharge of scrubber washwater, bans the discharge in ports and inland waters. Relevant legislation is “Wet van 26 maart 1971 op de bescherming van de oppervlaktewateren tegen verontreiniging (Vlaams Gewest)”.

Free pratique is granted on arrival, No special requirements to obtain free pratique. Vaccination Certificates must be valid. Recent Ship Sanitation Control Certificate required. Any contagious illness onboard, advise agent. On arrival onboard the pilot will give the master a Maritime Declaration Form to be filled in, signed and passed back to the pilot who will pass it to the health authorities. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates renewed.

Normally tendered on arrival at pilot station or on berthing.

None, except for vessels with draught restrictions which will be advised of river tidal levels.