Nieuwpoort (BENIE)

The harbour entrance is formed by two parallel piers running NW/SE, giving access to the inner harbour through a straight channel. The port is a small port used by fishing vessels, small coasters and yachts.

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

Nieuwpoort is a small port, 2.4km up the River Yser, 15nm ENE of Dunkerque.

LOA 82m, draught 5.3m, 1,540DWT.

The depth in the channel and harbour is 2.6m at MLWS. The directions are as follows: From a position NW off the harbour entrance, 51°09.5'N 002°43.1'E, direct approach to the entrance may be made keeping clear of the foul patch, swept to 2.6m which lies 0.5nm N of the entrance. The entrance lies between the heads of 2 pile piers on which stand lights, (both piers, white round metal towers). The piers project approx 550m NW from the coast, then the channel through the River Yzer leads 1.5nm SE to the port. The channel is marked by piles, (white top) some of which are lighted. There is a route for small craft approaching from the W over the coastal bank formed by Broers Bank and Den Oever. In bad weather dangerous seas break on the bank. The passage should only be used by those with local knowledge and in calm seas with slack tide.

BA 1873, 1406 and 1872. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods in bulk, or which are empty but not gas-free, and for all other vessels exceeding LOA 80m. Pilots are available from Wandelaar Pilot Station. Harbour pilots are available from the pilot station at the inner end of the West Pier.

There is a light situated on Nieuwpoort East Pier, 51°09.3'N 002°43.8'E.

Range 4.8m (springs), 3.1m (neaps).

International Port Traffic Signals are used to regulate vessel traffic at the entrance. These signals are exhibited from the signal tower at the inner end of West pier, (51°09.2'N 002°43.4'E). Small craft signal: By day, 2 black cones, points together and by night a blue flashing light, exhibited from the signal tower, indicate that craft under 6m in length or under oars are prohibited from leaving the harbour. This restriction is in force when the onshore wind is force 3 or more or the offshore wind is force 4 or more.

There are no tugs available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

NIEUWPOORT 51°09.35'N 2°43.12'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BE NIE For details see: GENERAL NOTES GENERAL DIAGRAM (1A) VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE SCHELDEMOND (VTS-SM) TRAFFIC AREAS BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS, WESTERSCHELDE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Scheveningen and Ostend Radio stations operate throughout 24 hours. Satellite communications are possible. VHF: Port: Ch 09, 16, call "Uitkijk Nieuwpoort" . Wandelaar Pilots: Ch 09.

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 (IMO form) 2 2. Bonded Stores List 1 3. Crew Personal Effects List 1 The documents are handed to immigration and customs via the vessel's agent.

Should be advised at least 6 hours prior to arrival at Wandelaar Pilot Station for vessels embarking a pilot and 6 hours before arrival Nieuwpoort Roads for vessels exempt from pilotage. The message should include: Name, callsign, flag, port of destination, ETA at pilot station in UTC, draught in metres and centimetres, cargo (with IMO identification if applicable), agent and dimensions (GT, LOA, beam).

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)”. Power driven vessels within the harbour are subject to speed limits. Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: olaf-afis-it-help-desk@ec.europa.eu.

Free pratique is granted on arrival. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate issued.

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.