Ostend (BEOST)

The Port of Ostend features a deep-water outer harbor and an inner harbor accessible via locks. It includes three yacht harbours and berths along the Gent-Oostende Canal. With robust transport links, the port connects to motorways, railroads, and the European inland waterway network. It serves as a ferry and cruise terminal, a medium-sized commercial and fishing port, and a recreational hub. Recently, renewable energy initiatives, led by REBO, have revitalized the economy by focusing on offshore wind turbines and maintenance services, ensuring future growth and sustainability.

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

Ostend (also known as Oostende) is situated on the English Channel coast of Belgium, close the border with The Netherlands.

LOA 191.5m, beam 42m, draught 6m, 53,036DWT.

Approx 1,400,000t of cargo, 4,000 vessels and 1,300 passengers handled annually.

There is anchorage in Grote Rede, which is 5nm in length 1nm wide in depths from 8.0-10.0m over a bottom of sand and mud. A good berth is with Ostend Cathedral twin spires bearing 133° distance 2.75nm. Baland Bank lies in the W part of Grote Rede, the outer road is not considered a safe anchorage. Kleine Road, the inner road has depths from 6.0-7.5m over a width of 0.5nm. The holding ground is indifferent, especially near the harbour entrance and it should only be used as a temporary anchorage for vessels about to enter the harbour.

°The approach is obstructed by numerous banks and shoals and there are several approach routes. The final approach from seaward is through Rechstreekse Kil, the channel leading from Grote Rede to the harbour entrance. The channels are continuously being dredged.Ostend harbour may be approached as follows: From NW: Through Negenvaam a channel used by medium draught vessels between Kwinte Bank and Middelkerke Bank. It is marked on its E side by Middelkerkebank Lightbuoy, (51°18.2'N 002°42.8'E). "D1" Lightbuoy marks the channel between Neganvaam and Noordpas.Middelkerkebank N Lightbuoy, (51°20.9'N 002°46.4'E) marks the N end of Middelkerkebank and Middelkerkebank S Lightbuoy, (51°14.8'N 002°42.0'E) marks the S end of this bank. From N: Through the following route: Wandelaar Pilot Station, then; between A1 Lightbuoy and Ostendebank Noord Lightbuoy, (51°22.0'N 002°56.5'N), then; through the channel between Ravelingen and Wenduine Bank, which is marked on its E side by Ostendebank Oost Lightbuoy and on its E side by Wenduine Bank West Lightbuoy, (51°17.3'N 002°52.9'E). Then; to Buitenstroombank Lightbuoy moored in Grote Rede, 2.25nm NNW of the entrance to Ostend Harbour. Harbour Entrance: The harbour is entered between the new West and East Breakwaters (Channel width up to 700m). The Outer Channel then narrows down to 227m at the Inner Entrance. Ostend leading lights are exhibited from 2 white and red framework towers, visible at 4nm, standing on the E side of the port at the end of Zeewezendok. The front tower is 36m high (lights Iso(1).W.4s) and rear tower is 46m high (Lights Iso(1).4s) giving transit bearing of 143°(323°).

BA 1350, 1873, 1874. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

1003.

No special arrangements.

Vessels bound for Ostend should contact Wandelaar Approach on VHF Ch 60 or Traffic Centre Wandelaar on VHF Ch 65 no later than 1 hour before arrival at the pilot boarding position. Vessels intending to anchor in the Westhinder anchorage area should inform Traffic Centre Wandelaar and maintain a listening watch on VTF Ch 85 when anchored. Pilots board in the following positions: ..... 1. Wandelaar Pilot Station: 51°22.20'N 002°42.92'E 2. Bad weather: 51°22.00'N 002°52.00'E (near A1 Lightbuoy) 3. Large LNG vessels (LNG vessels over LOA 200m): 51°21.15'N 002°38.62'E (1nm E of A-S Lightbuoy) 4. Small LNG vessels (LNG vessels under LOA 200m): Wandelaar Pilot Station 51° 22.20'N 002°42.92'E All vessels carrying oil, gas or chemicals (fully or partially loaded or empty but not gas free) are subject to compulsory pilotage irrespective of length. Vessels should send requests for pilots to the appropriate Pilot Station at least 6 hours in advance stating: ..... Prefix Information required A Vessel's name, callsign and flag I Port of destination and date and time (UT(GMT)) (4 figures) of ETA at "Wandelaar" or "Steenbank" pilot stations, stating appropriate name O Draught in metres and centimetres P Cargo product(s) carried: dangerous cargo(es) exact technical name T Name of shipping agent U GT and LOA in metres and centimetres X Additional remarks concerning the condition of the vessel, especially; a. Damage b. Injury c. Navigability d. Equipment e. Any list f. Particulars concerning manning, cargo and more general particulars Vessels with a Belgian destination carrying dangerous cargoes, gas products, or which last carried gas products and are not gas free, are required to send the following additional information. ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Date and time (UTC) of report 3. Nationality 4. Length 5. GT 6. Destination 7. Product, UN number 8. Product, total quantity 9. Name of agent/owner 10. Carriage, or not, of a valid Compliance Certificate issued, or recognised, by the flag country and statement that the ship is loaded in conformity to it 11. Any deficiencies which may affect the ability to manoeuvre or the safety of navigation or any events affecting or putting in danger marine environment and connection zones If the original ETA is delayed by more than 2 hours, the message should be repeated with revised ETA Towed vessels over LOA 100m, beam 30m, draught over 8.0m should send the above information, in writing, at least 24 hours in advance with dimensions of tow, means of anchoring and number of vessels involved.

Ostend Main Light, (51°14.2'N 002°55.9'E) is exhibited from a blue and white concrete tower, 63m in height, standing on the E side of the harbour, visible from 27nm (Lights Fl(3) W.10s). A radio beacon transmits from the light tower. The Harbour Radio Tower is located to the E side of the Inner Harbour entrance (51°14.25'N 002°55.47'E). A flashing green light, 12m high, can be seen from the end of the West Pier (inside the new West Breakwater) from a distance of 10nm. Harbour Entrance: The harbour is entered between the new West and East Breakwaters. Ostend leading lights are exhibited from 2 white and red framework towers, visible at 4nm, standing on the E side of the port at the end of Zeewezendok. The front tower is 36m high (lights Iso(1).W.4s) and rear tower is 46m high (Lights Iso(1).4s) giving transit bearing of 143°(323°).

The harbour has been dredged to 8.4m below CD, max draught 8.0m. Night berthing and unberthing is possible.

Range 4.50m.

International Port Traffic Signals: Used to regulate vessel traffic. These signals are exhibited from the signal station at the head of East Pier (51° 14.4'N 002°55.2'E). A yellow quick flashing light is exhibited in addition to the normal traffic signals when it is required to keep the dredged channel between the entrance and Demeysluis (0.9nm from the entrance) clear for cross channel ferries. This signal is repeated on the mast on the S side of the entrance to Montgomerydok (51°14.0'N 002°55.4'E). When this light is displayed above a red light on the mast at Montgomerydok, vessels wishing to leave Montgomerydok or Visserijdok must stop and wait within the dock. Special traffic signals are exhibited at the entrance to Montgomerydok and Vissersulsis. Under a yellow quick flashing light are two traffic boards, the top one with red arrows, the bottom with green arrows. These boards indicate the right of way to departing vessels. A yellow quick flashing light above a red light is exhibited on the W side of the navigation channel indicating the right of way to vessels departing from the S end of Voorhaven. Dock signals are exhibited from a signal from a signal mast on the W side of Demeysluis (51°13.6'N 002°55.8'E). No signal (day) or a blue light (night) indicates the lock is closed. A black ball (day) or two blue lights vertically disposed (night) indicated that the lock is open. When the canal sluices are operated, a current of up to 1kt can occur in Voorhaven, which makes berthing difficult. An orange light is exhibited from the fixed bridge spanning the S end of Voorhaven when the sluice is about to be operated. This light is changed to red when the sluice is open.

There are 2 tugs of 32t bollard pull available to meet vessels outside harbour.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

OOSTENDE 51°14.31'N 2°55.18'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BE OST For details see: GENERAL NOTES GENERAL DIAGRAM (1A) VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE SCHELDEMOND (VTS-SM) TRAFFIC AREAS BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS, WESTERSCHELDE ________________________________________________________________________________ ______

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______ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Oostende Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 09 Telephone: +32(0)59 255488 Fax: +32(0)59 255489 Hr Mr Telephone: +32(0)59 340711 Fax: +32(0)59 340710 E-mail: harbour.master@portofoostende.be Port Authority Telephone: +32(0)59 340711 Fax: +32(0)59 340710 E-mail: info@portofoostende.be Website: www.portofoostende.be HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: Vessels must request permission for entry, departure and Pilot information by reporting to Oostende Port Control on VHF Ch 09 and/or by telephone. ________________________________________________________________________________ ______ LOCK (VISSERRIJSLUIS) LOCATION: 51 14 09N 2 55 68E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 22 ________________________________________________________________________________ ______ LOCK (MERCATORSLUIS) LOCATION: 51 13 82N 2 55 44E CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 14 ________________________________________________________________________________ LOCK (DEMEYSLUIS) LOCATION: 51 13 53N 2 55 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 15/21 Belgian Notice 3/097/21, (RSDRA2021000046208), 15/21

..... Port Control: VHF: Ch 09. Callsign: "Oostende Port Control" (24hrs) Tel: +32 59 255488 Fax: +32 59 255489. Harbour Master: Tel: +32 59 340711, Fax: +32 59 340710. (24hrs) Email: harbour.master@portofoostende.be Port Authority: Tel: +32 59 341711, Fax: +32 59 340710. (24hrs) Email: info@portofoostende.be Website: http://www.portofoostende.be Pilot Station: Wandelaar. VHF: Ch 65. (Available 24 hours) VTS-SM: Wandelaar Approach: VHF: Ch 60 Tel: +32 50 550801, Fax +32 50 547400 Email: vts-zeebrugge@vts-scheldt.net Traffic Centre Wandelaar: VHF: Ch 65 Tel: +32 50 550801, Fax: +32 50 547400 Email: vts-zeebrugge@vts-scheldt.net Locks: VHF: Ch 84 Tel: +32 59 340729 (Available 0600-200hrs) Fishing Harbour: VHF: Ch 20. Radio: Scheveningen and Ostend Radio stations operate throughout 24 hours. Satellite communications are possible.

Immigration: Check validation of all ship's documents. Non EC citizens (passengers) should have a valid visa. There are no restrictions on crew providing they are not signing off. Customs and Excise, Ostend, Tel: +32 59 321991.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List (IMO form) 2 2. Bonded Stores List 1 3. Crew Personal Effects List 1 1. Passenger Manifest 2 2. Disembarking Passenger Manifest 2 3. Embarking Passenger Manifest 2 4. Crew Manifest 2 5. Stores List 2 6. Customs Declaration (ship) 2 7. Customs Declaration (crew) 2 8. Customs Declaration (passenger) 2 9. Health Declaration 2 10. ISPS last 10 ports visited, with security levels 1 The documents are handed to immigration and customs via the vessel's agent.

Should be advised to Verkeerscentrale Zeebrugge at least 6 hours prior to arrival at the Wandelaar pilot station and again when 2 hours from the pilot station. 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)”.

Free pratique is granted on arrival. Harbour service, Health inspection, Tel: +32 50 333015. Ship Sanitation Control arranged through Antwerp.

Normally tendered on arrival at pilot station or on berthing.

See pilot and traffic signals in Navigation Section for vessels with draught restrictions and/or dangerous cargo. Advice of river tidal levels can be obtained by VHF radio.