Zeebrugge (BEZEE)

Antwerp and Zeebrugge is currently operating under the name 'Port of Antwerp-Bruges' since 22 April, 2022. The port handles containers, Ro-Ro and bulk traffic and is a transshipment hub for coastal and river traffic. Principal commodities handled include vehicles, LNG and forestry products. Due to the port's position on the open sea, vessels port steaming time is reduced to a minimum. A new dredging programme aims to accommodate vessels with a 16.7m draught. The outer port is accessible without going through any locks, one additional hour is needed to berth in the inner port. The outer port of Zeebrugge: This reclaimed land area is fully protected by 2 major breakwaters, (the W with a length of 4,280m and the E with a length of 4,030m) and by a smaller one inside the harbour, (2,487m). The inner port of Zeebrugge: The inner port, (approx size 1,300ha) has 4 docks, accessed by 2 locks: Pierre Vandamme Lock, 500m in length; width 57m; with a usable depth of 18.5m. Visart Lock, 210m in length, (165m is usable); width 19.7m, depth according to tidal conditions. Currently not in use. A junction lock for barges links the port with the Ostendbruges and Ghent Canal and with the national and international waterways system. Bruges: The Port of Bruges is connected to Zeebrugge by the Baudouin Canal approx 10km in length. Consisting of three docks, East, West and the Industrial Dock.

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

Zeebrugge lies on the Belgian coast of the North Sea, 12nm W of the mouth of the Scheldt estuary, 5.4nm W of the Dutch/Belgian border.

LOA 400m, draught 15.2m, beam 61.5m, 255,288DWT

Approx 278,000,000t of cargo and 14,000,000TEUs merged traffic figure with Antwerp Port handled annually. Zeebrugge Port approximately also handles 7,000 vessels and 80,000 passengers annually.

Near "AN" Buoy for vessels with a draught of more than 9.7m, for other vessels near "Scheur-Zand" Buoy. Anchorage 2nm ENE of the harbour entrance in depths of 8.0m, also in good weather in Ribzand (51°23'N 003°08'E) between Scheur and Wielingen.

The approach to Zeebrugge starts at the Wandelaar Pilot station, 18nm W of the port, where the pilot boards. Direct access to the port is via the deep draught channels of "Het Scheur" and "Ribzand" or a coastal channel named "Wielingen". The "Pas van het Zand", a beaconed and radar controlled channel, with a length 2,000m, width 600m, depth 15.5m leads into the harbour entrance from the NW. Baudouin Canal (for Brugge): Can be entered directly by the Visart Lock. The total length of the Baudouin Canal is 10.2km, the length between the Visart Sea Lock and the bridge at Dudzele is 6.2km. The canal width between the Visart Sea Lock and Herdersbrug at the water surface, is 70m and the width at the bottom is 22m. The water depth is as follows, 8.4m + Z(-4.9m) + canal level Z(+3.5m), from 10.2-8.8km onwards to Bruges inner port, will be deepened to 8.0m.

BA 116, 1872, 1873, 1874, 8012, 8011. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

Maritime Police.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all sea going vessels except the following: ..... 1. Barges 2. Estuary trade 3. Fluvial maritime trade 4. Vessels up to LOA 80m 5. Vessels at anchor, unless decided otherwise by the authorities 6. Vessels equipped to carry sand, gravel or dredged elements and carrying such 7. Vessels owned or managed by the Dutch, Belgian or Flemish authority 8. Vessels owned or managed by the Flemish or Dutch pilotage ..... Vessels should send request for pilots to Wandelaar Pilot Station on Ch 06, 65 at least 6 hours in advance together with the following information: 1. Ship's name 2. Callsign 3. Flag 4. IMO No 5. Previous name, callsign and flag (if changed more than 6 months prior to arrival) 6. Port of destination 7. Date and time of pilot order (specify UTC or LT) 8. Dangerous cargo (Y/N - specify classes) 9. Name and address of agent 10. LOA 11. Beam 12. Draught in metres 13. GT 14. Helicopter deck available (Y/N) 15. Helicopter pilot requested when suspended (Y/N) 16. Helicopter pilot requested in good weather (Y/N) 17. Special remarks concerning manoeuvrability Updates and/or changes should be sent to Gent Coordination Centre, Tel: +32 9 250 5711, Fax: +329 251 6321, E-mail: orderpilot@loodswezen.be (Masters only). Vessels and/or agents should communicate updates and/or changes to the initial pilot order to the Pilot Station. Changes must be communicated to the local pilot station at Zeebrugge. Vessels should contact Wandelaar Pilot (or Traffic Centre Wandelaar) on VHF Ch 65 no later than 1 hour before arrival at the pilot boarding position. After identification by the Traffic Centre, the PV (or Traffic Centre Wandelaar when pilotage is suspended) will provide procedural information on Ch 65. Suspension or resumption of the Belgian Pilotage Service will be announced in the Navigational Warnings broadcast by Oostende CRS. Vessels intending to anchor in the Westhinder Anchorage Area should inform Traffic Centre Wandelaar and maintain a listening watch on Ch 65 when anchored. ..... Pilot boards in the following positions: 1. Wandelaar 51°22.5'N 002°43.0'E, 2nm W of SW Akkaert Buoys 2. Bad weather: 51°22.0'N 002°52.0'E, near A1 Lightbuoy 3. LNG Vessels: 1nm E of A-Zuid Lightbuoy (51°21.10'N 002°36.9'E) See also ETA and Communications Sections.

Northern: A line drawn between the seaward end of the 2 outer jetties. Southern: Boudewijnsluis Lock.

On the W and E entrance of the harbour respectively a lighthouse showing Oc G 7s 31m 7M and Oc R (7) 31m 7M. Lighthouse on Old Mole (51°20.9'N 003°12.2'E) Oc(3) 15s 26.4m. Leading lights, (indicating channel axis), 136° and 154°. International Port Signals are exhibited from the head of the Western Breakwater and also from the tower at the head of Leopold II Dam.

Vessels with draught exceeding 12.0m are dependent on the tide for entry. The Pierre Vandamme Lock: Length 500m between outer gates, width 57m, sill depth Z(-15m) MLWS. The water level in the inner port is at Z(+3.50m) MLWS, according to the level of the tide in the outer port the water depth in the lock varies between 15-18.5m.The Visart Lock: Length 210m, width 19.7m, sill depth Z(-5.50m)MLWS, the water level in the Baudouin Canal is at Z(+3.50m), according to the level in the outer port the usable water depth in the lock varies from 5.5-9.0m. Currently closed. Brugge: There is an air draught restriction of 48m and a max width restriction of 21m. Dangerous Cargo: Explosives: At the Quays No 140-144 including the Wielingen Dock, explosives in quantities up to 250t (net explosive content) of all classes can be shipped on the condition that the Western Dam is closed completely for all traffic.

..... Mean tide +4.40m at HW +0.70m at LW +4.00m from 50 minutes before HW to 1 hour 20 minutes after HW +3.00m from 1 hour 40 minutes before HW to 2 hours 30 minutes after HW Spring tide +4.80m at HW +0.40m at LW Neap tide +3.90m at HW +1.05m at LW About 2.25nm NE of the harbour entrance the E going stream, mean direction 075°, begins at -0310 HW Zeebrugge. The W going stream, mean direction 253°, begins at +0210 HW Zeebrugge. The spring rate in both directions is 2.5kts. Off the harbour the E going stream begins at -0300 HW Zeebrugge and at springs has a mean rate of 2kts from 2 hours before to 1.5 hours after HW Zeebrugge, with a maximum rate of 4kts at -0100 HW Zeebrugge. At neaps the mean rate is 1kt from 2 hours before to 1 hour after HW Zeebrugge with a maximum rate of 2kts.

A VTS service centre is located on the W'ly entrance of the new outer harbour, 51°21.6'N 003°11.0'E. Vessels are required to report to the VTS 30 minutes prior to arrival at the outer limits of the area. See also Communications and ETA Sections.

From Lightbuoy "Scheur-zand" there are 6 tugs permanently available, bollard pull, 45-65t, extra tugs are available on request if contacted on VHF Ch 71, at least 6 hours in advance. Bruges: Tugs are available. Application should be made to Port Control, Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 71 at least 6 hours in advance. The address for the towage service is: Unie van Reddings-en Sleepdienst, Zeebrugge branch, Zeebrugge Shipping and Bunkering Co, Kiwiweg 80, B-8380 Zeebrugge, Tel: +32 50 542535. The vessel in tow must provide the tow lines.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

ZEEBRUGGE 51°21.36'N 3°12.10'E UNCTAD LOCODE: BE ZEE For details see: GENERAL NOTES BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS, WESTERSCHELDE GENERAL DIAGRAM (1A) VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE SCHELDEMOND (VTS-SM) TRAFFIC AREAS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Vessels in the shallow draught channel bound for Zeebrugge are requested to report to Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 when passing the AW Lt buoy (51° 22.42N 3°07.05E). (3) LNG vessels and tugs should not communicate on VHF Ch 08 but should use the appropriate area radar VHF Channel (for details see BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS, WESTERSCHELDE). LNG VESSELS BOUND FOR AND DEPARTING FROM ZEEBRUGGE: (1) Definitions: (a) Large LNG vessels: Vessels with an LOA of 200m and above (b) Small LNG vessels: Vessels with an LOA of less than 200m (2) Inward-bound: (a) Five days prior to arrival and thence every 24h, LNG vessels must report their position to Zeebrugge Port Authority (MBZ). (b) Notice of ETA: (i) ETA should be sent to Vessel Traffic Service Scheldemond (VTS-SM) (see BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS, WESTERSCHELDE) 48h, 24h, 6h and 1h before arrival at the Pilot boarding position 51°21.10N 2°38.63E (1 n mile E of A-S Lt buoy - large LNG vessels) or Wandelaar Pilot Station (51°22.22N 2°43.00E - small LNG vessels) (ii) Vessels must inform Zeebrugge Port Authority and VTS-SM 24h before arrival that no defects have occurred or are expected to occur with regard to the vessel, propulsion equipment or any gear. The vessels will be permitted or refused access to the port depending on the nature of any defects. (iii) VHF Communication: (i) Vessels should make initial contact with Wandelaar Approach on VHF Ch 60, and will subsequently receive guidance from VTS-SM (ii) Once the vessel has passed the OD1 buoy, the VTS-SM will, at the request of the vessel or Pilot, continuously issue position information to the vessel via Radar Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 04 (iii) On passing S5 Lt buoy, the VTS-SM will continuously issue position information via Radar Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 04 (iv) Vessels receiving information via the Radar VHF Channel should also continue to monitor the relevant Traffic Area VHF Channel (v) The VTS-SM will provide further guidance via Traffic Centre Wandelaar on VHF Ch 65 and Traffic Centre Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 69 (vi) When entering the port, Zeebrugge Port Control will contact the vessel on VHF Ch 71 from the Z Lt buoy onwards (d) Sailing Schedule: The VTS-SM will announce the vessel's sailing schedule on VHF Chs 65 and 69 at the following times: (i) 1h prior to the vessel's arrival at the A-S Lt buoy (ii) On arrival at the A-S Lt buoy (e) Reporting: Vessels should report to Centrale Vlissingen on VHF Ch 14, Traffic Centre Wandelaar on VHF Ch 65 or Traffic Centre Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 69, and Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71, advising the estimated time of passing the next passing point as follows; (i) Immediately after Pilot boarding (ii) On passing Lt buoy A1, Lt buoys VG3/VG4, or Lt buoy S3 (iii) On passing Lt buoy SZ (iv) On passing Lt buoy Z (v) Vessels must request permission to enter the port from Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 and notify VTS-SM when passing Lt buoy S5 (vi) Zeebrugge Port Control will grant permission if the required conditions of entry have been fulfilled. If permission is not granted, vessels will be instructed to proceed to a safe anchorage. (vii) Vessels should report to Radar Control Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 19 when passing Zeebrugge Harbour breakwater and on completion of mooring (3) Outward-bound: (a) Sailing Schedule: The VTS-SM will announce the vessel's sailing schedule on VHF Chs 65 and 69 at the following times: (i) 1h prior to departure (ii) On departure (b) Departing Port: (i) Vessels must request permission to leave the port from Zeebugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 (ii) Zeebrugge Port Control will grant permission if the required conditions of departure have been fulfilled (c) Reporting: Vessels should report to Radar Control Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 19, Centrale Vlissingen on VHF Ch 14, and Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 as follows: (i) Before departure (ii) When casting off (iii) When passing the breakwater ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCKS LOCATION: Pierre Vandamme Lock (51°20.24N 3°12.97E) CONTACT DETAILS: Lock Master VHF Channel: Ch 68 Telephone: +32(0)50 546867 Fax: +32(0)50 543281 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: Report on VHF to request entry. NOTE: VHF Ch 68 is also used for the Dudzele rail and road bridges on the Boudewijnkanal halfway between Zeebrugge and Brugge, and by the lockmaster at Brugge. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 08/17 Belgian Notice 25/297/16, (RSDRA2016000302501), 8/17

..... PORT CONTACTS (24hrs) Port Control, Zeebrugge: VHF: Ch 71 Callsign: "Zeebrugge Port Control" Tel: +32 50 546867 Fax: +32 50 550350 Email: vts-vlissingen@vts-scheldt.net Central Vlissengen: VHF: Ch 14 Callsign: "Centrale Vlissingen" Tel: +32 118 424790 Fax: +32 118 472503 Radar Control Zeebrugge: VHF: Ch 19 Callsign: "Radar Zeebrugge" Radar Zeebrugge: VHF: Ch 04 Traffic Centre Wandelaar Approach: VHF: Ch 60 Callsign: "Traffic Centre Wandelaar Approach" Traffic Centre Wandelaar: VHF: Ch 65 Callsign: "Traffic Centre Wandelaar" Tel: +32 50 557700 Fax: +32 50 557744. Telex and Satcom: 81417 Traffic Centre Zeebrugge: VHF: Ch 69 Callsign: "Traffic Centre Zeebrugge" Tel: +32 50 550802 Fax: +32 50 547400 Email: vts-zeebrugge@vts-scheldt.net Zeebrugge Port Authority: Tel: +32 50 543211 Fax: +32 50 543224 Email: mbz@zeebruggeport.be Website: http://www.zeebruggeport.be http://www.zeebruggeport.com Harbour Master: Tel: +32 50 543240 Fax: +32 50 543249 Email: harbour.masters.office@mbz.be Email: harbour.master@mbz.be Tugs: VHF: Ch 08 LOCKS: Lock Master (HM's office): Tel: +32 50 543231 Pierre Vandamme Lock: VHF: Ch 68 (24hrs) Tel: +32 50 546867 Fax: +32 50 543281 NOTES: PIERRE VANDAMME LOCK: Report on VHF to request entry. VHF Ch 68 is also used for Dudzele Rail and Road Bridges on the Boudewijnkanal halfway between Zeebrugge and Brugge and by the Lock Master at Brugge. SCHEVENINGEN AND OSTEND RADIO STATIONS: operate throughout 24 hours. Satellite communications are possible. OSTEND RADIO: Should be contacted for all radio messages via Ch 16 ..... INBOUND: VHF Communications: 1. Vessels should make initial contact with Wandelaar Approach on VHF Ch 60, and will subsequently receive guidance from VTS-SM 2. Once the vessel has passed the Oost-Dyck Lightbuoy, the VTS-SM will, at the request of the vessel or pilot, continuously issue position information to the vessel via Radar Zeebrugge on Ch 04 3. On passing S5 Lightbuoy, the VTS-SM will continuously issue position information via Radar Zeebrugge on Ch 04 4. Vessels receiving information via the Radar VHF Channel should also continue to monitor the relevant Traffic Area VHF Channel. 4. The VTS-SM will provide further guidance via Traffic Centre Wandelaar on Ch 65 and Traffic Centre Zeebrugge on Ch 69. 5. When entering the port, Zeebrugge Port Control will contact the vessel on Ch 71 from the Z Lightbuoy onwards Sailing Schedule: The VTS-SM will announce the vessel's sailing schedule on Ch 65 and Ch 69 at the following times: 1. 1 hour prior to the vessel's arrival at the AZ Lightbuoy 2. On arrival at the AZ Lightbuoy Reporting: Vessels should report to Centrale Vlissingen on Ch 14, Traffic Centre Wandelaar on Ch 65 or Traffic Centre Zeebrugge on Ch 69, and Zeebrugge Port Control on Ch 71, advising the estimated time of passing the next passing point as follows: 1. Immediately after pilot boarding 2. On passing Lightbuoy A1, Lightbuoys VG3/VG4 or Lightbuoy S3. 3. On passing Lightbuoy SZ 4. On passing Lightbuoy Z Entering Port: 1. Vessels should request permission to enter the port from Zeebrugge Port Control Ch 71 and notify VTS-SM when passing Lightbuoy S5. 2. Zeebrugge Port Control will grant permission if the required conditions of entry have been fulfilled. If permission is not granted, vessels will be instructed to proceed to a safe anchorage 3. On passing Zeebrugge Harbour Breakwater and on completion of mooring, vessels should report to Radar Control Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 19. OUTBOUND: Sailing Schedule: The VTS-SM will announce the vessel's sailing schedule on Ch 65 and CH 69 at the following times: 1. 1 hour to departure 2. On departure Departing Port: 1. Vessels must request permission to leave the port from Zeebrugge Port Control on Ch 71 2. Zeebrugge Port Control will grant permission if the required conditions of departure have been fulfilled. Reporting: Vessels should report to Radar Control Zeebrugge on Ch 19, Centrale Vlissingen on Ch 14 and Zeebrugge Port Control on Ch 71 as follows: 1. Before departure 2. When casting off 3. When passing the breakwater. See also Pilot and ETA sections.

The master is required to hand in properly completed, dated and signed IMO forms, Crew List and Passenger List in duplicate. These should be handed in as soon as possible, at the latest within 12 hours after arrival, to the office of the Maritime and River Police, Tel: +32 50 557630, Fax: +32 50 557646. This can be done directly or via agent. The master is required to report immediately to the Maritime Commissioner any stowaways, should there be any onboard. The Master will be responsible if stowaways disembark without the permission of this authority. Yachtsmen and passengers should be in possession of a valid passport, (or ID card) and a Benelux or Schengen visa. The Customs Head Office can be contacted by Tel: +32 60 545455, Fax: +32 50 545935.

..... 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 2. List of Dangerous Goods 3. Crew List 4. Passenger List 5. Stowaway List 6. Cargo Manifest 7. Freight List (Prepared by Agent) 8. General declaration (Benelux 20, prepared by agent) 9. Crew Personal Effects List 10. Certificate of Registry 11. International Tonnage Certificate (Oslo 69), or National Tonnage Certificate (if ITC not available) 12. Civil Liability Certificate (if more than 2,000t oil in tank) 13. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 14. Oil Record Book 15. Passenger Ship Safety Certificate 16. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate 17. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate 18. Cargo Ship Radio Construction Certificate of Exemption 19. Load Line Certificate of Exemption 20. International Certificate of Fitness for carriage of dangerous chemicals in bulk 21. International Certificate of Fitness for carriage of liquefied gases in bulk

..... PROCEDURE: 1. Vessels should request entrance permission from Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 at least 1 hour before arrival at Z Light buoy (51°22.50'N 3°09.94'E). 2. Vessels in the shallow draught channel bound for Zeebrugge should report to Zeebrugge Port control on VHF Ch 71 when passing the A2 Light buoy (51°22.43'N 3°07.50'E). 3. LNG Vessels and tugs should not communicate on VHF Ch 08. Instead, the appropriate area radar VHF Channel should be used. LNG VESSELS: Five days before arrival, and then every 24hours, LNG vessel must report their position to Zeebrugge Port Authority (MBZ). ETA should be sent to Vessel Traffic Service Scheidemond (VTS-SM) 48, 24 and 6 hours and then1 hour before arrival at the Pilot Boarding Point (51°21.10'N 2° 38.63'E) 1nm E of A-Zuid Lightbuoy (for large vessels over 200m) or Wandelaar Pilot Station (51°22.22'N 2°43.63'E) (for small vessels, LOA less than 200m). Any change in ETA must be reported immediately. Vessels must also notify Zeebrugge Port Authority and VTS-SM, 24hrs before arrival, of any suspected problems to the vessel, such as defects with propulsion equipment, stowage and equipment. Any change in status must be notified immediately A vessel may be refused permission to continue depending on the nature of the problem. VESSELS INBOUND: Vessels should report to Centrale Vlissingen on VHF Ch 14, Traffic Centre Wandelaar on Ch 65 or Traffic Centre Zeebrugge on Ch 69, and Port Control Zeebrugge on Ch 71 as follows: ..... 1. Immediately after Pilot boarding 2. On passing Lightbuoy A1, Lightbuoys VG3/VG4, or Lightbuoy S3 3. On passing Lightbuoy SZ 4. On passing Lightbuoy Z 5. Vessels should request permission to enter the port from Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 (and notify VTS-SM when passing Light Buoy S5). 6. Zeebrugge Port Control will grant permission if the required conditions of entry have been fulfilled. If permission is nto granted, vessels will be instructed to proceed to a safe anchorage. 7. Vessels should report to Radar Control Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 19 when passing Zeebrugge Harbour breakwater and on completion of mooring. VESSELS OUTBOUND: The VTS-SM will announce the vessel's sailing schedule on VHF Ch 65 and 69 one hour prior to departure and on departure. 1. Vessels must request permission to leave the port from Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71. 2. Zeebrugge Port control will grant permissioj if the rquired conditions of departure have been met. Departing vessels should report to Radar Control Zeebrugge on VHF Ch 19, Centrale Vlissengen on VHF Ch 14 and Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Ch 71 as follows: 1. Before departure 2. When casting off 3. When passing the breakwater. See also Pilot and Communications Sections.

Vessels are obliged to fly their national colours when entering and leaving the port and from sunset on Sundays and public holidays. On Good Friday, they should fly their colours at half-mast.

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)”. The transport and the handling of explosives and ammunition as well as the entry into the harbour of vessels loaded with such goods is subject to a prior written authorisation delivered either by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy Mining Administration - Explosives Department or by the Ministry of Defence. The authorisation obtained must be notified in duplicate by the holder to the "Maatschappij van de Brugse Zeevaatinrichtingen", P. Vandammehuis, Isabellalaan 1, B-8380 Zeebrugge at least 5 days before: ..... 1. The transport and/or the handling of ammunition and/or explosives in the harbour area of the MBZ; 2. The berthing of the vessel loaded with explosives and ammunition. The port authorities can deny entry to the port to explosives and/or ammunition or other hazardous cargo. All hazardous cargo (IMO-registered) onboard must be reported to the port authority 24 hours prior to the arrival of a vessel. The harbour master must be given 48 hours prior notice stating the date and the expected hour of arrival of vessels loaded with explosives or ammunition. The notice should be immediately confirmed in writing. Any change in the expected time of arrival must immediately be brought to the notice of the harbour master and confirmed in writing. Vessels loaded with explosives or ammunition may only call at the outer harbour at the time authorised by the harbour master. LNG vessels: LNG tankers bound for Zeebrugge will be escorted by a patrol craft and, between the pilot boarding position and the berth, VTS-SM will notify all other vessels of her position. All vessels must pass at least 0.2nm off the LNG tanker. Between S3 Lightbuoy and Z Lightbuoy no other vessel may overtake or cross ahead of the LNG tanker unless they have consent and also that of VTS-SM. Between SZ Lightbuoy and the harbour entrance the LNG tanker will be secured to four tugs. After passing Z Lightbuoy, a fifth tug will be in attendance and Zeebrugge Port Control will coordinate all shipping movements in order to maintain a minimum passing distance of 0.2nm. LNG tankers are considered to be vessels constrained by their draught and shall display the appropriate signals in accordance with Rule 28 of The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea.

The master must sign the Maritime Declaration of Health issued by the pilot. Pratique is normally granted at the pilot station, providing the health situation is satisfactory, any advice on health matters is also obtainable from the pilot service. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates only used and can be 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.