Brunsbuttel (DEBRB)

Brunsbuttel consists of four harbours, the main harbour being Elbeharbour (Elbehafen) which is directly on the Elbe River and three harbours inside the Kiel Canal. The port handles all traffic entering and leaving the SW end of the canal through locks which divide the port into Elbehafen Brunsbuttel and Brunsbuttel Binnenhafen, tidal and non tidal areas, respectively, where a variety of commercial cargoes are handled. The majority of cargo handled at Elbeharbour is crude oil, liquid gas and a wide range of bulk commodities. The following cargoes are handled: Heavy lifts, timber, iron, steel, bulk cargoes such as coal, ore, fertiliser, stones and liquid cargoes such as crude oil and liquid gas.

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

Brunsbuttel is located at the mouth of the Elbe Estuary at the W end of the Kiel Canal.

LOA 350.0m, draught 14.6m, beam 55.0m and DWT unrestricted on Elbehafen multipurpose terminal.

Approx 10,000,000t are handled annually.

Anchorage is available in the Elbe River. Vessels with dangerous cargo can anchor in Neufeld-Reede West, which is on the NW side of the main channel between the E end of Medemrinne and the approach to Der Nord-Ostee Kanel, for bunkering and transfer of cargo. Oil, gas, and chemical tankers are permitted to anchor in Heufeld-Reede Ost only while waiting to enter Der Nord-Ostsee Kanal. The use of anchors in the port is only allowed for manoeuvring. Anchorage near the compressed air barriers at the Oil Harbour and Landeshafen Ostermoor is prohibited.

BA 8071, DE 42, 46. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2)

Elbeharbour: 1000-1008 according to tide. Oil Harbour and Landeshafen Ostermoor: 1003 brackish water.

For vessels berthing in the Elbeharbour no restrictions with regards to length, beam and height or with regards to day or night berthing. For vessels berthing at the Oil Harbour and Landeshafen Ostermoor there are restrictions for length and beam at the canal locks. No restrictions for day or night berthing. To prevent movement of gas carriers while loading or discharging minimum admissible mooring are, 3 head lines, 3 stern lines, 1 spring fore and aft. For loading or discharging gas carriers the following minimum number of crew members are required, a nautical officer, an engineer officer and 2 seamen/deckhands.

Tankers over 10,000GT and other vessels over 60,000GT must take a pilot at "Deutsche Bucht" Light Vessel. Smaller vessels must take pilot at the "Elbe-1" Light Vessel.

..... 1. Ships with dangerous goods or tankers which are not gas free must report to the Port Authority 48 hours before arrival. 2. Ships carrying ammonia, navigating the Kiel Canal, are obliged to meet special Water Police pre requisites. 3. Ships requested to accomplish the Oil Liability Agreement (more than 2,000t oil onboard) must be in possession of a valid Oil Liability Certificate. Other Entry Restrictions: Brunsbuttel Oil Harbour and Landeshafen Ostermoor; max LOA 235m, max draught 10.4m at 27m beam (8.0m draught at 32.5m beam). Brunsbuttel Elbeharbour: Max arrival fresh water (FW) draught for incoming vessels: ..... Not tidal restricted: All vessels up to max draught of 12.0m (FW) and all vessels up to max LOA 220m except loaded gas tankers. Tidal restricted: All vessels up to a max draught of 12.0m (FW) and all vessels over LOA 220m and all loaded gas tankers. Arrival from sea Berthing at slack high water or against ebb current Arrival from Hamburg Berthing at slack high water or against flood current. For vessels with the following draughts berthing at the Elbeharbour only at slack high water: ..... Tanker berth Over 12m to max 13.8m (FW) draught General cargo/bulk berth Over 12m to max 14.8m (FW) draught Max freshwater (FW) departure draught for outgoing vessels: Not tidal restricted All vessels up to a draught of 12.0m (FW) Tidal restricted All vessels with a draught over 12.0m up to max 12.8m (FW). Unberthing only between 1 hour and 4 hours after low water. The declared draught values are only granted at normal tidal and fairway proportions on the River Elbe and the approach area at the NE anchorage on the beam of the Elbeharbour.

Range 2.9m (max ebb current 3.9kts; max flood current 2.9kts). On the N limit of Heufeld-Reede the out going stream begins 20-40 minutes earlier than in the main channel.

..... It is mandatory for vessels to send the following reports: Sailing Plan (SP): A SP must be sent to VTS Centre Brunsbuttel Elbe Traffic on VHF Ch 68 as follows: 1. Before leaving the harbour or berth within the VTS Area 2. Before leaving Nord-Ostsee Kanal (Kiel Kanal) locks in Brunsbuttel Position Report (PR): A PR must be sent to VTS Centre Brunsbuttel Elbe Traffic on VHF Ch 68 as follows: 1. When entering the VTS Area (On passing Lightbuoy Nos 53/54 or Lightbuoy No 125) 2. When leaving a harbour or berth within the VTS Area

Available. Various small tugs plus 5 larger tugs (1,800-2,400bhp). Gas carriers entering the port or turning must use at least 1 tug.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

BRUNSBЬTTEL ELBE PORT 53°54.44'N 9°10.05'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DE BRB For details see: ELBE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 51/23 German Bulletin 41/23, (RSDRA2023000286586), 51/23

Satcom to be used if available. Elbe Weser Radio for VHF. Norddeich Radio for short wave communications. VHF: Norddeich Radio "DAN", Elbe-Wesser-Radio "DAC". Elbe River pilots: Ch 13. Kiel Canal pilots: Ch 09. Brunsbuttel Elbe Port: Ch 06, 16. Brunsbuttel Elbe Traffic: Ch 16, 68. Port contacts: Telephone: +49 (0)4852 8840, Fax: +49 (0)4852 88426, email: info-bp@schrammgroup.de

Customs allow 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits for each crew member. Master to prepare Crew Declarations. Customs Officer will place bonded stores under seal. Immigration Officers will check passports of all crew members/passengers before issuing shore passes (valid during stay).

..... 1. Bonded Stores List (2 copies). 2. Crew Declaration (3 copies). 3 All ship's documents. 4. Copy of the International Tonnage Certificate (1 copy). 5 Crew Lists (4 copies). 6. Copy of Bill of Lading/Manifest (1 copy). All further documents will be prepared by the agents.

ETA to be advised 72, 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival. ETA to include the following information: Vessel's name/callsign, arrival time and description of cargo. For dry cargo ships: ETA to include the following information: Type of vessel, number of hatches; height of top edge of hatches above water level, For tankers: ETA to include the following information: Number and nominal diameter of manifold connection, existing damages related to vessel's hull, tanks and deck pipes.

Special regulations for gas tankers: ..... 1. Gas must only be imported in bulk in tankers which are suitable for such traffic from the aspects of type of construction, equipment and operation. Gas tankers must conform at least to the stipulations of the Code for the Construction and Equipment of Vessels for Carrying Liquid Gas in Bulk (IMO-Res.A.328(IX)) in the currently valid manner. 2. Gas tankers must carry a certificate, issued by their national Ship Safety Authorities or a recognised classification society, in which it must be stated that the vessel conforms to the stipulations in point (1) above. 3. For import and discharge of liquid gas, only sea going tankers are permitted. In this connection, the following quantity limitations per vessel and per individual tank must be respected: a. Gas tanker with deep frozen liquid cargo (atmospheric tanker) and b. Gas tanker with semi frozen cargo (semi pressure tanker) Max load per ship 15,000mі Max load per individual tank 6,000mі c. Gas tank with liquid cargo under pressure (full pressure tanker) Max load per ship 6,000mі Max load per individual tank 1,000mі 4. The quantity limitations quoted in point (3) include amounts to be carried onwards for discharge at further ports. If the cargo volume of the vessel or of a loaded individual tank permits an amount of cargo to be carried which is greater than that stipulated in point (3), the Port Authority must be presented with a written declaration issued by an independent, sworn competent person of authority to the effect that the stipulation quantity limitations have been upheld. 5. The release of cargo vapours for the purpose of reducing pressures and/or temperature adjustment, except in emergency cases, is forbidden. 6. Whilst gas tankers are on the River Elbe, no materials like alkine (acetylene), polyine (polyacetylene), allene, kumulene, MAPP gases, may be carried onboard as cargo. ("Rules for the Protection of Nuclear Power Stations against Pressure Waves Resulting from Chemical Reactions" dated 1 August 1976). 7. Vessels to dock against ebb tide with port side alongside. In case this requirement cannot be fulfilled due to an eventual delay during the river passage or any other unforeseeable reasons, a turning manoeuvre in a position E of the berth must be prevented (ie, acceptance of additional tugs). 8. A radio telephone connection is to be established between the security vessel and the personnel on the jetty and the fire-fighting centre and the vessel. The radio telephone connection must secure a duplex communication. Furthermore radio telephone communication must be established in good time prior to vessels berthing. 9. Sufficient and suitable mooring personnel must be arranged for mooring and unmooring. The number of crew must be large enough to secure a quick and safe mooring manoeuvre. The local Harbour Authorities can order the acceptance of additional suitable personnel for this purpose. 10. The vessel must be tied up at the Elbe Harbour in such a way that a parting of the moorings (breaking, melting, burning) may not occur. At least 3 head lines, 3 stern lines, 1 forward spring and 1 after spring are to be made fast. At least 1 head line, 1 stern line, 1 forward and 1 aft spring must be of steel wire construction. 11. For berthing and unberthing at the Elbe Harbour Quay in way of the fire fighting monitors at least two tugs must be accepted. The engine capacity of the tugs must be sufficient to assist the vessel in all wind, current and ice conditions. The engine capacity of each tug must be at least 1,600hp. Vessels of less than 3,000GT equipped with a working bow thruster may depart with one tug less, weather permitting. 12. While discharging, the passing traffic is to be observed. In case a vessel comes too close, gas discharging/loading is to be stopped. 13. While handling gases, bunkering is not permitted. 14. LPG carriers may not be berthed at the Elbe Harbour together with laden or non gas free, non inerted tankers, whose last cargo had a flash point of below 61°C. 15. No vessels may make fast alongside a gas tanker while handling cargo. 16. During extreme weather conditions (thunderstorms, hurricanes) the handling of liquid gas is to be stopped. 17. The vessel must leave the berth immediately upon completion of cargo operations.

Pratique is automatically granted to vessels entering the harbours for loading/unloading. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificate renewed.

Notice of Readiness to be tendered by telex or fax at "Elbe-1" pilot station or on arrival at load or discharge berth and load ready/ready for discharge. Will be signed for receipt on arrival.