Emden (DEEME)

The port of Emden is divided into two areas, the tidal Outer Harbour, Emskai/Emspier and the Inner Harbour (Binnenhafen), which is non tidal and separated by locks. The port has a total quay length of 9km and a total area of 730ha. Formerly a traditional bulk cargo port, it is now a modern major automobile and high grade cargo port. The port is well connected to the main highway, heavy lift railway systems and linked with the European inland waterways network by the Dortmund-Ems and the Ems-Jade Canals. Emden is the home port for Wind Energy. Emden plays a vital role in the expanding market of regenerative energies, particularly wind energy. The port serves as a base for pre-assembly, transport and maintenance of the facilities and equipment for multiple wind farms within the German Bight. All types of forestry products, liquid chalk, liquid gas, vehicles, building materials, steel and iron products, containers, wind energy components, grains and foodstuffs as well as different types of bulk products.

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

Emden, situated on the River Ems estuary, is Germany's most western seaport.

LOA 255m, beam 40m, draught 10.7m, 57,540DWT.

Vessels waiting to enter the port can anchor in the vicinity of Westerems Lightbuoy in depths of 13.0-16.0m, or in Alte Ems. Vessels usually have to anchor at Mowensteert (53°29.0'N 006°49.3'E), when they arrive before HW and their draught does not allow them to continue their voyage.

Entry is made directly from Die Ems in Emden Fahrwasser. Directions from Knock to Emden: Follow the channel buoys of Emden Fahrwasser to Emden harbour entrance. Allowance should be made for the tidal stream which runs directly across the harbour entrance.

BA 3632. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(1).

Outer Harbour 1010-1020, Inner Harbour 1008-1010.

Contact: Emden Verbehrsgesellschaft AG, Tel: +49 4921 895370.

Emden Pilot (Emlotse Emden) and Harbour Pilot available throughout 24 hours, Tel: +49 4921 24000, Fax: +49 4921 32919, Telex: 27882 "Lotsen D". Pilot monitors VHF Ch 09 and 16. Pilotage is compulsory for all oil, gas and chemical tankers and all other vessels over LOA 90m or 13m beam. Harbour pilot: Pilots change is approx 1nm W of the harbour entrance. Vessels should request pilotage 12 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position, stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name, callsign, length, beam and GT 2. Pilot boarding positon 3. ETA/ETD at/from pilot boarding positon 4. Destination of pilotage required 5. Actual draught on arrival/departure (metres) 6. Indication whether transfer by pilot vessel or by helicopter 7. Port of destination 8. Port of departure 9. Freeboard and distance from pilot door to the waterline Pilot boards as follows: ..... 1. At Lightbuoy "GW/TG" (vessels should state whether helicopter or pilot vessel boarding required) 2. 53°39.3'N 006°16.3'E. Vessels outbound should send request for pilots as follows: ..... 1. At least 4 hours before departure from ports or berths in the Ems. 2. For all departures between 2100-0700hrs, request for pilots should be sent before 1800hrs.

A line between breakwater lights (F R and F G) of West mole and East mole. A line of 50m distance parallel to the Emskai.

Depth restriction on vessels up to 10.6m draught for normal HW conditions. Deep draught vessels are advised to navigate the shallow sections of the maintained fairway of Die Ems on a rising tide.

The tide at the port entrance rises about 3.6m at springs and 3.3m at neaps.

Vessel Traffic Service: Description: This system is mandatory for all vessels over 40m in length and all vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. Vessels entering the VTS area must maintain a continuous listening watch on the local VHF Ch of VTS Centre Ems Traffic (or on VHF Ch 16) as follows: ..... 1. 18 2. 18 3. 18 4. 20 5. 21 6. 15 The following mandatory reports should be sent: Sailing Plan (SP) (Inbound from German Bight): The SP should be sent to VTS Centre Ems Traffic on VHF Ch 18 when approaching River Ems from the N to E as follows: ..... 1. Crossing latitude 54°00.00'N 2. Crossing longitude through Lighbuoy GW/TG (006°21,35'E) 3. Crossing longitude through Lightbuoy TG/B (007°00.30'E) The SP should contain the following information: ID Information Required A Vessel's name and callsign D Position U Length (m), beam (decimetres) and type O Draught G Port of departure I Port of destination P Indicated if liquefied gases, chemicals, or petroleum/petroleum products are/were carried in bulk, and in case: type, quantity, UN number and if tanks are not cleaned or if they are completely inerted Q Describe any deficiencies, restrictions of manoeuvrability T Name of the vessel's owners or the latter's agents The SP should be sent to the VTS Centre Ems Traffic on the appropriate VTS Ch as below: 1. Before entering the VTS area from the sea 2. Before entering the VTS area from a harbour or berth within the VTS area 3. To Eemshaven Radar on VHF Ch 01 before leaving Eemshaven 4. To Deltzijl Radar on VHF Ch 03 before leaving Delfzijl. A Position Report (PR) should be sent to VTS Centre Ems Traffic, when entering and leaving a harbour, lock, roadstead, transhipment area or berth and when passing the Reporting Points: The PR should contain the following information: ..... ID Information Required A Vessel's name and callsign B Passing time D Position F Speed A Deviation Report (DR) should be sent if changing Sailing Plan (SP) (when entering or leaving the harbour). Incident Report (IP), this should be sent when an accident impairs safety or the environment. Vessels are required to send report when passing the following points: ..... Reporting Points VHF Ch Lightbuoy No 72 15 Papenburg 15 Vessel should also report when using any of the following roadsteads: Emden Roads (Emden Reede) 21 Dry cargo Unloading Roads in Alte Ems 18 Alte Ems Tanker Roads (Reede) 18 Gas Tanker Roads (Reede) 20 ..... Tankers Entering the VTS Area: All tankers carrying gas, chemicals, petroleum or petroleum products and intending to enter the VTS area must ensure the following: 1. Radar and VHF radio in operational state 2. Visibility more than 1,000m 3. Visibility between 500m and 1,000m, only7 with permission of the VTS Centre

Available. Four are normally used for vessels over 30,000t.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly to NW'ly. E'ly winds sometimes cause lower water levels.

EMDEN 53°20.19'N 7°10.94'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DE EME For details see: EMS PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 24/23 German North Sea Handbook 7th Edition 2023, (RSDRA2023000093799), 24/23

VHF: Pilot station Emden: Ch 12. Pilot Station (Inbound): Ch 09. Tel: +49 4922 9235 8936. Email: borkumstation@emspilots.de. Pilot Station (Outbound): Ch 12. Tel: +49 4921 24000. Email: pilotstation@emspilots.de. Tugs: Ch 10. Emden port/locks: Ch 13. EMS Traffic: Ch 15, 16, 18, 20, 21. Tel: +49 4927 1877281. Email: vts-ems@wsv.bund.de. MMSI: 002113004.

Customs: Customs allowance for the crew is 40 cigarettes a day, 1 bottle of spirits. For representation demand additional quantities are allowed. There are normally no penalties, excess quantities must be locked in the ships bonded store. Immigration: The "BGS" (Bundesgrenzschutz) take care of the common Immigration procedures. There are no unusual formalities.

..... Are ship's forms Acceptable? Number of forms required Yes No CS IM HA WSP 1. Crew List x - 1 2 - - 2. Passenger List x - 1 2 - - 3. Stores List (deck, engine, galley) - x 1 - - - 4. Provisions List x - 1 - - - 5. Crew Personal Effects List - x 1 - - - 6. Customs Declaration x - 1 - - - 7. Maritime Declaration of Health** x - * - 1 - 8. Bill of Lading - - - - - - 9. Cargo Manifest x - - - - - 10. Dangerous Cargo List x - - - - 1 11. Stowage Plan x - - - - Dang Cargo 12. Last Port Clearance x - - 1 - - 13. Ports of Call List x - - - - 1 14. Bonded Stores List - x 1 - - - 15. Narcotics List - - * - 1 - 16. Arms and Ammunition List x - 1 1 - 1 CS = Customs; IM = Immigration; HA = Health Authorities; WSP = Waterpolice. * To be presented. ** Form available from sea-pilot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Note: In the case of Cargo Manifests, attention is specifically drawn to "Less than Container Load" (LCL) or "Freight All Kinds" (FAK) containers. It is essential that manifest details of the contents of such containers include package marks, numbers, quantity and description of the various goods.

ETA should be sent as early as possible to agent.

The port of Eden is subject to the "Regulations for Ports and Harbours in the Federal State of Lower Saxony - General Port Regulations" and the "Special Harbour Regulations for the Port of Emden". The following additional regulations apply: Liquid gas tankers exceeding a load capacity of 30,000mі: Two VHF radios must be operable on the bridge and capable of communications with Die Ems radar stations and with other vessels. The vessels should also be equipped with an electronic log and an engine revolution indicator. Maximum speed is limited to 14kts between Lightbuoy Nos 1-30, then 12kts as far as Lightbuoy No 57 to Emden. A minimum of two tugs must be secured for passage from Lightbuoy No 57 to Emden. Entry into Emden is prohibited during the first 3.5 hours of the ingoing tidal stream. Liquid gas tankers loaded with a cargo exceeding 30,000mі: Draught must not exceed 10.2m. Tugs must be secured at Lightbuoy No 30. An inbound vessel must have passed Lightbuoy No 57 at least 1 hour before HW Emden.

Vessels arriving for the first time obtain the Maritime Declaration of Health form from the pilot. Regular vessels obtain the form at the clearance for the next trip. There are no special health regulations. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Ship Sanitation Control Exemptions can be renewed, contact agent in advance.

There are no unusual circumstances. Normally the ship is fast alongside the quay, depending on the terms and conditions of the Charter Party.