Papenburg (DEPAP)

The port opens onto the Sielkanal via two entrance locks, the Seesschleuse lock 154m in length and 26m in width, for general use, and very large vessels, with up to 43m beam can enter the harbour by the shipyard Dockschlease lock, width 46m. Facilities are available for general cargo vessels and bulk carriers, with passenger vessels also using the port. There are two shipbuilding and repair yards in the port. The main cargoes handled are peat, project cargo, fertilisers, timber and building materials.

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

Papenburg is situated 25nm above Emden on the River Ems.

LOA 250m, beam 43m, draught 5.5m, 9,000DWT. Seeschleuse Lock: Dimensions, length 152m, width 26m, depth over sill 6.0m. Dockschleuse: Gate only, no chamber, for exceptionally large vessels, width 45m, depth over sill 7.0m. Largest vessel handled: "Norwegian Jewel", 92,500GT, passenger liner, draught 7.7m.

Approx 728,000t of cargo, 100TEU, 1,260 vessels, 1,200 passengers handled annually.

Available in Emden roads, sheltered with a depth of 6.0m.

The locks are approached from Die Ems through Vorhafen, a temporary wait tidal basin. Vessels must be ready to leave this basin at short notice.

BA 3510. US Publications 192m. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).

1000.

Pilotage is available from Emden Pilots and compulsory for vessels from LOA 90m and over or 13.0m beam and over. Pilot Ordering: Inbound vessels should send requests for pilots at least 12 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position. Outbound vessels should request pilotage at lease 4 hours before departure from ports or berths in the Ems. For all departures between 2100-0700hrs the request for pilots should be sent before 1800hrs. ..... Pilots board in the following positions: 1. At Lightbuoy GW/TG (53°59.26'N 006°21.35'E). Vessels should state whether helicopter or pilot vessel boarding required 2. 53°39.30'N 006°16.30'N.

Seeschleuse Lock: Length 154m, width 26m, depth over sill 6.0m. Working hours, winter 0700-1800hrs, summer 0600-2000hrs. Night operations are possible. Dockschleuse Lock: Width 46m, depth over sill 7.0m, has no chamber and is used for exceptionally large vessels only. Night berthing and unberthing are permitted subject to a max LOA 145m and draught 5.5m. Dangerous cargoes can be handled.

Range 2.8m.

The Vessel Traffic Service is mandatory for vessels of LOA 40m or more, including pushed or towed composite units. Vessels entering the VTS area must maintain a continuous listening watch on VTS Centre Ems Traffic Ch 15 (at Lightbuoy No 77 to Papenburg) or Ch 16.

One tug "Gerd Bliede" 600hp, 8t bollard pull.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

PAPENBURG 53°06.30'N 7°21.75'E UNCTAD LOCODE: DE PAP For details see: EMS PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Norddeich Radio, Ch 16. Emden Pilot (inbound): Ch 09. Tel: +49 4922 9235 8936. Fax: +49 4922 9235 8937. Email: borkumstation@emspilots.de. Emden Port (outbound): Ch 12. Tel: +49 4921 24000. Fax: +49 4921 32919. Email: pilotstation@emspilots.de. EMS Traffic: Ch 15, 16, 18, 20, 21. Tel: +49 4927 1877281. Fax: +49 4927 187787. Email: vts-ems@wsv.bund.de. Papenburg Lock: Ch 13, 16. Tel: +49 4661 94670. Fax: +49 4961 946720.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 2 2. Vessel Particulars 2 3. Passenger List 2 4. Stores List 2 5. Bond Stores List 2 6. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 2 7. Vaccination List 2 8. Nil Stowaways/animals/arms/ammunition 2 9. Cargo Manifest/Stowage Plan 2

ETA to be advised to agent and pilot station 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival. The report should include the following information: ..... 1. Name, callsign, IMO or MMSI number 2. Port of destination 3. ETA and ETD at port of destination 4. Total number of persons onboard 5. Security information as required by SOLAS XI-2 and the ISPS Code

None.