Cherbourg (FRCER)

The port is lock free and provides easy access for the largest vessels with a min depth of water of 13.0m. Cherbourg is a modern and efficient port with Ro-Ro and Lo-Lo facilities, large storage facilities and good road and rail connections. Cross channel ferry passengers and Ro-Ro traffic to UK and Ireland is the main trade, also some cruise ship visits. Regular shipments made of armour stone for new port construction at Le Havre.

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

Cherbourg is located at the end of the Cotentin Peninsula on the N France coast, at the western end of the English Channel.

LOA 210m, 32.0m beam , 32,124DWT

Approx, 1,400,000t of cargo and 600,000 passengers handled annually.

Outer anchorage: The only area outside the breakwaters in which ships are authorised to anchor are the waiting areas, positions as follows: North Waiting Area, centred 3.5nm N of Fort de l'Ouest, is reserved for vessels, except those carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances, which have requested a deep-sea pilot for passage elsewhere in the Channel. South Waiting area, centred 2.5nm N of Forte de l'Ouest, is reserved for vessels waiting to embark a pilot for entry to Cherbourg. There are anchorage areas, sheltered from the prevailing weather, in the W part of Baie de Seine off Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue (49°35.0'N 001°16.0'W). These anchorages are subject to the agreement of the local maritime authorities; permission for anchorage must be received through CROSS Jobourg or Barfluer Signal Station. Prohibited anchorage: Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in the entrances to Grande Rade and their approaches.

Cherbourg is approached direct from the English Channel and entered through Passe de l'Ouest, the deepest and most frequently used entrance, or through Passe de l'Est. The controlling depth is 11.0m within the limits of the leading lines through Passe de l'Ouest.Directions for entering harbour: Vessels will maintain depths of more than 10.0m when N of the outer breakwaters at Cherbourg by keeping N of the alignment (090°) of Cap Levi Light and Pointe de Barfleur-Gatteville Light. Cherbourg Approach Channel: From a position NW of Cherbourg "CH1" Landfall Lightbuoy (safe water) (49°43.0'N 001°42.0'W) the route leads generally SE passing clear of Landfall Lightbuoy (safe water) to the waiting areas (see anchorages below). Vessels carrying dangerous hydrocarbons or dangerous substances must approach within the sector 325° and 037° from Forte de l'Ouest (49°41.0'N 001°39.0'W). Waiting areas to Passe de l'Ouest: A zone about 1,000m wide orientated 177°-357° limited in the N by the position 49°43.5'N 001°40.1'W leads from the waiting area to a position about 1.0nm NW of Fort be l'Ouest (49°43.5'N 001° 40.1'W) where the route joins the 141.25° track through Passe de l'Ouest Entrance channels: Passe de l'Ouest: Situated between the head of Digue de Querqueville and Fort de l'Ouest, the deepest and most frequently used entrance. It has a swept depth of 11.0m within the limits of the leading lines. Vessels exceeding 1,600GT must use the access channel through this entrance. An obstruction with a depth of 10.1m over it lies 0.25nm NW of Fort de l'Ouest, on the W limit of the leading lines. The extremity of below water rocks which extend from the W end of Digue Centrale is marked by a lightbuoy. Directions for Passe de l'Ouest: Leading lights indicate the approach. They consist of 2 front lights disposed horizontally, 63m apart, exhibited from a parapet with two white triangular daymarks, points up, below Fort du Homet and a rear light exhibited from a tower with a white triangular daymark, point up, on the NE side of Gare Maritime (49°38.8'N 001°37'W), 1nm SE. Bring the rear light midway between the 2 front lights, bearing 141.25°, which leads through the entrance, passing approx 0.1nm W of Fort de l'Ouest. After passing the latter proceed as required for anchoring in Grande Rade or for entering Petite Rade. Passe de l'Est, between Fort de l'Est and Fort de l'Ile Pelle, is not recommended at night.

BA 1112, 1114. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

Homet Coastguard Ch 16, 12.

1025.

Compulsory for all commercial vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, or not fitted with VHF, and for all vessels over 50m LOA within a radius of 5nm of Forte de L'Ouest. Pilot can be contacted on Tel: +33 2 33 20 51 23, Telex: 170952. Vessels requiring a pilot should send their ETA 48 hours in advance, or on leaving the previous port, if later. Confirmation of ETA should be given as follows: 24 hours in advance to Pilotage Hauturier Cherbourg by telex; 4 hours in advance to Joborg Traffic on VHF Ch 13; 2 hours prior to arrival to Vigie Le Homet on Ch 16. Vessels to maintain a continuous watch on Ch 16 after the last contact. All amendments to ETA of more than 2 hours should be reported at least 6 hours prior to arrival. The pilot boards by boat 2.5nm N of Fort de l'Ouest (near Lightbuoy "CH1"). Pilot vessels are equipped with VHF. When conditions are unfit for embarkation, the pilot vessel will lead through the channel until adequate shelter enables boarding to be effected. This applies to all vessels drawing up to 9.0m; for vessels of greater draught the pilot will embark regardless of weather conditions. Deep sea pilots: These pilots embark by boat 3nm N of Fort de l'Ouest (near Lightbuoy CH1) or loaded oil tankers 7nm N of Fort de l'Ouest. For boarding by helicopter the following rendezvous points are used: Point "A", 13nm N of Cap de la Hague (embarking pilots for eastbound vessels). Point "B", 10nm N of Cap Levi (embarking pilots for eastbound vessels). Point "C", 5nm N of Cap Levi (embarking pilots for eastbound vessels, not tankers or vessels carrying dangerous cargoes who should board the pilot at points "A" or "B"). Point "D", 32nm N of Cap Levi (disembarking of pilots for westbound vessels). Confirmation of the ETA should be made 24 hours in advance, direct to Cherbourg and VHF contact should be established when 30nm off.

Mean spring range 5.3m; mean neap range 2.4m.

A movement reporting system covers the area of the Grande Rade and the port of Cherbourg, and is compulsory for vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances. ..... Vessels should contact the port control centre (Vigie du Homet) on VHF Ch 16 1. Send ETA at least 24 hours before arrival at Lightbuoy "CH1" (49°43.3'N 001° 42.1'W). This ETA is sent to the Commercial Port Harbour Master. A vessel wishing to anchor in the Grande Rade and not calling at Cherbourg should inform the control centre of its cargo. 2. Confirm ETA at least 6 hours before arrival at Lightbouy "CH 1". 3. Before entering territorial waters contact Vigie du Homet (Homet Coastguard) and report any damage to propulsion equipment. 4. Maintain VHF contact until berthed. Vessels within the area: 5. Movements (including mooring) of vessels (over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances) are under the juristiction of the Military Port Controller. When authority has been obtained, confrim the movements on VHF Ch 16 to the Vigie du Homet before crossing the passes or before weighing anchor. 6. During the period vessels are within the area used by military (port area to the W of a line joining the head of Port de Chantereyne Breakwater (49°38.9'N 001°37.1'W) to la digue du Homet (49°39.6'N 001°36.8'W) and within the area used by both the military and commercial vessels (Grande Rade and Petite Rade) and, vessels entering and leaving should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12 until the end of the manoeuvre or leaving port. Vessels Out Bound: 7. Before weighing anchor, vessels should commence a listening watch on VHF Ch 16 and maintain the watch until leaving territorial waters. Information: 1. The Vigie du Homet broadcasts priority vessel movements and restrictions on traffic movements in force on VHF Ch 16. 2. When International signals are flown at Vigie Coastgurad Station prohibiting entry or departure by the Passe de l'Ouest, vessels should keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 12.

Tugs up to 23,000bhp are available. Salvage tug based at Cherbourg.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

CHERBOURG 49°40.00'N 1°37.54'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FR CER For details see: ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA, including Skagerrak ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 30/25 French Bulletin 26/25, (RSDRA2025000338327), 30/25

There is a coast radio station at Cherbourg. VHF: Pilots Ch 16, Ch 12. Homet Coastguard: Ch 16. VTS: Jobourg Traffic Ch 13. Pilot Helicopter: Ch 16, 11. Homing signal sent on 410kHz. Lock: Ch 06 (Hours HW -/+ 45mins).

Customs allowances: For each crew member 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits. New Customs Forms to be completed, for vessels sailing between 2 French ports. Immigration may require Crew List and valid passports to be shown.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 5 2. Passenger List 5 3. Stores List 3 4. Customs Declaration 3 5. Health Declaration 1

Required at 48, 24 and 2 hours prior to arrival. Message to include arrival time, draught, vessel's name and LOA. Mandatory report by vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons, dangerous or polluting cargoes to be sent on VHF to Jobourg or Dover Traffic when entering the English Channel from West or East respectively. Requests for Deep Sea Pilots to be made at least 48 hours in advance to Cherbourg Pilots.

Request for pratique to be made on arrival at the pilot station. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.