Dunkirk East (FRDKK)

The Port of Dunkirk, situated on the northern shores of France, is a vital maritime gateway that spans 17km of coastline, divided into the East and West Port. The East Port, accessed through a series of three locks, features six wet docks and 16km of quays across 385ha. It serves as a vital conduit for diverse cargoes, including grain, mineral ore, sugar, aggregates, LPG, breakbulk and liquid cargo. Meanwhile, the West Port operates as a tidal port with 2km of quays set within a 560ha harbour area, designed to handle containers, coal, and iron ore, along with facilitating cross-channel ferry services. Enhancing its capabilities, the port features a shipyard and repair facilities

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

Dunkirk is situated on the N coast of France, near the Belgian border.

Max LOA 400m, beam 61.30m, draught 20.50m and 221,322 DWT.

Approx 44,000,000t of cargo, 745,000TEU, 6,000 vessels and 1,400,000 passengers, 3,000,000t of coal and 2,200,000t of grain handled annually.

A designated Waiting Area extends SW from the vicinity of Dyck Lighted Buoy (51° 03'N., 1°52'E.). All vessels intending to anchor in this area are required to follow the instructions of the Dunkirk pilot station. It is worth noting however that there are wrecks and obstructions within the area and severe caution should be taken. The Waiting Area has depths of 17.0-28.0m and is shared with vessels bound for Calais, which anchor in the S part. A recommended anchorage berth, for vessels with a draught exceeding 15m, lies approx 15nm WSW of Dyck Lighted Buoy. Vessels with draughts approx 10-15m are required to anchor approx 2-3nm WNW of Dyck Lighted Buoy. Vessels are required to anchor at slack water and not at HW. All vessels approaching the port from the E may obtain anchorage within Westdiep (51°09'N., 002°36'E.). Depths at this anchorage is between 9.0-16.0m and prior permission must be obtained. It is understood that submarine cables are present in the vicinity of the anchorage. Vessels from W or E, before entering Passe d'Ouest should, if possible, inform Radio Dunkirk Port of their characteristics and estimated hour of anchoring. The vessel will then receive full information and instructions. Subject to contrary instructions, vessel should act as follows: Vessels drawing 14.0m or more: Anchor 5nm WSW of Dunkirk Lanby. Vessels drawing between 10.0m and 14.0m: Anchor about 2nm WNW of Dunkirk Lanby. All other vessels will receive instructions from the Pilot Station, but vessels from W should anchor W of "DW4" Lightbuoy (51°02.7'N., 001°59.3'E) and those from E should anchor E of "E2" Lightbuoy (51°04.4'N., 002°22.4'E).

There are three approach routes to Dunkirk. The main approach is from the W, through the "Passe de l'Ouest" which leads to the entrance to Port Ouest. There is a coastal route which approaches Dunkirk from the E, through the "Passe de Zuydcoote". Finally there is an approach route to the port from the NE, known as the "Bancs de Flandre" route, which should only be used by vessels which have a pilot embarked. APPROACH FROM THE WEST: Sangatte to Dunkerque Port Ouest: From a position NW of Sangatte (50°57.0'N., 001°45.0'E) the route runs 7.5nm NE to a position S of Dyck Lightbuoy (port hand), when the route runs 10nm E through the Passe de l'Ouest, following the buoyed channel for the latter part, to a position NW of the harbour entrance. There are a number of wrecks in the fairway. APPROACH FROM THE EAST: From the position at the SW end of Westdiep close E of "E12" Lightbuoy (S cardinal) (51°08.0'N 002°31.0'E) the route, which is buoyed, leads 3.5nm SSW through the Passe de l'Est to a position N of the entrance to Port Est within the Rade de Dunkirk. APPROACH FROM THE NORTH EAST: From a position about 3nm SE of Westhinder Light (51°23.0'N., 002°26.0'E) and clear of the West Hinder TSS, the route leads 26nm in a generally SW direction through the Bancs de Flandre to a position at the W end of the buoyed approach channel, through the Passe de l'Ouest to join the buoyed channel through the Passe de l'Ouest and continue E, following the Sangatte and Chenal Intermediare to positions off Port Ouest or Port Est as required.

BA 323, 1350, 8163. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

1016-1025.

Generally vessels with an LOA exceeding 300m berth during the day at the West Port, whilst vessels with an LOA exceeding 250m and a beam 40m berth during the day at the East Port. Preferred time for vessels with an LOA exceeding 180m and a draught of 10m to enter the East Port is at slack water at the jetty heads. This is either 3hrs before HW or 2hrs after HW depending on weather conditions and tidal predictions. As a result, these vessels are given priority and may enter/leave the port at anytime.

Deep Sea Pilots: Available throughout 24 hours. Pilotage should be requested at least 72 hours in advance to the office at Dunkirk, sending a copy to Cherbourg, stating: ..... 1. Vessels name, type and characteristics 2. Draught 3. Destination 4. Pilot boarding position and ETA at the position ..... Pilots boarding off Cherbourg: Confirmation of ETA should be sent at the pilot boarding position as follows: 1. 48 and 24 hours before arrival to Deep Sea Pilots Cherbourg or Dunkirk 2. 4 hours before arrival at Joburg Traffic VHF Ch 13 3. 2 hours before arrival to Vigie du Homet on VHF Ch 12, confirming 1 hour before arrival ..... Pilot Boards: 1. 49°43.6'N., 001°42.5'W 2. 49°47.5'N., 001°38.8'W Local pilots: Available 24 hours a day and is divided into two zones; Outer and Inner. Outer Zone; bounded to the W by 001°51.3'E (the meridian of Calais Light), to the E by meridian 002°27.0'E, to the N by the line 3nm seaward of the low water line, and to the S by the Calais pilotage area, the coast and the Inner Zone defined below. Inner Zone; bounded to the W by the line joining the position on the coast 2nm W of the outer jetties of the Gravelines access channel and the point 51° 03.0'N., 002°08.0'E; to the N by a line joining the parallel 51°03.0'N, the coastline, meridian 002°20.0'E, parallel 51°04.5'N; to the E by the meridian of Dunkirk Light (002°21.9'E). ..... 1. Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels: a. All vessels of 100m LOA or more in the Outer Zone. b. All vessels of 70m LOA or more in the Inner Zone bound for the West Port. c. All vessels of 50m LOA or more in the Inner Zone bound for the East Port. d. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes or without VHF, whatever their length, in both Zones. 2. Vessels should send request for pilotage at least 12 hours in advance (or on departure from previous port if less than 12 hours) through Boulogne "FFB" stating: a. Name b. LOA c. Draught fore and aft d. Last port of call e. ETA at pilot boarding position stating "DYCK" (for boarding between Dych Lightbuoy and CA2 Lightbuoy),"E12" (for boading near E12 Lightbuoy) or "Rade Dunkirk Est" (Dunkirk East Roads) Amendments to ETA's of more than 2 hours should be notified at least 6 hours before arrival. 3. Vessels should confirm the request for pilotage by VHF, facsimile, telephone or email 2 hours before arrival at the pilot boarding position. 4. All vessels crossing or anchoring within the Dunkirk Waiting Area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 72. 5. Vessels outbound should request pilotage 1.5 hours in advance, except for the Flindres Oil Jetty, where the advance notice is 2 hours. 6. Vessels must confirm their ETA at the pilot boarding position to "Dunkirk VTS" on VHF Ch 73 as follows. a. Vessels taking pilot at Dyck Lightbuoy or E12: 2 hours in advance b. Vessels taking pilot at Rade de Dunkirk Est: on passing the Dyck Lightbuoy or "E12" Lightbuoy on arrival from the East or the West Vessels coming from the W must also contact the Pilot Radar Station on VHF Ch 72, 2 hours before arrival at the pilot boarding position, confirming 1 hour before arrival. Pilots board at the following positions: a. Near Dyck Lightbuoy (51°03.0'N., 001°51.8'E) b. Near "E12" Lightbuoy (51°07.9'N., 002°30.7'E) c. Rade de Dunkirk Est (51°04.0'N., 002°21.4'E) Note: All vessels crossing or anchoring in the Dunkirk holding area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 72 and VHF Ch 73 (Dunkirk VTS frequency). Pilotage is compulsory within the basins and outer harbour area for the following vessel movements: 1. Passing through a lock or lock gate 2. Entering or leaving a dock or dry dock 3. Moving from one dock or basin to another 4. Moving from one port zone to another 5. Any movement involving the use of tugs The following vessels are not bound by the requirements described above when moving without tug assistance within the same zones as described below: 1. LOA less than 70m in Zone A (East Port, E of the Brocquaire Channel) 2. LOA less than 80m in Zone B (East Port, W of the Brocquaire Channel) 3. LOA less than 90m in Zone C (West Port) Pilots transported by helicopter: Boarding by helicopter is at the discretion of the pilot. Vessels are to receive instructions from Pilotes Dunkirk on VHF Ch 72 or by telephone 2 hours prior to arrival at Duck Lightbuoy. The pilot may, at the request of the vessel's Master, board on passing Cape Gris-Nez passage or board or disembark on passing the following: 1. "MPC" Lightbuoy (51°06.1'N., 001°38.2'E) 2. Ruytingen Nord Lightbuoy (51°13.2'N., 002°10.3'E) 3. Oost Dyck Lightbuoy (51°21.5'N., 002°31.1'E) The Master of a vessel may request the Dunkirk pilots to extend their services outside the normal pilotage limits to include the channels through the Bancs de Flandre as far as Nieuwport and Oostende. The port provides 32 pilots, 5 pilot boats and 1 Ecureuil helicopter, as well as a radar station.

The seaward boundaries of the port within which a vessel is considered to be an "arrived ship" are the Dyck Lightbuoy when the vessel comes from the W and in the roads when the vessel comes from the E.

West Port: Lighted ranges mark the entrance channel to the West Port and consist of high intensity sector lights. A directional sector light is located at the S end of the basin which indicates the fairway within Bassin de l’Atlantique. East Port: Lighted ranges mark the entrance to the East Port and are accompanied with a common rear light. Separate navigational aids are prevelant throughout the port including the E jetty which is marked by reflectors due to the fact that it is partly submerged at HW. The head of the W jetty is faced with two white painted panels that are illuminated at night. ..... Navigational Aid Lat Long Notes Jete Ouest Lighthouse 51° 3.634'N 002° 20.961'E - Dunkerque Port Est Light 51° 2.934'N 002° 21.860'E 56m high

Large vessels may enter the port at slack tide only. East Port: Day time: Max vessel handled LOA 292m, beam 45m, draught 14.2m. Night time: LOA 260m, beam 40m, draught 13.5m. Locks: Charles de Gaulle: Max vessel size LOA 292m, beam 45m, draught 14.2m, the lock can be operated at all states of the tide. Watier: Channel dredged to 7.0m, max useable length 230m, width 32m, and depth over the sill of 8.0m. The lock can be operated at all states of the tide, however if there are strong NE to NW winds near HW its use may be suspended to avoid scend damage. Trystram: Has a useable length of 150m, width 23.5m, and depth over the sill of 5.0m, used for smaller vessels and when Watier is not available, however similar weather restrictions apply. There are Restricted Areas, known as Release Zones, the limits of which may be best seen on the chart, lie approx 2nm NW and 7nm W of the entrance to West Port. Vessels waiting to enter the port can stop or anchor in these areas only with permission of the Harbour Master. Vessels with draughts over 10m or an LOA exceeding 230m are considered to be constrained. These aforementioned vessels must display the appropriate shapes and lights when transiting the approach channels. Suction dredges operate in the approaches to the port and are required to keep clear of constrained vessels. Approach: There are numerous wrecks which lie in the approach to the port and may best be seen on the chart. Buoyage marking the approach channels may be missing or changed without notice. In this instance then the vessels are recommended to contact the local authorities for the latest information concerning the routes. Dumping Areas: Spoil areas are centred approx 1.5nm N and 3.4nm NNW of the entrance to West Port as well as 1.2nm and 2.5nm NW of the entrance to East Port. An explosive dumping ground area is centred approx 2nm NNW of the entrance to East Port. Weather: Accidents are common within East Port due vessels disregard the effects of the wind on the tidal currents. As a result, caution and due diligence must be taken. It was reported (1999) that submerged masonry extends up to about 50m seaward from the head of the W jetty at East Port.

..... HAT 6.5m MHWS 6.0m MHWN 5.0m MSL 3.24m MLWN 1.5m MLWS 0.6m LAT 0.0m Tidal currents are practically reciprocal in direction and follow the line of the main channels in an area of the off-lying banks. The current turns away from the land at the end of the flood and then to the land at the end of the ebb in the vicinity of the harbour entrances. It is worth noting that the duration of the flood current is considerably less than the duration of the ebb current as well as being stronger. The current may attain a max rate of approx 2.5kts where the banks are close together. The current is weaker, 1.5-2.0kts, to the E off Bray-Dunes and slightly stronger, 1.7-2.2kts, to the W off Gravelines. In the aforementioned location, the E'ly flood current may attain a max rate around local HW whereas the W'ly ebb current attains a max rate approx 5hrs before local HW. Meteorological conditions impact the tidal currents. The predicted strength of the tidal currents may be exceeded by 25% at springs and then the predicted strength of the tidal currents may be exceeded by 40% at neaps. NE'ly winds may impact the predicted tidal height and reduce them by up to 0.3m, whereas, winds from the opposite direction may cause them to increase from up to 0.5m. Slack water develops 2hrs before local HW and then 4hrs after local HW. The duration of slack water is approx 15mins and occasionally 10mins during strong W'ly winds. The time may increase to 20mins during E'ly winds. There are two moored buoys, located 0.9nm WNW of the head of West Port W jetty and 0.4nm WNW of the head of East Port W jetty, which indicate the direction of the tidal current. Whilst being viewed from the N, the buoys present a black side by day and a white light over an orange light at night when the E'ly flood current is running. In contrast the buoys will present a white side by day and two white lights at night when the W'ly ebb current is running.

Dunkirk VTS is bound by the following positions: ..... Lat Long Remarks 1. 51°00'36.0''N 002°07'06.0''E 2. 51°01'54.0''N 002°07'06.0''E 3. 51°01'54.0''N 001°57'12.0''E 4. 51°01'38.4''N 001°50'24.0''E 5. 51°01'00.0'N 001°48'31.8''E RCA Lighted Buoy 6. 51°01'00.0''N 001°45'50.4''E RCW Lighted Buoy 7. 50°59'57.0''N 001°44'06.0''E 8. 51°00'57.0'N 001°42'19.2''E 9. 51°04'54.0''N 001°48'06.0''E 10. 51°05'24.0''N 001°50'24.0''E 11. 51°09'54.0''N 002°09'54.0''E 12. 51°04'28.0''N 002°22'18.0''E 13. 51°04'30.0''N 002°23'24.0''E 14. 51°05'18.0''N 002°28'06.0''E 15. 51°07'54.0''N 002°30'30.0''E 16. 51°07'06.0''N 002°31'12.0''E 17. 51°06'24.0''N 002°31'12.0''E 18. 51°04'48.0''N 002°28'42.0''E 19. 51°03'18.0'N 002°21'12.0''E End of the E jetty of the East Port Dunkirk VTS provides an Information Service, Navigation Assistance Service as well as traffic regulation and planning in the port area. The VTS includes a main centre, Dunkirk VTS, and a secondary centre, Dunkirk West. The secondary centre is more focused with vessels heading to or from the West Port. Vessels between the Dover Strait TSS and the Dunkirk VTS area are subject to the SURNAV system and are required to maintain a continuous watch with the Gris-Nez Traffic on VHF Ch 13 and Dunkirk VTS on VHF Ch 73. ..... Vessels must contact the Dunkirk VTS 2hrs prior to entering the VTS area and provide the following information: 1. ETA at Dyck Lighted Buoy, at E12 Lighted Buoy, and at Rade de Dunkerque Est, or at a proposed point of entry to the channel. 2. Draught 3. Defects concerning buoyage/aids to navigation 4. ISPS notification, if necessary After agreement with the Pilots, Dunkirk VTS will provide: 1. Directions for entry, including transit and anchorage instructions 2. Wind conditions 3. Defects concerning buoyage/aids to navigation 4. Any abnormal situations Non-Piloted vessels to contact Dunkirk VTS for entering East Port and Dunkirk West for entering West Port 1hr prior to entering the VTS area to transmit the following information: 1. Any deficiencies 2. Max draught 3. ETA at the jetties 4. Request for boatmen Note: Vessels approaching from the W are required to contact Dunkirk West on passing DW10 Lighted Buoy. Vessels approaching from the E to West Port are required to report their position to Dunkirk VTS and the Dunkirk West when passing DW24 Lighted Buoy. Vessels entering the VTS with a GT exceeding 300GT must contact Dunkirk VTS on VHF Ch 73 and the Dunkirk Pilot Station on VHF Ch 72. When in the VTS area, vessels must do the following: 1. Keep a continuous radio watch on VHF Ch 73 2. Communication in either French or English 3. Report any instances of emergency, collision, grounding, fire or any situation affecting vessels manoeuvrability or any environmentally hazardous situation. LNG vessels to adhere to the additional procedures: 1. LNG vessels must advise ETA at Dyck Lighted Buoy via the agents to the Harbour Master at the following time with the following information: a. On departure from the port of loading b. Provide details of any amended plans at least 4hrs in advance of arrival and then every 24hrs thereafter via agents 2. LNG vessels must advise ETA at Dyck Lighted Buoy 48hrs in advance to Harbour Master’s office and the pilots directly by e-mail or telephone confirming ETA 12 hours in advance to the agent, Harbour Master, pilots and terminal. 3. LNG vessels must contact Dunkirk VTS on VHF Ch 73 and Pilots Dunkirk on VHF Ch 72, 2hrs before arrival at the pilot boarding position. Note: Dunkirk VTS provides radar coverage of an area extending 45 miles from sites at Gris-Nez, Calais, Dunkirk Ouest, Dunes and Dunkirk Est.

Six tugs of 40-43t bollard pull are available. The number of tugs used is determined by the pilot after agreement with the vessel's Master. The use of tugs is compulsory for gas carriers.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

DUNKERQUE 51°03.00'N 2°16.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FR DKK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) 51°01'90N 2°07'10E; (3) 51°01'90N 1°57'20E; (4) 51°01'64N 1°50'44E; (5) 51°01'00N 1°48'53E (RCA Lt buoy); (6) 51°01'00N 1°45'84E (RCW Lt buoy); (7) 50°59'95N 1°44'10E; (8) 51°00'95N 1°42'32E; (9) 51°04'90N 1°48'10E; (10) 51°05'40N 1°50'40E; (11) 51°09'90N 2°09'90E; (12) 51°04'70N 2°22'30E; (13) 51°04'50N 2°23'40E; (14) 51°05'30N 2°28'10E; (15) 51°07'90N 2°30'50E; (16) 51°07'10N 2°31'20E; (17) 51°06'40N 2°31'20E; (18) 51°04'80N 2°28'70E; (19) 51°03'60N 2°21'20E (end of the E jetty of the E port).", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "51°00'60N", "longitude": "2°07'10E", "label": "1" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "51°01'90N", "longitude": "2°07'10E", "label": "2" }, { "sequence_id": 3, "latitude": "51°01'90N", "longitude": "1°57'20E", "label": "3" }, { "sequence_id": 4, "latitude": "51°01'64N", "longitude": "1°50'44E", "label": "4" }, { "sequence_id": 5, "latitude": "51°01'00N", "longitude": "1°48'53E", "label": "5" }, { "sequence_id": 6, "latitude": "51°01'00N", "longitude": "1°45'84E", "label": "6" }, { "sequence_id": 7, "latitude": "50°59'95N", "longitude": "1°44'10E", "label": "7" }, { "sequence_id": 8, "latitude": "51°00'95N", "longitude": "1°42'32E", "label": "8" }, { "sequence_id": 9, "latitude": "51°04'90N", "longitude": "1°48'10E", "label": "9" }, { "sequence_id": 10, "latitude": "51°05'40N", "longitude": "1°50'40E", "label": "10" }, { "sequence_id": 11, "latitude": "51°09'90N", "longitude": "2°09'90E", "label": "11" }, { "sequence_id": 12, "latitude": "51°04'70N", "longitude": "2°22'30E", "label": "12" }, { "sequence_id": 13, "latitude": "51°04'50N", "longitude": "2°23'40E", "label": "13" }, { "sequence_id": 14, "latitude": "51°05'30N", "longitude": "2°28'10E", "label": "14" }, { "sequence_id": 15, "latitude": "51°07'90N", "longitude": "2°30'50E", "label": "15" }, { "sequence_id": 16, "latitude": "51°07'10N", "longitude": "2°31'20E", "label": "16" }, { "sequence_id": 17, "latitude": "51°06'40N", "longitude": "2°31'20E", "label": "17" }, { "sequence_id": 18, "latitude": "51°04'80N", "longitude": "2°28'70E", "label": "18" }, { "sequence_id": 19, "latitude": "51°03'60N", "longitude": "2°21'20E", "label": "19" } ] }, "contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Dunkerque VTS", "vhf_primary_watch": "16", "vhf_secondary_working": "73", "telephones": [ "+33(0)3 28287603", "+33(0)3 28287589" ], "faxes": [ "+33(0)3 28287597" ], "emails": [ "harbourmaster@portdedunkerque.fr" ], "websites": [ "www.dunkerque-port.fr" ], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Dunkerque Ouest", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+33(0)3 28287604" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Mandatory for all vessels over 300 gt entering the regulated shipping zone, access channels, the discharge area and the dredging dumping ground to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 73 and to contact Dunkerque VTS on VHF Ch 73 and the Dunkerque Pilot Station on VHF Ch 72.", "general_rules": [ "Vessels subject to the SURNAV system should maintain a continuous watch with Gris-Nez Traffic on VHF Ch 13 and with Dunkerque VTS on VHF Ch 73 while en route between the Dover Strait TSS and the regulated zones.", "All vessels in the regulated shipping zone, access channels, the discharge area and the dredging dumping ground must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 73.", "Non-piloted vessels must contact Dunkerque VTS for entering Port Est and Dunkerque Ouest for entering Port Ouest 1h prior to entering the VTS area to transmit deficiencies, maximum draught, ETA at the jetties, and request for boatmen.", "Vessels approaching from the W should contact Dunkerque Ouest on passing DW10 Lt buoy.", "Vessels approaching from the E heading to Port Ouest must report their position to Dunkerque VTS and to Dunkerque Ouest on passing DW24 Lt buoy.", "LNG vessels must advise ETA at Dyck Lt buoy via agents to the Hr Mr: on departure from the port of loading, and provide details of any amended plans at least 4 days in advance of arrival and then every 24h thereafter via the agents.", "Vessels must advise ETA at Dyck Lt buoy 48h in advance to Hr Mr's Office and the Pilots directly by e-mail or telephone, confirming ETA 12h in advance to the agent, Hr Mr, Pilots and terminal.", "When in the area of the VTS vessels must: (a) Keep a continuous radio watch on VHF Ch 73; (b) Communicate in French or English; (c) Report any instances of emergency, collision, grounding, fire or any situation affecting vessels manoeuvrability or any environmentally hazardous situation." ] }, "reporting_lines_and_points": [ { "designator": "Reporting Line 1", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "51°01'00N", "longitude": "1°48'53E" } ] }, { "designator": "S Reporting Line", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "51°01'00N", "longitude": "1°45'84E" } ] } ], "reporting_requirements": [ { "report_name": "Entry Report", "when_or_where_to_report": "At least 48h in advance via agent; 12h ETA message to Hr Mr and Pilotage de Dunkerque", "how_to_report": "VIA agent; VHF Ch 73 and VHF Ch 72; www.pilotedunkerque.fr/services-aux-capitaines/commande-du-pilote/envoyez-votre-hpa-en-ligne/", "what_to_report": [ "Vessel's name and call sign", "LOA and beam", "Draught forward and aft", "Speed", "ETA at Pilot boarding position (Dyck Lt buoy, E12 Lt buoy, or Rade de Dunkerque Est)", "Vessel's bow thruster or other manoeuvring capability", "Requirements for tugs", "Any vessel damage" ] }, { "report_name": "Exit Report", "when_or_where_to_report": "1h in advance for Flandres Oil Jetty; otherwise 2h in advance", "how_to_report": "VHF Ch 72 or telephone", "what_to_report": [ "Vessel's name and call sign", "LOA and beam", "Draught forward and aft", "Speed", "Request for pilotage extension past Outer Zone (if applicable)" ] } ] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [ { "provider_name": "Tug Service (Boluda)", "vhf_channels": [], "telephones": [ "+33(0)3 28658103" ], "emails": [ "vigie.dunkerque@boluda.fr" ] } ], "availability_hours": "H24", "notes": [ "Tug services available 24/7.", "Contact: +33(0)3 28658103 or vigie.dunkerque@boluda.fr." ] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Hr Mr", "vhf_primary_watch": "73", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null }, { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null }, { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+33(0)3 28287878" ], "faxes": [ "+33(0)3 28287877" ], "emails": [], "websites": [ "www.dunkerque-port.fr" ], "operating_hours": null }, { "station_call_name": "Dangerous substances", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+33(0)3 28287595" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "matdanger@portdedunkerque.fr" ], "websites": [], "operating_hors": null }, { "station_call_name": "Mooring", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+33(0)3 28633750" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "president@lamanage-dunkerque.com" ], "websites": [], "operating_hours": null } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "Dunkerque Pilotage covers the Outer Zone (bounded west by Calais Pilotage, east by 2°27'00E, north by line joining 51°06'99N 2°27'00E, 51°06'66N 2°20'91E, 51°05'65N 2°09'80E, 51°03'98N 2°05'54E, 51°02'44N 1°51'22E) and the Inner Zone (bounded by 51°00'30N 2°03'00E; 51°03'00N 2°08'00E; 51°04'50N 2°20'00E; 51°04'50N 2°21'86E; 51°03'18N 2°21'87E).", "Pilotage is compulsory for vessels >=100m LOA (Outer) or >=70m LOA to Port Ouest / >=50m LOA to Port Est; exceptions and increased length thresholds apply for vessels with working thrusters.", "H24 service; reports and ETA updates required via multiple channels (VHF Ch 72/73, fax, email, online).", "LNG vessels have specific ETA reporting and exclusion zones around anchored vessels.", "Helicopter boarding available at MPC, Ruytingen Nord, and Dyck Lt buoys at pilot discretion.", "VTS provides traffic regulation, navigation assistance, and reporting for vessels >=300gt via dedicated channels and surveillance." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "LOCAL PILOTS AREA: (1) Outer Zone: Bounded by the following: (a) To the W by the Calais Pilotage Area (b) To the E by meridian 2°27·00E (c) To the N by the line joining positions: (i) 51°06·99N 2°27·00E (ii) 51°06·66N 2°20·91E (iii) 51°05·65N 2°09·80E (iv) 51°03·98N 2°05·54E (v) 51°02·44N 1°51·22E (d) To the S by the coast and the Inner Zone defined below (2) Inner Zone: Bounded by the following positions: (a) 51°00·30N 2°03·00E (b) 51°03·00N 2°08·00E (c) 51°04·50N 2°20·00E (d) 51°04·50N 2°21·86E (e) 51°03·18N 2°21·87E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Pilotage de Dunkerque VHF Channel: Ch 72 73 Operations Telephone: +33(0)3 28661070 +33(0)6 78005400 (Mobile) Fax: +33(0)3 28590188 E-mail: tov@pilotagedunkerque.com Website: www.pilotedunkerque.fr/nos-adresses Radar Station Telephone: +33(0)3 21356993 E-mail: vigie@pilotagedunkerque.com HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following: (a) All vessels of 100m LOA or more in the Outer Zone (b) All vessels of 70m LOA or more in the Inner Zone bound for Port Ouest (c) All vessels of 50m LOA or more in the Inner Zone bound for Port Est (d) All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes or without VHF, regardless of length, in both Zones (e) Pilotage is compulsory within the basins and outer harbour area for the following vessel movements: (i) Passing through a lock or lock gate (ii) Entering or leaving a dock or dry dock (iii) Moving from one dock or basin to another (iv) Moving from one port zone, as described in (f) below, to another (v) Any movement involving the use of tugs (f) The following vessels are not bound by the requirements described in (e) above when moving without tug assistance within the same zone as described below: (i) Vessels less than 70m LOA in zone A (Port Est, E of the Brocquaire Channel) (ii) Vessels less than 80m LOA in zone B (Port Est, W of the Brocquaire Channel) (iii) Vessels less than 90m LOA in zone C (Port Ouest) These lengths are increased to 85m, 100m and 130m respectively for vessels, including ferry boats, with working thrusters. (2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send request for pilotage at least 12h in advance (or on departure from previous port if less than 12h) by fax, telephone, email or via www.pilotedunkerque.fr/services-aux-capitaines/commande-du-pilote/envoyez-votre- hpa-en-ligne/, stating: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) LOA and beam (c) Draught forward and aft (d) Speed (e) ETA at Pilot boarding position stating 'Dyck' (for boarding between Dyck Lt buoy and CA2 Lt buoy), 'E12' (for boarding near E12 Lt buoy) or 'Rade de Dunkerque Est' (Dunkerque East Roads) (f) Whether the vessel is equipped with a bow thruster or other manoeuvring capability (g) Requirements for tugs (h) Any vessel damage (3) Any change of ETA in excess of 2h must be notified at least 6h before arrival. (4) Vessels must confirm their request for pilotage: (a) 2h prior to arrival via VHF Ch 72 or telephone (b) 1hr prior to arrival via VHF Ch 72 (5) All vessels crossing or anchoring within the Dunkerque Waiting Area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 72. (6) Notice of ETD: Vessels outward-bound should request pilotage 1h in advance, except for the Flandres Oil Jetty, where the advance notice is 2h. (7) Waiting areas: (a) Area B2: Pilotage services are available and recommended for larger vessels or those impeded due to their draught (b) LNG vessels, area B1: Pilotage is compulsory (c) Vessels obliged to anchor in the waiting area must contact Pilotage de Dunkerque on VHF Ch 72, 2h before ETA at the Pilot boarding place (or as soon as possible if leaving a port less than 2h away) confirming 1h in advance of arrival. All vessels crossing the area or anchored within must maintain a permanent radio watch on this frequency (d) Vessels at anchorage must maintain a permanent radio watch on VHF Chs 16, 73 and 72 (VHF Chs 16 and 73 if maintaining a watch on three channels is not possible) (e) No vessels other than those related to the carrier's stopover at Port de Dunkerque are authorised to enter a circle with a radius of 0·5 n miles centred on an anchored LNG vessel. This prohibition is also applied during the Pilot vessel's boarding and landing (8) LNG carriers should advise ETA at Dyck Lt buoy on departure from previous port of call. (9) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) LNG vessels: 51°02·30N 1°46·40E (b) 51°02·06N 1°50·65E (Near Dyck Lt buoy) (c) 51°07·65N 2°30·53E (Near E12 Lt buoy) (d) Vessels of 100m LOA and over: 51°03·91N 2°21·31E (Dunkerque E breakwater) NOTES: (1) Provides pilotage for GRAVELINES. (2) On request, vessels bound for or departing from Dunkerque may extend their pilotage past the Outer Zone in the Route des Bancs de Flandre as far as Nieuwpoort, Oostende, Wandelaar Pilot Station and the entrance to the Westerschelde. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER PROCEDURE: (1) Boarding by helicopter is at the discretion of the Pilot. (2) Vessels are to receive instructions from Pilotage de Dunkerque on VHF Ch 72 or by telephone 2h prior to arrival at Dyck Lt buoy. (3) Pilot boarding: The Pilot may, at the request of the vessel's Master, board or disembark on passing: (a) MPC Lt buoy (51°06·10N 1°38·20E) (b) Ruytingen Nord Lt buoy (51°13·20N 2°10·30E) (c) Dyck Lt buoy (51°02·93N 1°51·76E) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The Dunkerque VTS Area is bounded by the following positions: (1) 51°00·60N 2°07·10E (2) 51°01·90N 2°07·10E (3) 51°01·90N 1°57·20E (4) 51°01·64N 1°50·44E (5) 51°01·00N 1°48·53E (RCA Lt buoy) (6) 51°01·00N 1°45·84E (RCW Lt buoy) (7) 50°59·95N 1°44·10E (8) 51°00·95N 1°42·32E (9) 51°04·90N 1°48·10E (10) 51°05·40N 1°50·40E (11) 51°09·90N 2°09·90E (12) 51°04·70N 2°22·30E (13) 51°04·50N 2°23·40E (14) 51°05·30N 2°28·10E (15) 51°07·90N 2°30·50E (16) 51°07·10N 2°31·20E (17) 51°06·40N 2°31·20E (18) 51°04·80N 2°28·70E (19) 51°03·60N 2°21·20E (end of the E jetty of the E port) DESCRIPTION: (1) Dunkerque VTS provides an Information Service and a Navigation Assistance Service, and also provides traffic regulation and planning in the port area. (2) The Dunkerque VTS comprises a main centre, Dunkerque VTS and a secondary centre, Dunkerque Ouest, which is more particularly concerned with vessels heading to or from Port Ouest. CONTACT DETAILS: Dunkerque Call: Dunkerque VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 73 Telephone: +33(0)3 28287603 +33(0)3 28287589 (Maritime traffic controller) Fax: +33(0)3 28287597 E-mail: harbourmaster@portdedunkerque.fr Dunkerque Ouest Telephone: +33(0)3 28287604 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Whilst en route between the Dover Strait TSS and the regulated zones of the Dunkerque VTS area, vessels subject to the SURNAV system should maintain a continuous watch with Gris-Nez Traffic on VHF Ch 13 and with Dunkerque VTS on VHF Ch 73. (2) All vessels in the regulated shipping zone, access channels, the discharge area and the dredging dumping ground are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 73. (3) Notice of ETA: Vessels must advise their ETA at least 48h in advance via agent. The 12h ETA message addressed to the pilotage office must also be sent to the Hr Mr. (4) Vessels must contact Dunkerque VTS on VHF Ch 73 at least 2h before entering the VTS area and provide the following information: (a) ETA at Dyck Lt buoy, at E12 Lt buoy, at Rade de Dunkerque Est, or at a proposed point of entry to the channel (b) Draught (c) Damage or deficiencies affecting the vessel or cargo (d) If necessary, ISPS notification (5) After agreement with the Pilots, Dunkerque VTS will provide: (a) Direction for entry, transit and anchorage instructions (b) Wind conditions (c) If necessary, any defects concerning buoyage and aids to navigation (d) Any abnormal situations (6) Non-Piloted vessels should contact Dunkerque VTS for entering Port Est and Dunkerque Ouest for entering Port Ouest 1h prior to entering the VTS area to transmit the following information: (a) Any deficiencies (b) Maximum draught (c) ETA at the jetties (d) Request for boatmen (7) Vessels approaching from the W should contact Dunkerque Ouest on passing DW10 Lt buoy. (8) Vessels approaching from the E heading to Port Ouest must report their position to Dunkerque VTS and to Dunkerque Ouest on passing DW24 Lt buoy. The latter then takes over from Dunkerque VTS. (9) Vessels 300 gt and over entering the area of the VTS must make contact with Dunkerque VTS on VHF Ch 73 and the Dunkerque Pilot Station on VHF Ch 72. (10) When in the area of the VTS vessels must: (a) Keep a continuous radio watch on VHF Ch 73 (b) Communicate in French or English (c) Report any instances of emergency, collision, grounding, fire or any situation affecting vessels manoeuvrability or any environmentally hazardous situation (11) LNG Vessels: (a) In addition to the above procedures, LNG vessels must advise ETA at Dyck Lt buoy via the agents to the Hr Mr: (i) On departure from the port of loading, and (ii) Provide details of any amended plans at least 4 days in advance of arrival and then every 24h thereafter via the agents (b) Vessels must advise ETA at Dyck Lt buoy 48h in advance to Hr Mr's Office and the Pilots directly by e-mail or telephone, confirming ETA 12h in advance to the agent, Hr Mr, Pilots and terminal (c) Vessels must contact Dunkerque VTS on VHF Ch 73 and Pilotage de Dunkerque on VHF Ch 72, 2h before arrival at the Pilot boarding position NOTE: Radar coverage of an area extending 45 n miles from sites at Gris-Nez, Calais, Dunkerque Ouest, Dunes and Dunkerque Est, is provided by Dunkerque VTS. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr VHF Channel: Ch 73 Telephone: +33(0)3 28287596 E-mail: harbourmaster@portdedunkerque.fr Port Authority Telephone: +33(0)3 28287878 Fax: +33(0)3 28287877 Website: www.dunkerque-port.fr Dangerous substances Telephone: +33(0)3 28287595 E-mail: matdanger@portdedunkerque.fr Mooring Telephone: +33(0)3 28633750 E-mail: president@lamanage-dunkerque.com ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +33(0)3 28658103 E-mail: vigie.dunkerque@boluda.fr ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________"} }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/25 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Jan 2025, (RSDRA2025000043780), 20/25

..... Dunkirk Harbour Master contact info VHF Ch 73 Telephone +33 3 2828 7596 Email harbourmaster@portdedunkerque.fr Port Authority contact info Telephone +33 3 2828 7878 Facsimile +33 3 2828 7877 Dangerous Substances contact info Telephone +33 3 2828 7595 Email matdang@portdedunkerque.fr Tugs contact info Telephone +33 3 2865 8103 Email vigie.dunkerque@boluda.fr Deep-Sea Pilots—Dunkirk Office contact info Telephone +33 3 2866 6380 Facsimile +33 3 2821 1555 Email pilotage-hauturier@wanadoo.fr Deep-Sea Pilots—Cherbourg Office contact info Call sign Cherbourg Deep Sea Pilot VHF Ch 12, 16 Telephone +33 3 3323 1297 Facsimile +33 3 3323 1297 Email cherbourg.pilot@wanadoo.fr Local Pilots contact info Call sign Pilotes Dunkerque VHF Ch 16, 72, 73 Operations contact info Telephone +33 3 2866 1070; +33 6 7800 5400 (mobile) Facsimile +33 3 2859 0188 Email tov@pilotagedunkerque.com Radar Station contact info Telephone +33 9 6327 8681; +33 3 2135 6993 Facsimile +33 3 2135 6993 Email vigie.pilotagedk@gmail.com Vessel Traffic Service contact info Call sign Dunkerque VTS VHF Ch 16, 73 Telephone +33 3 2828 7589 (Maritime Traffic Controller); +33 3 2828 7603 Facsimile +33 3 2828 7597 Email harbourmaster@portdedunkerque.fr Dunkirk West contact info Telephone +33 3 2828 7604

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.

..... Documents Copies Required By 1. Provisions & Stores List 3 Custom broker and Customs officers 2. Crew Declaration 3 Custom broker and Customs officers 3. Crew List 4 Customs officers and Immigration 4. Declaration of Health - Port Health officers 5. Ship Waste Declaration 1 Harbour Master 6. ISPS Declaration 1 Harbour Master

Masters of all vessels are required to pass to Dunkirk Pilot Station, via Radio Boulogne, the following information: LOA and draught on arrival. Estimated time of arrival at vicinity of Dunkirk "Lanby" (Dyck Lightbuoy), or vicinity of "E12" Lightbuoy (51°08.0'N., 002°31.0'E). This message should be passed at least 12 hours before arrival at the point indicated or when the vessel leaves the previous port. Amendments to ETAs of more than 2 hours should be notified 6 hours in advance. ETA at Dunkirk "Lanby" should be confirmed 4 hours in advance and for other points 2 hours in advance. There are penalties if the above details are not given within the time indicated. If a vessel does not arrive within 2 hours of the signalled time of arrival, the information given is considered null and void. Vessels not subject to compulsory pilotage should give their estimated time of arrival stating whether they require a pilot or not. Vessels should advise the Vessel Traffic Service their ETA at least 48 hours in advance via agent. The 12 hour ETA message addressed to the pilotage office must also be sent to the Harbour Master. Dunkirk VTS should be contacted on VHF Ch 73 at least 2 hours before entering the area and if requested provide the following information: ..... 1. ETA at Dyck Lightbuoy, at E12 Lightbuoy, at Rade de Dunkerque Est, or at the proposed point of entry to the channel 2. Draught 3. Damage or deficiencies affecting the vessel or cargo 4. If necessary, ISPS notification

Conditions for access to be checked on the special notice, "Avis Aux Navigateurs A 675". Vessels are more often than not prohibited from stopping, fishing, or anchoring, except in emergency or with permission, within the approach channels (Passe de l’Ouest, Passe Est, Westdiep, Passe de Zuydcoote, and Chenal Intermediaire) and roadsteads of Dunkirk. This regulation also applies to the four dumping ground areas lying N of the approach channels. There are special regulations and reporting procedures that apply to vessels over 1,600GT and transporting dangerous cargo in bulk in the approaches to the French coasts of the North Sea, the English Channel, and the Atlantic Ocean between the Belgian border and the Spanish border, as follows: ..... 1. These vessels are to contact Gris-Nez Traffic on VHF Ch 13 or Dunkirk Port Control on VHF Ch 73 when arriving within VHF range or before leaving the Dover Strait TSS. Vessels to maintain a continuous listening watch on these frequencies. 2. These vessels must report any significant deficiencies to propulsion, steering, anchoring or radar equipment prior to entering French waters. Vessels to send their ETA 12hrs before arrival to the pilot station and to Dunkirk Port Control. 3. These vessels are not authorised to proceed E of Dyck Lighted Buoy (51° 03.0'N., 1°51.8'E.) or W of E12 Lighted or W of E12 Lighted Buoy (51°07.9'N., 2° 30.7'E.) without a pilot. In the event that these vessels have an LOA under 100m and unable to embark a pilot due to weather may proceed through to the approach channel with permission from the authorities. Signals: In the event that dredgers are operating on the S side of the approach channel then they will display a black cone during the day and then a green light at night. In contrast, dredgers operating on the N side of the approach channel, then they will display a red cylinder during the day and then a red light at night. All movement signals for mariners for entry to the port are shown from the ends of the three locks at East Port. A green fixed light and a green flashing light indicate that vessels are to enter the lock and secure to the side with the flashing light. On the other hand, two red lights indicate that entry is prohibited. When permission to enter the lock is to be given, the red light situated on the side of the lock to which the vessel should secure starts to flash.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.