Le Chateau d'Oleron (FRHTR)

The harbour is a small drying harbour, with a 10m wide entrance. It is mostly used by fishing craft which work the local oyster beds.

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

Le Chateau d'Oleron is located on the W coast of France in the Bay of Biscay.

From an initial position (45°52.5'N 001°10.6'W) SW of Grande Mortanne Sud beacon. The alignment (319°) of the following lights lead NW to the harbour entrance through Chenal de Chateau, a 10m wide channel through the mud flats that is maintained at a level of 0.8m above chart datum: Front light (red rectangular topmark on white round tower, red top, 3m in height) in 45°53.1'N 001°11.4'W. Rear light (white truncated conical tower, at top, 20m in height) 240m NW of front light.

Admiralty Pilot NP22. US Pub 143.

Customs allowances: For each crew member 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits. Heavy fines will be incurred for non compliance of these allowances. Visa are required for non EC citizens, who wish to join or leave the vessel. All passengers to be declared, separate from crew.

..... Documents Copies 1. Tonnage Certificate 2 2. Crew List 2 3. Stores List 2 4. Personal Effect List 2 5. Cargo Manifest (if unloading) - 6. Health Declaration -

Notify agents or pilot station of ETA 12 hours prior to arrival.

Request for pratique to be made on arrival at the berth. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates is possible.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.