La Rochelle-Pallice (FRLRH)

La Rochelle-Pallice, now known as Port Autonome de La Rochelle, comprises the following ports: La Rochelle-Pallice, the commercial port; La Rochelle Ville, the old port near the city centre, an important fishing port and La Rochelle Les Minimes, a vast marina on the S side of the entrance to the old port. La Rochelle is naturally protected by Re and Oleron Islands and has an excellent infrastructure. It is a deep port with quick access from the sea. La Pallice Roads has depths ranging from 7.5m to more than 20m with good holding ground. The port is divided into 4 sites, the Inner Basin, the grain berth, the deep sea pier with oil terminal and the Chef de Baie quay.

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

La Rochelle-Pallice is situated on the E side of Coureau de la Pallice, the channel separating the E end of Ile de Re from mainland France.

LOA 264.6m, beam 42m, draught 16m, 120,000DWT. Sea Lock dimensions: Max vessel LOA 165m and max beam 21.30m.

Approx 8,900,000t of cargo (including 3,700,000t of grains), 8,300TEU, 30,000 passengers and 950 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Rade de la Pallice, off the SE end of Ile de Re between Pointe des Sablanceaux (46°10'N 001°15'W) and Pointe de Chauveau (1.5nm SW) provides sheltered anchorage in depths from 6.0m to 13.0m, mud, good holding, except in winds between SE and SW which cause a choppy sea during the S going tidal stream.

The principal approach is through Pertuis d'Antioche. Pertuis d'Antioche is approached SSW of the W part of Ile de Re (46°12.0'N 001°25.0'W) and entered between the E part of the island and Pointe de Chassiron (46°03.0'N 001° 25.0'W), the NW point of Ile d'Oleron. The approach channel (098°-278°) leads 17nm E into Petrius d'Antioche through Fosse d'Antioche, a trench about 1nm wide between 20.0m depth contours on each side. Approaching Fosse d'Antioche: The approach channel passes over the deepest part of the sill at the outer end of Fosse d'Antioche and N of a 12.0m patch (46° 05.0'N 001°37.0'W) and of a wreck with a least charted depth of 12.0m (1.5nm NE). The line of bearing 132° of Chassiron Light (46°03.0'N 001°25.0'W) passes the W end of Ile de Re parallel to and about 1.5nm off the 10.0m depth contour, in a least charted depth N of the approach channel of 17.0m. Vessels should not pass SW of Ile de Re in lesser depths, or closer to the island than 3nm. Directions for entering Coureau de la Pallice: Initial position 46°06.0'N 001° 17.0'W, at the E end of Fosse d'Antioche and the approach channel. La Rochelle Leading Lights: Front light (white round tower, red top and bands, 14m in height) (46°09.4'N 001°09.0'W) whose intensified sector is 056°-062°. Rear light, (white octagonal tower, green top, 23m in height) (235m ENE of front light), which is obscured by Tour Saint-Nicolas (80m W of front light) between the bearings of 061° and 065°. The alignment (059°) of these lights, exhibited also by day but with different characteristics, leads ENE to a position 0.5nm NW of Roche du Sud Lightbuoy (W cardinal) (46°06.4'N 001° 15.1'W) passing 0.1nm SSE of Chauveau Lightbuoy (S cardinal) (46°06.6'N 001° 16.0'W). Approaching Mole d'Escale: Leading marks: Front: white rectangular mark painted on the S wall of Mole d'Escale (46°09.6'N 001°14.3'W). Rear: Mole d'Escale Light (directional) (grey square tower of old Gare Maritime building; height 36m) (340m NNW of front mark). By day the alignment (016°) of these marks, at night the white sector (014.75°-017.25°) of the direction light, leads NNE through Coureau de la Pallice, passing (positions given from direction light): ESE of Plateau de Chauveau whose ESE edge is covered by the red sector, and WNW of Plateau du Lavardin that extends 0.6nm S from Le Lavardin Light Beacon (isolated danger) (1.5nm S). Then, ESE of Roches de Chauveau (2.5nm SW), a rocky flat that extends 0.7nm SSE and SSW from Pointe de Chauveau, with Chauveau Lighthouse marking the SE corner. Then close ESE of an unmarked 9.7m patch (0.8nm SSW), covered by the red sector, and, ESE of Marie-Anne Lightbuoy (E cardinal) marking a wreck (0.8nm SW). Caution: The front leading mark may be obscured if a vessel is secured at the E berth of Mole d'Escale tanker terminal (0.1nm SSW of front mark). By day, if the front leading mark is unclear, it is reported that the centre of the S par of Mole d'Escale can be used until the white mark become visible. Entering harbour: A dredged channel leads ENE into Bassin Chef-de-Baie, passing: NNW of an obstruction, least depth 8.5m, lying 0.1nm WSW of the head of Nouvelle Jettee Sud, a breakwater, surmounted by a light beacon (white structure, green top; height 11m) (46°09.3'N 001°13.9'W). Then NNW of the head of Nouvelle Jetee Sud, then SSE of the head of Mole Nord, a mole, surmounted by a light beacon (grey tower red top, 9m in height) (0.2nm NNE). Entering Avant-Port: The dredged channel leads NE, passing (positions given from the head of Mole Nord): SE of Mole Nord, and NW of the lightbuoy (W cardinal) (0.2nm ESE) marking the NW corner of the undredged E portion of Bassin Chef-de-Baie. Then NW of the head of Jetee Sud (0.25nm E), the breakwater on the S side of Avant-Port, surmounted by a light beacon (white beacon, green top; height 4m). Leading Lights: The alignment (085°) of the leading lights on the old submarine pens at the E end of Basin a Flot indicates the axis of the lock entrance to the basin: Front light (red structure; height 19m) (46°09.6'N 001°12.6'W). Rear light (red triangular topmark, white stripe, on white column, red top; height 29m) (154m E of front light).

BA 2743, 2999, 3000, 2663, 1104, 20. Fr 6333 and 6521. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

1023-1026.

Compulsory pilotage: From Chauveau Lightbuoy (S cardinal) (46°06.6'N 001° 16.1'W) to La Rochelle-Pallice, also to the ports of La Rochelle Ville and Marans. Vessels should keep watch on VHF Ch 16 and 12, 2 hours prior to arrival at the lightbuoy. Pilotage is not compulsory for shifting within these ports and for movements in the docks of La Pallice. Exempt pilotage: Vessels less than 55m in length proceeding to La Rochelle-Pallice are exempt, provided they can communicate with the Port Authority via port radio. Boarding area: In position 0.15nm SW of Chauveau Lightbuoy. Vessels awaiting a pilot should, in the absence of other instructions, anchor S of Chauveau Lightbuoy and continue to monitor VHF Ch 16. ..... La Charente compulsory pilotage areas are as follows: 1. N limit: The parallel through the point N of I'lle d'Aix 2. W limit: The meridian through the point W of I'lle d'Aix 3. S limit: The parallel through Le Chateau d'Oleron situated S of I'lle d'Oleron 4. E limit: Through the Tonney-Charente bridge Pilotage is not compulsory for shifting within the port and for movements within the docks of La Charente

Port limits are a line joining the following: Light at the head of Port de Peche S breakwater (46°09.0'N 001°13.6'W). Position 46°09.3'N 001°14.8'W. Position 46°10.0'N 001°14.6'W. The root of Viaduc du President Christian Morch at Pointe Saint Marc (46°10.0'N 001° 13.4'W).

Chauveau Lighthouse (46°08'N 001°16'W). Le Lavardin Light Beacon (isolated danger, tower 21m in height) (46°08'N 001°14'W).

Access to the Inner Basin is through a sea lock with the following restrictions: LOA 165m, Beam 21.3m. Access draught 4.0m + tide level. The lock opens 2 hours before high tide and closes 1 hour after. Sailing and entering after locking is available.

Range 5.1m (springs), 2.5m (neaps).

Three tugs of 30t, including one ocean going tug, all equipped for fire fighting and with VHF radio. Tankers of 35,000DWT or more must use four tugs when berthing at Mole d'Escale, the fourth tug obtained from Bordeaux.

Prevailing winds: W-NW'ly and W-SW'ly.

LA PALLICE 46°09.44'N 1°14.21'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FR LPE For details see: LA ROCHELLE-CHARENTE PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC AND ENGLISH CHANNEL COASTS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

LA ROCHELLE-CHARENTE 46°07.00'N 1°12.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FR LRH For details see: GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC AND ENGLISH CHANNEL COASTS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(b) Pilotage is not compulsory for movements in the wet docks of La Pallice and simple towing operations (2) La Charente compulsory pilotage area: (a) Pilotage is compulsory in the area bounded by the following: (i) N limit: The parallel through the point N of l'Оle d'Aix (ii) W limit: The meridian through the point W of l'Оle d'Aix (iii) S limit: The parallel through Le Chвteau d'Olйron situated S on l'Оle d'Olйron (iv) E limit: Through the Tonnay-Charente bridge (b) Pilotage is not compulsory for movements within the wet docks of Rochefort and simple towing operations DESCRIPTION: Provides pilotage for the following ports: (1) LA PALLICE (2) LA ROCHELLE (3) ROCHEFORT (4) TONNAY-CHARENTE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Pilotes La Rochelle-Charente VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +33(0)5 46426305 +33(0)6 08604884 (Mobile) E-mail: info@lrpilots.com Website: www.lrpilots.com HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory and is available H24, for the following: (a) Vessels 55m LOA and over bound for the Port of La Pallice (b) Vessels 50m LOA and over bound for the Ports of La Rochelle and Chef de Baie (c) Vessels 45m LOA and over bound for the Charente River (d) Vessels 40m LOA and over bound for the Port of Marans (2) Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels with LOA less than stated in section (1), provided that they are equipped with VHF. Vessels may still request a Pilot if desired. (3) La Rochelle-Ville, La Rochelle-Pallice and Marans area: (a) Inward-bound vessels should send ETA at least 12h in advance before arrival at Chauveau Lt buoy (46°06·57N 1°16·06W), or at the latest when they leave their previous port of call, via their agent or direct via telephone, email or VHF Ch 12, stating: (i) Vessel's name and call sign (ii) ETA at Chauveau Lt buoy (iii) LOA (iv) Maximum draught on arrival (sea water) (v) Whether the vessel is equipped with working bow (or stern) thrusters (vi) Full manoeuvring speed (vessels bound for the Charente River) (vii) Any damage (b) Outward-bound vessels should advise ETD at least 2h before getting underway (4) Charente River area: (a) Inward-bound vessels should send ETA at least 18h before arrival at Chauveau Lt buoy, or at the latest when they leave their previous port of call, stating the information quoted in (3) (a) above (b) Outward-bound vessels should advise ETD at least 2h before getting underway (5) Vessels should send all amendments to ETA of more than 1h at least 4h in advance. (6) Vessels should confirm ETA at Chauveau Lt buoy by VHF 2h in advance. Vessels requiring a Pilot for the Charente River must alert the Pilot when they anchor. (7) Vessels at the waiting anchorage should advise the Pilot Station on arrival and maintain a listening watch on VHF Chs 16 and 12. (8) Pilot boards in position 46°05·54N 1°16·08W (1 n mile S of Chauveau Lt buoy). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ ZONE MARITIME ET FLUVIALE DE RЙGULATION (ZMFR) AREA: The area of the ZMFR is bounded by lines joining the following positions: (1) 46°09·28N 1°14·02W (head of S jetty) (2) 46°08·10N 1°14·50W (Lavardin) (3) 46°06·37N 1°15·08W (4) 46°05·44N 1°15·08W (5) 46°05·44N 1°13·08W (6) 46°02·94N 1°13·08W (7) 46°02·94N 1°17·08W (8) 46°06·57N 1°17·08W (9) 46°06·57N 1°16·06W (10) 46°09·91N 1°14·88W (11) 46°10·15N 1°14·77W (12) 46°10·27N 1°14·48W (13) 46°10·43N 1°13·19W CONTACT DETAILS: La Rochelle Port Call: La Rochelle Port VHF Channel: Ch 12 CROSS Йtel Call: Crossa Йtel VHF Channel: Ch 16 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Establishment of contact and radio watch: (a) Vessels entering the ZMFR must keep a listening watch on VHF Chs 16 and 12 throughout their time in the area (b) Vessels must respond to any requests for information and comply with instructions issued by the Hr Mr or Port Authority (c) Vessels should activate AIS equipment if present (d) Commercial vessels must contact La Rochelle Port on VHF Ch 12 (2) Reporting of damage: (a) Vessels must report any unavailability or damage to propulsion or anchoring equipment, steering gear or navigation equipment to La Rochelle Port and to CROSS Йtel immediately (b) Port Authorities may refuse or place conditions on a vessel's entry into port if one or more of pieces of equipment mentioned above are defective, without prejudice to vessels in difficulty or large-scale SAR operations (c) The port authorities will keep CROSS Йtel, the pilotage services, the vessel safety centre, the Departmental Directorate of the Territories and the Sea and the Chassiron Coastguard informed of any measures taken (3) Coordination of rescue operations: (a) If any accident is reported onboard a vessel while in the ZMFR, the vessel's Master will inform the Hr Mr's Office and CROSS Йtel on VHF Ch 16 or by any other quicker means. (b) As soon as the Port Authority is aware of any accident or vessel in difficulty it will alert CROSS Йtel in accordance with the procedures defined jointly by the Port Authority and the Director of CROSS Йtel. (4) Anchoring of commercial vessels: (a) Commercial vessels wishing to anchor in the ZMFR must have requested prior authority to do so from the Hr Mr's Office, either directly via VHF Ch 12 or by any other means (b) Authorisation for emergency anchorage for commercial vessels within the ZMFR area is given in accordance with Decree No. 2015-52 of the Maritime Prefect of the Atlantic Emergency anchorage is defined as any situation not connected with a vessel's normal activity (c) Any anchored vessel must keep a listening watch on VHF Chs 16 and 12 (d) Vessels over 25m LOA: Contrary to Decree No. 2015-52, any vessel over 25m wishing to carry out any operations other than navigating or stopping within the ZMFR (launching craft, providing connections with the land, deploying divers, deploying aircraft) must request authorisation from the Hr Mr's Office which will announce its authorisation or refusal and will inform CROSS Йtel of its decision ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Call: La Rochelle Port VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +33(0)5 46005630 E-mail: capitainerie@larochelle.port.fr Port Authority Telephone: +33(0)5 46005360 E-mail: contact@larochelle-port.eu Website: www.larochelle.port.fr HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels bound for La Rochelle, Rochefort, Tonnay-Charente or waiting areas must contact La Rochelle Port on VHF Ch 12, 2h before arrival, stating maximum draught and tonnage. (2) Vessels within port limits, in the access channel and in the waiting anchorages must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Chs 16 and 12. Vessels must request permission from La Rochelle Port before anchoring. (3) To obtain permission to enter port, all vessels over 500 gt engaged in international trade must provide the Hr Mr with either a copy of the International Safety Certificate or a certificate from the Master advising that he is certificated, and the date of expiry. (4) Tankers carrying flammable or dangerous liquids and gases (or not being gas free) must provide the Hr Mr with all pre-arrival information in accordance with the ISGOTT (International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers and Terminals) by e-mail or fax. Vessels must confirm they possess a valid insurance certificate stating that the vessels owners have taken out insurance guaranteeing the maximum amount of their liability (International Convention 20th November 1969). The Pilot will advise the Hr Mr of any defects in the vessel or its equipment. (5) Other vessels carrying dangerous goods must provide the Hr Mr with a list of dangerous goods to be discharged and a list of dangerous goods in transit. Any operating incident must be reported. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ }

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

VHF: Port: Ch 12 and 16. Pilotes La Rochelle-Charente: Ch 16,12. Tel: +33 5 46 42 63 05. Fax: +33 5 42 26 96. Email: info@larochelle-charentepilot.com.

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 EU citizens, who wish to join or leave the vessel. All passengers to be declared separate from crew.

..... Documents Copies 1. Tonnage Certificate 1 2. Crew List 5 3. Stores List 2 4. Personal Effects List 2 5. Cargo Manifest (if unloading) 3 6. Bill of Lading 2 7. Health Declaration 1 8. Passenger List 3 9. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 3 10. Port of Call List 1

ETA must be given 48 hours prior to arrival to the Port Authority. The message must also report: Expiry date of Oil Pollution Liability Certificate and insurers name, status of main engines, rudder, winches, windlass, cargo pumps, radar and VHF radio. Inbound vessels should send ETA at least 12 hours in advance before arrival at Chauveau Lightbuoy (46°06.6'N 001°16.0'W), or at the latest when leaving the previous port of call, stating: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. ETA at Chauveau Lightbuoy 3. LOA 4. Maximum draught on arrival (sea water) 5. Whether the vessel is equipped with working bow (or stern) thrusters 6. Full manoeuvring speed (vessels bound for the Charente River) 7, Any damage Outbound vessels should contact the pilots 2 hours before getting underway. To received permission to enter the port, all vessels of 500GT and over engaged in international trade must provide the Harbour Master with either a copy of the International Safety Certificate. Pre-arrival details of tankers carrying flammable or dangerous liquids and gasses (or not gas free) should be sent to the Harbour Master. Information should be in accordance with the ISGOTT by email, fax or telex.

Tugs: Port regulations for tankers with flammable liquids: When berthing: ..... Vessel's DWT Not fitted with bow thruster Fitted with at least one bow thruster 5,000-10,000t 1 tug of 20t Not compulsory 10,000-25,000t 2 tugs with minimum 30t 1 tug of 20t 25,000-40,000t 2 tugs with minimum 50t 1 tug with minimum 30t 40,000-80,000t 2 tugs with minimum 60t 1 tug with minimum 30t Over 80,000t 3 tugs with minimum 80t 2 tugs with minimum 60t When sailing: Vessel's DWT Not fitted with bow thruster Fitted with at least one bow thruster 10,000-25,000t 1 tug with minimum 20t Not compulsory 25,000-40,000t 1 tug with minimum 30t 1 tug with minimum 20t 40,000-80,000t 2 tugs with minimum 50t 1 tug with minimum 30t Over 80,000t 2 tugs with minimum 60t 2 tugs with minimum 50t Dangerous Cargoes: Vessels over 1,600GT transporting hydrocarbons or dangerous substances should inform the port of their entrance in the Approach Channel, maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 16 or the designated frequency and contact the Semaphore de Chassiron.

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.