Lorient (FRLRT)

The port has 1031m of quayage which is used primarily for the handling of general, bulk and oil cargoes.

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

Lorient is located on the S coast of Brittany, at the confluence of the rivers Ter, Blavet and Scorffi, 50nm N of the mouth of the River Loire.

LOA 288.93m, beam 45m, draught 10m, 180,230DWT.

Approx 2,400,000t of cargo handled annually.

Anchorage is situated in the sheltered road position between mainland and Isle of Groix. Water depths of 15.0-20.0m, sand and shell, good holding ground. Anchorage is approx 4.5nm from the landing stage.

There are 2 entry channels to the port. The S channel, controlling depth 4.1m over the bar, is used mainly by local fishing boats. The W channel is the main ship channel, marked by the alignment of Port Louis Light and Les Soeurs Light. The depth in this channel is 8.0m CD. Both channels are very well marked. ..... 1. The anchorage buoy "Banc des Truies" (W cardinal) is situated in 47°40.8'N 003°24.5'W. 2. In the channel the first alignment is 057°. The depth is 8.0m. The channel is aligned by 4 buoys to port (red) and 2 buoys to starboard (green).

BA 2821, 2521. French 6470. US Publication 143. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

"Crossa Etel" can be contacted on VHF Ch 16.

1018.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding LOA 60m. There are 2 pilots available and they should be contacted on VHF Ch 16, working Ch 12 at least 2 hours prior to arrival. The pilot boats operate throughout 24 hours. There are two pilot boats each LOA 13m. This station provides pilotage to Quiberon and the ports and passages of Belle Ile. For inbound vessels should send their ETA to the pilot 18 hours in advance (or on departure from previous port of call). Vessels expected to arrive between 1800hrs and 0800hrs should send their ETA before 1800hrs LT at the latest on the previous day. Vessels should make VHF contact 1 hour before arrival as follows: Day: To the pilot office or Lorient Port Control (Harbour Master). Night: To Lorient Port Control (Harbour Master) or Beg Melen Signal Station. Outbound vessels should send request for pilot at least 2 hours before departure. The pilot boards 3nm ENE of Pen Men Light (47°39.0'N 003°30.5'W) or 2nm S of Point de Gavres. In bad weather, if the pilot vessel is not in position, vessels should anchor in position 47°40.0'N 003°25.0'W and call the station 1 hour in advance on VHF Ch 16 to receive instructions. Boarding ladders should be positioned about 1m above the waterline. If the weather is too bad for boarding, vessels should proceed to the waiting anchorage.

In the S: The line from the castle of Port Louis (47°42.6'N 003°21.8'W) to the tip of Kernevel (740m NNW). In the N: The line from the tip of Esperance (47°44.5'N 003°20.6'W) to the N side of the fore port of the dock harbour (550m WNW).

Les Trois Pierres Beacon: Position 47°41.5'N 003°22.5'W (Sector light, octagonal black and white tower, black top, 18m in height).

Times of entry and departure are dictated by the tidal streams in Passage de la Citadelle (47°42.7'N 003°22.0'W). It is recommended that the average vessel passes through the narrows at HW slack which occurs 20 minutes before HW Port-Louis under normal conditions and from 30 to 45 minutes before HW Port-Louis when the rivers are in spate. When the range of the tide is average or above average the pilot may advise waiting for slack water depending on the vessels power and manoeuvrability. Speed limits: 13kts between A6 Lightbuoy (port hand) (47°41.5'N 003°23.3'W) and La Petite Jument Light Beacon (port hand) (47°42.6'N 003°22.0'W). 10kts between La Petite Jument Light Beacon (port hand) and Port-Militaire. In this section vessels must not cause a wash especially when passing small craft berths at Kernevel, Kergroise and Avant-Port and vessels anchored in the roadsteads with lighters alongside. 5kts for vessels permitted to navigate within naval waters. Restricted area: A restricted area, in which entry of non-naval vessels is prohibited without permission, exists around Port Militaire from Beg-er-Men WSW to the vicinity of No 13 Buoy (starboard hand), then N to a position close S of Mole No 1.

HW: 5.06m LW: 0.9m

Tugs should be ordered through agent with at least 24 hours before arrival/departure/shifting. Three tugs are available, 1 x 2,500hp, 1 x 1,700hp and 1 x 700hp.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

LORIENT 47°43.00'N 3°21.91'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FR LRT For details see: GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST AND ENGLISH CHANNEL COASTS) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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

VHF: Port Authority: Ch 12 (working). Pilot and Tugs: Ch 16, 12. Pilot Tel: +33 2 97 21 46 47, Email: lorientpilots@orange.fr. Hours 0900-1800 and one hour before vessel is expected.

..... 1. Passenger Lists (Transit/Tourist) (5 copies) (Landing) 5 copies to be provided 1 or 2 days before arrival. 2. Crew List (5 copies) 3. Stores List (4 copies) 4. Maritime Declaration of Health 5. Crews Effects Declaration (3 copies). Distribution of documents: ..... Customs Authority: 1, 2, 3 each 3 copies Immigration Authority: 1 and 2 Agent: 1, 2 and 3 Clearing time: Immediate.

Vessels should contact the harbour master 24 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position stating: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. ETA 3. Cargo 4. Number of people onboard 5. Any defects which may affect manoeuvrability Vessels fitted with a VHF trasmitter/reciever are required to keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 12 within the maritime and river regulation area. Traffic signals may be raised on the mast of the Citadelle de Port Louis. These signals regulate port traffic in the main channel between Lightbuoy A8 and Banc de Turc Lightbuoy. Vessels should send departure requests to the harbour master's office.

National flag is required by all vessels under way by day.

Vessels carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous cargo: Vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons, or dangerous cargo in bulk must: ..... 1. Report their intention to enter, shift berth or sail, 6 hours in advance, to Marine Lorient and Capitainerie du Port de Lorient, specifying the types of product carried and any damage or defect affecting their ability to manoeuvre. 2. Be attended by a tug if they are 125m or more in length and not equipped with a bow thruster, or 140m or more in length if so equipped. 3. Request unimpeded passage through the channel, from Vigie de Port Louis signal station, giving their time of passing Les Trois Pierres on arrival, or Mole de Keroman on departure. 4. Enter Lorient by the main channel through Passe de I'Quest and pass W of Ile Saint Michel. Normally these vessels are authorised to enter Rade de Lorient from 2 hours before to 1 hour after HW, day or night, provided the wind is less than 33kts and visibility more than 700m. NAVIGATION IN THE PASSES DE LORIENT: The channels starting at A2 Lightbuoy (port hand) (47°41.0'N 003°25.0'W) at the entrance to Passe de l'Quest, and Bastresses Sud Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (47°40.8'N 003°22.0'W) at the entrance to Passed du Sud, are deemed to be narrow channels or fairways within the meaning of Rule 9 of The International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. TRAFFIC SIGNALS: International Port Traffic Signals are displayed from a mast at the signal station on La Citadelle de Port-Louis. Information on vessel movements can be obtained from La Citadelle de Port-Louis on VHF Ch 16. The vessel prohibited signal does not apply to a vessel which is already between La Potee de Beurre (0.4nm SSW of La Citadelle) and La Citadelle de Port-Louis when it is first shown. Effective from 01st September 2016, the European Anti-Fraud Office (OLAF) will require sea carriers calling at EU ports to file Container Status Messages (CSMs). Vessels experiencing technical communication problems should report the issue via e-mail to the Commission's help-service email: olaf-afis-it-help-desk@ec.europa.eu.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificate possible.