Marseille (FRMRS)

The port of Marseille Fos is divided into two areas: The Eastern Harbour and the Western Harbours. The Eastern Harbours, located close to the city of Marseille, is dedicated to national and international ferry traffic, cruise ships, Ro-Ro, container ships and break bulk carriers. The Western Harbours handle crude oil and oil products, chemicals, gas, container, bulk and Ro-Ro traffic.

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Dec 16 to Mar 15, Summer Mar 16 to Dec 15.

Marseille is situated on the French Mediterranean Sea coast within the Gulf of Lion.

Max LOA 415m, beam 60m, draught 21m, 450,000DWT.

Approx 75,000,000t of cargo (2,700,000t of coal), 1,500,000TEU, 1,200,000 passengers and 9,000 vessels are handled annually.

Pilotage is compulsory for anchoring.

The port can be approached through Rade de Marseille, which lies between Cap Mejean (43°20.0'N 005°13.0'E) and Cap Caveaux (43°16.0'N 005°17.0'E), the W end of Ile Pomegues. Alternately the port can be approached using the more difficult channel leading through Rade d'Endoume, which lies between Cap Caveaux and Cap Croisette (43°13.0'N 005°21.0'E). The East Port is entered through Passe Nord (43°21.0'E 005°19.0'E) or Passe Sud (43°18.0'N 005°21.0'E) and the West Port is entered via the Fos Channel.Approach to the area is easier from the E than from the W, as from Toulon to Marseilles the coast is dominated by an easily recognisable coast with heights of 600m to 800m. To the W from Cap Couronne, the coast is relatively flat and the banks of the Gulf de Fos itself are low lying and only become visible close inshore. Eastern Harbour Approach: Optional pilotage area: This extends S from Sausset Le Pins Lighthouse (Long 005°06.5'E) to Lat 43° 12'N; then due E to Ile de Planier Lighthouse; then in an ESE direction to the W end of Ile Riou Island; then NW to the W end of Ile Maire Island, then in a NNW'ly direction to the coast at Ilot de l'Elevine Lighthouse. The area to the NE of this area is a compulsory pilotage area. Approach to the Eastern Harbour area (Marseilles) is made through a traffic lane. The initial lane, when approaching from seaward is 2.5nm wide. The start of the channel is centred on position 43°12.0'N 005°09.7'E. This proceeds due N to position 43°16.1'N 005°09.7'E where course is altered to starboard onto a bearing of 050°. The traffic lane also reduces to 1.5nm in width. Western Harbour Approach: Pre-approach area: This extends S from the parallel of Cap Couronne (43°19.6'N) to 43°12.0'N. It is bounded to the W by the meridian passing through Faraman Lighthouse (004° 41.3'E) and to the E by the meridian passing through Sausset Les Pins Lighthouse (005°06.5'E). In this area pilotage is optional. North of this area, pilotage is compulsory. Approach is made to the Western Harbour area using the Pointe de St Gervais Lighthouse. The white sector of the light covers the arc 340°-348°, the centre bearing, 344° aligns with the Omega approach buoy. Vessels making for the area stay in the sector bearing 340°-344°, those departing stay in the sector bearing 344°-348°. The green sector of the light covers the arc from 323°-340° and the red covers the arc 348°-007°. A designated tanker approach channel, depth 24.5m, max draught 22.25m, has been established. The channel is entered 3nm W of Ile de Planier, and leads to the N end of the port. Whilst in the channel tankers have right of way over all vessels crossing. The tanker channel may not be entered without prior permission from the Port Authorities, transmitted on VHF Ch 16.

SHOM Charts 7390, 6767 (Eastern harbour), 7008, 6951, 6767, 6684, 6907 (Western harbour). Elecronic Nautical Charts FR 303120, 403360, 503351. BA 151, 153, 155, 2116, 1705. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

1025.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 70m and vessels over LOA 50m carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances. Three pilot stations serve the port: Port De Bouc, Estaque and Frioul. Pilotage requirements should be confirmed 1 hour prior to arrival on VHF Ch 08. The pilot boards as follows: ..... Marseille harbour 2-5nm from Passe Nord (43°19.1'N 005°14.7'E) Endoume harbour 1nm S of Ile d'If (43°14.7'N 005°18.0'E). Compulsory pilotage area is limited offshore by the line joining the port of Mejean (43°19.80'N 005°13.10'E), Cape Caveaux (43°15.63'N 005°17.35'NE) and the lle Marie (42°12.65'N 005°20.10'E). The Marseille-Golfe de Fos pilotage station serves the area between the Pointe de l'Espiguette (43°30.54'N 003°06.70'E) and Cape Camarat (43°12.00'N 006° 40.85'E).

The low lying land of the They de la Gracieuse, which forms the W arm of the Gulf de Fos, gives only a weak radar echo and has been complemented with radar reflectors and a responder beacon which provides excellent identification. In poor visibility, vessels making for Marseilles can use the radio beacons of Cap Bear, Cap d'Armes and Planier. Those making for the Gulf de Fos can use the radio beacon on Cap Couronne. Main lights: ..... Latitude Longitude Light 1. Faraman Lighthouse 43°21.4'N 004°41.3'E Fl (2) 10s 41m 23M 2. Pointe-St-Gervais Lighthouse 43°25.7'N 004°56.4'E IQ (7) WRG 12s 45m 25-21M 3. Faraman (Roustan) Buoy 43°18.6'N 004°38.6'E Q(6)+L Fl 15s 8m 4M 4. Omega Landfall Buoy 43°12.0'N 005°01.8'E Iso 4s 8m 4M 5. Ilot de l'Elevine (Cap Mejean) Lighthouse 43°19.8'N 005°14.3'E Q(6)+L Fl 15s 28m 10M 6. Ile de Planier Lighthouse 43°12.0'N 005°13.9'E Fl 5s 68m 23M 7. Cap Caveaux Lighthouse 43°15.7'N 005°17.4'E Iso 4s 28m 7M 8. Cap Couronne Lighthouse 43°19.6'N 005°03.3'E Fl R 3s 34m 20M 9. Sausset Le Pins Lighthouse 43°19.7'N 005°06.5'E Oc (3) R 12s 10m 8M

The speed limit in Marseille Eastern harbours N and S of Cape Janet Passage is 10kts. Caronte Channel 15kts. Navigation within 300m off shore 5kts, if less than LOA 50m. The berthing and unberthing operations will be suspend if the wind velocity reaches 45 knots at Fos and Lavera oil terminals. The berthing is prohibited when the wind speed reaches 40 knots at Berre oil terminal. The vessels crossing the Pinede Bridge with more than 200m LOA need to be assisted with 2 tugs if the mean winds from other sectors is more than 25kts and mean crosswinds equals or lower than 15kts.

Nil.

Compulsory for all commercial vessels. The approaches, access channels and dock basins of the Gulf of Fos and Marseilles harbour areas are covered by a radar monitoring system operated from two integrated Traffic Regulation Centres (STM). The system has 3 radars, one each at Marseilles Port Control Centre, Cap Couronne and Fos Port Control, covering up to 12nm out to sea. Communication on VHF Ch 12 must be established as early as possible between vessels and the Maritime Traffic Service (STM) Centre. Vessels on passage to or from Marseille which are likely to cross the area off the entrance to the Golfe de Fos must also contact Fos Port Control before entering. Vessels on passage, manoeuvring and at anchor in any part of the area controlled by the STM must maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 12. Vessels transporting hydrocarbons and dangerous substances must send a SURNAV message 6 hours prior to entry into French territorial waters. Vessels Inbound should contact the STM as follows: ..... 1. 48 hours before arrival at Pilot boarding station, including a. Vessel's name and callsign b. Destination and port of departure c. Draught d. Cargo e. LOA, beam and GT f. Type of vessel g. ETA 2. 24 hours before arrival, including a. ETA at Pilot boarding station b. Draught c. Nature and tonnage of dangerous cargo d. LOA 3. 6 hours before entry into French territorial waters, vessels transporting hydrocarbons or dangerous substances must send a SURNAV message. 4. On crossing the S limit (43°11.9'N) vessels over LOA 50m for Marseilles should report on VHF Ch 12, including: a. Vessel's name and callsign b. Position c. Course and speed d. ETA 5. Vessels outbound: a. Vessels transporting or having transported hydrocarbons and which have not been degassed must contact the STM 6 hours (1 hour for vessels other than tankers) before departure b. All departing vessels must contact the STM on VHF Ch 12 to obtain permission to leave. The STM Centre will provide information concerning traffic movements in the port and the buoyage situation.

Available throughout the port from various companies. LNG carriers need 2 tugs at least. ..... Tug names Traction Engine/Power (t) (hp) Eastern Harbour: Mistral 8 40,5 ABC 4,150 Mistral 9 40,5 ABC 4,150 Eastern Harbour (emergency unit): Mistral 10 40,5 ABC 4,150 Western Harbour: VB Rhone 70,5 ABC 5,290 VB Crau 70,5 ABC 5,290 VB Camargue 70,5 ABC 5,290 VB Esterel 70,5 ABC 5,290 VB Provence 55 Deutz 5,000 Marseillais 6 55 Deutz 5,000 Western Harbour (emergency unit): Mistral 7 40,5 ABC 4,150 Port-Saint Louis: Marseillais 5 28 Mark 2,720

Prevailing winds: NW'ly-E'ly.

VHF: Marseille Port Control: Ch 12. Tel: +33 4 91 39 41 41 Marseille Pilot Station: Ch 08. Tel: +33 4 91 14 29 10, Email: pilote13@pilotage-mrs.fr Frioul Pilot Station: Tel: +33 4 91 59 01 88 Port Movements: VTS: Ch 06 Ship-to-Ship: Ch 77 VHF frequencies used: ..... VHF Ch Use 16 Distress "May Day" 12 Port Operations / VTS 14 Ship to Pilot (FOS) 6 Ship to Tugs & Boatmen 8 Ship to Pilot 11 Antipol / French Navy 73 Port Operations - Clearing 77 Ship to Ship 72 Ship to Leasure Craft

Usual regulations for cigarettes and spirits. Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the Immigration department. The following goods are prohibited for importing, exporting and being possessed: Counterfeit goods Specific plants and plant products Animal and plant species that are protected by the Washington Convention (CITES) Products and objects that are pornographic in nature Medications for human use (unless presented with a prescription or medical certificate for the purpose of treatment for a limited period of time Narcotics and psychotropic drugs (unless presented with a prescription or medical certificate)

..... Documents 1. Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate 2. Cargo Ship Safety Equipment Certificate 3. Radio/eletrical Installations Safety Certificate 4. Document of compliance "Rules Applicable to Ships Transporting Dangerous Goods" 5. Safety terms 6. Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 7. ISM Certificated 8. ISPS Certificate 9. International Anti-fouling System Certificate 10. Load Lines Certificate 11. International Ballast Water Management Certificate 12. Special Certificates (Type of ships) 13. Certificates of Ability 14. Insurance Certificate 15. Garbage record book 16. Oil record book 17. Pollution emergency plan 18. Crew List 19. Passenger List

Notify ETA upon departure from last port of call, then every 24 hours before arrival with confirmation to vessel's agent 12 hours prior to arrival. A minimum of 48 hours notice required by VTS service. Vessels carrying hydrocarbons or other dangerous cargoes are subject to mandatory SURNAV movement reporting. Inbound vessels must send the following information for each ETA message to the VTS Center: 1. ETA sent 48 hours in advance, including: a. Vessels name and call sign b. Destination and port of departure c. Draught d. Cargo, include nature and tonnage of hazardous substances on board. e. LOA, beam and gross tons f. Vessel type g. ETA 2. ETA sent at least 24 hours in advance. The message should also include: a. ETA at pilot boarding position b. Draught c. Number of persons on board (passengers and crew) d. Maritime Declaration of Health, ISPS declaration, vessel's insurance certificate, and vessel's waste certificate. 3. Six hours before entry into French Territorial Waters, vessels transporting hydrocarbons or dangerous substances must send a SURNAV message. 4. Prior to crossing the S limit of the area, all vessels must report to the VTS on VHF channel 12 stating: a. Vessel's name and call sign b. Position and ETA into the ZFMR c. Draught (Forward and aft) d. If pilot, tugs, or boatmen required e. Destination and port of departure f. Any failures or possible failures g. Any health and safety situation h. Any dangerous good on board and their position. 5. The VTS will respond giving information regarding: a. Vessel's route b. Pilotage c. Availability of berths d. Port safety level, if not Level 1 e. Other information, including traffic, weather, etc. 6. Vessels over 1,600 gt transporting hydrocarbons or dangerous substances may not enter the approach channel N of the parallel of 43°12'N without the authorization of the VTS. 7. In the event that the vessel's identification is in doubt, the VTS will call every vessel it is expecting until the vessel has been identified.

To be displayed: During bunkering Interco flag "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.

General Safety Instructions for Vessels Calling at Oil, Gas or Chemical Berths in Port Marseilles and Annexes: ..... 1. Incident aboard a vessel: When an incident occurs, the terminal control and harbour master's office must be advised immediately. Call "Port de Bouc" on VHF Ch 12 by day or Tel: +33 4 42 40 60 60 day or night. In any case: The vessel should: a. Use all possible means to limit the consequences of the incident b. Stop all operations c. Close all valves and openings d. Be ready to vacate the berth. Vessels in the vicinity should: a. Remain on alert b. Stop all operations and prepare to disconnect c. Be ready to vacate berth if necessary. 2. Inerting of vessels: All vessels with an inert gas plant and carrying cargo with a flash point under 55°C must have their tanks effectively inerted. This rule also applies to chemical tankers where only a few tanks contain the above mentioned products. However, such vessels may depart from this rule in the event of evidenced incompatibility between some chemical components in inert gas and any product in tanks or between gases emitted by products loaded in tanks interconnected through a single inert gas line. According to SOLAS conventions the following vessels must be fitted with an inert gas plant: a. Crude oil tankers exceeding 20,000DWT; b. Refined oil tankers exceeding 40,000DWT. A vessel is considered inerted when the atmosphere in its tanks is pressurised and contains a maximum of 7% oxygen. During unloading and deballasting the inert gas plant shall provide gas with less than 5% oxygen. The pressure content recorder shall be operated without interruption when the plant is in operation. 3. Cargo inspection: Tank inspection is permitted provided that only one ullaging port is open at any one time and provided that it remains open for the shortest time possible. Prior approval is required for this operation. 4. Crude oil washing: Only vessels properly inerted are allowed to crude oil wash their tanks. If the inert gas plant fails, crude oil washing, unloading and deballasting operations shall be stopped until the plant is repaired or connection to an outside supply is provided. 5. Thunderstorms: When thunderstorms are expected all operations shall cease and gas and ullaging ports shall be closed. 6. Gas venting (during ballasting and loading): Hydrocarbon venting into open air is not permitted when wind speed is less than 4kn and when the safety distance (25m) is not complied with. 7. Gas freeing - tank cleaning - repairs: a. Routine venting of oil tanks is prohibited in the port of Marseilles and its annexes. b. The cleaning of non gas free tanks by portable water guns is allowed only when a tanker is alongside an oil berth and with the Harbour Master's prior consent. c. Vessels carrying hazardous bulk cargo must be ready to vacate the berth at any time. Any maintenance work on deck, in the pumproom, to the hull and any major dismantling in the engine room is prohibited. Some repairs may be allowed with the harbour master's consent. A gas free certificate may be required for the relevant space and adjacent spaces when the harbour master will then issue a hot or cold work permit. 8. Mooring alongside a vessel bunkering: Vessels carrying gas, oil or chemicals are not allowed to stay alongside another vessel in the port of Marseilles or its annexes. However, exceptions may be allowed in the following cases: a. Transferring cargo from a river tanker to another when the flash point of the cargo is over 55°C; b. When bunkering from a river tanker to a vessel that is subject to a check list. Bunkering should be carried out only before or after cargo transfer. This rule must be complied with at all times for gas tankers but other vessels may be granted an exemption by the harbour master. For example, bunkering may be allowed for sea tankers during daylight and only when discharging or deballasting. The river tanker must be fitted with wood or similar fenders. For sea tankers carrying oil with a flash point over 55°C the harbour master may grant exemptions to the above rule. In any case, the terminal operator's prior consent is required and application shall be filed on a special form. c. These instructions apply similarly to water being supplied from a barge. 9. Means of evacuation: During transfers, the lifeboats of vessels carrying hazardous bulk cargoes shall be swung out or at least ready for immediate use with as few hands as possible. 10. Deballasting - garbage disposal: It is prohibited to discharge water ballast from oil cargo tanks to the sea. Garbage and waste disposal into the sea is not allowed. 11. Pollution: Vessels in harbour shall take action to avoid any risk of pollution. Segregation between oil and sea in pumproom systems shall always be ensured by two valve separation during loading and discharging. When this system cannot be met, prior approval is required from the harbour master before carrying out operations. Any water pollution must be reported immediately to the harbour master. Call "Port de Bouc" on VHF Ch 12 or Tel: +33 4 42 40 60 60. Any pollution control costs will be to the faulty vessel's account without prejudice to any legal sanctions. 12. Bunker inspection: The harbour master may require an inspection of the bunker tanks atmosphere prior to starting transfer operations. If necessary an approved surveyor will check the flash point of bunkers. 13. Smoking prohibition: Smoking is prohibited everywhere except for one or two compartments designated as Smoking Areas by the master. 14. Gangways - access to vessel: A vessel shall have a safety gangway fitted and closely monitored throughout its stay at the port. 15. Soot blowing: Soot blowing is prohibited. Sparks emitting from the funnel must also be avoided. 16. Visitors: The master is responsible for visitors onboard. 17. Loading of stores and small items: Parcel handling and stores loading are prohibited during loading and ballasting operations. This does not apply to small hand carried items. 18. Crew onboard: Vessels carrying hazardous bulk goods should have sufficient crew onboard at all times for disconnecting and vacating the berth in an emergency.

Request for pratique to be made to harbour control prior to arrival. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates possible with prior notice to agent.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the terms of the Charter Party.

Confirmation of arrival. Eventual gas free confirmation in case of OBO's.