Port La Nouvelle (FRNOU)

La Nouvelle is a small commercial and fishing port with recreational craft facilities, formed by a canal which connects Etang de Sigean with the sea. The port handles general cargo, grain, cereals, varies agricultural products, dry bulk, LPG and petroleum products. The port is entered through a dredged channel, between two breakwaters into a series of three basins; Darse Petroliere, Darse de Commerce and Darse de Peche, which occupy the N shore of a canal leading into Etang de Sigean. With the coming of the windfarm industry, the port is due to be expanded to accommodate new projects in the area, including the construction and assembly of a pilot, floating offshore wind farm. Work includes lengthening a seawall and constructing a North seawall 2,430m long, demolishing the existing one. Harbour draught will be deepened from the current 8m to 14.5m.

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.

La Nouvelle is located on the French Mediterranean coast on the W side of the Gulf of Lyons.

Harbour: LOA 145m (gas carriers LOA 120m), beam 22m, draught 8.0m, 11,443DWT. CBM: LOA 190m, beam 31.3m, draught 11.6m, 44,485DWT.

Approx 300 vessels and 1,800,000t of cargo handled annually.

There are two anchorage areas on the roads, the northern anchorage is compulsory for vessels carrying dangerous goods. Access is subject to authorisation of the French Maritime Authority (contact through Leucate signal station on VHF Ch12 & 16). Anchorage is located approx 30 - 40nm from main quay. Due to an underwater pipeline in the port, anchors cannot be used without pilot's advice and any case must be reported to Harbour Master's Office.

Approaches: Vessels coming from NE and E should first take direction towards Ilot de Brescou, near Cap d'Adge and then follow the coast. Vessels coming from SE should take direction towards Cap Leucate located at 6nm S. Port-la-Nouvelle is approached from the ESE. Vessels greater than 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or other dangerous cargo must use the designated approach channel established for approaching La Nouvelle and the offshore oil berth. The channel is entered 6nm ESE of the harbour entrance. Ships should keep to the starboard side of the channel. Directions for entering harbour: From a position 8nm ENE Cap Leucate (42° 55.0'N 003°04.0'E) the approach channel leads WNW towards the entrance. The inward approach lane lies to the NE of the alignment 292.5° of Port-la-Nouvelle Leading Lights. The track passes NNE of a dangerous wreck 1.25nm SE of the harbour entrance then SSW of the E cardinal light buoy marking the tanker mooring. From this position alter course to pass between the breakwaters. Mariners should note that the navigable part of the entrance channel is only 60m wide at the surface, reducing to 40m wide at the seabed. Shoals of mud and sand extend from the banks of the channel.

BA 2114, 1705. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

Mooring remains under the responsibility of ship's master. The number of mooring lines must be increased if necessary. During the call, there is an effective watch on board in order to check and adjust the mooring and gangway.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels above LOA 45m and all vessels carrying dangerous goods. Pilot boarding position depends on vessel type and weather conditions, usually 1nm from breakwaters.

Port-la-Nouvelle Front Leading Light (tower, red and white bands, 23m in height) 43°01.0'N 003°04.0'E. N jetty head (white round tower, green top) 43°01.0'N 003°04.0'E. S jetty head is marked by a Light structure (white tower, red top) 17m in height.

Range of tide is about 0.3m but sea level can reach 1.0m during periods of floods.

Two tugs available. 1 x 20t tug, 1 x 12t tug and 1 x pushing boat available. Tugs are compulsory for certain vessels (detailed in port's rules). Any tug requirement may be requested by Harbour Master for safety reasons.

Main winds occur from the NW, with this weather condition, the seat state keeps calm. SE'ly winds cause some waves inbound where mooring arrangements must be checked. Density of water is 1.025 but is subject to change. Current is about 1.0 - 2.0kts but can be stronger during floods. In case of bad weather, a warning is provided by the Port Officer.

PORT-LA-NOUVELLE 43°00.80'N 3°04.13'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FR NOU For details see: GENERAL NOTES (Mediterranean Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 22/24 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Oct 2023, (RSDRA2023000272643), 22/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

La Nouvelle Port Control and La Nouvelle Pilot monitor VHF Ch12. Vessels must keep watch on VHF Ch12 2hrs before arrival. In the fairway and waiting anchorage, vessels must keep watch on VHF Ch12 & 16 with Leucate signal station. Harbour master contacts: VHF: Ch 12 Tel: +33 (0)6 37 27 53 57, +33 (0)4 68 48 17 64 Email: Ddtm-dml-cpln@pyrenees-orientales.gouv.fr Port Authority: Tel: +33 (0) 4 68 48 00 37 Email: Operationsportuaires.pln@crlanguedocroussillonfr Pilot office: Tel: +33 (0)468 404 350 Email: pilonov@orange.fr

Usual regulation for cigarettes and spirits. Seaman's Book and/or passport must be available onboard for presentation to the Immigration department.

..... Documents 1. Inward declaration 24h prior 2. Dangerous goods declaration 3. Ship security Pre-arrival information 4. Waste and residue notification 5. Maritime declaration of Health 6. Ship sanitation certificates 7. Certificate of insurance 8. Crew and passengers list These information must be transmitted by the agent via CAPSUD software.

Vessels over 1,600GT carrying dangerous substances should contact the harbour master 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival or leaving the previous port, by telex, stating: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. GT 3. Length and breadth 4. Max draught on arrival 5. Date and time of arrival 6. Type and quantity (in tonnes) of the dangerous substances being carried (in transit or departing) 7. Any damage 8. Equipment or freight 9. Date of safety certificate for tankers. Any amendments should be sent to the harbour master. Documentation required: Document Copies 1. Vessels Particulars 1 2. Crew List 1 3. Passenger List 1 4. Stores List 1 5. Bond Store List 1 6. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects 1 7. Vaccination List 1 8. Nil Stowaways/animals/arms/ammunition 1 9. Medial Store List/Narcotics 1 10. Cargo Manifest/Stowage Plan 1

Flags to be displayed: During bunkering "B" flag and on arrival "Q" flag.

Night time movements for berthing and unberthing of vessels restricted to vessels of max LOA 120m and draught 7.0m. Sailing vessels and small craft under 20m in length are to remain clear of the regulated area, which encloses the harbour entrance and the tanker mooring, 1nm ENE of the entrance, unless entering Port-la-Nouvelle. These vessels must also give way to warship and power driven vessels 50m or greater in length. Traffic signals: International traffic signals are used to control entry and departure and are exhibited from the harbour office 0.1nm E of the root of the S breakwater. Mariners should note that movements within the harbour are controlled by the harbour master using VHF.

Request for pratique to be made to the 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 Charter Party.

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