Paimboeuf (FRPBF)

The port is closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Port facilities are very limited and consist of one quay providing 2 berths. Mainly used as waiting berths for small vessels and oil barges. Nearby Le Carnet chemical jetty is detailed under Nantes-St Nazaire port.

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

Paimboeuf is located on the S bank at the mouth of the River Loire, on the W coast of France.

Draught 5.4m.

Off Paimboef the project depth of the dredged channel decreases E in stages from 8.3 to 5.5m.

BA 2985. Admiralty Pilot NP22, NP286(1).

1000.

Entry very intricate and pilot should be taken in St Nazaire roads, compulsory over 150GT.

Paimboeuf Light (white round tower, green top, 9.0m in height) (47°17.5'N 002° 01.9'W). Ile de Petit Carnet Light (white pylon, green top; 10m in height) (1.0nm E of Paimboeuf Light).

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

VHF: Radar Services can be contacted on Ch 16. A continuous watch is maintained on Ch 16 and 2182kHz. VHF radio telephone must be used for giving information and obtaining clearance to navigate from the Port de Saint-Nazaire Harbour Master.

Customs allowances: For each crew member 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits. Heavy fines will be incurred for non compliance of these allowances. Visas are required for non EC citizens, who wish to join or leave a 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.