St Malo (FRSML)

The major traffic through the port is carried by bulk carriers, although facilities for ferries, Ro-Ro and general cargo vessels exist.

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

St Malo is located on the NW coast of France.

LOA 229m, beam 32.26m, draught 9.0m, 81,800DWT.

The channel is indicated by leading lights.

BA 2700, 3659. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels exceeding 45m LOA and all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting substances. The pilot vessel (black hull, white upperworks), equipped with VHF, is stationed near the Fairway Buoy when ships are expected. Ships should send their ETA at this buoy 6 hours in advance, together with their draught, through their agent or by telephoning the Harbour Master, and confirm ETA 2 hours before arrival, reporting any amendments of more than 1 hour immediately. Vessels should confirm ETD 2 hours before departure or 1 hour before changes of berth. Any movements expected between 2000-0800hrs should be announced before 1800hrs. Vessels are recommended to arrive at the Fairway Buoy before local HW if bound for Saint-Malo. Ships awaiting the pilot may anchor N of the Fairway Buoy. In bad weather, particularly during N gales when boarding is impracticable, the pilot vessel will lead vessels into port, communicating with them by VHF. Pilot boards within the Pilot Boarding Area in position 48°42.4'N 002°07.3'W (1nm N of Fairway Lightbuoy). The Compulsory Pilotage Area limits are bounded by the following: ..... 1. E limit: a line of the meridian through Mont Dol (001°46.0'W) to the parallel of 48°45.0'N through Basse Grune 2. W limit: a line joining Cap d'Erquay (48°38.7'N 002°29.2'W) to Grand Lejon (48°44.9'N 002°39.9'W).

A vessel is considered "arrived" when within a 3nm radius of Grand Jardin Lighthouse.

Le Grand-Jardin Lighthouse (grey tower with red top), 38m in height, from which a radio beacon transmits, stands 0.5nm SW of Ile de Cezembre. Les Courtis Light tower (green), 20m in height stands, 0.6nm WNW of Le Grand-Jardin.

Entry is restricted to vessels with LOA less than 150m; beam less than 21m (between 150m/152m LOA and 21m/22m beam, lines plans must be faxed) and draught should be less than 9.0m. Entry lock opens from 2.5 hours before high tide until 2.5 hours after high tide.

Range 13.5m.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

SAINT MALO 48°38.43'N 2°02.07'W UNCTAD LOCODE: FR SML ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/25 French Bulletin 9/25, (RSDRA2025000118604), 20/25

VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, 16 (Hours: 3.5 hours before to 1.5 hours after HW). (Ch 09 for yachts and sailing boats). Port: Ch 12, 16. 24 hours. Vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 and contact Saint-Cast Signal Station (Semaphore de Saint-Cast) Call: Saint-Cast, Frequency: Ch 16, daylight hours only.

Customs allowances: For each crew member 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits. New Customs Forms to be completed, for vessels sailing between 2 French ports. Immigration may require Crew List and valid passports to be shown.

..... Documents Copies Required By 1. Provisions and Stores List 3 Custom broker and Customs Officers 2. Crew Declaration 3 Custom broker and Customs Officers 3. Crew List 4 Customs Officers and Immigration 4. Declaration of Health - Port Health officers

Notify pilot station of ETA 12 hours prior to arrival with confirmation 4 hours before arrival.

Speed limit for Avant-port is 5kts, 3kts in the wet basin.

Request for pratique to be made on arrival at the pilot station. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.