Toulon (FRTLN)

The port has one of Europe's most beautiful natural harbours. Since 1481, Toulon has been of major Naval importance in the Western Mediterranean. Today the port acts as both a centre of commerce as well as a Naval base. It is more conveniently described as two separate ports, Toulon and the more recent Bregaillon. The ports handle all nature of trades, as well as aircraft carrier and submarine traffic.

Summer.

Toulon is situated on the S coast of France, 45nm ESE of Marseilles.

LOA 300m, beam 43m, draught 9.5m, 17,540DWT.

Outer anchorages: Baie de la Garonne (43°06'N 006°01'E): Anchorage may be obtained in depths 10.0-20.0m, mud and weed in the N part of the bay sheltered from E winds. Pointe Santa Marguerita, a steep grey cliff, marks the NW side of the bay. Mariners should be aware of a sewage outfall, 0.2nm E of the headland, marked by a lightbuoy at its seaward end and a yellow pillar buoy in the vicinity of the 20.0m depth contour. Anchoring and fishing within 0.1nm of the outfall are prohibited. Rade des Vignettes 43°06'N 005°57'E: Anchorage fronts the coast between Cap Brun to the E and the root of Grande Jetee1.75nm W. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in following areas: ..... 1. Close E of Presqu'ile de Saint-Mandrier. 2. An area within Rade des Vignettes, in the NE corner of Grande Rade. 3. The channel between the entrance to Grande Rade and Grande Passe. 4. The entrance to Petite Rade.

Within Grande Passe and the S part of Petite Rade the entrance channel has a least depth of 23m. North of 43°06'N the channel has a least swept depth of 10.1m. Approach and entry: The port of Toulon is approached through Grande Rade de Toulon which leads W to Grande Passe, the entrance to Petite Rade. Petite Rade leads N to the naval and commercial ports. Directions for entering harbour: Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes: From a position 12nm SE of Cap Sicie 43° 03'N 005°51'E, the approach channel leads NNW passing, with positions relative to Cap Cepet Light: W of Pointe Escampobariou (7.0nm ESE), then: W of Les Formigues (5.75nm ESE), a group of rocks marked by a beacon, then: E of Cap Cepet Light, then: E of numerous obstructions extending 0.35nm E from Pointe du Canier (0.4nm NNE), then to a position ESE of Cap de Carqueiranne 43°05'N 006°01'E. All other vessels: From a position E of Cap Cepet Light the approach channel leads N and NW passing: Between Cap Cepet 43°04'N 005°57'E and Cap de Carqueiranne, 3nm ENE, marking the entrance to Grande Rade de Toulon, then: N of a lightbuoy moored 1nm NE of Cap Cepet. The approach channel then leads generally W and is marked by two buoys (starboard hand), one of which is lit. The final leg of the approach to the entrance to Petite Rade leads WSW passing: N of Jetee de Saint Mandrier, extending 0.15nm N from Presqu'ile de Saint-Mandrier naval air station, a light is exhibited from the head of the breakwater, then: SE of Grande Jetee, also marked by a light, into Grand Passe, the entrance to Petite Rade which lies N of Baie de Sainte Mandrier.

BA 2170, 2120, 1705. Admiralty Pilot NP46, NP286(3).

A seagoing lifeboat and an inshore lifeboat are maintained.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels LOA 45m or greater and available between 0700-2000hrs. Outside these hours contact the pilot through Semaphore de Cepet by VHF Ch: 16 Call: Cepet. Pilotage area limits are bounded by Cap Cepet 43°04.1'N 005°56.7'E and Cap de Carqueiranne 43°05.1'N 006°01.1'E. Vessels Inbound: Vessels should send request for pilotage to the Harbour Master or to Cap Cepet Signal Station (43° 04.8'N 005°56.5'E) at least 1 hour before arrival in Grande Passe stating vessel's name, callsign, type, length and draught. Any amendments should be reported over 30 minutes. Vessels Outbound: Vessels should request pilotage 2 hours in advance.

Vessels approaching Toulon will be affected by a series of limits shown on the charts. The outer end of the approach channel (42°53.5'N) for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes is a reporting point for vessels required to use it. The military port begins SW of a line joining Grande Jetee and Jetee de Saint Mandrier, closing Grande Passe (43°05.3'N 005°55.8'E).

Cap Cepet Light (white square tower, black lantern on house with red roof, 14m in height) 43°04'N 005°57'E.

Subject to Naval port restrictions. There are speed limits of 12kts throughout the port and 4kts within the basins.

Range 0.2m (springs), 0.1 (neaps).

Available with capacity from 500hp to 2,600hp. Some tugs are fitted for salvage.

Prevailing winds: NW'ly (Mistral); E'ly.

TOULON 43°05.21'N 5°55.48'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FR TLN For details see: GENERAL NOTES (Mediterranean Coast) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(4) Pilot boards in position 43°05·04N 5°57·56E (in the vicinity of the Grande Rade Lt buoy, 43°05·01N 5°57·53E). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Call: Capitainerie de Toulon VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +33(0)4 94032760 +33(0)6 09370401 (Mobile) Fax: +33(0)4 94033869 E-mail: ddtm-toulonport@var.gouv.fr Website: www.var.equipement.gouv.fr www.toulonportofcall.com Cap Cйpet Signal Station Call: Cйpet VHF Channel: Ch 16 HOURS: Signal Station: H24 Hr Mr: HJ PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: All vessels carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances see GENERAL NOTES. These vessels should report to the Hr Mr 48h in advance stating: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call sign and vessel's nationality (c) ETA (d) Nature and quantity of transported cargo (e) LOA (f) Beam and draught (2) Other vessels over 20m LOA should send ETA 24h in advance stating: (a) Vessel's name (b) Call sign (c) Nationality (d) LOA (e) Beam (f) Draught (3) Before entering the area N of a line joining Pointe Rascas (43°04·00N 5° 56·65E) and Cap de Carqueiranne (43°05·00N 6°01·02E) all vessels over 20m LOA should contact Cap Cйpet Signal Station for permission to enter the Grande Rade, and also for permission to enter the Naval Base's waters if applicable. (4) All vessels which might cause an accident, or pollution as a result of reduced manoeuvrability should call Cap Cйpet Signal Station stating the possible dangers before entering the Grande Rade and the Naval Base's waters. (5) Vessels carrying hydrocarbons and hazardous substances must contact Cap Cйpet Signal Station on VHF Ch 16 when they enter the access channel. (6) Notice of ETD: Vessels must confirm their ETD 1hr in advance to the Hr Mr. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ NAVAL BASE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Base Navale Toulon VHF Channel: Ch 16; 74 Telephone: +33(0)4 22422217 Fax: +33(0)4 22420876 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels of LOA 45m and over which are not naval vessels bound for or proceeding from a Naval Base installation or an anchorage within the military-controlled area, must pick up a Military Pilot who may order that assistance be provided by naval tugs. (2) The commander of the Naval Base may approve or refuse requests for exceptions from this compulsory pilotage. (3) Vessels moving or stationary N of the line stated in Port, PROCEDURE (3) or within Petite Rade should maintain a continuous listening watch with the Naval Base on VHF Chs 16 and 74. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 27/25 French Radiosignaux publication 93 Jan 2025, (RSDRA2025000043780), 27/25

..... Authority Tel Fax VHF Ch Harbour Master +33 4 94 03 27 60 +33 4 94 03 38 69 12 Pilot Station +33 9 50 05 37 30 +33 9 50 05 37 30 12, 16 Naval Base +33 4 22 42 11 71 +33 4 22 42 16 94 16, 74 Cap Cepet Signal Station - - 16 Email Harbour Master capitainerie.toulon@equipement.gouv.fr Pilot Station pilotes-toulon@me.fr

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

..... Documents Copies 1. Arms and Ammunition List 1 2. Crew List 1 3. Passenger List 1 4. Vessel Particulars 1 5. Declaration of Security 1 6. Cargo Manifest 1 7. Health Declaration 1 8. Waste Declaration 1 9. Dangerous Goods Declaration 1

Vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances should report 48 hours in advance stating the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Nationality 4. ETA 5. Type and quantity of transported cargo 6. Length 7. Beam and draught These vessels should also call Cepet on VHF Ch 16 informing the Signal Station of their entry into the approach channel. Vessels over LOA 25m should send ETA 24 hours in advance, stating vessel's name, callsign, nationality, length, beam and draught.

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

All vessels which might cause an accident or pollution as a result of reduced manoeuvrability, should call Cap Cepet Signal Station stating the possible dangers. Before entering the area N of a line joining Pointe Rascas 43°04'N 005°57'E and Cap de Carqueiranne 43°05'N 006°01'E, all vessels over LOA 25m should contact Cap Cepet Signal Station for permission to enter the Grande Rade.

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 Charter Party.

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