Rouen (FRURO)

The port area of Rouen has formed an economic alliance with Le Havre and Paris called "HAROPA". Rouen is the main access to the upper ports close to Paris and can offer its customers a wide choice of facilities along the length of the Seine Valley, where small river coasters can be loaded. Approx 120km separate Rouen from Paris. Rouen has a hinterland of 22,000,000 consumers within a radius of 200km. Rouen is a leading European port and has over 12,600m of quayage plus many berths on dolphins which can accommodate a large variety of vessels.

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

Rouen is a sea port located on the River Seine, approx 60nm from the sea in northern France.

LOA 292m, beam 45m, draught 10.5m, 181,074DWT.

Approx 29,000,000t of cargo, 700,000TEU, 3,000 vessels and 66,000 passengers are handled annually.

An anchorage is available at La Carosse Roads, in 2 waiting areas where depth is approx 12.0m salt water at LW. The anchorage is exposed to NNW winds, the holding ground is good.

Buoy "RP": Located on the W of Carosse Road in position 49°28.7'N 000°01.1'W, black light buoy with red and white vertical stripes. Buoy "RNA": Located on NW of Carosse Roads in position 49°28.7'N 000°05.4'W, black light buoy with horizontal red stripe.

BA 2879, 8136. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

1000.

Master's attention should be drawn to the following: ..... 1. Inside the ports limits vessels can moor either bow upstream or downstream, unless otherwise instructed. 2. Vessels shall moor with an adequate number of lines. If possible, each mooring line should be secured to a different fixed point. 3. Mooring shall be consistent, that is, any lines having a same function shall have the same mechanical properties. 4. All mooring lines must be in good condition. 5. Permanent watch shall be kept upon mooring lines whose slack shall be taken in whenever necessary, especially before spring tide low water and to avoid any damage when vessels are passing close. However, as a priority, mooring lines should work together. 6. Based on vessel deadweight and berth location, masters shall take any necessary safety precautions as tide is rising. 7. Vessels which have dropped anchor so as to make berthing easier must pick up that anchor if they are berthed in basins, unless otherwise instructed by port officers. 8. Vessels shall have effective fenders. Fender diameter shall be adequate to prevent vessels from rubbing against the quays. 9. It is forbidden to throw over board any kind of used lines or ropes which may be caught in propellers. Any adrift ropes should be reported to the harbour master's office. Spring Tide Bore: During Spring Tide, masters shall comply with Port instructions, on VHF Ch 73, when tide coefficient is over 85, the rising tide (corresponding to local low water time) causes vessels to shift and may cause mooring lines to break. Moorings shall be heaved tight half an hour before expected local low water and the vessel's engine shall be ready for immediate starting. The harbour master's oOffice may require the use of shore lines. It is recommended that a pilot be onboard at that time, for further details contact pilots or port officers.

Pilotage is compulsory for all French and foreign vessels, between the mouth of the Seine and Rouen and is available throughout 24 hours. Provided by La Seine Pilots. Compulsory for the following: ..... 1. Vessels carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances. 2. Vessels carrying passengers 3. Other vessels over 55m in length in the Seine Lower Area and vessels over 45m in length in the Seine Upper Area 4. Vessels towing other vessels requiring a pilot Inbound vessels should advise ETA Rada de la Carosse at least 48 hours in advance or on departure from previous port if under 48 hours. Confirmation of ETA should be sent 5 hours before arrival by telex or fax to the Harbour Master or Pilots, giving details of arrival draught and speed. Delays of over 1 hour or ETA earlier than 1 hour, must be advised at least 3 hours in advance. Outbound vessels must request pilotage by telex or fax as follows: Port of Rouen: 2 hours in advance (before 1800hrs for movements between 2000hrs and 0600hrs). Other ports in the Seine: 3 hours in advance (before 1800hrs for movements between 2100hrs and 0600hrs). Pilots board in following positions: Seine Aval: 49°28.67'N 000°02.72'W Seine Amont: In the area between Norville Light and Saint-Wandrille Light. Pilots are changed between Caudebec-en-Caux and Le Dos d'Ane (Km 312). Vessels leaving harbour or shifting berth should apply for a pilot to the pilotage office. Exempt pilotage: All vessels assigned exclusively to improvement, maintenance and supervision of the port and accesses, to maintenance of buoyage and to rescue, are exempted from pilotage. Exemption from pilotage may also apply to vessels whose overall length is less than 55m, between the mouth of the Seine and Caudebec, and less than 45m between Caudebec and Rouen, provided they have a radar suitable for river navigation, a VHF set in good condition, no hazardous cargo onboard, no passengers and have obtained authorisation from the harbour master's office. Master Pilot's Ticket: Masters of vessels less than LOA 70m calling frequently in Rouen may apply for a Master Pilot's ticket. Subject to certain conditions and following an examination, they may obtain the ticket and be exempt from pilotage.

The port upstream stretches from Rouen to La Bouille. The port limits include the two waiting areas in the roads located at approx 8-9nm from the entrance to the river.

Area covered by radar system from La Carosse Roads to Courval Buoy, and by Automatic Identification System (AIS) reception from the river mouth to Rouen.

River is navigable by vessels entering with a draught of 9.8m (neaps), 11.8m (spring). There is a speed limit of 7.5kts within the port. A number of bridges span the river: ..... Bridge Vertical Clearance Pont de Normandie 52m Pont de Tancarville 50m Ponte de Brotonne 52m Lifting Bridge 56m Large vessels are unable to proceed about Pont Guillaume-le-Conquerant, which has a vertical clearance of 8m.

Range 3-7m at the estuary, 2.5-3m in port.

A mandatory Vessel Traffic System has been introduced to the port and the following information should be sent with the initial ETA: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. ETA Rade de la Carosse 3. Speed 4. Last port of call 5. Destination and ETA 6. Maximum sea water draught 7. Cargo information 8. Possible defects, damage or deficiencies (vessel or cargo) 5 hours prior to arrival, vessels must confirm to the harbour master or pilots by fax the following information: 1. ETA Rade de la Carosse 2. Maximum sea water draught 3. Speed Vessels must maintain watch on Ch 73, or the prescribed channel during passage from the estuary to Rouen. Reporting: Vessels must advise the port the following: ..... 1. Time of entry into the channel 2. Time of passing La Bouille (49°21.0'N 000°56.0'E) inbound and outbound 3. Any incident affecting navigation in the Seine (log, unforeseen anchoring, displaced buoy, vessel in difficulty, etc) 4. After passing Caudebec-en-Caux, the number of tugs required for arrival at the port Outbound vessels must advise ETD at least 4 hours in advance and confirm 2 hours before departure, to the harbour master, providing the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. ETD 3. Berth 4. Destination and ETA 5. Whether a pilot is required 6. Maximum draught 7. Cargo information 8. Possible defects, damage or deficiencies (vessel or cargo)

There are 4 tugs available from 1,045-1,715hp. Oil tankers or vessels loaded with hazardous cargoes shall always have a hanging towline ready to be hooked by a tug.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

ROUEN 49°26.72'N 1°03.16'E UNCTAD LOCODE: FR URO For details see: LA SEINE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 47/14 French Notice 41/14, (RSDRA2014000217112), 47/14 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Call sign: "Rouen Port" & "Rouen Port Control" VHF: VHF channels 16, 68 and 73 Telephone: 33-2-3552-5400 Facsimile: 33-2-3552-5402 Telex: 42-771541 (PARAOUEN 771541F) Email: harbourmaster@rouen.port.fr Port Authority Telephone: 33-2-3552-5456 Facsimile: 33-2-3552-5413 Call sign: Rouen Port Control VHF: VHF channels 16 and 17 Tugs VHF: VHF channels 10 and 13 Telephone: 33-2-3570-0358 Facsimile: 33-2-3588-7078

Custom Officers board the vessel in Rouen only and request usual documents in duplicate. Seals are applied to the bonded stores when vessel is in port. Exception is made for cruise vessels provided that an official request has been made to the Custom Office to keep bars open for the exclusive use of the passengers. Otherwise, usual European restrictions as regard to cigarettes and alcohol are in force. Immigration formalities are carried out by the agent.

Usual documentation is required on arrival in the port: ..... 1. Crew List 2. Crew Effects Declaration 3. Store List 4. Health Declaration 5. Inward Declaration given by the pilot when he boards the vessel in the roads. 6. ISPS Declaration

Vessels should advise ETA Rade de la Carosse at least 48 hours in advance or on departure from the previous port if under 48 hours. Confirmation should be advised 5 hours before arrival to the harbour master or the pilots, giving details of arrival draught and speed. Delays over 1 hour or ETA earlier that 1 hour, must be advised at least 3 hours before arrival. Reports should be sent directly to the Rouen Port Harbour Master by Fax: +33 2 35 10 24 09, or by Telex: +42 770575 (pilosrd 770575F), Email: piloseine-rouen@wanadoo.fr. ETD must be request a pilot by fax 2 hours in advance and before 1800hrs for movements between 2000hrs and 0600hrs LT.

Fog detectors at Radicatel, Caudebec, Mesnil-sous-Jumieges, Duclair, Val-des-Leux, La Bouille and Le Petit-Couronne, provide reports of visibility on the river. The bore detectors installed at Duclair and La Bouille help predict the time of bore arrival in the port. Reports are centralised by the Port of Rouen Information Centre, which will transmit then on request, any time day or night to all those navigating on the Seine, (VHF Ch 73). In foggy weather, it is possible to call Rouen-Port station to obtain information on visibility in the river. Berthing: Berths in Rouen are indicated to vessels by the pilot embarking at Caudebec, subject to subsequent changes, which the harbour master's office reserves the right to make. Ships would then notify the number of tugs they wish to have available on arrival. Berthing place is confirmed by the harbour master's office when ship passes La Bouille. When berthing at the relevant quay, the berth is indicated by the name of the quay and the number of the bollard opposite the upstream extremity of the vessel. Draught and speed of vessels: Draughts allowed for navigation each day up or down river are determined by the Seine pilotage office. Masters are requested to give accurate details when reporting their draught. Only the figure for maximum draught is of interest to the pilotage office. Incorrect reporting of draught may have serious consequences. Seine pilots have standing instructions to leave vessels on the Roads or at their berths if they are convinced that the master has incorrectly reported his vessel's draught. It is further requested that masters arrange to have derricks lowered, that accurate indication be given of vessel's speed up or down river and that their radar be in good working condition. Movement reporting systems: Two radar stations are located respectively E of Honfleur and on the N bank of the river at Radicatel, both station are operated from Honfleur. The system is compulsory for all commercial vessels and covers the working area of the Honfleur radar (49°26'N 000°14'E) at a range of 20nm and along the Upper Seine to Pont Jeanne d'Arc. The Control Centre is located at the harbour master's office, and is in operation throughout 24 hours. Mariners should contact the Control Centre 48 hours before arrival in Rade de la Carosse. Vessel carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances must report to pilots any defects to propulsion machinery, steering or anchor gear, mooring winches or radar equipment. The Port Authority will require the master of such vessels to complete a questionnaire.

Pratique granted when vessel alongside. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed. In case of serious personal injury or sickness, call the harbour master's office or Honfleur Radio Station on VHF Ch 73 or 16 to get fast medical care. Contact the agent.

NOR to be tendered according to instructions on the relevant Charter Party.

Berthing pier name and bollard number given by radio when vessel approaches Rouen.