Felixstowe (GBFXT)

The port mainly handles containers, Clean Petroleum Product (CPP), breakbulk and Ro-Ro.

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

Felixstowe is located at the mouth of Harwich Harbour on the E coast of England.

LOA 400m, beam 61.5m, draught 15.7m, 281,456DWT

Approx 23,000,000t of cargo, 1,600,000TEU and 1,600 vessels handled annually.

..... 1. Bawdsey anchorage (51°57.0'N 001°30.0'E), stretches 2nm NE from S Bawdsey Buoy for vessels up to 12.0m draught; 2. Inner Sunk anchorage (51°50.0'N 001°30.0'E), 3nm WSW of Sunk Light Vessel for vessels up to 12.0-16.0m draught; 3. Outer Sunk anchorage (51°54'N 001°40'E), 3nm NE of Sunk Light Vessel for vessels up to 20.0m draught; 4. Cork anchorage (51°57.0'N 001°26.0'E), N of Harwich deep water channel for small vessels up to 6.0m draught. 5. Platters anchorage (51°55'N 001°24'E). 6. Self anchorage (51°56.5'N 001°18.5'E), depth 3.7m, max length 91.5m.

Harwich Deep Water Channel: The deep water channel is generally 0.25nm or more wide, but narrows to 0.2nm close to the entrance and is marked on each side by numbered lightbuoys (special). It is entered at Harwich Channel No 1 Lightbuoy, fitted with a Racon: At its inner end it merges with the inward and outward traffic lanes to become Harwich Channel. It is maintained at a depth of 14.5m CD. The inbound traffic lane lies N of the deep water channel and is marked on its N side by Washington, Felixstowe Ledge and Wadgate Ledge Lightbuoys. It merges with the deep water channel at Platters Lightbuoy. The outbound traffic lane lies S of the deep water channel and is marked on its S side by Cork Spit Lightbuoy where it diverges from the deep water channel and Cork Sand Lightbuoy. Harwich Channel is the continuation of the approach in a W'ly direction from the merger of the inward and outward lanes with the deep water channel. This part of the entrance is marked by Platters Lightbuoy, Rolling Ground Lightbuoy (51°55.5'N 001°19.9'E) and Beach End Lightbuoy on the N side; and by Pitching Ground Lightbuoy, Inner Ridge Lightbuoy and Landguard Lightbuoy (51°55.3'N 001° 19'E) on the S side.

BA 1491, 2052. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

Contact Thames District Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre, Walton-on-the-Naze, Tel: +44 1255 675518, Fax: +44 1255 67249.

1025 (salt water).

Constantly updated information available from Felixstowe Dock Tower on VHF Ch 74 or Harwich Harbour Radio. Moorings parties are provided directly by the Port of Felixstowe under the supervision of the Marine Controller. Bollard Rating: ..... Bollard Rating (tonnes) Trinity: 1-24 50 25-130 100 131-147 150 Felixstowe South Terminal - Berths 8 & 9: 12-49 200t

Pilotage is compulsory. Geographical extent of the Haven Ports pilotage area is bounded by the following limits: The River Orwell that lies below Ipswich Dock. As far up the River Stour as the tide flows. To seaward of Landguard Point, the area bounded as follows: ..... 1. E'ly direction as far as 01°24.0'E. 2. S'ly direction as far as 51°54.5'N. 3. N'ly direction as far as 51°57.4'N. Voluntary Pilotage - The authority will provide pilotage upon request in the area to seaward of the compulsory area as far as a line drawn between the following points: ..... 1. Bawdsey Cliff. 52°49.00'N, 01°41.00'E. 2. 50°49.00'N, 01°41.00'E. 3. 50°49.00'N, 01°41.00'E. 4. 50°49.00'N, 01°15.00'E. The pilot boarding point for inward-bound ships will be within the voluntary pilotage area such that the pilot is boarded in good time before entering the compulsory area. The boarding position will be agreed with Harwich VTS, having due regard to the size and draught of the ship and the prevailing circumstances. For ships arriving from the North via the shipway and small or medium-sized ships from the South, the normal pilot boarding point is the "Cork" pilot station, which is 1.7nm ENE of the Harwich approach buoy. Large or deep-draught vessels will normally be expected to board their pilots at the "Sunk" pilot station. Boarding and landing will take place from pilot launches operating from Harwich Harbour. The launches will have the words "Harwich Haven Pilots" on the side of the wheelhouse, fly the pilot flag by day and exhibit lights and signals in accordance with Rule 29 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. If the pilot launch is unable to operate in the normal locations due to stress of weather, or other unforeseen circumstances, alternative arrangements will be advised by Harwich Pilots or Harwich VTS.

..... Landmarks: Position Notes Roughs Tower 51°54.0'N 001°29.0'E Concrete structure marked by lightbuoys (E and W cardinal) on its NW and SE side Radio Tower 52°00.0'N 001°25.0'E Water Tower 51°59.0'N 001°20.0'E St. John's Church 51°57.6'N 001°20.8'E Spire St. Nicholas Church 51°56.7'N 001°17.4'E Spire Water Tower 51°55.9'N 001°15.8'E Naze Tower 51°51.8'N 001°17.4'E On summit close to the edge of the cliff Major Lights: Sunk Light -Float 51°51.0'N 001°35.0'E Red hull, light tower amidships Useful Marks: Two disused Lighthouses 51°56.6'N 001°17.6'E Close to the coast 0.35-0.45nm N of Blackman's Head. Cranes at Felixstowe 51°57.5'N 001°18.5'E The cranes move and are not charted but can be seen over a great distance and may be used to give a general indication of position. Radar Scanner 51°57.7'N 001°21.4'E

Restricted movements of vessels carrying liquefied gas whilst ferries are arriving/sailing. Except with the permission of the Harbour Master given not more than 24 hours before the start of the movement, a liquefied gas carrier shall not be moved in the authority's area at any time during any of the following periods in any day, 0500-0700hrs, 1100-1300hrs, 1600-1800hrs, 2100-2359hrs.

Range 4.0m MHWS, 3.4m MHWN, 1.1m MLWN, 0.4m MLWS.

Harwich VTS operates from Harwich Operations Centre on a continuous 24 hour basis. The Centre also provides a co-ordination and communications centre for the Haven Ports Pilotage Service and the pilot boarding and landing activities at the Haven (Inner) Pilot Station and the Sunk (Outer) Pilot Station. The Harwich VTS co-ordinates all vessels of 50GT and over, piloted and non piloted bound to and from the Haven ports of Felixstowe, Harwich International Port, Mistley, Ipswich and Harwich Navyard Radar coverage extends from Orford Haven to the Naze and seaward as far as Sunk Light vessel. Inbound vessels should establish VHF contact as soon as possible and maintain listening watch whilst navigating or at anchor within the Harbour Board's area of jurisdiction. The W limit is a line drawn 180° from Harkstead Point (51° 57.3'N 001°11.3'E). All vessels over 50GT must observe the following procedures when inbound: Report ETA Cork or Sunk at least 24 hours in advance and state whether a pilot is required. Confirm ETA not less than 3 hours before ETA at the limits of the Harwich Seaward area or as soon as practicable after coming within the VHF range of the harbour operations station, to confirm his ETA and intention to navigate within the authorities area. Report when crossing the harbour limits. Report when berthed or anchored or when leaving port limits. Vessels with limited manoeuvrability or with structural hull damage, or unable to anchor or listing more than 5°, should report the nature of disability before entering the area and request permission to proceed. Outbound vessels or vessels shifting berth must: Report 30 minutes before departure and immediately prior to movement. Report when passing the charted reporting point near Cork Spit Lightbuoy. Report when passing No 2 Lightbuoy if using the deep water channel or otherwise when crossing the harbour limit. Information service: Local weather, tidal information, traffic movement, berthing instructions, and radar surveillance advice is available on request. Reporting positions (VHF Ch 71): Inwards: ..... N Shipwash Outer Approach from the N N Shipwash Lightbuoy from the N Walker Lighbuoy from the S - transfer from Sunk VTS Mid Bawdsey Lightbuoy from the N Cutler Lightbuoy from N, using inshore route Stone Bank Lightbuoy from S, using inshore route Harwich Approach Lightbuoy Harwich Channel No 7 Lightbuoy Outwards: No 4 Orwell Lightbuoy No 2 Orwell Lightbuoy Erwarton Light Beacon No 8 Lightbuoy Rough Lightbuoy S bound Cross Buoy Stating whether bound N or S Stone Bank Buoy When bound S, using inshore route Cutler Buoy When bound N, using inshore route Walker Lightbuoy When using S channel - transfer to Sunk VTS Mid Bawdsey Buoy bound to the N N Shipwash Lightbuoy N bound Sunk VTS area is bounded by the following positions: ..... 1. 51°52.5'N 001°32.3'E 2. 51°52.5'N 001°33.2'E 3. 51°52.7'N 001°34.1'E 4. 51°53.0'N 001°38.9'E 5. 51°53.0'N 001°42.0'E 6. 51°50.0'N 001°42.0'E 7. 51°50.0'N 001°39.5'E 8. 51°47.0'N 001°34.9'E 9. 51°48.0'N 001°32.4'E 10. 51°50.0'N 001°33.9'E 11. 51°50.0'N 001°32.3'E All vessels are required to report to Sunk VTS on VHF Ch 14 when passing the following positions (vessels anchored within the Sunk area must maintain a listening watch): ..... E Shipwash Lightbuoy N approach S Inner Gabbard Lightbuoy E approach Longsand Head Lightbuoy S approach Walker Lightbuoy transfer to/from Harwich VTS Wallet No 2 Lightbuoy W approach

A range of tug services is available in Harwich Harbour. Svitzer Towage: Tel: +44 1394 613222, Fax: +44 1394 613018. ..... Name Bollard Pull Melton 61t Intrepid 65t Sky and Shotley 70t Felixarc Marine Ltd: Tel: +44 1394 676497, Fax: +44 1394 674039. ..... Grey Salvor 13t Grey Vixen 13t Grey Alpha 11t Grey Mammoth (pontoon) 14t Grey Test 17t Flying Spindrift 45t Trimley 47t Many shipping companies have contracts with Svitzer Towage or Felixarc Marine Ltd, but either company's tugs will respond to the specific needs of any vessel. Duty tugs maintain listening watch VHF Ch 71, 16, working Ch 10, 12, 15, 17.

Prevailing winds: W'ly, except Mar-May: NE'ly.

FELIXSTOWE 51°57.23'N 1°18.40'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GB FXT For details see: HARWICH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/22 Harwich bulletin 3/22, (RSDRA2022000027944), 20/22

..... Port: VHF: Ch 74. (24 hours). Tel: +44 (0) 1394 604500 Fax: +44 (0) 1394 604949. Email: enquiries@fdrc.co.uk Marine Supervisors: Used when vessels close to berths. VHF: Ch 74, 12 or 10. Dock Tower: Tel: +44 (0) 1394 604724. Email: docktower@fdrc.co.uk Website: http://www.portoffelixstowe.co.uk Haven Pilots: VHF:Ch 72. Sunk Pilots: VHF: Ch 09. (24 hours). Callsign: "Sunk Pilots". Tel: +44 (0) 1255 243111 Email: sunk.pilot@hha.co.uk Harwich VTS: VHF: Ch 71, 09, 11, 10 (24 hours). Callsign: "Harwich VTS" Tel: +44 (0) 1255 243000. Fax: +44 (0)1255 507177 Email: harwich.vts@hha.co.uk Sunk VTS: VHF: Ch 14 (24 hours). Tel: +44 (0) 1304 218505. Email: dovercoastguard@mcga.gov.uk Tugs: VHF: Ch 10, 12. Marine supervisors communicate direct with vessels when vessels are in close proximity or alongside berths via VHF Ch 74. At other times communications should be through Harwich VTS who will, if required, relay information to Felixstowe. All vessels of more than 50GT must carry VHF equipment capable of communicating with Harwich VTS and must listen out and report on Ch 71 as required when in transit or at anchor within the Haven.

Contact Custom House: Tel: +44 1394 303030; Fax: +44 1394 303332. Immigration: Tel: +44 1394 674915.

..... Copies Vessels arriving from an EU port and sailing to an EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from an EU port but sailing to a non EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Outwards) 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Outwards) 2 4. IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU but sailing to an EU port 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Inwards), 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Inwards) 2 4. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. IMO Passenger List (Inwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU and sailing to a port outside the EU: 1. IMO General Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO Ships Stores Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 3. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 4. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 5. IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2

At least 24 hours before arrival or at the time of leaving last port - provisional ETA and pilotage requirement; notification of dangerous substances in transit through Harwich Harbour. Ships bound for Felixstowe and requiring a Pilot shall notify Harwich Haven Authority eight hours in advance, giving ETA at the "Sunk" or "Cork" Pilot Stations, as appropriate. Also included in the vessel's initial message must be; LOA, GT, Max. Draught, Security Level, Persons on Board, departure port and destination port. Confirmation of ETA should be given on VHF Ch 9 at least 2 hours before arrival at the Pilot Station. Failure to provide ETA and subsequent confirmation could result in delay to the ship. In the case of a ship engaged in short-sea trade, the initial ETA may be passed at the time of leaving the last port of call, if passage time is less than 8 hours. A ship having complied with the above conditions and then having anchored before embarking a pilot, must give Harwich Haven Operations adequate notice of requiring the services of a pilot. Failure to give such notice could result in delay to the ship.

No special requirements.

All vessels navigating in any part of the harbour other than seaward of Landguard Point are subject to a speed limit of 8kts over the ground.

Masters of vessels arriving at the port who have a positive on a Maritime Declaration of Health must notify Port Health prior to arrival if possible. Port Health can be contacted by the following methods: ..... Telephone +44 1394 673766 Fax +44 1394 673671 Telegraphic Address PORTELTH FELIXSTOWE Felixstowe Dock Tower +44 1394 604724 Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates are issued for vessels in the port on request from the agent or Master.