Grimsby (GBGSY)

Grimsby port annual traffic figures merged with Immingham. Grimsby is favourably sited for its long standing trade with Scandinavian and N European countries. Excellent road and rail communications enhance the modern port facilities. The main commercial docks are Alexandra and Royal Dock, and there is also the regenerated Fish Dock. Main exports at the commercial docks are: Iron and steel, chemicals, vehicles and manufactured goods, while imports mainly consist of food products, iron, steel, vehicles and manufactured goods.

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

Grimsby is situated on the S bank of the River Humber, 9.5km from the open sea.

LOA 175m, draught 7.1m, beam 29.2m, 14,353DWT

Approx 50,000,000t of cargo handled at both Grimsby and Immingham and only 1,100,000t of cargo handled annually at Grimsby.

Vessels of light draught can obtain an anchorage in Grimsby Roads (53°35.5'N 000°03.5'E). Anchoring is prohibited in the fairway approaching Grimsby.

Approach and entry: Grimsby is approached through Bull Channel and an approach fairway lying to the SE of Grimsby Roads. It is entered through one of two entrance locks, depending on the vessel's berth. From a position (53°35.2'N 000°00.1'E) in the channel S of Grimsby Middle, the route leads W for 2.5nm through the fairway, which has an approx width of 0.35nm, to the harbour entrance, passing (with positions from harbour entrance): S of Lower Burcom Light Float, marking the SW side of the channel to Immingham, then to the harbour entrance. Royal Dock entrance lock: Is approached through the Tidal Basin, with an entrance width of 76m between the W Pierhead and a dolphin. The entrance lock has a length of 85m, width 21.3m and a depth over the sill of 8.2m at MHWS and 6.8m at MHWN. The lock normally operates from 3.5 hours before HW to 2.5 hours after HW, depending on draught. Lock is operated on the level from 1.5 hours to HW. The Royal Docks have a dredged depth of 6.8m, Alexandra Docks dredged to 6.6m. Fish Dock entrance lock: Is to the E of the Royal lock. The approach is between Fish Dock East Pierhead and Middle Pierhead, to the lock which has a length of 21.4m, width 13m and a depth over the sill of 8.2m MHWS and 6.8m at MHWN.

BA 1188, 8046. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

MRCC Humber is based at Bridlington. There are Coastal Rescue Teams at Hull, Cleethorpes and Donna Nook. An all weather lifeboat is stationed at Spurn Head and an Inshore lifeboat at Cleethorpes.

1018.

Mooring services provide by licensed operators.

Compulsory by Humber Pilots. Pilots should be contacted by owners or agents for inbound and outbound vessels passages must be given using 'Agents Online'. Orders for pilots are not accepted by email. Intership Ch 13 should be used for communications between pilot vessels and for vessels boarding and landing pilots Vessels inbound from the sea should pass all requirements through VTS Humber Ch 14. Requests for pilots should be sent via 'Agent Online' to VTS Humber stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. Draught 4. LOA, DWT, GT and NT 5. Airdraught 6. Billing agency 7. Last port or anchorage 8. ETA at Spurn Light Float 9. Destination dock or berth 10. Tugs ordered and tug company 11. Cargo details 12. If pilot required and pilot boarding position 13. PEC number of the holder 14. Any defects 15. ISPS level 16. Number of persons onboard 17. Other information Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. Deep draught Vessels: 53°39.8'N 000°22.0'E (NE of Humber Light Float (Vessels subject to the Harbour Passage Plan - 40,000DWT capacity or over or with a draught of 11.0m or over and gas carriers of 20,000mі capacity and over, inbound and outbound)) 2. Main embarkation position: 53°33.3'N 000°15.0'E (PB1 - Spurn Light Float) 3. Large vessels using New Sand Hole TSS: 53°34.4'N 000°16.5'E (PB2 - South Binks) 4. Large vessels using Sea Reach TSS: 53°22.2'N 000°18.0'E (PB3 - Inner Sea Reach)

Water tower (53°34'N 000°02'W) at Cleethorpes. Hydraulic tower (53°35'N 000°04'W) at the entrance to Royal Dock. Three chimneys (53°35'N 000°06'W).

Entry on and around HW. Vessels over LOA 81m can only enter the locks on the level.

Mean spring range 7.0m, mean neap range 5.6m.

Vessel Traffic Service Humber is compulsory for all vessels over 50GT and is divided into 2 operational areas as follows: ..... Area 1 VHF Ch 14: From the sea to the meridian of longitude passing through the No 4A Clee Ness Light Float. Area 2 VHF Ch 12: The remainder of the Humber upriver from this meridian extending to Gainsborough on the Trent and Goole on the Ouse. Traffic signals: Main signals No 2 and No 4 of the International Port Traffic Signals are exhibited from a mast close W of the entrance lock to Royal Dock.

Available, Humber Tugs Ltd, Immingham Dock, 24 hours notice is required.

Prevailing winds: SW to W'ly.

GRIMSBY 53°35.11'N 0°03.96'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB GSY For details see: HUMBER PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 22/19 ABP Humber correspondence, (RSDRA2019000104540), 22/19

VHF: Humber Pilots: Ch 14 (Outer), 12 (Inner), Intership Ch 13. Tel: +44 1482 212191. Fax: +44 1482 218773. Email: hespilotage@abports.co.uk. Humber VTS: Ch 14 (Outer), 12 (Inner). Tel: +44 1482 212191. Fax: +44 1482 218773. Email: hesvts@abports.co.uk. Grimsby Docks Radio: Ch 74, 18, 79. Masters are reminded that communication with Humber Pilots Ltd is not to be construed as communication with VTS Humber who must be contacted directly.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List - 2. Passenger List - 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List - 5. Crew's Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms and Ammunition List - 8. Health documents or certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading - 16. Manifests (freighted) - 17. Manifests (unfreighted) - 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1

Vessels are requested to give at least 2 hours notice before entering or departing the port and obtain permission by VHF before entering the lock. Amendments to ETA must be reported. Request for an authorised pilot must give at least 12 hours advance notice via 'Agent Online' to VTS Humber with ETA at the seaward limit of the Humber Pilotage area. Confirmation of ETA on VHF Ch 14 should be sent 2.5 hours prior to arrival at Spurn Light Float.

A minimum of 2 hours notice must be given to the Dock Master's Office on VHF Ch 09 prior to a vessel entering or sailing from the port. Dangerous substances: The Dangerous Substances in Harbour Area Regulations require vessels carrying dangerous substances into the Humber harbour area to: Give 24 hours notice of the entry of dangerous substances into the harbour area, but when this is not possible notice must be given before the vessel navigates the Humber. Display a red flag by day and an all round red light by night, which requires that other vessels keep a safe distance. These signals are not to be exhibited when a vessel is underway. Maintain VHF watch. Be in a state of readiness to be moved at any time, tidal conditions permitting. Possess the appropriate and valid Certificate of Fitness. Report untoward incidents immediately. These regulations apply equally to vessels sailing from any berth within the Humber Harbour Area. VTS Humber should be given notice of cargoes of dangerous substances at the time of ordering a pilot and at 2 hours to the estimated time of departure.

Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.