Harwich (GBHRW)

Harwich incorporates two distinct port areas: Harwich International Port, owned by Hutchinson Whampoa Ltd, operated by Harwich International Port Ltd and Navyard Wharf, owned and operated by Harwich Dock Co Ltd. Navigation and vessels movements are under the authority of Harwich Haven Authority. Two breakwaters, one stone with a length of about 450m and one wooden at Landguard Point protect the harbour on the Suffolk shore. Harwich International Port is equipped with a terminal for regular passenger cargo Ro-Ro services to the Hook of Holland and Esbjerg.

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

The port of Harwich is located on the E coast of England, at the SE extremity of the estuary of the River Stour.

LOA 292m, draught 9.5m, beam 32m, 34,529DWT

Approx 4,750,000t of cargo, 1,500 vessels and 670,000 passengers.

Anchorages are limited as to the LOA and draught of the vessel that can be accommodated. In general the following limitations will apply: ..... LOA Draught (m) (m) Parkeston Anchorage 85 5.0 Bawdsey Anchorage (Hazardous Anchorage) 180 9.0 Cork Anchorage 130 5.5 Platters Anchorage 225 8.0 170 9.0 Sunk Deep Water greater than 240 more than 10.5 Sunk Inner less than 240 less than 10.5 Erwarton Anchorage is considered an extension of Parkeston Anchorage. Vessels carrying petroleum, liquefied gas, or explosives are not normally permitted to anchor in the inner harbour anchorages. Anchoring is prohibited in and within 60m of designated fairways.

From the vicinity of the Sunk Light Float (51°51'N 001°35'E) the route leads 2m NNW to the entrance to: Harwich Deep Water Channel: The deep water channel is generally 450m or more wide, but narrows to 370m 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 dredged to a depth of 14.5m as far as the entrance to the River Orwell. 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 Pitching Ground 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°19.0'E) on the S side.

BA 1491, 2693, 2052, 1593. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

Thames Coastguard.

1025.

Multi pontoons available.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 50m in length, except the vessels of 100m in length or less which operate exclusively within the port area. Vessels over 180m in length should take a pilot at Sunk Pilot Station and vessel under 180m in length take a pilot at Haven pilot station. Small ships unfamiliar with the area will also be boarded at the Sunk Pilot Station on request. The boarding position will be agreed with the VTS station, having due regard to the size and draught of the vessel and the prevailing circumstances. VHF communications should be maintained between ship's bridge and pilot launch during the pilot transfer. Vessel's Master should ensure that the pilot launch has safely cleared the vessel's side before making major alterations of course or speed. Haven Pilotage: The Haven Pilot Station should only be used by vessels under LOA 180m. Communication on the approach and at the Haven Pilot Station will be conducted by Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71. Pilot boards 2nm ENE of Harwich Approach Lightbuoy (51°56.7'N 001°30.6'E). Boarding and landing will take place from 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, at night, exhibit lights and signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. Geographical extent of the Haven Ports pilotage area is bounded by the following limits: As much of the River Orwell as 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 001°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. Vessels bound for the Haven Ports of Harwich, Felixstowe, Ipswich or Mistley and requiring a pilot should notify Haven Pilots 8 hours in advance, giving ETA at the "Sunk" or "Haven" pilot stations as appropriate, GT, maximum draught, LOA, departure port and destination port. Confirmation of ETA should be given on VHF Ch 09 at least 3 hours before arrival at pilot station. Sunk Pilotage: Sunk pilotage is for vessels of over 180m LOA. Pilot boards 3.5nm E of Sunk Light Vessel (51°51.4'N 001°40.5'E). Communication on the approach and at the Sunk Pilot Station will be conducted by Sunk VTS on VHF Ch 14. Departure notification: Outbound vessels, or vessels moving within the compulsory area, which requires the service of a pilot, should give at least 2 hours notice of their ETD. Within this 2 hours period vessels are required to update harbour operations with regard to information on the original ETD and confirm the requirement for a pilot 30 minutes before the vessel's actual departure time. Masters should be aware that a pilot will not be sent until this 30 minute notice is given. Contact can be made on VHF Ch 09. Vessels sailing from berths in Ipswich may give the 30 minutes confirmation to Orwell Navigation Service. The Master of every vessel must ensure that the ETD and confirmation times given refer to the vessel's readiness to sail and not cargo completion or other operation.

..... 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 and 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

Speed Limits: Within the following designated areas maximum speeds over the ground are: ..... No Max Speed 1. a. A line extended on a North/South axis through No 1 Channel Buoy, and; 17kts over the ground. b. A line drawn between the charted positions of the Platters and Pitching Ground Buoys. 2. 12kts over the ground. a. A line drawn between the charted position of the Platters and Pitching Ground Buoys, and b. A line drawn between the charted positions of the Cliff Foot and North West Beach Buoys. 3. 8kts over the ground. 4. 5kts over the ground. Restricted Visibility Regulations: Regulations become operational after an information broadcast from Harwich VTS. The following rules will then apply: ..... 1. One way traffic flow only in the harbour W of a line through Platters Buoy and Pitching Ground Buoy. 2. Every vessel in a navigable channel shall not overtake or close within 0.5nm of another vessel proceeding in the same direction. 3. Vessels with defective equipment will not be permitted to proceed except with the express permission of the Harbour Master. Gas/Oil tanker restrictions: Navigation of vessels carrying hazardous cargoes: The following rules apply: ..... 1. A nominated hazardous vessel must not close within 0.5nm of a passenger vessel in the area W of the line through the Platters Buoy and Pitching Ground Buoy. 2. A nominated hazardous vessel must not proceed if there is another nominated hazardous vessel underway in the area W of the aforementioned line. 3. Seaward of a line through Platters Lightbuoy and Pitching Ground Lightbuoy nominated hazardous vessel must keep 0.5nm apart and they must not overtake or be overtaken by another vessel except in order to avoid immediate danger. 4. When visibility is less than 0.5nm or other weather conditions warrant, the Harbour Master may restrict or prohibit the navigation of nominated hazardous vessels. Movement prohibited during the following times: 0500-0700hrs, 1100-1300hrs, 1600-1800hrs and 2100-2359hrs.

Direct access from sea (no locks or tidal restriction)

Harwich Vessel Traffic Services: The seaward limit of the VTS area follows the arc of a circle radius 4 statute miles centred on position 51°55.9'N 001°18°.84'E with an E'ly extension defined by a line joining the following positions: ..... 1. 51°57.4'N 001°23.9'E 2. 51°59.0'N 001°37.1'E 3. 51°53.7'N 001°3.9'E 4. 51°52.6'N 001°33,9'E 5. 51°52.6'N 001°30.7'E 6. 51°54.3'N 001°30°7'E 7. 51°55.2'N 001°24.3'E Vessels Inbound: Vessels requiring a pilot, should send ETA to the VTS area at least 24 hours in advance or on leaving last port if later, stating: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. GT 4. Maximum draught 5. Destination Vessels must confirm ETA 3 hours before, or as soon as practical, when within VHF range on VHF Ch 09. All vessels must obtain permission before entering the VTS area. Reporting points: Vessels are required to report to Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71 when passing the following points: ..... Name Position Remarks N Shipwash Outer Approach 51°51.1'N 001°35.9'E N Approach N Shipwash Lightbuoy 52°01.7'N 001°38.3'E N Approach Walker Lightbuoy 51°53.7'N 001°33.6'E S Approach - transfer from Sunk VTS Mid Bawdsey Lightbuoy 51°59.0'N 001°35.6'E N Approach Cutler Lightbuoy 51°58.5'N 001°28.0'E N Approach (Inshore route) Stone Banks Lightbuoy 51°53.2'N 001°18.8'E S Approach (Inshore route) Harwich Approach Lightbuoy 51°56.8'N 001°30.6'E Harwich Channel No 7 Lightbuoy 51°56.0'N 001°22.2'E No 2 Orwell Lightbuoy 51°58.9'N 001°16.6'E Ipswich Approach transfer to ONS Vessels must maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71. Must report anchoring or berthing and clearing an anchor or berth. Vessels should obtain permission before getting underway from anchor or leaving a berth. Vessels outbound or shifting berth: Vessels must send ETD at least 2 hours (ETD will not be accepted more than 3 hours) and give confirmation 30 minutes prior to departure time. All vessels must obtain permission to move from Harwich VTS. Permission to move is valid for 15 minutes if the vessel has not cleared then new permission must be obtained. Reporting points: Vessels are required to report to Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71 when passing the following points: ..... Name Position Remarks No 4 Orwell Lightbuoy 51°59.8'N 001°14.4'E R Orwell - preliminary No 2 Orwell Lightbuoy 51°58.9'N 001°16.6'E R Orwell - transfer from ONS Erwarton Beacon 51°56.9'N 001°13.2'E R Stour No 8 Lightbuoy 51°55.7'N 001°22.7'E Rough Lightbuoy 51°55.7'N 001°30.7'E S bound Cross Lightbuoy 51°56.5'N 001°30.5'E Stating if N or S bound Stone Banks Lightbuoy 51°53.2'N 001°18.8'E S bound (Inshore route) Cutler Lightbuoy 51°58.5'N 001°28.0'E N bound (Inshore route) Walker Lightbuoy 51°53.7'N 001°33.6'E S bound - transfer to Sunk VTS Mid Bawdsey Lightbuoy 51°59.0'N 001°35.6'E N bound N Shipwash Lightbuoy 52°01.7'N 001°38.3'E N bound Navigational information broadcasts are made by Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 11 at 0415 and 1615hrs. During periods of major works or operations, the frequency of broadcasts will be increased with broadcasts at 0415, 1015, 1615, and 2215hrs. Sunk VTS: The Sunk VTS area is bounded by a line joining the following positions: ..... 1. 51°52.4'N 001°32.2'E 2. 51°52.4'N 001°33.1'E 3. 51°52.7'N 001°34.0'E 4. 51°53.0'N 001°38.8'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°39.4'E 8. 51°47.0'N 001°34.8'E 9. 51°48.0'N 001°32.3'E 10. 51°50.0'N 001°33.8'E 11. 51°50.0'N 001°32.2'E All vessels are required to report to Sunk VTS on VHF Ch 14 and maintain a continuous listening watch on that Channel until finally clear of the Sunk VTS area or when transferring to a neighbouring VTS. Sunk VTS will instruct inward London and Medway bound vessels to contact Port Control London for traffic routeing information when passing the Sunk Light Vessel or Long Sand Head. All vessels engaged in Pilot boarding or landing operations must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14. VHF Ch 06 may be used for dedicated communication with the pilot launch during pilot transfer only. All other communications with pilot launches must be carried out on VHF Ch 14. Vessels should provide the following information to Sunk VTS on passing the Reporting Points: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Position 3. Draught 4. Intended passage Reporting points: All vessels are required to report to Sunk VTS on VHF Ch 14 when passing the following points: ..... Name Position Remarks E Shipwash Lightbuoy 51°57.0'N 001°39.3'E N Approach S Inner Gabbard Lightbuoy 51°50.6'N 001°52.2'E E Approach Longsand Head Lightbuoy 51°47.5'N 001°40.5'E S Approach Walker Lightbuoy 51°53.7'N 001°33.6'E Transfer to/from Harwich VTS Sunk Head Towers (Barrow) 51°46.7'N 001°28.1'E Transfer to/from Port Control London Sunk Head Towers (Black Deep) 51°45.9'N 001°32.0'E Transfer to/from Port Control London Wallet No 2 Lightbuoy 51°49.0'N 001°23.0'E W Approach Vessels entering the Sunk Precautionary Area should navigate with extreme caution as vessels boarding or landing pilots may be encountering, some of which may be constrained by their Draught. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is the Competent Authority for the Sunk VTS.

Tugs from 13-60t bollard pull.

Prevailing winds: WSW'ly.

HARWICH 51°57.00'N 1°17.00'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GB HRW For details see: SUNK PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM SUNK VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL DIAGRAM HARWICH and IPSWICH VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES GENERAL DIAGRAM RIVER THAMES, ESTUARY AND APPROACHES INDEX OF DIAGRAMS GENERAL DIAGRAM (A) THAMES ESTUARY AND APPROACHES, INFORMATION RELATING TO PILOT STATIONS AND REPORTING SYSTEMS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The Initial Information Report should include\n the following information:\n (i) Vessel's name\n (ii) IMO number\n (iii) Last port\n (iv) Destination\n (v) Draught\n (vi) Number of persons on board\n (vii) ISPS Level\n (viii) Pilot required or PEC number\n (ix) ETA at Sunk or Haven Pilot Station\n (x) For Ultra Large Container Vessels (exceeding 310m LOA) – calculated lateral\n windage area including any deck cargo\n (xi) Nominated Hazardous Vessel status\n (xii) Any deficiencies which may affect navigation or manoeuvrability.\n (b) Vessels must send an 8h Initial Information Report no less than 8h before\n ETA. This report should be an updated version of what was sent in the Initial\n Information Report.\n (c) Vessels must confirm ETA 2-3h in advance or as soon as practicable when\n within VHF range on VHF Ch 09 to Sunk/Haven Pilots. Additionally, vessels\n must declare confirmation of their Pilot Boarding Arrangements Compliance,\n namely that they are ‘Properly constructed, recently inspected, in good\n condition and rigged as per SOLAS and IMO requirements’.\n (3) Outward-bound vessels, vessels shifting berth or vessels departing an\n anchorage within the Authority's Area. The following notices of ETD must be\n sent to Harwich VTS:\n (a) Vessels must send ETD at least 2-3h in advance (ETD will not be accepted\n more than 3h prior to departure). The report should include the same\n information under Notice of ETA together with the ETD from Berth.\n (b) Vessels must give 30 mins confirmation of ETD\n (c) Vessels intending to depart or shift within the Port of Ipswich may give\n the 30 mins confirmation to Orwell Navigation Service (callsign Ipswich Port\n Radio) on VHF Ch 68\n (4) No vessel is to undertake pilotage transfer operations in any part of the\n Deep Water Channel without permission of the Hr Mr.\n\n\nCONTACT DETAILS:\n Call: Haven Pilots\n VHF Channel: Ch 09\n E-mail: hha.vts@hha.co.uk\n PV VHF Channel: Ch 71; 72\n HOURS:\tH24\n\nPROCEDURE:\n Pilot boards in position 51°57.07N 001°33.83E, 2 n miles ENE of HA Lt Buoy (51°\n 56.76N 001°30.65E).\n\nNOTES:\n (1) Station provides pilotage for HARWICH, FELIXSTOWE, IPSWICH and MISTLEY.\n (2) Should only be used by vessels under 180m LOA. Vessels over 180m LOA should\n use Sunk Pilot Station (see SUNK).\n (3) Communication on the approach and at the Haven Pilot Station will be\n conducted by Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71.\n (4) Vessels must confirm ETA 3h in advance or as soon as practicable when\n within VHF range on VHF Ch 09.\n\n\nVESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE\n\nLOCATION: Harwich Operations Centre\n\nAREA: The seaward limit of the VTS area follows the arc of a circle radius 4\n statute miles centred on position 51°55.96N 01°18.84E with an easterly\n extension defined by a line joining the following positions:\n (1) 51°57.43N 001°23.91E\n (2) 51°59.03N 001°37.14E\n (3) 51°53.79N 001°33.92E\n (4) 51°52.60N 001°33.92E\n (5) 51°52.60N 001°30.79E\n (6) 51°54.28N 001°30.79E\n (7) 51°55.28N 001°24.34E\n\nSERVICES:\n This is a UK designated port VTS and provides the following types of service:\n (1) Information Service\n (2) Traffic Organisation Service\n (3) Navigational Assistance Service\n\nCONTACT DETAILS:\n Call: Harwich VTS\n VHF Channel: Ch 71; 09 10 (Emergency - oil pollution) 11 (Safety information\n broadcasts) 20 (Navigational assistance)\n RT Frequency (kHz): 15657.5\n Telephone: +44(0)1255 243000\n E-mail: hha.vts@hha.co.uk\n MMSI: 002320025\n HOURS:\tH24\n\nPROCEDURE:\n (1) The following procedures are mandatory for all vessels over 50 gt and those\n vessels licensed to carry 12 or more passengers.\n (2) No vessel shall tow or navigate a float, pontoon, raft of timbers, floating\n pipeline or flotilla of boats exceeding 50m LOA without the permission of the\n Hr Mr, and in accordance with their directions.\n (3) All times should be given in LT.\n (4) All vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as classified in the\n International Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMDG), in Chapter 19 of the\n International Gas Carriers Code (IGC), in Chapter 17 of the International\n Bulk Carriers Code (IBC) and MARPOL (Annex I and II) should comply with the\n Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations\n 2004 (see GENERAL NOTES). See GENERAL NOTES for details of Dangerous Goods\n in Harbour Areas (DGHAR) Regulations 2016.\n (5) Inward-bound vessels: Vessels requiring a Pilot see Pilots section; other\n vessels (PEC), should send ETA to the VTS on VHF Ch 71 at least 24h in\n advance or on leaving last port if later, stating:\n (a) Vessel's name\n (b) Maximum draught\n (c) Destination and intended passage\n (d) ISPS security level\n (e) Number of persons on board\n (f) Last port of call\n (g) PEC number\n (h) Any deficiencies which may affect navigation or manoeuvrability\n (i) Nominated Hazardous Vessel status\n (6)\tOutward-bound vessels: Vessels requiring a Pilot see Pilots section;\n other vessels (PEC), should send ETA to the VTS on VHF Ch 71 at least 24h in\n advance or on leaving last port if later, stating:\n (a) Vessel's name\n (b) Maximum draught\n (c) Destination\n (d) ISPS security level\n (e) Number of persons on board\n (f) Last port of call\n (g) PEC number\n (h) Any deficiencies which may affect navigation or manoeuvrability\n (i) Nominated Hazardous Vessel status\n (7) Vessels must confirm ETA 2-3h before, or as soon as practicable, when\n within VHF range on VHF Ch 71.\n (8) All vessels must obtain permission before entering or departing the VTS\n area.\n (9) Vessels within the Authority's area shall ensure that Harwich VTS is kept\n fully informed of any matter or incident which they consider to be\n relevant to safety, environmental protection, proper traffic organisation,\n or the efficient organisation of the port.\n\nREPORTING POINTS (INWARD-BOUND):\n (1) Vessels are required to report to Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71 when passing\n the following points:\n Name\tPosition\tRemarks\n 3 n miles from N Shipwash Lt buoy\t52°03.70N 1°42.00E\tN Approach\n N Shipwash Lt buoy\t52°01.70N 1°38.32E\tN Approach\n Mid Bawdsey Lt buoy\t51°59.00N 1°35.60E\tN Approach\n Cutler Lt buoy\t51°58.55N 1°28.00E\tN Approach (Inshore route)\n 1 n mile SE of S Shipwash\t51°52.00N 1°35.10E\tS Approach\n \t\t\t(Haven Ports traffic only)\n Stone Banks Lt buoy\t51°53.23N 1°18.88E\tS Approach (Inshore route)\n HA Lt buoy/Cross Buoy\t51°56.76N 1°30.65E\tN, S Approach\n Wadgate Ledge/Harwich Channel No 7 Lt buoy\t51°56.00N 1°22.20E\tDeep Water Channel inward-bound\n Berth or Anchorage\t\tAfter berthing or mooring or anchoring\n Fagbury Lt buoy\t51°58.00N 1°16.78E\tIpswich Approach - then transfer to Ipswich LPS on VHF Ch 68\n\n (2)\tVessels within the area:\n (a) All vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71 (also\n VHF Chs 14 and 71 between S Shipwash and Walker Lt buoy (51°53.78N 1°33.90E))\n (b) All vessels must notify Harwich VTS of proposed anchorage position. This\n notice must be given in sufficient time to enable Harwich VTS to direct the\n vessel to an alternative anchorage if required.\n (c) All vessels must report on anchoring or berthing\n (d) All vessels must obtain permission before getting underway from anchor or\n leaving a berth\n (e) All vessels must report on clearing an anchorage or berth\n\nREPORTING POINTS (OUTWARD-BOUND):\n (1)\tOutward-bound vessels or vessels shifting berth:\n (a) All vessels must send ETD at least 2h prior to departure (ETD will not be\n accepted more than 3h prior to departure time)\n (b) All vessels must give 30 mins confirmation of ETD\n (c) All vessels must obtain permission to move from Harwich VTS. Permission to\n move is valid for 15 mins. If the vessel has not cleared then new permission\n must be obtained\n (2) Vessels are required to report to Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71 when passing\n the following points:\n Name\tPosition\tRemarks\n No 4 Orwell Lt buoy\t51°59.80N 1°14.41E\tR Orwell - preliminary\n No 2 Orwell Lt buoy\t51°58.95N 1°16.60E\tR Orwell - transfer from Ipswich LPS\n Un-berthing or mooring\t\tPrior to navigation\n Erwarton Lt Bn\t51°56.95N 1°13.25E\tR Stour outward-bound from Mistley\n No 8 Lt buoy\t51°55.78N 1°22.75E\tOutward-bound Deep Water Channel\n Rough Lt buoy\t51°55.73N 1°30.70E\tS channel outward-bound\n HA buoy / Cross Lt buoy\t51°56.50N 1°30.56E\tStating if northbound or southbound\n Walker Lt buoy\t51°53.78N 1°33.90E\tOutward-bound Deep Water Channel (report to Sunk VTS\n on VHF Ch 14)\n Stone Banks Lt buoy\t51°53.23N 1°18.88E\tSouthbound (Inshore route)\n Cutler Lt buoy\t51°58.55N 1°28.00E\tNorthbound (Inshore route)\n Mid Bawdsey Lt buoy\t51°59.00N 1°35.60E\tOutward-bound Northbound\n N Shipwash Lt buoy\t52°01.70N 1°38.32E\tNorthbound\n\n (3) All vessels must maintain a continuous dual listening watch on VHF Chs 14\n and 71 between Walker Lt buoy and S Shipwash.\n\nINFORMATION BROADCASTS:\n (1) Navigational information broadcasts are made by Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 11 at\n 0415 and 1615. During periods of major works or operations the frequency of\n broadcasts will be increased with broadcasts at 0415, 1015, 1615, 2215.\n (2) Following an information warning broadcast on VHF 71 made by Harwich VTS\n stating that Restricted Visibility One-Way Traffic Regulations are in\n operation, all vessels shall comply with a one-way traffic flow in the\n navigable channels W of a line through the Platters buoy and the Pitching\n Ground buoy.\n\nMARINE EMERGENCY:\n (1) In the event of a major incident, details will be broadcast with the\n message marker Harwich Marine Incident. All vessels should maintain current\n communication watch, minimise all VHF radio traffic and be ready for vessel\n traffic instructions.\n (2) Any vessel requiring emergency assistance within the Harwich VTS area\n should contact Harwich VTS on VHF Ch 71.\n\nRADAR SURVEILLANCE:\n Radar surveillance is maintained within the Harwich VTS area for the provision\n of vessel traffic services. Radar video, AIS data, VHF radio and telephone\n audio of Harwich VTS operations is recorded for the purposes of maritime\n safety, protection of the environment and to maintain the operational standards\n of Harwich VTS." }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 03/24 Harwich Harbour Master, (RSDRA2023000340145), 03/24

All vessels coming into Harwich Harbour must maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 71 and report to VTS on anchoring or berthing and clearing anchorages or berths. Vessels must obtain permission before getting underway from anchor or leaving a berth. Call sign: Harwich VTS Telephone: +44(0) 1255 243000 VHF: Ch 71, 09, 11, 20 Pilotage contact information: Call sign: Sunk Pilots/Haven Pilots Telephone: +44(0) 1255 243111 VHF: Ch 09 Haven Pilot Station: The station provides Pilotage for Harwich, Felixstowe, Ipswich and Mistley. It should only be used by vessels under 180m, in length overall or under 8m draught.

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ETA of 24 and 8 hours notice required for agents, 3 hours from ship on VHF Ch 09 and then confirmation 1 hour prior to arrival at Sunk or Haven pilot stations. The following information is required: ETA at 24 hours: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. Provisional ETA 3. Pilotage requirement 4. Dangerous Substances Notification ETA at 8 hours: ..... 1. Name of vessel, ETA, and GT 2. LOA, draught 3. Pilot boarding position ETA at 3 hours: ..... 1. Confirm ETA, draught 2. Any defects, PEC number Vessels loading or discharging dangerous substances: ..... 1. Ship Identification (name, call sign, IMO number, MMSI) 2. Port of Destination 3. ETA or ETD 4. Number of persons onboard 5. Correct names of dangerous or polluting goods 6. UN numbers where they exist 7. IMO hazardous classes in accordance with the IMDG, IBC and IGSC codes 8. Class of the ship as defined by the INF code 9. Quantities 10. Stow location 11. Identification (if carried in containers/units)

All vessels over 50GT intending to navigate within the area of jurisdiction of Harwich Haven Authority are required to report to the Harwich Haven Ports Operations Service. All vessels over LOA 50m are subject to compulsory pilotage. Masters and First Mates of vessels may apply for, and be issued with, Pilotage Exemption Certificates for the compulsory area or for specified parts of that area, subject to qualification by examination and/or experience. 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. All vessels of more than 50GT are required to use the one-way traffic lanes unless otherwise permitted by the Harbour Master. Traffic Regulations: Traffic regulatory system: Vessels with an LOA exceeding 310m and vessels constrained by their draught have priority of movement in the Deep Water Channel. Between Harwich Approach Buoy and Platters Buoy any vessel which is not confined to the Deep Water Channel by reason of her draught shall make use of the alternative N Channel (inbound) or S Channel (outbound). Outbound vessels in the Deep Water Channel proceeding to Shipway Channel must do so between Harwich Approach Buoy and Cross Buoy. Outbound vessels in the South Channel proceeding to Shipway Channel must do so between Cross Buoy and Rough Buoy. No vessel shall enter or cross a harbour channel in such a manner as to impede or endanger the movement of any vessel already navigating within that channel. Vessels are prohibited from entering Harwich Deep Water Channel between S Shipwash Lightbuoy (S Cardinal) (51°52.7'N 001°34.2'E) and Walker Lightbuoy (port hand). Ultra Large and Large Vessel Holding Area: The area bounded to N by a line from Harwich Approach Buoy to W Shipwash Buoy Bank and to S by the Deep Water Channel, is designated as a holding or turning area for any Large or Ultra Large vessels which are compelled by circumstances to make use of it. In the event, a warning will be issued by Harwich VTS and all other vessels must not manoeuvre or anchor so as to impede such vessels. Large vessels and Ultra Large vessels are defined as vessels whose LOA exceed 240m and 310m respectively.