Hull (GBHUL)

The main port (owned/operated by Associated British Ports) has 4 main commercial centres. From seaward these are the Saltend Jetties; King George and Queen Elizabeth Docks; Alexandra Dock; and Albert and William Wright Docks. Altogether the port estate comprises 800ha across 8km of waterfront. All types of cargo can be accommodated at the port. There is also the minor port which includes the River Hull, sometimes called the Old Harbour, and Hull Marina, which are both owned/operated by Kingston upon Hull City Council.

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

Hull (Kingston-upon-Hull) is located on the N side of the Humber Estuary on the E coast of England.

LOA 199m, draught 10.4m, beam 32.2m, 48,356DWT

Approx 9,800,000t of cargo, 300,000TEU, 2,800 vessels, and 880,000 passengers handled annually.

Spurn anchorage: 5nm ESE of Spurn Head, used by vessels awaiting a pilot. Bull anchorage: 1.5nm SW of Spurn Head, used by outbound vessels and those awaiting berths. Haile anchorage: Adjoining the SW corner of Bull anchorage, is for the use of vessels carrying explosives. Vessels may request Harbour Master's permission to use this anchorage for the purpose of gas freeing or tank washing. Caution: Large vessels anchoring in the deep water anchorage awaiting pilots 3.5nm SE of Humber Light Float have been known to drag anchor in a N'ly direction at a rate of 2kts towards and over the gas pipelines which are situated about 4nm N.

Entry into King George Dock: The following light beacons in line with the signal mast indicates the E limit of the dredged approach area to the entrance lock (53°44.4'N 000°16.3'W): ..... Front light beacon 53°44.4'N 000°16.4'W yellow post, yellow triangle topmark Rear light beacon 68m NNW of front beacon yellow post, yellow triangle topmark The W limit of the dredged approach area is indicated by the following light beacons in line 057° ..... Front light beacon yellow triangular topmark 0.33nm W of the signal mast Rear light beacon yellow triangular topmark close NE of the front light beacon The entrance lock to King George Dock is length 228m, width 25.7m, depth over sill 12.8m at MHWS and 11.3m at MHWN. The lock is available throughout 24 hours. Larger vessels restricted by the tide are usually only accepted from 3 hours before HW to HW. Entry into Alexandra Dock: The following light beacons in line 359° indicate the E limit of the dredged approach area to the entrance lock ..... Front light beacon 53°44.6'N 000°17.8'W yellow triangle topmark Rear light beacon 30m N of front light beacon yellow triangle topmark The entrance lock to Alexandra Dock has a length of 167m, width 25.7m, depth over sill 8.1m at MHWN Entry into Albert Dock: Entry is from the river through a lock at the E end of the dock, length 97m, width 24.3m, depth over sill 7.1m at MHWN. Vessels enter and leave Albert Dock from 2.5 hours before HW to 1.5 hours after HW.

BA 3496, 3497, 8045. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

There are Coastguard centres at Hull, Cleethorpes and Donna Nook. The Humber area MRSC is at Bridlington, call Humber Coastguard VHF 6, 10, 16, 23, 67, 73, 84 and 86.

1013-1016.

Apply to the Dock Master, Tel: +44 1482 783538.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of LOA 60m and over, navigating within the Humber Pilotage Area and for all vessels carrying dangerous cargo in bulk. Inbound: ETA should be given to VTS Humber at least 12 hours prior to arrival and confirmed 4 hours from Alpha Lightbuoy and 2.5 hours from arrival on VHF Ch 14 (up to the meridian of Long passing through No 4A Clee Ness Light Float) or Ch 12 (beyond). The minimum of 12 hours notice for Pilot should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. LOA 4. GT and NT 5. Airdraught 6. Actual deepest draught / Actual DWT 7. Summer draught / Summer DWT 8. Destination 9. ETA at destination from Spurn Light Float 10. Last port of call and original port of call 11. Berthing orders 12. Cargo details 13. If pilot required and pilot boarding / landing position 14. PEC Certificate and name 15. Schedule II 16. Any defects 17. Other information Confirmation of pilotage requirement at 2.5 hours notice should also include the vessels: ETA, LOA, draught, destination, agent and cargo. Outbound: 2 hours notice is required to sea, to Hull roads or to move between Humber ports or berth. Vessels should provide the same information as the minimum 12 hours notice for inbound vessels. Pilots board or landed in the following positions: ..... 1. 53°39.8'N 000°22.4'E (1.5nm NE of Humber Light Float) For vessels over 11.0m draught, over 40,000DWT or 20,000mі gas carriers. 2. 53°33.0'N 000°15.8'E (1nm E of Spurn Light Float) 3. In Hull roads at Riverside Quay, Albert Dock.

Cooling towers (53°44.0'N 000°14.0'W) Grain silo (53°44.6'N 000°16.0'W) Barrier Towers (53°44.4'N 000°19.7'W) in Old Harbour Holy Trinity Church Tower (53°44.5'N 000°19.9'W).

Depths in the channels are subject to frequent change therefore exempted vessels are recommended to take a pilot. Within the Humber River tidal streams are both strong and irregular. Vessels in ballast and not gas free or carrying a bulk cargo of a dangerous substance are not permitted entry without permission of the Harbour Master when visibility is less than 0.5nm.

Range 6.8m (springs), 3.4m (neaps).

A VTS is in effect from the approaches to the river up to the Humber Bridge. Participation is required for all vessels over 50GT and all others carrying dangerous goods. Full radar surveillance is maintained. The VTS is divided into 2 areas: Area 1 (Ch 14) from sea to the meridian on which No 4a Clee Ness Light Float is positioned and Area 2 (Ch 12) Upriver of area 1. Reporting Points: Inbound: ..... 1. Outer Binks Lightbuoy 53°37.2'N 000°20.1'E Outer Sea Reach Lightbuoy 53°32.7'N 000°22.9'E Outer Rosse Reach Lightbuoy 53°29.8'N 000°20.8'E 2. When Pilot embarked 3. Spurn Light Float 53°33.5'N 000°14.2'E 4. When Anchoring and not proceeding to port 5. Meridian of longitude passing through No 4A (Clee Ness) Light Float 6. Sunk Spit Lightbuoy 53°37.1'N 000°04.7'E 7. No 19 (Paull Sand) Lightbuoy 53°42.0'N 000°13.8'E 8. When passing the Humber Bridge 9. When passing Brough 10. Trent Falls 53°42.0'N 000°41.1'W 11. When passing Skelton Railway Bridge 12. When passing Keadby Railway Bridge 13. When all fast in any lock or berth Outbound: ..... 1. When departing any lock or berth 2. When passing Skelton Railway Bridge 3. When passing Keadby Railway Bridge 4. Trent Falls 53°42.0'N 000°41.1'W 5. When passing Brough 6. When passing the Humber Bridge 7. No 19 (Paull Sand) Lightbuoy 53°42.0'N 000°13.8'E 8. No 9A Light Float 53°38.0'N 000°09.3'E 9. Meridian of longitude passing through No 4A (Clee Ness) Light Float 10. When Anchoring and not proceeding to sea 11. No 2 Haile Sand Lightbuoy 53°32.4'N 000°13.1'E 12. When Pilot disembarked 13. Mid New Sand Lightbuoy 53°36.7'N 000°21.2'E Outer Sea Reach Lightbuoy 53°32.7'N 000°22.9'E Outer Rosse Reach Lightbuoy 53°29.8'N 000°20.8'E

A number of tugs are available from the following companies: ..... Company Telephone Dean's Tugs & Workboats Ltd +44 (0)1482 219277 Svitzer Humber Ltd. +44 (0)1469 571115 Specialist Marine Services (SMS) +44 (0)1482 350999 / +44 (0)1469 540350 Humber Tugs + 44 (0)1482 707910 / +44 (0)1482 707920

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. NW gales in conjunction with incoming tidal stream cause the highest seas at the river entrance.

HULL 53°44.31'N 0°17.72'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB HUL For details see: HUMBER PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Spurn Pilot: Ch 16. VTS Humber: Ch 12, 16, continuous watch. Saltend Terminal: Ch 22, continuous watch. King George Dock: Ch 11. Alexandra Dock: Ch 11. Albert Dock: Ch 11. River Hull (Old Harbour): VHF Ch 22, callsign "Drypool Radio". Monitored Mon-Fri from 3 hours 15 minutes before HW until 15 minutes after HW, and Sat 1000-12000hrs irrespective of tide. Hull Marina: Ch 80, from 3 hours before HW until 3 hours after HW. (Harbour Master's Office, Tel: +01482 331208, Fax: +44 1482 331203).

HM Customs, King George Dock, Hull, Tel: +44 1482 796161.

Arriving from and sailing to EU port: ..... 2 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) Arriving from an EU port and sailing to Non EU Port: 2 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 IMO General Declaration (Inwards and Outwards) 2 IMO Ship Stores Declarations (Outwards) 2 IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards) Arriving from non EU port and sailing to EU port: 2 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 IMO General Declaration (Inwards) 2 IMO Ship Stores Declarations (Inwards) 2 IMO Crew Effects Declarations 2 IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards) Arriving from non EU port and sailing to non EU port: 2 IMO General Declaration (Inwards and Outwards) 2 IMO Ship Stores Declarations (Inwards and Outwards) 2 IMO Crew Effects Declarations 2 IMO Crew Lists (Inwards and Outwards) 2 IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards and Outwards) ISPS forms also required prior to arrival as per international requirements.

Vessels are requested to notify ETA 24 hours in advance or 1 hour after departure from last port of call, whichever is the later, giving draught, description and any dangerous cargo, last port of call and nationality. Amendments to ETA must be reported.

Contact the Harbour Master, Tel: +44 1482 327171.

Contact Hull and Goole Port Health Authority, Tel: +44 1482 324776.