Liverpool (GBLIV)

The port handling a wide range of cargos including agribulks (such as grain and animal feed), biomass, bulk liquids, bulk solids (including metals and aggregates), containers and forest products, as ell as providing services to RoRo and cruise customers.

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

Liverpool is located at the mouth of the River Mersey on the W coast of England.

LOA 380m, beam 60m, draught 12.8m, 318,918DWT.

Approx 29,000,000t of cargo, 419,000TEU, 5,000 vessels and 173,000 passengers handled annually.

In the event of berths not being readily available, there is good anchorage outside River Mersey in the open roadstead of Liverpool Bay. When anchoring it is essential that vessels do so well clear of the buoyed channel and Bar Light Float. Vessels over 50GT may not anchor inside River Mersey, except in an emergency, without permission from Mersey Radio. Prohibited anchorage: In order to avoid obstructing shipping in the approach to River Mersey, vessels may not anchor W from Q2 and Q1 Light Floats and extending to 3nm W of Bar Light Float.

The port is entered through Queen's Channel and Crosby Channel, min depth maintained at approx 7.0m, the approach to which lies through Liverpool Bay. The channel is encumbered by banks on either side which extend up to 8nm offshore, but these dangers and the channel are well marked by floating lighted sea marks and lightbuoys. The approach to the Queen's Channel is marked by the Bar Light Float, moored 3nm WNW of the entrance to the channel. Vessels with a draught of 12.8m can enter the port at any HW and vessels with a draught of 14.1m can enter on 75% of the HW's during the year.Between the entrance to the river and Liverpool Landing Stage there are depths of 6.0m to 21.0m in the fairway. From the Landing Stage to Tranmere Oil Terminal depths vary between 11.4m and 19.1m. Between Tranmere Oil Terminal and the entrance to Eastham Dock there is a least depth of 0.7m. The levels in the docks on the Liverpool side is approx 9.7m CD and on the Birkenhead side approx 10.0m, levels are maintained by pumping water from the river.

BA 3490, 1951, 1978. US Publications 142. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

1022.

..... Pilotage is compulsory for the following: All vessels of LOA 82m and above, including a vessel under tow where the length of tug and tow exceeds LOA 82m, navigating within the port with the exception of HM vessels and those owned and operated by the Corporation of Trinity House of Deptford Strond. Any vessels less than LOA 82m navigating within the port when: 1. Carrying dangerous goods and/or harmful substances, or; 2. The navigation of which is in the opinion of the Mersey Docks and Harbour Company, affected by a defect in or damage to the vessel or her equipment or incompetence or inadequacy of the Master or crew, or; 3. Navigating within the port limits solely to adjust her compass; 4. Carrying more than 12 fare-paying passengers; 5. In respect of a vessel of more than 50GT, the Master or First Mate has not previously navigated that vessel or a vessel of a similar class to that vessel within the port within the previous 12 months. Vessels subject to compulsory pilotage that wish to shift berths where the Master or First Mate are not exempt from pilotage must have a Liverpool Pilot onboard unless given special direction by the Harbour Master. Notice of ETA at the Pilot boarding position should be sent at least 24 hours in advance or on departure from the last port if within 24 hours of ETA stating the following: 1. Vessels name 2. Draught 3. GT 4. Destination 5. Date and time of ETA 6. Pilot boarding position 7. Last port of call 8. Origin of message 9. Persons onboard (POB) 10. ISPS Security Level Notice of ETD: An ETD shall be sent to the Port Operations Control for each outward-bound vessel, and each vessel to be moved solely within the port and for which a Pilot is required. The ETD must be received at the Port Operations Control at least 3 hours before the intended departure time of the relevant vessel and shall state the following details: 1. Vessels name 2. Vessels position 3. ETD 4. GT 5. LOA 6. Next port of call 7. Sailing draught 8. Person onboard (POB) Pilot boards in the vicinity of the Bar Lt F (53°32.00'N 003°20.90'W). If requested by a vessels Master, or in bad weather the Pilot will board off Point Lynas (53°24.90'N 004°17.40'W). Pilotage of large vessels: All vessels over 100,000DWT are to be provided with a second pilot, also if a nominated pilot considers it necessary, a vessel of less than 100,000DWT may be required to have a second pilot.

The port limits include the River Mersey and approaches from a line between Hilbre Point and Formby Point, extending approx 15nm seaward and up river to Warrington Bridge, excluding any waters belonging to the port of Manchester.

Six 50m high wind turbines have been erected on the sea wall at the Royal Seaforth Dock. Each tower has three 22m long blades.

Locks: Gladstone Lock: Length 326.1m, width 39.6m, depth over sill 5.6m CD. Langton Lock: Length 251.5m, width 39.6m, depth over sill 5.29m CD. Alfred Lock: Length 146.3m, width 30.3m, depth over sill 2.0m CD. For longer vessels the whole Dock is used as a lock.

MHWS 8.4m, MHWN 4.5m. Strong NE winds reduce the tidal height and SW winds increase the tidal height. Tidal heights are from Hilbre Island, heights at Gladstone Dock entrance, Alfred Dock entrance and Eastham Lock are available on request.

Procedure: ..... All vessels over 50GT are required to carry VHF equipment in proper working order. Whilst within the port a listening watch should be maintained on VHF Channel 12 and a report made to Mersey Radio before moving to a VHF Channel used by tugs, at a dock entrance, or at Tranmere Oil Stages. Inbound vessels of over 50GT should report ETA at Baar Light Float at least 24 hours in advance, or on departure from last port of call if within 24 hours steaming. ETA should be confirmed when within VHF range with the following details: 1. Vessels name 2. Draught 3. GT 4. Destination 5. LOA 6. Date and time of ETA 7. Pilot station at which Pilot should be taken 8. Last port of call 9. Origin of message 10. Persons onboard (POB) Vessels should establish contact with Mersey Radio when within VHF range, and no later than when near the Bar Light Float. They should report when they have entered a lock, berth or anchored. Outbound vessels or vessels shifting berth of over 50GT should report to Mersey radio on VHF Channel 12; or if within a dock to the appropriate Dock Master at least 1 hour before ETD stating the following details: 1. Position 2. ETD 3. GT 4. Draught on departure 5. Persons onboard (POB) Within 10 minutes before vessel proposes to start navigating within the port, vessels are to advise Mersey Radio, or if the vessel is in dock, the appropriate Dock master. Advise on completion of movement or when passing Q2 Lightbuoy. Vessels of over 50GT carrying dangerous cargoes, i.e; Dangerous goods as defined in the IMDG Code, classes 1 to 9, inclusive of and including: 1. Marine pollutants as defined in the Environmentally Hazardous Substances N.O.S UN 3077 and UN 3082 (MARPOL 73/78 AnnexIII, Regulations for the prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Forms). 2. Radioactive materials referred to in the Code for the State Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks onboard ships (INF Code). Harmful substances in bulk so defined and listed in the following: 1. MARPOL 73/78 Annex I, Regulations for the Prevention of Oil Pollution Appendix I. 2. MARPOL 73/78 Annex II, Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, Appendix II. 3. Chapter 17 of the International Code for the construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code). 4. Chapter 19 of the International Code for the construction and Equipment of Ships carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code). 5. The IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) circulars listing the substances provisionally assessed by IMO or assessed by tripartite agreement. 6. The IMO Bulk Chemical (BCH) circulars listing the substances for which a hazard profile exists. These vessels should report no less than 48 hours in advance stating the following details: 1. Their intention to navigate within the port and the nature of the cargo being carried. 2. The nature of previous cargo, if the vessel is in ballast but not gas-free. 3. Whether the vessel is fitted with an operational Cargo Environmental Control System suitable of any cargo referred to in section (7) (b). Vessels should confirm the nature of their cargo on giving notice of intention to navigate as specified in sections (3) and (5). Reporting Points: ..... All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes as in procedure section (7) and all vessels towing another vessel as in (3) below should report when passing the following points: 1. Q1 Lightbuoy (53°31.02'N 003°16.72'W) (Inbound) or Q2 (53°31.49'N 003° 17.95'W) (Outbound) 2. Crosby Lightbuoy (53°30.74'N 003°06.29'W) 3. Brazil Lightbuoy (53°26.86'N 003°02.24'W) or C22 Lightbuoy (53°27.30'N 003° 01.94'W) 4. Woodside Stage (53°23.75'N 003°00.48'W) or Dukes Lightbuoy (53°23.87'N 002° 59.80'W) 5. Brombro Lightbuoy (53°21.83'N 002°58.67'W) If during times of poor visibility and the above is not practical vessels will, on request be tracked by radar. Tows: The vessel controlling the towing operation, (other than a tug assissting a powered vessel) should: 1. Give at least 1 hour notice of commencement of tow within the port, including details of the tow 2. Report when passing the points as specified in (1), (a)-(d) Vessels which have been grounded, had a fire, been in a collision or sustained heavy weather damage, outside the port: The Master should report on the condition of his vessel and cargo at least 24 hours prior to arrival at the Bar Light Float, or as soon as possible after the incident, whichever is later. Vessels within the port which have grounded, been in a collision or on fire should immediately report the following: 1. Position of vessel 2. Known damage 3. Confirmation of cargo Vessels wishing to adjust compasses within the port: Masters should give 24 hour notice and confirm immediately before commencing adjustment. Large vessels swinging: The Master of a vessel LOA 150m or over intending to swing in the river, should report his intentions at least 10 minutes before the manoeuvre. Anchoring within the port: Vessels of over 50GT may not anchor in the port inward of Q1 Lightbuoy (53°31.02'N 003°16.71'W) without permission from Mersey Radio. If anchoring in an emergency, report as soon as practical.

Tugs are available. VHF Channels 08 and 10 are intended for towage communications from 3 hours before to 3 hours after HW, and should be kept clear for this purpose. Reduced power should be used if possible.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

LIVERPOOL UNCTAD LOCODE: GB LIV For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM LIVERPOOL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The ETD must be received at the Port Operations Control at least 3h before the intended departure time of the relevant vessel and shall state the following: (a) Vessel's name (b) Vessel's position (c) ETD (d) gt (e) LOA (f) Next port of call (g) Sailing draught (h) Persons on board (POB) (5) Pilot boards in the vicinity of the Bar Lt F (53°32·00N 3°20·90W). If requested by vessel's Master, or in bad weather, Pilot boards off Point Lynas (53°24·90N 4°17·40W). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE LOCATION: Port Operations Control: Maritime Centre (53 28' 03N 3 01' 13W); Port Radar: Royal Seaforth Dock (53 27' 95N 3 02' 44W). SERVICE: (1) This is a UK designated port VTS which provides an Information Service for vessels navigating in the River Mersey bound to or from Liverpool, Birkenhead, Eastham and Garston. Provides information regarding arrival, berthing, anchoring and departure of vessels, as well as information on aids to navigation, navigation generally, visibility and safety. The height of the tide at Burbo Bank (for Liverpool Bay), Gladstone River and Alfred River entrances and Eastham Lock is available on request. (2) A general situation and movement statement, giving traffic movements, local navigational warnings and weather reports is broadcast on VHF Ch 09 at 3h and 2h before HW. (3) Local navigational and gale warnings are broadcast on receipt on VHF Ch 12. NOTES: (1) The following requirements are mandatory. (2) All times should be given in local time. (3) For details of regulations affecting vessels carrying dangerous cargo, see PROCEDURE, section (7). CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Mersey VTS VHF Channel: Ch 06 09 12 18 Telephone: +44(0)151 9496134 +44(0)151 9496135 Fax: +44(0)151 9496090 E-mail: vts.portoperations@merseydocks.co.uk HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels over 50 gt are required to carry VHF equipment in proper working order. (2) Whilst within the port a listening watch should be maintained on VHF Ch 12 and a report made to Mersey VTS before moving to a VHF Channel used by tugs, at a dock entrance, or at Tranmere Oil Stages. (3) Inward-bound vessels of over 50 gt should report ETA at Bar Lt F at least 24h in advance, or on departure from last port if within 24h steaming. ETA should be confirmed when within VHF range. Messages should include: (a) Vessel's name (b) Draught (c) gt (d) Destination (e) LOA (f) Date and time of ETA (g) Pilot station at which Pilot should be taken (h) Last port of call (i) Origin of message (j) Persons on board (POB) (4) Vessels should establish contact with Mersey VTS when within VHF range, and not later than when near the Bar Lt F. They should report when they have entered a lock, berthed or anchored. (5) Outward-bound vessels or vessels shifting berth of over 50 gt should report to Mersey VTS on VHF Ch 12 or, if within a dock, to the appropriate Dock Master at least 1h before ETD stating: (a) Position (b) ETD (c) gt (d) Draught on departure (e) Persons on board (POB) (6) Within 10 mins before vessel proposes to start navigating within the port, vessels are to advise Mersey VTS, or in the case of vessels in dock, the appropriate Dock Master. Advise on completion of movement or when passing Q2 Lt buoy. (7) Vessels of over 50 gt carrying dangerous cargoes, i.e. (a) Dangerous goods as defined in the IMDG Code, classes 1 to 9, inclusive of and including: (i) Marine pollutants as defined in the Environmentally Hazardous Substances N.O.S. UN 3077 and UN 3082 (MARPOL 73/78 Annex III, Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Harmful Substances Carried by Sea in Packaged Forms) (ii) Radioactive materials referred to in the Code for the Safe Carriage of Irradiated Nuclear Fuel, Plutonium and High Level Radioactive Wastes in Flasks on board Ships (INF Code) (b) Harmful substances in bulk so defined and listed in: (i) MARPOL 73/78 Annex I, Regulations for the Prevention of Oil Pollution, Appendix I (ii) MARPOL 73/78 Annex II, Regulations for the Control of Pollution by Noxious Liquid Substances in Bulk, Appendix II (iii) Chapter 17 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code) (iv) Chapter 19 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (IGC Code) (v) The IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) circulars listing the substances provisionally assessed by IMO or assessed by tripartite agreement (vi) The IMO Bulk Chemical (BCH) circulars listing the substances for which a hazard profile exists (8) These vessels should report not less than 48h in advance stating: (a) Their intention to navigate within the port and the nature of the cargo being carried (b) The nature of a previous cargo, if the vessel is in ballast but not gas-free (c) Whether the vessel is fitted with an operational Cargo Environmental Control System suitable of any cargo referred to in section (7) (b) (9) Vessels should confirm the nature of their cargo on giving notice of intention to navigate as specified in sections (3) and (5). REPORTING POINTS: (1) All vessels over 50 gt should report when passing the following points: (a) Q1 Lt buoy (53°31·02N 3°16·72W) (inward-bound) or Q2 Lt buoy (53°31·49N 3°14·95W) (outward-bound) (b) Crosby Lt buoy (53°30·74N 3°06·29W) (c) Brazil Lt buoy (53°26·86N 3°02·24W) (inward-bound) or C22 Lt buoy (53°27· 30N 3°01·94W) (outward-bound) (d) Woodside Stage (53°23·75N 3°00·48W) (inward-bound) or Dukes Lt buoy (53° 23·87N 2°59·80W) (outward-bound) (e) Brombro Lt buoy (53°21·83N 2°58·67W) (2) If during times of poor visibility the above is not practicable vessels will, on request, be tracked by radar. (3) Tows: The vessel controlling the towing operation, (other than a tug assisting a powered vessel) should: (a) Give at least 1h notice of commencement of tow within the port, including details of the tow (b) Report when passing the points as specified in (1), (a)-(e) (4) Vessels which have been grounded, had a fire, been in collision or sustained heavy weather damage, outside the port: The Master should report on the condition of his vessel and cargo at least 24h prior to arrival at the Bar Lt F, or as soon as possible after the incident, whichever is later. (5) Vessels within the port which have grounded, been in collision or on fire should immediately report: (a) Position of vessel (b) Known damage (c) Confirmation of cargo and should not navigate further without prior permission. (6) Vessels wishing to adjust compasses within the port: Masters should give 24h prior notice and confirm immediately before commencing adjustment. (7) Large vessels swinging: The Master of a vessel 150m LOA or over, intending to swing in the river, should report his intentions at least 10 mins before the manoeuvre. (8) Anchoring within the port: Vessels of over 50 gt may not anchor in the port inward of Q1 Lt buoy (53°31·02N 3°16·71W) without permission from Mersey VTS. If anchoring in an emergency, report as soon as practicable. SWINGING ZONE FOR VERY LARGE CONTAINER SHIPS: (1) A designated swinging zone for very large container ships (VLCS) has been established at Liverpool Container Terminal 2 (LCT2). This swinging zone is bound by the following positions: (a) C23 Lt buoy (53°27·47N 3°03·03W) (b) Brazil Lt buoy (53°26·85N 3°02·24W) (c) Outer west bullnose of Gladstone Lock (53°27·00N 3°01·14W) (d) C22 Lt buoy (53°27·40N 3°02·00W) (2) A VLCS is any container ship that meets or exceeds one or more of the following parameters: (a) LOA: 300m (b) Moulded breadth: 42m (c) Actual draught: 13·5m (d) TEU capacity: 8000 TEU (3) Whilst a VLCS is swinging within the Swinging Zone, no other vessels (except for Liverpool Pilot launches and the VLCS's assisting tugs) should enter the Swinging Zone, unless agreed by the VLCS Pilot, until the VLCS has completed its swing. (4) Mersey VTS and the VLCS Pilot will coordinate the timing of establishing and abolishing the Swinging Zone restrictions. The VLCS should therefore contact Mersey VTS in the following instances: (a) Before passing inwards of Q1 Lt buoy (53°31·01N 3°16·62W), the Pilot of a VLCS that will swing on arrival at LCT2 should provide Mersey VTS with the vessel's ETA at the Swinging Zone. (b) The Pilot of a VLCS that will swing on departure from LCT2 should advise Mersey VTS of the intended manoeuvre during the pre-departure report. NOTE: Liverpool Port Radar (53°27·93N 3°02·27W) provides radar coverage up to 20 n miles range from the station. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________"} }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 11/25 (Former update 38/24) Port of Liverpool Notice 15/25, (RSDRA2025000100075), 11/25

Pilot: Tel: +44 151 9496137, +44 151 9496141, +44 151 9496132 (outside normal office hours only) Liverpool Bar Pilot Station: Call: Liverpool Bar Pilot, VHF Channel: CH 11, 12. Lynas Pilot Station (Alternate boarding station for Liverpool Pilots: Call: Lynas Pilot, VHF Channel: Ch 09. The Mersey Docks and harbour Company Limited: Tel: +44 151 9496000, Email: liv.vesselbooking@peelport.com, website: peelports.com/marine/our-ports/liverpool Tugs: Ch 08, 10. Albert Dock: Ch 22. Tel: +44 151 647 8074, Email: alfred.dock@peelports.co.uk. Garston Dock: Ch 20, Tel: +44 151 427 5971, Fax: +44 151 494 3232, Email: garston@abports.co.uk. Gladstone Dock: Ch 05. Langton Dock: Ch 21. Tranmere Oil Stage: Ch 19. Mersey Wharf: Tel: +44 151 643 8723, Fax: +44 151 643 8724, Email: info@merseywharf.co.uk.

Vessels should send their ETA at least 24 hours in advance, 48 hours in advance for vessels carrying a dangerous cargo, or on leaving the last port of call whichever is the later, to Port Operations Control Centre.

Copies of bye laws which might affect a vessel's stay in port can be obtained from the Port Authority and include the disposal of waste food products ashore into special containers. Regulations concerning entry: There are dangerous cargo regulations for vessels within River Mersey. There are heavy penalties for failure to conform with the regulations. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo are required to report to Control Centre when passing Bar Light Float inbound.

International health regulations are to be observed. Any vessel which is suspect should make radio contact with Liverpool Port Health Authority, callsign "Portelth Liverpool", prior to arrival and be prepared to anchor at River Mersey Bar or, if the situation is appropriate, in the river. The Master of foreign going vessels are required to inform the Port Health Authority by radio if any person onboard is suffering from an infections disease or has symptoms which may be indicative of an infectious disease, or if there are any circumstances requiring the attention of the Port Medical Officer. This message should be made not more than 12 hours and not less than 4 hours before arrival. Ship Sanitation Control and Exemption Certificates renewed.