Portsmouth (United Kingdom) (GBPME)

The port is the second busiest cross channel ferry with expanding Portsmouth International Port consisting 5 Ro-Ro and passenger berths. In addition, there are a number of commercial wharves handling general cargo, containers, Ro-Ro cargo, and fuels which are handled by various operators. There are regular freight and passenger services to the Isle of Wight, the Channel Islands, France and Spain. Foreign trade consists of imports of fruit and vegetables from the continent and Mediterranean and bananas from South America. There is also a large Naval base with repair and drydock facilities.

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

Portsmouth is located on the S coast of England, in the Solent.

LOA 268.32m, beam 32.2m, draught 10m, 34,677DWT.

Approx 3,154,000t cargo, 67,000TEU, 2,000,000 passengers and 3,100 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage - Spithead: Spithead (50°45'N 001°07'W) is bounded on its S side by Ryde Sand and No Man's Land and on its N side by Spit Sand and Horse and Dean Sand and affords anchorage to many vessels. Man-of-War Anchorage at Spithead, with depths of 5.0-24.0m, lies S of Spit Sand. Merchant vessels may only anchor in Man-of-War Anchorage at Spithead with the consent of QHM Portsmouth. Prohibited anchorage: Anchorage is prohibited in many areas, on account of numerous submarine cables which cross the harbour, some are marked by beacons and dolphins and notice boards.

The outer part of the main approach channel into Portsmouth Harbour lies between Horse and Dean Sand and Spit Sand. The inner part of the channel lies between Spit Sand and East Sand with a narrow coastal bank fronting the coast NW of Southsea Castle. The main approach channel and within the entrance to abreast North Corner turning circle is dredged to a depth of 9.5m and is well marked by leading marks and lightbuoys. Within the harbour entrance, the main channel is bounded on both sides by the 10m contour.

BA 8002, 2675, 2656, 2631, 2629, 2628, 2625, 2450, 2045, 2037, 2036, 2. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

Contact VHF Ch 67.

1025.

Portsmouth Harbour and approaches: Compulsory Pilotage Area has a boundary joining the following positions: ..... 1. Gillicker Point (50°46.4'N 001°08.5'W) 2. Western end of Ryde Pier, Isle of Wight (50°44.3'N 001°09.7'W) then along the coast to: 3. Culver Cliff, Isle of Wight (50°40.0'N 001°05.6'W) 4. Nab Tower Light (50°40.0'N 000°57.1'W) 5. 1.1nm S of Selsey Bill (50°43.3'N 000°47.2'W) 6. 0.1nm S of Selsey Bill 7. Chichester Bar (50°45.9'N 000°56.4'W) 8. Cambrian Wreck Buoy (50°44.4'N 001°03.4'W) then due N to the shore (50° 46.9'N 001°03.4'W) and all the tidal water within Portsmouth Harbour. Pilot boards in the following position: 1. Vessels over LOA 150m: 50°40.1'N 000°58.7'W (1nm W of Nab Tower Light) 2. Vessels between LOA 48-150m: in the Pilot Boarding Area bounded by the following positions: a. 50°43.8'N 001°02.2'W b. 50°43.4'N 001°03.1'W c. 50°42.8'N 001°01.2'W d. 50°43.2'N 001°00.4'W 3. Vessels of LOA 48m and over from the W: 50°45.8'N 001°09.1'W (approx 0.75nm NW of the North Sturbridge Lightbuoy) Pilot boat recognition and boarding points: 1. The Portsmouth pilot boat may be recognised by the legend "Portsmouth Pilots" in black letters on each side of the wheelhouse. There will not be a pilot boat permanently on station. 2. The boarding points for vessels to the S and E of the Isle of Wight are: a. For vessels requiring pilotage from the NAB Tower, a position 1nm to the W of the NAB Tower. b. For vessels of an LOA not greater than 150m, the pilot will board in the vicinity of St Helen's Buoy. c. For vessels approaching from the Western Solent the boarding point for Portsmouth Pilots is approx 0.8nm NW Sturbridge Buoy. 3. In adverse weather these points may be altered and up to date information can be obtained from Portsmouth Pilots on Ch 11. 4. Direct communication may be made with the pilot boat on Ch 11, 12 when on station. Facilities to be provided for pilots: 1. The Master of a vessel having accepted the service of an authorised pilot is required to facilitate his boarding and disembarkation and to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Pilot Transfer arrangements) Regulations 1999. 2. The Master of a vessel who has accepted the services of an authorised pilot is required to declare its draught, length and beam, and to provide him with other information relating to the ship or its cargo as he requires and is necessary to enable the pilot to carry out his duties. 3. The Master of a vessel is required to bring to the notice of an authorised pilot any defects in, and any matter peculiar to, his ship and its machinery and equipment which might affect the navigation of the ship. 4. The Master of a vessel is required to prepare a navigation passage plan for the CHA's area of jurisdiction. This must be discussed with the pilot and compared with the Port Pilotage Plan prior to commencing the pilotage act. Requests for pilots and ETA/ETD reporting: Inbound vessels: 1. Vessels bound for Portsmouth requiring the services of a pilot should make their requests to Portsmouth Pilots at least 24 hours in advance by Telex: 94078464 PMSAG, Tel: +44 23 9229 7395, Fax: +44 23 9275 3029, Email: pilots@portsmouth-port.co.uk. Details of the vessel's LOA, beam, draught, last port of call and intended berth in Portsmouth must be included. 2. In addition an ETA at the St Helens Buoy or the Nab or N Sturbridge Buoy if from the W Solent must be given 8 hours before arrival by one of the methods referred to in No 1 above. 3. A further ETA must be reported to Portsmouth Pilots on Ch 11, 1.5 hours before the St Helen's Buoy or 2 hours before the NAB, if applicable or N Sturbridge Buoy. 4. Vessels at anchor requiring pilotage services must make their requests at least 8 hours in advance and confirm the request 1.5 hours before services are required. Outbound vessels and shifting: 5. Vessels intending to leave Portsmouth or move within the CHA's area of jurisdiction requiring pilotage services must make their request to Portsmouth Pilots on Ch 11 or by one of the methods referred to in No 1, at least 8 hours in advance giving the vessel's draught and destination and if applicable whether it is intended to proceed via the E or W Solent. 6. A further ETD or time for shifting must be reported to Portsmouth Pilots on Ch 11 or by telephone 1.5 hours before departure. 7. At all times Portsmouth CHA reserves the right to arrange the sequence of pilotage movements as directed by the Harbour Master taking into account the availability of pilots, weather and tidal conditions, berth occupation, the condition of the vessel and the directions of the Queen's Harbour Master. 8. A pilot will not be dispatched to a vessel unless the 1.5 hours ETA/ETD confirmation is received except where a vessel is at anchor or has completed work and/or a time for the vessel to get underway has been set by the pilot and has been acknowledged by the vessel. Compulsory pilotage: The following categories of vessel are subject to compulsory pilotage: 1. A vessel of 48m or more in overall length. 2. A vessel of 20m or more in overall length carrying more than 12 passengers. The following categories of vessels are exempted from compulsory pilotage by Portsmouth CHA: 1. A vessel in Government service except when berthing or unberthing at any non Ministry of Defence facility. 2. A vessel with an Admiralty Pilot embarked while proceeding to or from any Ministry of Defence facility. Such a vessel proceeding between a Ministry of Defence facility and a commercial facility is not exempt compulsory pilotage for the berthing or unberthing operation at the commercial facility. 3. Vessels in transit through The Solent on passage to or from any position W of the line joining Gilkicker Point Light and Western Point end of Ryde Pier. Such vessels should not cross N of the line joining the following positions: a. Gilkicker Point Light b. Horse Sand Fort Light (50°45.0'N 001°04.4'W) c. Cambrian Wreck Buoy 4. Vessels Inbound to any position W of the line Gilkicker Point Light to Ryde Pier going to an anchorage in S Helens Road 5. A vessel not greater than 150m LOA while to the SE of the line joining the following positions: a. Nettlestone Point (50°43.3'N 001°06.6'W) to b. Warner Lightbuoy (50°43.8'N 001°04.4'W) to c. Cambrian Wreck Buoy d. Due N to the shore Pilotage Exemption Certificate: Bona fide Masters and First Mates of ships regularly calling at Portsmouth may obtain a Pilotage Exemption Certificate for Portsmouth subject to their being able to satisfy Portsmouth CHA as to their skill, experience, local knowledge, knowledge of English and medical fitness.

The port limits are defined as: The area of the Solent outside the harbour as extends from Gilkicker Point Light (50°46.4'N 001°8.4'W) to the W end of Ryde Pier (50°44.3'N 001°09.6'W) and from a position at Culver Cliff on the Isle of Wight (50°40'N 001°05.6'W) to the NAB Tower (50°40'N 000°57.1'W) then to a position 1.1nm due S of Selsey Bill (50°43.3'N 000°47.2'W) then on a line due N to a position 0.1nm due S of Selsey Bill, then to Chichester Beacon (50° 45.9'N 000°56.4'W), then to Cambrian Wreck Buoy (50°44.4'N 001°03.4'W) and then due N to the shoreline (50°46.9'N 001°03.4'W) and all the tidal waters within Portsmouth Harbour.

The Southampton VTS Centre makes hourly broadcasts on VHF Ch 12 giving information on moving prohibited zones in operation in the precautionary area during busy summer periods. Moving prohibited zone: A precautionary area has been established in Thorn Channel. All vessels of over LOA 150m whilst navigating within this precautionary area will be given a moving prohibited zone around the vessel of 1,000m ahead and 100m either side of the vessel. All vessels of over LOA 150m when navigating in the precautionary area are required to display, where it can best be seen, by day a black cylinder, by night three all round red lights in a vertical line, as defined by Rule 28 of International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea to indicate visually the presence of the moving prohibited zone ahead and either side of the vessel. When operationally possible such vessels will be preceded by the Southampton Harbour patrol launch.

Range 3.9m springs, 1.9m neaps.

VTS is in operation in the Solent, Portsmouth and Southampton waters with radar and AIS stations installed.

J Butcher & Sons Ltd provide local tug services for most vessels. Admiralty tugs are available to commercial vessels by prior arrangement with QHM. SMS towage provide tug services for commercial vessels calling to Portico Cargo Terminal within an hour notice with 2 tugs of 3,300HP available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

PORTSMOUTH 50°47.21'N 1°06.49'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB PME For details see: THE SOLENT PILOT REQUIREMENTS SOUTHAMPTON PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM PORTSMOUTH PILOTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Portsmouth Pilots VHF Channel: Ch 11 14 Telephone: +44(0)23 92855900 E-mail: pilotseta@portsmouth-port.co.uk Website: www.portsmouth-port.co.uk PV VHF Channel: Ch 09 11 12 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following: (a) Vessels of 48m or more LOA (b) Vessels of 20m or more LOA carrying more than 12 passengers (2) Pilotage is exempt for the following categories of vessels (by the Portsmouth Competent Harbour Authority (CHA)): (a) Vessels in Government service except when berthing or unberthing at any non-MOD facility (b) Vessels with an Admiralty Pilot embarked while proceeding to or from any MOD facility. Such a vessel proceeding between a MOD facility and a commercial facility is not exempt compulsory pilotage for the berthing or unberthing operation at the commercial facility. (c) Vessels in transit through The Solent on passage to or from any position W of the line joining Gilkicker Point Lt and the W end of Ryde Pier. Such vessels should not cross N of the line joining the following positions: (i) Gilkicker Point Lt (ii) Horse Sand Fort Lt (50°45·00N 1°04·35W) (iii) Cambrian Wreck buoy (d) Vessels less than 150m LOA proceeding to or from any position W of the line Gilkicker Point Lt to Ryde Pier and/or going to an anchorage in S. Helens Roads (e) Vessels in overall length not greater than 150m while to the SE of the line joining the following positions: (i) Nettlestone Point (50°43·30N 1°06·60W) to (ii) Warner Lt buoy (50°43·87N 1°04·00W) to (iii) Cambrian Wreck buoy (iv) Due N to the shore (3) Inward-bound vessels should send ETA as follows: (a) At least 24h in advance to Portsmouth Pilots, stating vessel’s LOA, BOA, draught, last port of call and intended berth in Portsmouth (b) Confirm ETA at Pilot boarding position 8h before arrival (c) Further confirmation is required (on VHF Ch 11 or by the other means listed): (i) 2h before arrival for Pilot at the Nab Boarding Area, or (ii) 1h in advance for Pilot at S. Helens or N Sturbridge Boarding Areas (4) Pilot boards from the Portsmouth PV in the following positions: (a) Vessels over 150m LOA: 50°40·08N 0°58·73W (1 n mile W of Nab Tower Lt) (b) Vessels between 48-150m LOA: In the S. Helens Pilot Boarding Area bounded by the following positions: (i) 50°43·77N 1°02·24W (ii) 50°43·36N 1°03·10W (iii) 50°42·82N 1°01·22W (iv) 50°43·23N 1°00·37W (c) Vessels of 48m LOA and over from the W: 50°45·83N 1°09·09W (approximately 0·75 n miles NW of the N Sturbridge Lt buoy) (5) Outward-bound vessels or vessels moving within the area should send ETD 8h and 1h in advance, stating draught, destination and whether proceeding through E or W Solent. NOTE: For Portsmouth CHA, overall length is defined as the extreme length of the vessel, and includes any portion of the vessel which is capable of being detached, but is fixed in place during the normal operation of the vessel, and would include, but not limited to, bowsprits. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE For details see SOUTHAMPTON. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: King's Harbour Master (KHM), Portsmouth Call: Portsmouth VTS VHF Channel: Ch 11 13 71 74 Telephone: +44(0)23 92723124 E-mail: portsmouth@khm.mod.uk Website: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/portsmouth Chief Admiralty Pilot Telephone: +44(0)23 92723728 VTS Supervisor/Harbour Control Officer Telephone: +44(0)23 92723694 +44(0)23 92723689 Commercial Port Call: Portsmouth Harbour Radio VHF Channel: Ch 11 (H24); 14 Telephone: +44(0)23 92727395 Fax: +44(0)23 92824662 E-mail: info@portsmouth-port.co.uk Website: www.portsmouth-port.co.uk HOURS: H24 PORTSMOUTH HARBOUR FOG ROUTINE: (1) Announced on VHF Chs 11 and 13 when visibility is so low that normal shipping movements would be dangerous (0·25 n miles). (2) Vessels of over 20m LOA should obtain permission from KHM on VHF Ch 11 or 13 before moving in the harbour or its approach channels. Vessels requesting permission to proceed are required to have operational radar and communications equipment. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/25 King’s Harbour Master Portsmouth correspondence, (RSDRA2025000176652), 20/25

VHF: Pilot: Ch 10, 11 and 14. Email: pilotseta@portsmouth-port.co.uk. Pilot vessel: Ch 09, 11, 12. Queen's Harbour Master: Ch 11, 13, 73. Email: qhm@qhmportsmouth.com. Portsmouth Harbour Radio: Ch 11, 14. Tel: +44 23 92727395, Fax: +44 23 92824662. The Queen's Harbour Master (QHM) co-ordinates all shipping movements within Portsmouth Harbour and its approach channels to the N of a line joining Gilkicker Point and the Outer Spit Lightbuoy. Advice will be given regarding other shipping movements and matters affecting navigation in the harbour. The Queen's Harbour Master's operations room (callsign "QHM") maintains a continuous listening watch on Ch 11 and 13 and uses these channels for the co-ordination of shipping movements. Ch 11 and 13 are manned 24 hours a day. All vessels bound to, from, or through the Port of Portsmouth are required to communicate with the Queen's Harbour Master. Ch 11 is designated as the Portsmouth Harbour commercial working channel. The Commercial Port Authority (callsign "Portsmouth Harbour Radio") maintains a 24 hour listening watch on this channel. Naval vessels underway within the harbour may use Ch 11 to exchange navigation information with merchant vessels in close proximity. Ch 13 is designated the working channel for warships but may be used by others to communicate with warships, by requesting permission from the QHM on Ch 11.

As per UK regulations.

..... 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 & 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

Mariners inbound should send ETA at least 24 hours in advance to Portsmouth Pilots and confirm ETA at pilot boarding place 8 hours before arrival, ETA should also be confirmed 2 hours before arrival at the Nab boarding area or 1 hour 30 minutes before arrival at the Saint Helen's and North Sturbridge boarding areas. The 24 hours notice should be in writing containing the following details of any dangerous substances onboard: ..... 1. Ship's name and callsign 2. ETA 3. Description of the dangerous substance including the correct technical name 4. Hazard Class and, where applicable, the division and compatibility group, schedule or packaging group 5. UN Number (United Nations Number) 6. Flash point degrees C (where applicable) 7. Identification Number of carrying unit, where applicable, and type e.g. vehicle, trailer, container, or tank container, etc. 8. Number and type of packages (where applicable) 9. Gross weight of the dangerous substance and in the case of explosives the net explosive content 10. Whether the dangerous substance is for discharge at Portsmouth or is in transit 11. If applicable, whether the ship is in possession of a Certificate of Fitness 12. In the case of radioactive material the following additional information as appropriate: 1. Hazard Class, Schedule, Category and Package Type 2. The Transport Index 3. If fissile material the Fissile Class 4. The activity of the radioactive material 5. Details of any subsidiary risks Copies of the following documents will also be required: Copies of Shippers Certificate and Transport Document Copies of Nuclear Matter Transport Certificate (Certificate of Financial Security) If shipment is made under Special Arrangements a copy of the competent authority Certificate of Approval 13. In the case of hazardous waste a copy of the completed consignment note will be required

Fog Routine: ..... 1. Announced on VHF Ch 11, 13 and 73 when visibility is so low that normal shipping movements would be dangerous. Vessels of over LOA 20m should obtain permission from QHM on Ch 11, before moving in the harbour or its approach channels. 2. In addition to normal reporting, vessels should inform QHM on Ch 11 if inbound at Outer Spit Buoy or if outbound when requesting permission to leave berth, of the following: a. Any defect in navigational equipment or restriction in manoeuvrability b. ETA at harbour entrance 3. Any changes to (a) or (b) should be notified immediately. Traffic regulations: 1. Special regulations concerning vessels constrained by their draught and vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre are in force within the limits of the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth and Port of Southampton under which the following vessels should exhibit the shape and lights and in restricted visibility sound the appropriate sound signal for a vessel "constrained by their draught". 2. A vessel having a draught of 10.5m or more A vessel of LOA 220m or more A vessel of 100,000DWT or more These signals should be shown in addition to the lights prescribed for a power driven vessel 3. Any vessel other than a "vessel not under command" or a "vessel restricted in ability to manoeuvre" should, if the circumstances permit, avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel which is displaying the shape or lights for a "vessel constrained by draught" and should allow such vessels freedom to alter course and speed as necessary to maintain her planned track 4. A vessel "not under command" and a vessel "restricted in ability to manoeuvre" should exhibit the appropriate shapes and lights and in restricted visibility should make the appropriate sound signals. Dredgers are an exception 5. A vessel showing the signal for a "vessel constrained by draught" when inbound from Nab Tower to Southampton is at particular risk from outbound vessels when: Off the entrance channel to Portsmouth Off North Sturbridge Lightbuoy and shaping a course to pass S of Ryde Middle shoal 6. It follows that vessels proceeding seaward from Portsmouth, and from Southampton N of Ryde Middle shoal, should take every precaution to avoid embarrassing an inbound vessel showing the shape or lights for a "vessel constrained by draught", and in particular should avoid a crossing situation 7. A vessel "constrained by draught" and a "vessel restricted in ability to manoeuvre" must have permission from QHM, Portsmouth or the Harbour Master, Southampton, before navigating in the Dockyard Port of Portsmouth or Port of Southampton respectively. Special regulations concerning tankers: Gas tankers: 1. All gas tankers loaded, partly loaded or not gas free, navigating between Warner (50°43.9'N 001°04.0'W) and N Sturbridge Lighbuoys should contact QHM Portsmouth, for traffic information 2. Gas tankers in transit within The Solent may not enter an area in which the visibility is less than 0.5nm. Gas tankers when navigating between Hook Lightbuoy (50°49.5'N 001.18.3'W) and W Bramble Lightbuoy in Thorn Channel and between East Bramble Buoy (50°47.2'N 001°13.6'W) and Calshot Lightbuoy in North Channel shall be given the sole occupancy of these channels.

As per UK regulations. Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.