Ramsgate (GBRMG)

Ramsgate is a modern all weather port with 3 Ro-Ro berths, a dedicated aggregate berth and basin capable of accepting vessels with draughts up 6.5m. An increasing number of cargo ships belonging to freight only operators use the port. Its 3 linkspans are able to accept heavy loads as they transfer between ship and land, all being of the modern pontoon design with double roadway bridge sections. The inner basin, which is separate and contains a small general cargo berth and a marina area which is non tidal, provides 500 berths for small pleasure craft.

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

Ramsgate is located on the SE coast of England, on NE shore of Kent.

Max LOA 180m and draught 6.5m.

Approx 70,000t of cargo and 18,000 passengers handled annually.

There is good anchorage in depths of approx 3.0m on Ramsgate Road (51°19'N 001° 25'E) with winds between WNW and NNE, but winds between S and E, coupled with a strong tidal stream produce a cross sea which makes for an uneasy anchorage. The recommended anchorage is 0.25nm S of the E end of South Breakwater and 0.2nm NW of Quern marked at its W extremity by a lightbuoy (W cardinal).

The approach is from the E through a maintained channel which is marked by lightbuoys. From a position E off the harbour entrance (51°19.5'N 001°25.6'E) the track leads W, passing (with positions from the harbour entrance): Clear of wrecks (2.9nm E) wire swept to a depth of 5.3m, then: N of East Brake (2.5nm E) an isolated shoal, which is marked by East Brake Lightbuoy (E cardinal). Leading lights: Front directional light (black triangle point up, orange stripe, on white mast) (51°19.5'N 001°25.0'E) on SW corner of the Western Marine Terminal. Rear Light (black triangle point down, orange stripe, on white mast) (0.25nm W of the front light). The alignment 270° of these lights leads through the approach channel, which is marked by lightbuoys and the harbour entrance, which both lie in the white sector 269°-271° of the directional light, passing (with positions from harbour entrance): N of North Brake (1.5nm ESE) a shoal, then: To E end of the approach channel (1.1nm E) which lies between No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) and No 2 Lightbuoy (port hand). The channel has a width of 110m and marked by lightbuoys, then: N of Quern (0.45nm ESE) a shoal which dries at its W extremity and is marked on its N side by Quern Lightbuoy (N cardinal), then: S of Dyke (0.25nm E) a chalk flat which extends S from the coast close E of the harbour. No 5 Lightbuoy (S cardinal) is close E of the S extremity of Dyke, then: To the harbour entrance where the channel has a width of 160m and lies between the heads of South Breakwater and North Breakwater. A light stands on the head of North Breakwater (white pillar, green bands, platform with wind generator) and also on the head of South Breakwater (white pillar, red bands, platform with wind generator). Direct approach can be made to the ferry berths, 0.3nm W and WNW. The entrance to Royal Harbour is 0.15nm NW and lies between the heads of East and West Pier, on which stand lights. It has a width of 63m facing SSW. Harbour Lightbuoy (starboard hand) marks a bank extending S from East Pier head. Caution: Although the harbour can be entered at any state of the tide, care is necessary as the stream runs strongly across the entrance. In particular it has been reported that the NE going stream produces an eddy off the head of South Breakwater, which runs SW taking vessels onto the breakwater.

BA 1827, 1828. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

1025.

Compulsory for all vessels over 80m, passenger vessels and all vessels carrying petroleum or other dangerous cargoes, regardless of length, except those exempt by law. The compulsory pilotage area lies within a 3nm radius to the E of a line drawn 065° and to the N of a line drawn 145° from the lighthouse on the West Pier (51°19.63'N 001°25.4'E). ..... The outer pilotage area, which is non compulsory, consisting of those waters outside the Compulsory Pilotage Area and bounded by a line joining the following positions: 1. 51°22.5'N 001°26.7'E(Near the N Foreland Light) 2. 51°23.2'N 001°26.7'E (Near the Elbow Lightbuoy) 3. 51°20.3'N 001°26.7'E (Near the NE Goodwin Lightbuoy) 4. 51°13.2'N 001°26.7'E (Near the Deal Bank Lightbuoy) 5. 51°13.4'N 001°26.7'E (Near the Deal Pier Light) Pilots board 51°20.4'N 001°30.0'E. Pilotage is under the jurisdiction of Ramsgate Pilots (Tel: +44 1843 592277). Request for pilot must be made to the Harbour Authority through the VTS, 12 hours before arrival at the pilot station and confirmed ETA 2 hours before. Outward bound vessels should send request for pilot 2 hours prior to departure.

..... Lightbuoy Position Notes RA 51°19.6'N 001°30.2'E Q(6)+LFl 15s East Brake 51°19.5'N 001°29.1'E Fl R 5s No 1 51°19.5'N 001°27.4'E Fl G 5s No 2 51°19.4'N 001°27.4'E Fl(4)R 10s No 3 51°19.5'N 001°26.7'E Fl G 2 5s No 4 51°19.4'N 001°28.7'E QR No 5 51°19.5'N 001°26.0'E Q(6)+LFl 15s No 6 51°19.4'N 001°26.0'E Fl(2) R 5s N Quern 51°19.4'N 001°26.3'E Q W Quern 51°18.9'N 001°25.5'E Q(9) 15s West Pier Head FR or G 12m 7M South Breakwater Head VQ R 10m 5M North Breakwater Head Q G 10m 5M.

Range 0.3-5.2m.

Description: The Vessel Traffic Service controls navigation within the port and provides advice and information, on request, to vessels navigating the pilotage areas. Call: Ramsgate Port Control. Location: VTS Office, East Pier Control Tower (Signal Lights). Reporting Point: Point Romeo is defined as any point on a circle of radius 2.5nm centred midway on a line between the chartered positions of the channel entrance buoys (51°19.6'N 001°25.3'E). Signal Lights: ..... 1. International Vessel Traffic Signals are exhibited from the Port Control Building, (51°19.6'N 001°25.4'E). 2. The signals have 3 vertical lights facing seaward and 3 vertical lights facing into the Royal Harbour, with an all round flashing orange light. The vertical lights apply only to vessels bound to and from the Royal Harbour. 3. When the seaward lights are red, such vessels may not, without specific permission on VHF radio from the Port Control enter the harbour limits from seaward. 4. When the Royal Harbour vertical lights are red, vessels may not, without specific permission by VHF radio from the Port Control, leave the Royal Harbour. 5. In each case, a green signal indicates that vessels may proceed into the harbour limits or out of the Royal Harbour as applicable. 6. These signals are augmented by the Ferry Terminals Movement Signals which will be displayed when a ferry movement is in progress. Whilst the signal is displayed, no vessel other than the ferry moving may, without specific permission on VHF from the Port Control. 1. Enter the Harbour Limits from seaward 2. Leave the Royal Harbour 3. Move from or to any berth or place in the Western Ferry Terminal. Procedure: ..... 1. All vessels navigating within the Harbour Limits and Approaches shall maintain a listening watch for Ramsgate Port Control on VHF Ch 14 Arrival and Sailing Reporting Requirements for all Vessels: ..... 2. All vessels over 20m in length must report to the Port Control by VHF radio or by telephone at the following times: Arrival Advice: Point Romeo: ..... Vessel type 1hr before 30min before At point Romeo Entering the channel Vessel secure Conventional vessels Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes High speed craft Yes Yes Yes Yes Notes 3 1 2 Sailing Advice Before Sailing ..... Vessel type 20min before 5min before Ready to sail Clear of Channel Conventional vessels Yes Yes Yes Yes High speed craft Yes Yes Yes Yes Notes 1, 3 2 High Speed Craft: As defined in the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft. Notes: ..... 1. Vessel must advise any circumstances which might affect the manoeuvring capability of the vessel and also the number of any Exemption Certificate. 2. To obtain permission to proceed into the channel or leave the berth. 3. Vessels are advised to keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 from this time until the vessel is secure or clear of the channel. Arrival, Sailing or Movement Reporting Requirement for Vessels Requiring a Pilot: Any vessels requiring a pilot must, in accordance with the Pilotage Directions, report to the Harbour Authority on VHF Ch 14 (or telephone or fax) at the following times: Arrival advice: ..... 12 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position 2 hours before arrival at pilot boarding position Sailing or movement advice ..... On arrival 2 hours before pilot required. Notes: ..... 1. On arrival, the vessel shall give the Harbour Authority (usually via the pilot) the best estimate of their departure time. 2. Vessels must also advise if the pilot required time changes.

There is a tug on standby in port at all times, 14t bollard pull. Vessels requiring the service of a tug must give 1 hour notice by telephone, fax or VHF Ch 14 (Ramsgate Port Control).

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

RAMSGATE 51°19.69'N 1°25.19'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GB RMG For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM RAMSGATE LOCAL PORT SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Ramsgate Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1843 572112 Fax: +44(0)1843 222513 E-mail: port.control@thanet.gov.uk Harbour Office Telephone: +44(0)1843 572100 Fax: +44(0)1843 590941 Tug Operations and Emergency Secondary Port Working VHF Channel: Ch 68 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following (a) All vessels over 80m LOA, passenger vessels and all vessels carrying petroleum products or other hazardous cargoes, regardless of length, except those exempt by law (b) Royal Harbour: All vessels over 50m LOA (2) Pilot ordering: Vessels requiring a Pilot must advise the Harbour Authority through the Local Port Service (Ramsgate Port Control) 12h prior to arrival at the Pilot Station and confirm their ETA 2h before arriving at the Pilot Station. (3) Vessels outward-bound should send request for Pilot 2h prior to departure. (4) Pilot boards in position 51°20.40N 1°29.90E. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCAL PORT SERVICE DESCRIPTION: The Local Port Service controls navigation within the port and provides advice and information, on request, to vessels navigating the pilotage areas. REPORTING POINT: Point Romeo is defined as any point on a circle of radius 2·5 n miles centred midway on a line between the charted positions of the channel entrance Lt buoy No 1 (51°19.56N 1°27.29E) and Lt buoy No 2 (51°19.46N 1°27.29E). CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Ramsgate Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 68 Telephone: +44(0)1843 572112 Fax: +44(0)1843 222513 E-mail: port.control@thanet.gov.uk HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) All vessels navigating within the harbour limits and approaches shall maintain a listening watch for Ramsgate Port Control on VHF Ch 14. (2) Arrival Reporting Requirements for all Vessels NOT requiring a Pilot: Any vessel over 20m LOA and not requiring a Pilot must report to Port Control on VHF or by telephone at the following times: (a) Conventional Vessels: (i) 1h before arrival at Point Romeo (vessels are advised to keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 from this time until the vessel is secure or clear of the channel) (ii) 30 mins before arrival at Point Romeo (vessels must advise any circumstances which might affect the manoeuvring capability of the vessel, and also the number of any Exemption Certificate) (iii) At Point Romeo (to obtain permission to proceed into the channel) (iv) When entering the channel (v) When vessel secure (b) High Speed Craft (as defined in the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft): (i) 30 mins before arrival at Point Romeo (vessels must advise any circumstances which might affect the manoeuvring capability of the vessel, and also the number of any Exemption Certificate) (ii) At Point Romeo (to obtain permission to proceed into the channel) (iii) When entering the channel (iv) When vessel secure (3) Sailing Reporting Requirements for all Vessels NOT requiring a Pilot: Any vessel over 20m LOA and not requiring a Pilot must report to Port Control on VHF or by telephone at the following times: (a) Conventional Vessels: (i) 20 mins before sailing (vessels must advise any circumstances which might affect the manoeuvring capability of the vessel, and also the number of any Exemption Certificate) and are advised to keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 from this time until the vessel is secure or clear of the channel (ii) 5 mins before sailing (iii) When ready to sail (to obtain permission to leave the berth) (iv) When clear of the channel (b) High Speed Craft (as defined in the International Code of Safety for High Speed Craft): (i) 20 mins before sailing (vessels must advise any circumstances which might affect the manoeuvring capability of the vessel, and also the number of any Exemption Certificate) and are advised to keep a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 from this time until the vessel is secure or clear of the channel (ii) 5 mins before sailing (iii) When ready to sail (to obtain permission to leave the berth) (iv) When clear of the channel (4) Arrival Reporting Requirements for Vessels REQUIRING a Pilot: Any vessel requiring a Pilot must, in accordance with the Pilotage Directions, report to the Harbour Authority on VHF Ch 14 (or telephone or fax) at the following times: (a) 12h before arrival at Pilot boarding position (b) 2h before arrival at Pilot boarding position (5) Sailing or Movement Reporting Requirements for Vessels REQUIRING a Pilot: Any vessel requiring a Pilot must, in accordance with the Pilotage Directions, report to the Harbour Authority on VHF Ch 14 (or telephone or fax) at the following times: (a) On arrival (the vessel shall give the Harbour Authority (usually via the Pilot) the best estimate of their departure time) (b) 2h before Pilot required (vessel must also advise if the Pilot required time changes) (6) Tug Services: (a) Vessels requiring tug services in Ramsgate New Port (Ferry Terminal) or the Royal Harbour are requested to give a minimum 1h notice by telephone, fax or VHF Ch 14 (Ramsgate Port Control) (b) VHF Ch 68 shall be used by vessels when communicating with tugs within the port (c) Whilst working on VHF Ch 68, a listening watch shall be kept on VHF Ch 14 as far as is practicable (7) Oil Pollution: Mariners should note that it is illegal to discharge any oil or petroleum products into the harbour waters. In the event of any accidental discharge mariners should immediately contact Ramsgate Port Control on VHF Ch 14 or telephone 01843 572100 to advise of the incident and to receive instructions. Mariners are advised that it is illegal to use oil dispersants withing the harbour area without the prior approval of the Hr Mr. PORT SIGNAL LIGHTS: (1) Mariners are advised that the International Vessel Traffic Signals situated above the Port Control Building on the Royal Harbour East Pier (51°19.66N 1° 25.37E) have the following characteristics: (a) Royal Harbour Seaward Signals - three vertical red or green lights facing seawards (b) Royal Harbour Signals - three vertical red or green lights facing into the Royal Harbour (c) Ferry Terminal Movement Signal - an all round flashing orange light (2) The Royal Harbour Signals apply only to vessels bound to and from the Ramsgate Royal Harbour. (3) When the Royal Harbour Seaward Signals lights are red, such vessels may not, without specific permission on VHF from the Port Control, enter the harbour limits from seaward. (4) When the Royal Harbour Signals lights are red, such vessels may not, without specific permission on VHF from the Port Control, leave the Royal Harbour. (5) In each case, a green signal indicates that vessels may proceed into the harbour limits or out of the Royal Harbour as applicable. (6) These signals are augmented by the Ferry Terminal Movement Signal which will be displayed when a ferry movement is in progress. Whilst the signal is displayed, no vessel other than the ferry moving may, without specific permission, on VHF, from the Port Control: (a) Enter the harbour limits from seaward (b) Leave the Royal Harbour (c) Move from or to any berth or place in the Western Ferry Terminal ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 02/15 Port of Ramsgate Notice 5/15, (RSDRA2014000262562), 2/15 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

..... Authority VHF Ch Telephone/Fax Harbour Office 16, 14 Tel: +44 1843 590941 Port Control VTS 16, 14 Tel: +44 1843 592277 Fax: +44 1843 850181 Tugs 68 Emergency secondary Port Working 68 Ramsgate Marina staff and Dock Office 80

..... 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

Restricted vessels are required to give 1 hour and then 20 minutes, notice of their ETA at Point Romeo to Ramsgate VTS. Point Romeo is an arc of 2.5nm radius centred on the channel entrance buoys.

A Restricted Vessel is one for which pilotage is compulsory or one which is constrained by draught or size and unable to divert from the intended course of action or carrying hazardous cargo.