Sunderland (GBSUN)

The Port of Sunderland is a vital maritime hub located on the northeast coast of England, offering immediate access to the open sea. With berths available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the port ensures seamless operations and flexibility for shipping and logistics. Strategically positioned, the Port of Sunderland plays a significant role in supporting the offshore and renewable energy sector, making it a key player in the transition to sustainable energy solutions. The port is equipped to handle a diverse range of cargo, including project cargo, cement, aggregate, liquid fertiliser and bulk cargo, catering to various industries and ensuring efficient supply chain management.

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

Sunderland is situated at the mouth of the River Wear on the NE coast of England.

Max LOA 199.99m, beam 32.27m, draught 8m and 64,765DWT.

Approx 637,000t of cargo and 180 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage available 1nm E of the head of Roker Pier. The depths are 12-14m in good holding ground, however, it is worth noting that care must be taken to avoid the wrecks that are in the vicinity.

The harbour is approached from the ENE through the mouth of the River Wear, which is protected by breakwaters. The entrance channel has a depth of 7.8m and fairway between the river piers has a declared depth of 7.6m LAT giving a depth of 12.5m at MHWS, subject to siltation. From a position ENE of the harbour entrance the line of bearing 251° of Old North Pierhead (54°55.1'N., 001° 21.5'), on which stands a light (yellow metal tower, 8m in height), leads through the Outer Harbour entrance where the track alters WSW for the Inner Harbour entrance, passing (with positions from Old North Pier Light): SSE of the wreckage (0.6nm ENE), least depth 6.0m. Then to the Outer Harbour entrance (0.3nm ENE), 200m in width, lying between Roker Pierhead, on which stands Roker Pier Lighthouse, and an obstruction marked by a port hand buoy 40m N of New South Pierhead. A light (white metal tower, 10m in height) stands close to the pierhead. Then to the Inner Harbour entrance which is 100m wide lying between Old North Pier and Old South Pier, from which a light (red can on red metal framework tower) is exhibited. Once clear of the entrance a direct approach can be made to the riverside berths and Half Tide Basin which leads to the enclosed docks. The enclosed docks are entered at their N end through Half Tide Basin, which has a tidal swinging basin to its N. Half Tide Basin is entered through No 1 Gate which is 21.3m wide with a depth over the sill of 9.6m MHWS. Hudson Dock is entered from Half Tide Basin through No 3 Gate, which is 19.2m wide between fenders and has a depth of 9.0m over the sill at MHWS and 7.9m at HWN. The gates are normally open from 2 hours before to 30 minutes after HW, but vessels may lock in at any time provided notice is given by the previous HW and subject to the vessel's draught. South outlet, from Hudson Dock to the sea, is closed. Hendon Dock is entered through a waterway at the S end of Hudson Dock which is 27m wide and 62m long with a depth of 9.4m at MHWS. Due to silting, depths in the docks are not uniform and maybe less than the depth over the sill.

BA 1627, 152. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1)

Sunderland Lifeboat Station and Tynemouth Lifeboat Station are all located within the vicinity.

1025.

Vessels for the Docks with deeper draughts may be considered subject to Harbour Master's approval. Mooring operations are undertaken by members of Sunderland Foyboatmen’s Association, which provides monthly Safer Mooring of Ship Reports to the Port’s Harbour Master.

Pilotage within the Port of Sunderland District is compulsory for all vessels with exemption of vessels with an LOA under 50m (under the Pilotage Direction No 2, which was issued on 1st April 2011). In addition, pilotage is compulsory for the following: ..... 1. All vessels entering, leaving, or transiting within the port with assistance of tugs, while under tow 2. Vessels carrying dangerous substances (as defined by the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations, 1987) 3. Vessels licensed to carry more than 12 passengers 4. Vessels with defect in its hull, machinery or equipment which might materially affect the navigation of the vessel At present, the Port employs four pilots: ..... 1. Pilot 1 is a Class one pilot (unrestricted) 2. Pilot 2 is a Class two pilot – South Docks and River Wear – not upriver of West end, Corporation Quay. Unrestricted (Docks) and an LOA 160m (River). 3. Pilot 3 is a Class two pilot - South Docks and River Wear – not upriver of the West end of Corporation Quay. Vessels not to exceed 120 x 17 meters LOA/ Beam or 5,000GT (Docks) and 140m LOA or 5,000GT (River). 4. Pilot 4 is a Class two pilot - South Docks and River Wear – not upriver of the West end of Corporation Quay. Vessels not to exceed 120 x 17 meters LOA/ Beam or 5,000GT (Docks) no tugs and 120m LOA or 5000GT (River) no tugs. Pilot vessels and Workboats: ..... Name Make/Model Type LOA (m) Call Sign MCA Coded POB Heron Cara Marine/Imperial Pilot 52 Pilot 16 ZQXS3 PB Cat 3 8 Shear-water Damen/Stan Tender 15 Pilot 15.4 MXMS8 PB Cat 3 6 Vigilant Pro Charter/Offshore 15 Harbour Master’s Launch 10.5 MDLD8 WB Cat 3 12 Vedra BG Fabrication Multi-purpose workboat 9.96 2HWR2 WB Cat 3 5 Sentinel Pioneer/Multi III Patrol 5.3 2GQ5 WB Cat 6 restricted 4 Patrol Zodiac/Pro 9 Man RHIB 4.7 2FXH5 SPV Cat C 4 Wear Freezer Survey/Workboat 5.18 2IXR7 No 3 Hylton - Survey 8.23 2JEH8 No 6 Pilots board in the following position: ..... Lat Long Pilot Boarding 54°55'20.4''N 1°19'52.8''W Note: Pilots may also board within a 1.5nm radius of Roker Pier Light

The port and haven of Sunderland shall be deemed to include: ..... 1. An area bounded to the N by an imaginary line extending from Souter Point in the direction of 080° into the sea for a distance of 487.6m from the line of HW and bounded to the S by an imaginary line extending from the point immediately to the S of the mouth of Ryhope Dene, in the direction of 081° into the sea for a distance of 1,112.5m from the line of HW and bounded to the E by an imaginary line between the eastern extremities of the lines described above; and 2. The docks; and 3. The river.

..... Name Lat Long Type Remarks Roker Lt Hse 54 55.279N 001 21.147W Lighted Beacon Fog Signal Fl W 5s/ Tower R & W Bands Horn 20s Red Can Buoy 54 55.176N 001 21.157W Lighted Buoy Qk. Fl.R / Can R New South Pier 54 55.137N 001 21.171W Lighted Beacon Fl W 10s / Tower W Old North Pier 54 55.128N 001 21.601W Lighted Beacon QK.Fl.G Old South Pier 54 55.032N 001 21.678W Lighted Beacon Fl R 5s / Can R Wave Basin Battery 54 54.992N 001 21.802W Lighted Beacon Fl R 2.5s North Side Traffic Lt Mast 54 55.075N 001 21.814W Traffic Signal 3 F R (vert), 3 Fl R (vert), 3 F G (vert) Greenwells Quay 54 54.952N 001 21.863W Lighted Beacon 2 F R (vert) North Dock Outer Basin 54 55.045N 001 21.897W Lighted Beacon Fl G 5s North Dock Entrance 2 54 55.033N 001 21.967W Unlighted Beacon Pole G / Conical G North Dock Entrance 1 54 55.042N 001 22.000W Lighted Beacon Fl (2) G 10s / Pole G Potato Garth 54 54.973N 001 22.012W Lighted Buoy Fl G Q / No top mark Sand Point 54 54.895N 001 22.075W Lighted Buoy Fl G 2.5s / No top mark North Dock Slipway End 54 55.040N 001 22.015W Unlighted Beacon Pole Y / X North Sands Slipway End 54 55.015N 001 22.066W Unlighted Beacon Pole BV / Conical G Deptford Sewer Outfall 54 54.814N 001 24.150W Unlighted Beacon N Board Pallion Dock 54 54.801N 001 24.474W Lighted Beacon 2 F R (vert) / Pole R / Can R Gladstone House 54 54.744N 001 21.672W Traffic Signal 3 F R (vert), 3 F G (vert) No. 23 Berth 54 54.340N 001 21.630W Lighted Beacon Fl G 5s Youngs Quay 54 54.623N 001 21.613W Lighted Beacon Fl R 5s Hudson Dock Boat Club Pontoons 54 54.430N 001 21.660W Lighted Beacon Fl Y 10s Hendon Dock Junction (West Side) 54 54.259N 001 21.598W Lighted Beacon FL G 2.5s

Vessels requiring entrance to the South Docks have to pass through the lock system, the limits are: length 141.8m; beam 18.9m; draught 7.1m at MHWN and 8.0m at MHWS. If a vessel does not conform to these dimensions, a small increase in one or other of the dimensions can be allowed in certain circumstances and at the discretion of the Harbour Master. The river is spanned by Wearmouth Bridge, 1nm from the entrance and close W by Sunderland Railway Bridge. The latter has a vertical clearance of 25m and there are gauges either side of the bridge indicating the vertical clearance and tide gauges indicating height of the tide above LAT. Queen Alexandra Bridge is 1.25nm above the rail bridge and has a greater headroom than the rail bridge. White stones are a group of rocky shoals located approx 1.7nm SSE of the harbour entrance with a least depth of 2.6m. Hendon Rock lies approx 1.2nm SSE of the harbour entrance with a least depth of 0.9m. Numerous wrecks lie in the approach to the harbour entrance. It is worth noting that these wrecks are dangerous and are best seen on the chart. As a result of the strong winds, the depths in the dredged channel are subject to change. In addition, depths in the wet docks are not uniform and it is understood that they may less than that over the entrance sill. There is a spoil ground dumping area which is centred 2nm E of the harbour entrance. The area is best seen on the chart. Furthermore, an outfall pipeline extends approx 0.8nm seaward from the vicinity of South Outlet, the former entrance.

The incoming current begins approx 6hrs and 5mins before HW at Tyne, whereas the outgoing current is 5mins before HW at the Tyne. ..... MHWS 5.2m MHWN 4.2m

Vessel Traffic Service Scheme is in operation for the control of shipping.

Tugs are available if required. Provided by SMS Towage and Svitzer Marine.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Gales from the ENE and ESE send a heavy sea into the Outer Harbour. Souter Point affords some protection to the entrance to the harbour during gales from the N. Winds between WNW and NNE increase the height of sea level and winds between SSW and SSE have the opposite effect.

SUNDERLAND 54°55.22'N 1°21.11'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB SUN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/25 Sunderland Port correspondence, (RSDRA2024000375734), 04/25

..... Local Port Services (LPS) contact info VHF Ch 11, 14, 16 Call Sign “Sunderland LPS” Telephone +44 191 514 2752; +44 191 567 0161; +44 191 553 2149 Facsimile +44 191 553 2145 Email portmarineoperations@sunderland.gov.uk Harbour Master contact info Telephone +44 191 553 2146 (Contact LPS if no reply) Facsimile +44 191 553 2120 Port Authority contact info VHF Ch 11, 14, 16, 74 Telephone +44-191-553-2100 (0800-1700 Mon-Fri); +44 191 514 2752 (Port Control/ LPS, 24hrs) Facsimile +44 191 553 2120 (Port Control/ LPS) Email portmarineoperations@sunderland.gov.uk Tugs contact info VHF Ch 11, 14, 16 Pilots contact info Telephone +44 191 553 2148 (Contact LPS if no reply) Facsimile +44 191 553 2145 Pilot Vessel contact info VHF Ch 11, 14, 16

Sunderland is a port of entry, the Customs house is located at North Shields. No special Customs regulations observed.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 2 3. Stowaway List - 4. Tobacco/spirits/personal effects 2 5. Stores List 1 6. Arms & Ammunition List - 7. Health Documents or Certificate 1 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Tonnage Certificate 1 11. Certificate of Nationality 1 12 Safety Equipment Certificate 1 13. Cargo Gear Certificate - 14. Bill of Lading 1 15. Manifests (freighted) 1 16. Manifests (unfreighted) 1

Notify Sunderland Harbour Port Control of ETA 24hrs and 2hrs 20mins prior to arrival. The initial 24hr notice the following information must be provided: ..... 1. ISPS PAN 2. Crew list 3. Waste declaration 4. Dangerous goods manifest (if applicable)

Tanker's distinguishing Interco signals are required to be shown when nearing or in the harbour. By day the signal is a red flag and by night a red light at the masthead or where it may best be seen, in addition to the other lights required by law. Vessels are required to keep a continuous listening watch to VHF Ch 14 and 16, when approaching, anchoring or navigating the port limits.

Matters regarding Port Health are handled by the officers of Housing and Public Health Department, City of Sunderland.