London Thamesport (GBTHP)

Built on the site of a former oil refinery, London Thamesport is a modern fully operational deep sea container and cargo port, capable of handling the largest post Panamax vessels. London Thamesport is one of the UK's busiest container ports. This port is a member of the Hutchison Port Holdings (HPH) Group.

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

London Thamesport (previously Thamesport) is situated 56km from central London in SE England. It lies on the N Kent coast, in the S part of the Isle of Grain, on the N side of Saltpan Reach.

LOA 180m, draught 13.5m, beam 28m, 33,300DWT.

The approach is through the Thames Estuary and the Medway approach channel, dredged to 15.0m LW. The Edinburgh Channel, dredged to 8.0m LW, range 4.0m, may be used as an alternative route for smaller vessels.

BA 1834, 3683. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

Range 5.5m.

VTS: Medway Navigation Service (MNS) incorporates a radar surveillance system, CCTV coverage and an AIS system. London VTS (Ch 69) covers the Thames Estuary and approaches to the Medway Estuary.

Available from Adsteam Medway, Sheerness.

THAMESPORT 51°25.95'N 0°41.17'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GB THP For details see: MEDWAY PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port: Ch 74, callsign "Medway Radio". Tugs: Ch 73. Port London Authority VTS: Ch 69. Medway Navigation Service (MNS): Ch 16, 74, 09, 10, 11, 22, 73. Operations based at Garrison Point, Sheerness at the mouth of the Medway. Medway Pilots: Ch 74, 73. Tel: +44 1795 662276, Fax: +44 1795 666596, Email: navigation@medwayports.com.

..... 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 and 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

Inbound vessels to send ETA 24 and 8 hours prior to arrival to Agent for PLA VTS and MNS. ETD to be given to Medway Navigation Service at least 4 hours prior to departure.

Reporting: Masters of vessels entering the Thames and Medway Estuaries or departing for sea are required to comply with the respective Bylaws and General Directions for the Port of London Authority and Medway Ports. All other relevant regulations such as Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas, ISPS reporting procedures and other statutory requirements must also be adhered to.

Masters of vessels arriving at the port who have indicated a positive response to any of the questions contained in the Marine Declaration of Health must notify the London Port Health Authority prior to vessel arrival.