Tyne (GBTYN)

The Port of Tyne Authority owns and operates quays and berths on the River Tyne. The port imports containers, Ro-Ro, steel, forest products, petroleum coke, fertiliser and aggregates. Exports include containers, Ro-Ro, vehicles, grain and scrap. Ferry and cruise ship passengers also handled.

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

The port of Tyne is situated on the NE coast of England.

LOA 300m, beam 40m, draught 12.0m, 82,073DWT.

Approx. 2,600,000t of cargo, 47,000TEU, 635,000 passengers and 1,000 vessels handled annually.

The anchorage lies to the NE of North Pier. Care should be taken not to anchor in the SE corner of the anchorage as this lies close to the approach to the harbour entrance. Depth in the middle of the anchorage is approx 27.0m.

The channel depth is 13.0m LAT from the river entrance to Jarrow Oil Jetty; 6.0m LAT to the W end of Jarrow Slake and then 5.2m LAT to the swing bridge. W of the swing bridge there is no authorised depth. (The dredged depths are measured from CD which presently correspond with LAT, Lowest Astronomical Tide). Swinging area: Vessels may swing off Jarrow Slake, N of the Tyne Bulk Terminal, available width 360m, depth 9.1m below CD.

BA 152, 156, 1191, 1192, 1934, 1935. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

The coastguard can be contacted on VHF Ch 16, 67.

1020.

Linesmen can be provided by Tyne Foyboats. Ordered through Tyne VTS on VHF Ch 12. Linesmen are not compulsory.

The Port of Tyne pilotage district includes the port and its seaward approaches, within a radius of 3nm from each of the roundheads of North and South Piers, contained within an area E of a line, South Pier Lighthouse bearing 179° and to the N of a line, South Pier Lighthouse bearing 288°. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels of length 50m or more, with the exception of the following: ..... 1. Vessels being moved within the harbour outside the main navigable channel. 2. Vessels transiting the seaward approaches bound for other ports. 3. Vessels anchoring in that part of the outer anchorage which lies within the pilotage area. 4. Vessels exempt by law. Request for pilotage should be made through the Tyne VTS. 24 hours in advance. ETA should be sent at least 24 hours in advance, or on leaving previous port if later, to Tyne Harbour Radio, stating maximum draught and destination. Vessels should confirm ETA 2 hours in advance or when within VHF range. The pilot boards within 3nm of pier heads, or any other position within the pilotage area, by arrangement with the pilotage authority. The pilot cutter may identify itself by sounding 4 short blasts on its whistle. In bad weather the pilot boat may remain within the harbour entrance and will lead a vessel into the harbour where the pilot will board. The pilot vessel is fitted with VHF and has an orange hull and wheelhouse with "Pilots" marked on both sides.

Authority's jurisdiction is up to 1nm and pilotage up to 3nm seaward of entrance.

Leading lights bearing 249° are situated on Herd Groyne.

Riverside Quay dimensions should be confirmed with the Harbour Master before arrival. UKC: All vessels must maintain an underwater keel clearance of 1.0m when underway and 0.5m at all times alongside. Bridges over the River Tyne: ..... Bridges Clear Headway Above MHWS Width at MHWS North Channel South Channel Newcastle (m) (m) (m) Tyne 25.4 114.0 between quays - Millennium Bridge 25.0 30.0 Swing 4.6 31.0 29.6 High Level 24.7 26.7 29.3 Queen Elizabeth 11 25.4 154.0 (one span) - King Edward 25.0 88.9 88.9 Redheugh 29.3 152.5 (one span) - Scotswood 7.6 95.1 (one span) - Scotswood Rail 6.4 30.2 30.2 Blaydon 8.9 100.0 between piers - Newburn 6.1 27.4 27.3 There is a speed limit of 6kts in the river.

Range 4.3m springs; 2.1m neaps. The flood stream sets on to the coast from the NE and the ebb tends to run in a N'ly direction.

Tyne VTS is in operation for vessels over 50GT. The control station is situated at the Harbour Master's office at North Shields (55°00.4'N 001°26.3'W). Merchant Shipping (Reporting Requirements for Vessels Carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods) Regulations 1995; The following procedures apply to vessels over 50GT: Vessels Inbound should send ETA to Port Operations at least 24 hours in advance or on leaving previous port if nearer, stating destination within the port and giving details of any dangerous goods onboard. When should confirm their ETA 2 hours in advance or within VHF range, vessels Inbound should report on VHF Ch 12 stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. IMO number and callsign 3. Maximum draught 4. Previous port 5. Destination 6. Details of any defects in machinery, structure or equipment, affecting vessel's manoeuvrability or navigation 7. Requirements for port services, and/or details of Pilotage Exemption Certificate held 8. Tankers only: Any changes to information previously given and confirmation that Tanker Check List has been completed. Vessels within the area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 and should report when passing the reporting points below; when anchoring, giving proposed position; and on berthing. Vessels outbound or shifting berth should report 1 hour in advance, (2 hours in advance if pilot is required) and immediately before commencement of manoeuvre. Reporting Points: ..... 1. North Breakwater Lt 2. Whitehill Point, North Shields 3. Bill Point, Walker 4. Tyne Bridge, Newcastle Swing Bridge: Vessels intending to navigate through the Swing Bridge, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and requiring the bridge to be opened, should give at least 24 hours notice to Port Operations and Information Service (for Inbound) and the Bridge Master (for vessels outbound). Gateshead Millennium Bridge: Vessels intending to navigate through the bridge and requiring the bridge to be opened, should give at least 24 hours notice to the port Operations and Information Service.

Towage services in the port area is provided in river by Wijsmuller Marine Ltd, who operate a fleet of 3 diesel tugs, up to 3,200bhp, fitted with radiotelephones.

The heaviest seas in the entrance are caused during NE gales when the out going stream is running strongly. In such conditions it is preferable therefore to enter while the in going stream is still running, noting that at this time it also sets across the entrance. At other times there should be no difficulty in entering the port. In N gales vessels should keep close under the lee of North Pier and in S gales, especially when the out going stream is running, close under the lee of South Pier.

TYNE, PORT OF UNCTAD LOCODE: GB TYN For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM PORT OF TYNE VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(4) Pilot boards in position 55°02.00N 1°20.20W. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________\t VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE \tAREA:\t Port of Tyne, and approaches within 3 n miles of North or South Pier head.\t SERVICE:\t This is a UK designated port VTS which provides an Information Service within a radius of 1 n mile from either pier head to the Tyne Bridge.\t CONTACT DETAILS:\t Vessel Traffic Service Call: Tyne VTS VHF Channel: Ch 12 16; 08 11 69 Telephone: +44(0)191 2572080 (H24) Fax: +44(0)191 2583238 E-mail: tynevts@portoftyne.co.uk HOURS:\tH24\t PROCEDURE:\t (1) For details of Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 see GENERAL NOTES. (2) Notice of ETA: Vessels inward-bound should send their ETA at least 24h in advance, or on leaving the previous port if later, to Tyne VTS, stating destination within the port, maximum draught and provide ISPS documentation, Waste Declaration and details of any dangerous goods on board. (3) Vessels should confirm their ETA 2h in advance, or when in VHF range, on VHF Ch 12 stating the following information: (a) Vessel’s name (b) IMO number and call sign (c) Maximum draught (d) Previous port (e) Destination (f) Total number of persons on board (g) Details of any defects in machinery, structure or equipment, affecting vessel’s manoeuvrability or navigation (h) Requirements for port services, and/or details of Pilotage Exemption Certificate held (i) Tankers only: any changes to information previously given and confirmation that Tanker Check List has been completed (4) When vessel is 3 n miles from pier heads, vessel should obtain from Tyne VTS: (a) Traffic update (b) Instructions regarding Pilot boarding and/or clearance to enter (5) Vessels within the area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 and should report when passing the Reporting Points, when anchoring giving proposed position and on berthing. (6) Vessels of 50 gt and over must notify Tyne VTS via email prior to bunkering and embarking on transfer of oil procedures within harbour limits. (7) Notification must be provided no less than 2h HJ, and no less than 3h HN. The relevant documents can be accessed on the website. (8) No transfer shall take place prior to verbal permission from Tyne VTS. The vessel's Master must confirm when the transfer starts and ends. (9) The Master of any vessel involved in transfer of oil operations where a spill occurs must inform Tyne VTS on VHF Ch 12 immediately. (10) Vessels outward-bound or shifting berth should report 1h in advance (2h in advance if a Pilot is required) and immediately before commencement of manoeuvre. REPORTING POINTS: Vessels should report when passing the following: (1) North Pier Lt Ho (2) Whitehill Point, North Shields (3) Bill Point, Walker (4) Tyne Bridge, Newcastle INFORMATION SERVICE: The following information is available on request: (1) Details of any navigational hazards (2) Traffic movements (3) Docking instructions and information (4) Visibility reports (5) Tidal heights (6) Wind speeds and direction at Piers, Tyne VTS and Whitehill Point (7) Local weather forecast for next 12h ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +44(0)191 2570407 (H24) +44(0)191 2570408 (H24) Fax: +44(0)191 2583238 Port Authority Telephone: +44(0)191 4552671 Fax: +44(0)191 4554687 Website: www.portoftyne.co.uk ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ GATESHEAD MILLENNIUM BRIDGE & SWING BRIDGE CONTACT DETAILS: Fax: +44(0)191 4337553 E-mail: millenniumbridge@gateshead.gov.uk Website: www.gateshead.gov.uk/article/4594/The-Gateshead-Millennium-Bridge PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels intending to navigate through the Gateshead Millennium Bridge are required to contact Gateshead Council to arrange bridge tilt/lift. 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VHF: Tyne VTS: Ch 12, 16, 11, 12, 14. Harbour Launch: 16, 06, 08, 11, 12, 14. Available throughout 24 hours. Berthing instructions, tide and weather information is relayed on request. Up to date dredged depths at all berths and in the navigable channel are available and a continuous record of all shipping is maintained. Vessels arriving, sailing or moving within the port must contact callsign "Tyne VTS" on Ch 12, to obtain latest positions of other shipping, navigation warnings and all relevant information. When vessel is 3nm from pier heads, vessels should obtain traffic update and instructions regarding pilot boarding and/or clearance to enter.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 1 3. Stowaway List 1 4. Bonded Stores List 1 5. Crew's Personal Effects List 1 6. Stores List 1 7. Arms and Ammunition List 1 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 1 16. Manifests (freighted) 1 17. Manifests (unfreighted) 1 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate 1

Vessels inbound should advise ETA 24 hours in advance, or on leaving the previous port if later, to Tyne Harbour Radio, stating destination within the port, maximum draught and provide ISPS documentation, Waste Declaration and details of any dangerous goods onboard.

National flag, courtesy flag and International Code of Signals flags as necessary.

There is a speed limit of 6kts in the river. Special sound signal: In accordance with the Merchant Shipping (Distress Signals and Prevention of Collisions) Regulations 1989, a vessel nearing a bend in the river, when another vessel approaching cannot be seen, should give one prolonged blast when within 0.5nm of the bend. Vessels are to keep southward of mid channel when proceeding to sea and northward of mid channel when entering, so as to pass each other port side to port side. Vessels crossing the river or turning, are responsible for ensuing that they do not interfere with passing traffic. When one vessel is overtaken by another, they shall give the overtaking vessel room to pass. Vessels should not immobilise main engines without permission from the Harbour Master.