Delfzijl (NLDZL)

The port consists of a tidal outer and non tidal Inner Harbour. The Outer Harbour is divided into 3 communicating basins, Handelshaven, Damsterhaven and Zeehavenkanaal and is approached by way of a broad fairway, the Zeechavenkanaal. The Inner Harbour consists of Oosterhornhaven, Farmsumerhaven and Eemskanaal. The link between the Outer and Inner Harbour is formed by the provincial sea locks. The port is essentially a chemical port but the following cargoes are handled: Agricultural products, food, solid fuel, petroleum, ores, metals, raw minerals, fertiliser and chemical products.

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

Delfzijl is located SE of Eemshaven near the mouth of the river Ems and the main North Sea shipping routes.

LOA 200m, draught 10.0m, beam 32.2m, 61,195DWT

Approx 6,000,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels up to 4,000DWT, which have to anchor outside the piers, can anchor in Oterdum-Reede, 0.5nm NE of the harbour entrance. Larger vessels should anchor in the Doekegat or Oude Westereems near Eemshaven. Request for anchorage position made through Ems Traffic. There is no anchorage inside the harbour.

The port is approached from the maintained fairway of Die Ems by Paapsund Sud, a short channel, and entered between breakwaters at the E end of the outer harbour; then Zeehavenkanaal leads to Handelshaven at the W head of the outer harbour. The channel of Delfzijl offers vessels a mean operational draught up to 9.0m under normal HW conditions. An UKC of 10% of the draught is to be maintained. Caution: Because of cross tidal streams in the approach to the harbour, large vessels are advised to enter at slack water. Direction for entering harbour: From a position in the maintained fairway of Gatjebogen, approx 1nm SSW of Knock Light, the alignment (203°) of leading lights at Oterdum (53°19'N 007°00'E) at the SE end of Delfzijl harbour leads by Paapsund Sud into the harbour entrance passing: E of a Lightbouy No PS 3-BW 26, (preferred channel to port), 1.25nm SSW of Knock Light, which marks the SE end of Bocht van Watum, then, between Westerhoofd and Oosterhoofd, the heads of the W and E breakwaters, respectively, which are each marked with a light (W breakwater, green post, white bands): E breakwater (red post, white bands). At night a white sector (023°-026.75° of Knock Light astern, also leads to the entrance but the W limit of the sector passes over shoal ground extending from the head of the W breakwater Outer Harbour Entrance: The entrance is near the deep water of the Oostfriesche Gaatje and lies opposite radar station 'Knock' on the German mainland. There are two moles with a distance of 400m separation. The width of the channel is 208m and a depth of 10.0m. A green fixed light is positioned on the W mole and a fixed red light on the E mole. Zeehavenkanaal: At the outer E part of the outer harbour proceeding W, the channel gradually narrows to 100m except at the Akzo Nobel Salt Terminal, where it narrows further to 80m.There are a number of private jetties serving individual industries along the S side of Zeehavenkanaal. Handelshaven: The basin has a quay 1,220m in length. To the W is an old quay, Handelskade West, measuring 550m with no cargo handling facilities. In front of this quay is a floating jetty of 320m with berths on both side for berthing vessels up to 30,000DWT. A new quay, to the E of Handelshaven, is fully utilised to handle general and bulk cargo. Damsterhaven: A small basin, which can be reached from the Handelshaven via a drawbridge with a horizontal clearance of 12m, allowing a vessel up to 10.5m breadth to berth at the Damsterkade. Inner Harbour: Farmsumerhaven: Provides a berth for waiting vessels with a draught of 4.5m. The total length of alongside jetties and dolphins is 940m. Eemskanal: Located S of Farmsum/Delfzijl with depth of 5.0 at the entrance. Oosterhornhaven: Entered from Eemskanaal through Oosterhornkanaal. The navigable width of the Oosterhornhaven is 60m, except to the W where the width is 90m. The remaining part of Oosterhornhaven runs S'ly for 600m and to 900m up the Heemskesbrug. The maximum permissible length of vessel in the Oosterhornhaven is 90m.

BA 8089, NL 1460, 1555, DE 90, 91. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP283(1).

Contact VHF Ch 04 "Centrale Meldpost Waddenzee".

1007-1020.

Boatmen are available and can be ordered through Delfzijl Port Control, Ch 66.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels with LOA over 60m. Contact Pilot Service, Delfzijl by telephone, telefax or telex or on VHF Ch 66. Pilot boards near Westerems Lightbuoy, in bad weather off Borkum, between Lightbuoys Nos 13 (53° 35.7'N 006°35.3'E) to 19 (53°33.2'N 006°41.0'E). Vessels should send ETA at least 12 hours prior to arrival at Westerems Lightbuoy and confirm ETA 4 hours prior to arrival.

Knock Light and Radar Tower (53°20'N 007°01'E).

Permission on entry is required from Harbour Control. Tankers and vessels carrying dangerous cargoes may not enter if visibility is less than 1,000m, unless permitted by the Harbour Master. Eemskanaalsluizen (53°19.3'N 006°56.6'E) lie at the E entrance to Eemskanaal and consist of two sea locks with the following dimensions: ..... West (small) lock East (large) lock Length 123m 119m Width 7m 16m Depth of sill below: Land datum 4.2m 5.4m CD 2.2m 3.4m The locks may be used by vessels of less than LOA 120m, beam 16m and draught 5.2m; that is vessels of about 5,000 to 6,000 tonnes in light condition or of 2,000 to 2,200t laden; an UKC of 0.3m is required. Both locks are spanned by two bascule bridges, one a combined road and rail bridge, the other a road bridge. Operations of the lock are suspended if the water level outside the lock rises more than 5.5m above CD. In addition to the bridges across Eemskanallsluizan moveable bridges at Delfzijl are situated: The entrance to Damsterhaven in Handelshaven, navigable by vessels not exceeding 10.5m beam. Weiwerder in Oosterhornkannaal, navigable width of lifting span 4m. Heemskes in Oosterhornhaven. The use of anchor within the harbour is prohibited except with the permission of the Harbour Master.

..... HW (m) LW (m) Mean Range (m) Mean spring tide +1.4 -1.8 3.2 Mean tide +1.3 -1.7 2.6 Mean neap tide +1.1 -1.5 2.6

In the port of Delfzijl a mandatory Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) system is operational. The system covers the roads of the approaches, as well as the main fairways and adjacent harbour basins. Delfzijl Traffic Centre is working on VHF Ch 03. All vessels must maintain a listening watch on this channel. For general information call Delfzijl Port Control on Ch 16; Tel: +31 596 640400; Fax: +31 596 630424. Vessels visiting the port inside the sea locks have to call Farmsum Port Control on VHF Ch 66. Lock Masters Office, Ch 11. Radar Assistance: When visibility falls below 2,000m within the jurisdiction of the VTS area. Under special circumstances, for example if navigational aids are not working. The following traffic regulations are in force in Paapsund Sud and in the harbour entrance: Inbound traffic has priority over outbound traffic. Traffic in Gatjebogen has priority over outbound traffic. Traffic in Paapsund Sud has priority over traffic from Bocht Van Watum and Dollard. Visual signals: Vessels can indicate having priority under these rules by exhibiting the following signals: ..... By day: Pennant 1 from International Code of Signals By night: A green light, visible all round, exhibited above the side lights Audible signals: A vessel should indicate her intentions to enter the harbour by sounding three long blasts followed, after a short pause, by one short blast if turning to port inside the entrance. Pending development of the E end of Zeehavenkanaal the usual alteration of course will be to starboard. A vessel leaving harbour should sound one long blast followed after a short pause, if turning to starboard towards Dollard, by one short blast. Turning to port is prohibited unless the fairway is clear. These sound signals are not required when the fairway can be seen to be clear of shipping. Vessels navigating the Zeehavenkanaal have right of way over vessels coming from the access channel to the sea locks. Vessel more than 130m long or with a draught of 7.5m or more are required to display the signals prescribed by Rule 28 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972). Overtaking is prohibited. When sea going vessels are likely to meet on opposite courses within 100m of a berthed vessel W of Light Beacon No 5, the vessel having the berthed vessels on the starboard side should give way.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Tidal streams set directly across Paapsund Sud so that care is necessary when passing between the moleheads and the W breakwater.

DELFZIJL 53°18.98'N 7°00.41'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NL DZL ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(3) The 4h ETA should be confirmed to Delfzijl or Eemshaven Pilot Station via VHF Ch 19. (4) The 2h ETA should be confirmed with the PV via VHF Ch 19. (5) Any change of ETA of more than 1h should be reported at least 6h prior to arrival. (6) ETA messages should contain Reporting Codes: A B I J O T U X (see GENERAL NOTES, REPORTING CODES). (7) Pilot ordering: Vessels should request a Pilot at least 4h prior to departure. (8) ETD message should contain Reporting Codes: A B I O T U X. (9) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 53°39·30N 6°16·30E (b) In bad weather, off Borkum, between Lt buoys Nos 13 (53°35·72N 6°35·28E) to 19 (53°33·20N 6°41·00E) NOTES: (1) Vessels over 260m LOA, or over 40m beam or over 11m draught, air cushion vehicles (hovercraft), oil, gas and chemical carriers and unusual tug and tow units must obtain authorisation from the competent authority to navigate the Ems by applying, in writing, before arrival at the respective pilot boarding stations. (2) Vessels bound for Delfzijl or Eemshaven should apply through their agency at least 24 hours before arrival. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The roads of and approaches to Delfzijl/Eemshaven, as well as the main fairways in these ports and adjacent harbour basins, are covered by the VTS. (1) Delfzijl: The port area within a line between Westerhoofd Breakwater Lt (53°19·01N 7°00·28E) and Oosterhoofd Breakwater Lt (53°18·93N 7°00·60E), to the public quay at Handelshaven (excluding the entrance to the sea locks). (2) Eemshaven: The port area within a line between the breakwater Lts in positions 53°27·74N 6°50·08E and 53°27·62N 6°50·48E. DESCRIPTION: This system is mandatory for all sea-going and inland waterway vessels, except recreational craft. The VTS consists of a Vessel Traffic System and an Information System (IFS). Both facilities are located in the Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC) 'Eemsmonding' and serves ports of both Delfzijl and Eemshaven. The HCC is responsible for the planning and coordination of vessel traffic movements and has a direct line of communication with Die Ems VTS through Knock Radar at `Revierzentrale Emden' (see also ALRS Volume 6(2) (NP286(2)), GERMANY, EMS). English and Dutch are the official languages used for traffic between the HCC and vessels. CONTACT DETAILS: HCC Call: VTS Delfzijl \tVTS Eemshaven VHF Channel: Ch 01 (VTS Eemshaven) 03 (VTS Delfzijl) Telephone: +31(0)596 640477 (H24) \t+31(0)596 640400 (Office hours) Port Control Call: Port Control Delfzijl VHF Channel: Ch 66 Intership (Eemskanaal) VHF Channel: Ch 10 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) A general information report should be sent before arriving at the port entrance; all seagoing vessels at least 24h before ETA and all inland vessels at least 3h before ETA. (2) Vessels over 40m LOA (including pushed or towed composite units), vessels carrying dangerous goods in bulk and nuclear-powered vessels must also provide a Sailing Plan to the VTS. (3) Vessels within the VTS area should maintain a continuous listening watch on the VHF Channel appropriate to the port area through which they are passing. (4) The HCC will initiate contact with vessels when necessary; vessels should only make contact with the HCC with essential traffic information and to request relevant information if it is not at hand. (5) Sector VHF Channels are given on notice boards along the fairway. REPORTING: (1) All vessels are required to report to the HCC stating: (a) Vessel's name (b) Type (c) Position (d) Draught (e) Destination (f) Remarks (if any) (2) Vessels should report the following information to the appropriate port VTS before arriving at or departing Eemshaven or Delfzijl: (a) Indicate whether liquefied gases or petroleum products are, or were previously, carried in bulk (b) Where applicable, state the type, quantity, UN number and if tanks are not cleaned or if they are completely inerted (3) All vessels are to report when about to undertake a manoeuvre which deviates from the customary traffic pattern. (4) All vessels should report at least 3h before any planned shift or departure. (5) All vessels are obliged to report at each sector boundary, entering or leaving harbour, on completion of mooring, leaving berth, crossing a fairway, turning, swinging etc. INFORMATION BROADCASTS: Weather and tidal information is available on request on VHF Ch 66. RADAR ASSISTANCE: When visibility falls below 2000m within the jurisdiction of the VTS area. Under special circumstances assistance can also be given when visibility is good, for example if navigational aids are not working correctly. Requests should be made by the Master of any seagoing or inland vessel, through the VHF Channel appropriate for the port. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Port Authority Telephone: +31(0)596 640477 E-mail: nsc@groningen-seaports.com Website: www.groningen-seaports.com HOURS:\tH24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Channel: Ch 06 10 HOURS:\tH24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCKS LOCATION: Eemskanaalsluizen, west and east: 53 19' 20N 6 56' 39E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sea Locks Delfzijl VHF Channel: Ch 60 Telephone: +31(0)887 975533 HOURS:\tH24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ WEIWERDER BRIDGE LOCATION: 53 18' 88N 6 56' 49E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: CP Provincie Groningen VHF Channel: Ch 07 Telephone: +31(0)503 164010 HOURS:\tH24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ HANDELSHAVEN BRIDGE LOCATION: 53 19' 70N 6 55' 70E CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Port Control Delfzijl VHF Channel: Ch 66 HOURS: On request. Vessels should contact Delfzijl Port Control on VHF Ch 66 2h in advance ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ RADAR AREA: The port area within a line between Westerhoofd Breakwater Lt (53°19·01N 7°00· 28E) and Oosterhoofd Breakwater Lt (53°18·93N 7°00·60E), to the public quay at Handelshaven (53°19·72N 6°55·81E) (excluding the entrance to the sea locks). CONTACT DETAILS: Call: VTS Delfzijl VHF Channel: Ch 03 HOURS: H24 NOTE: See GERMANY - EMS (ALRS Volume 6(2) (NP286(2))) for other Radar Stations operating in the Ems area. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 26/25 Netherlands HP1 2025 Ed, (RSDRA2025000176611), 26/25

Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: An integrated German/Dutch radar chain has been installed along the River Ems. The chain comprises the radar stations "Borkum" (German), "Oudeschip" (Dutch), "Knock" (German) and "Wybelsum" (German). The coordination of the stations has been centralised at the Revierzentrale Emden. Radar assistance can be given when visibility diminishes to a distance less than 2,000m and when the pilot cutter is cruising off Borkum. The radar stations are working on a regular basis. Guidance and assistance can be given according to the table indicated below. ..... Station Area VHF Ch "Borkum Radar" River Ems from Westerems Buoys 1/2 or Huibertgat Buoys H1/H2 to Buoy 35 18 "Knock Radar" River Ems from Buoy 35 to entrance port of Delfzijl Buoys 56/57 20 "Wybelsum Radar" River Ems from Buoys 56/57 to entrance port of Emden 21 Additionally, a general shipping message is broadcast on VHF Ch 66 every 10 minutes past even hours. These messages report on meteorological conditions, tidal levels, the fairway, sea locks, berth occupation etc. These messages will be followed by a weather forecast. The lockmaster to the sea locks maintains watch on VHF.

The Customs allowances are 5 litres of spirits for the total crew and 200 cigarettes for each person, Tel: +31 596 615060. Immigration procedures are carried out by the agent, Tel: +31 596 613831.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Personal Effects List 2 3. Stores List 2 4. International Tonnage Certificate 2 5. Passenger Lists 2 Copies of the above documents should be sent to the agent, Customs, Immigration and Police authorities.

Approaching vessels from the sea should inform Ems pilotage "RLC-N" of their ETA at Westereems Pilot Station at least 24 hours in advance (if not possible, immediately after leaving last port of departure) before arrival at harbour entrance. ..... 1. Telephone +31 596 614988 2. Fax +31 596 610306 3. Telex 53785 PILOT NL 4. Pilot vessel VHF Ch 06 and 16 5. Pilot Service VHF Ch 66 If an ETA changes by more than 2 hours from the latest ETA message, a new message must be sent. ..... 1. Telephone +31 596 613672 2. Fax +31 596 610306 3. Telex 53785 4. VHF Ch 87 An ETA message should contain the following details: ..... 1. Ships name and callsign 2 Vessel speed in kts 3 Deepest draught on arrival in decimetres 4 Length overall, GT/NT and draught 5 ETA Pilot Station Westereems 6. Kind of cargo and if any, the amount of IMO-classed cargo 7. Port of destination. 8. Requiring tug assistance 8. Particulars of coming alongside and safe pilot transfer In the approach, radar assistance can be given by Ems Traffic, Delfzijl radar Ch 03.

Application for free pratique is not necessary. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate can be renewed.

NOR to be tendered as per Charter Party, throughout the day or night.