Harlingen (NLHAR)

The port mainly handles aggregates, cement, reefer, containers, timber, forest products, break bulk, dry bulk, passengers, animal feeds and liquid cargo.

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

Harlingen is located on the NW coast of the Netherlands bordering the Waddenzee.

Draught 6.7m, LOA 148.5m, beam 21.5m, 11,579DWT

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 20,000 TEU and 1000 vessels handled annually.

Outer Anchorage: Temporary anchorage can be found for vessels of appropriate size in the roads at the S end of Kimstergat, not more than 0.5nm N of the harbour entrance; larger vessels should anchor in Vliestroom.

The main approach from the North Sea is made by channels leading inward from Zeegat van Terschelling (53°20'N 005°05'E); a secondary approach is provided by channels leading inward from Zeegat van Texel (52°59'N 004°44'E). The harbour is entered between moleheads. Depths in the navigational channel are maintained at 7.0m by dredging. The bottom in the tidal harbours consists of soft mud and vessels may lie aground without risk.

BA 1457, 8244. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(1).

Coastguard callsign "Brandaris" VHF Ch 06.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for the following: ..... 1. Fairway (Harlingen to Kornwerderzand) and other harbours in the Waddenzee: Vessels over LOA 60m or 2.5m draught. 2. Fairway (Harlingen to Vlierede): Vessels over LOA 70m or 6.0m draught. Vessels should request pilot 6 hours prior to arrival and confirm 2 hours prior to arrival at ZS 14 Lightbuoy. When ETA changes through unforeseen circumstances or weather conditions, vessels should advise the pilot station immediately. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes 53°18.9'N 045°55.3'E, (approx) 2. Other vessels: 53°19.52'N 005°07.73'E, (in the vicinity of Lightbuoy SM7/ZS16)

Harlingen Leading Lights are as follows: Front light: 53°10.6'N 005°24.3'E, is exhibited from a black mast with white bands standing on the S mole head, at an elevation of 8.0m. Rear light: Elevation of 19m, is exhibited from a black mast with white bands standing on Nieuwe Kade, 0.3nm ESE of the front light.

Navigation Locks: Tjerk Hiddessluizen (0.5nm NE of Harlingen Rear Leading Light) gives access to Van Harinxmakanaal. The larger of two navigation locks is 127.5m long, 12m wide and with a depth of 3.1m below MLLWS (4.4m below NAP) over the outer sill. A road bridge, vertical clearance 5.7m when closed, spans the W end of the locks; communication with lock keeper by VHF radio. The lock between Voorhaven and Oude Buitenhaven has a navigable width of 16m and a depth over sill of 3.25m below CD.

Range 2.1m (spring), 1.7m (neaps). Tidal streams in Harlingen roads run N and S, the ingoing (N going) stream beginning at +0555 HW Helgoland and the outgoing (S going) at -0040 HW Helgoland with average maximum rates of 1.75kts and 1kt, respectively.

Available.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. Ice may appear in Harlingen from Jan-Feb, which may lead to the port being icebound for several weeks. The port has icebreakers available.

HARLINGEN 53°10.52'N 5°24.28'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NL HAR For details see: TERSCHELLING PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL DIAGRAM (2a) TERSCHELLING VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 07/25 (Former update 20/24) Netherlands Notice 4/22/25, (RSDRA2025000051364), 07/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Radio: Communications should be sent via Scheveningen Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 11. Pilotage: Terschelling area Ch 02 and Ems area Ch 06. Pilot ordering: Tel: +31 596 613672, Fax: +31 102 644011. Hiddes Locks: Ch 22.

The customs allowances are 5 litres of spirits for the total crew and 200 cigarettes for each person. Immigration procedures are carried out by the agent.

..... 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.

Vessels should report 30 minutes before arrival to Port Control. Also send ETA to Terschelling or Harlingen pilot at least 6 hours in advance of arrival and confirm 2 hours before arrival at ZS 14 Lt Buoy, including the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name, callsign and flag; 2. Date and time (state difference from UTC); 3. Port of destination; 4. Request for pilot and ETA boarding position; 5. Draught (in metres and centimetres); 6. Cargo, including description of any dangerous cargo; 7. Name of agent or owner; 8. Length, beam (in metres and centimetres) and GT; 9. Any other information. On shifting berth and before departure, vessels should report name and destination.

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

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