IJmuiden (NLIJM)

The Port of IJmuiden, strategically located along the Dutch coastline, has established itself as a major supply centre for the North Sea, particularly in support of the offshore oil, gas, and wind farm industries. Operated by Zeehaven IJmuiden N.V., established in 1989, this bustling port is a cornerstone of the region's economic activity, with its primary focus on food, energy, and leisure. As a tidal harbour, IJmuiden is uniquely positioned to facilitate a diverse range of maritime operations. The port handles an extensive variety of cargo, including ore, coal, frozen products, offshore materials, wood products, steel products, potatoes, and seafood. Additionally, it accommodates passenger and cruise vessels, enhancing its appeal as a multifaceted maritime destination. Access to the Port of IJmuiden is facilitated through the Noordzeesluizen, which connects it to the North Sea Canal and the ports of Velsen, Beverwijk, Zaandam (also known as Zanstad), and Amsterdam. This strategic access not only streamlines shipping routes but also bolsters the port's role as a key player in regional trade and logistics. The Outer Port of IJmuiden is comprised of several distinct harbours, including Outer Harbours No 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the Fishery Harbour, which features two basins, and the IJmond Harbour, with its single basin. The main species of fish landed at Ijmuiden are argentines, blue whiting, cod, herring, horse mackerel, mackerel, pilchard, red fish, saithe, sardinella and sprat. The Sea Port Marina, a large marina, adds a recreational dimension to the port, attracting boating enthusiasts and visitors seeking leisure activities. Within the Inner Port of the North Sea Canal area, which is accessible through the locks, lie the Steel Harbour, Inner Harbours No 1, 2, and 3, the Velsen Terminal, and several offshore bases, including the port of Beverwijk. The lock complex consists of 4 locks as follows: ..... Lock Length Width Sill (minus NAP) (m) (m) (m) North Lock 400 50.0 15.0 Middle Lock 222 25.0 10.0 South Lock 111 18.0 8.0 Small Lock 111 11.0 3.5

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

The port of IJmuiden is situated at the entrance to the North Sea Canal, Netherlands.

Max LOA 320m, beam 50m, draught 17.8m, 208,445DWT.

Approx 17,600,000t of cargo and 2,000 vessels handled annually.

There are 3 deep water anchorages available S and near the entrance of the IJ Channel. The anchorage for IJmuiden roads is N of the IJ Channel, NW of IJmuiden Fairway Buoy. Vessels with the intention to make use of the anchorages have to report to "Traffic Centre IJmuiden", as do those vessels not bound for IJmuiden or the North Sea Canal area. Non channel bound vessels: The limits of a recommended anchorage area, centred on 52°31'N., 004°17'E, for vessels waiting to enter IJmuiden. The W part of this anchorage id reserved for vessels with a draught between 13.1m and 14.1m. Prohibited anchorage: Within 1nm either side of two pipelines which extend from the coast, one either side, of the entrance to IJmuiden. In an area on either side of the IJ-Geul extending 3nm W of the head of IJmuiden S Breakwater. Corps Van Vletterlieden provides tender services to vessels at anchorage and for offshore wind farm support.

The IJmuiden Centre Fairway Buoy is in position (52°28.7'N., 004°23.9'E), approx 5.3nm W of the breakwaters. The IJ Channel is buoyed on the S side of the channel. The entrance of the IJ Channel is marked with Fairway Boy "IJM" (52°29.6'N., 003°51.6'E). The width of the IJ Channel is 400m and depth is up to 17.8m. It is not permitted for 2 vessels, constrained by the channel, to pass each other in the channel. For channel bound vessels (draughts exceeding 14.1m) the correct approach is by means of the deep draught channel; the IJ Geul. The North Sea Canal: Length 12nm, depth 15.0 with an overall width of 270m. For vessels with a draught of more than 8.0m, the effective width is 170m. The average water level of the canal is kept on NAP (canal datum) minus 0.5m. Care should be taken as regular dredging work takes place in the approaches and North Sea Locks.

Ymuiden is an alternative name for IJmuiden.

BA 124, 125, 1408, 1631, 2182A. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(1).

The Netherlands Coast Guard operational area consists of the North Sea off the Dutch Coast and the outer limits of the Dutch part of the Continental Shelf. The Coast Guard co ordinates the Search and Rescue operations in this area and also for the Waddenzee, Ijsselmeer and the river delta areas. The Netherlands Coast Guard listen out on VHF Ch 16 ("Netherlands Coast Guard") and on all other emergency frequencies. During Mersar operations the coast guard will use the callsign "Den Helder Rescue". All calamities in the North Sea working area must be reported to The Netherlands Coast Guard, including drifting objects, collisions, pollution, etc.

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All vessels with the intention of passing the locks are obliged to make use of boatmen provided by Corps Van Vletterlieden. A lay by berth (dolphins) is available in the Inner Sluice Canal on the N bank of the North Sea Canal just inside the locks. This berth is only for small vessels approaching from sea that wish to take shelter due to the weather conditions. Monnickendam Quay and Volendam Quay are provided with bollards with a SWL of 60t and a centre distance of 14.585m. Vessels are prohibited from entering the Weather Berth with their propulsion first. The engine room of the vessel must remain as close to the exit as possible.

Obtained on request to IJmuiden Port Control. Compulsory for vessels larger than LOA 75m, and tankers or vessels carrying dangerous cargoes, whatever its length. Request for pilotage should be sent when notifying ETA. Shore based pilotage, on VHF Ch 19, available for certain inward/outward-bound vessels. Pilot boards 3-8nm W of the harbour entrance. The exact pilot boarding place depends on the vessel's draught and size and also the prevailing weather conditions: ..... 1. Vessels with draught of less than 8.0m: 3nm W of the harbour entrance 2. Vessels with draught of 8.0-10.0m: 4nm W of the harbour entrance 3. Vessels with draught of 10.0-13.1m: 6nm W of the harbour entrance 4. Vessels with draught of 13.1-14.1m: 8nm W of the harbour entrance Pilots transported by helicopter: ..... 1. Vessels with a draught of more that 14.1m are considered to be channel bound 2. Pilots will always board channel bound vessels by helicopter unless they have already been boarded elsewhere 3. Channel bound vessels are advised to approach the waypoint position 52° 30.00'N., 003°45.00'E before approaching the agreed position (52°29.40'N., 003° 37.40'E) 4. Pilots can be transferred to a non channel bound vessel 5. Ijmuiden Approach will inform the helicopter of the vessel's position 6. Ijmuiden Approach will inform the vessel of the helicopter's time of departure and the time of arrival above the vessel. 7. The helicopter will contact the vessel within a range of 3nm with the following information: a. Vessel's position b. Vessel's course and speed c. Actual wind direction and wind speed across the deck d. Vessel's pitch and/or roll e. Conditions on deck Pilot boards as follows: 1. Channel bound vessels in the agreed position, approx 52°29.40'N., 003°47.40'N 2. Non channel bound vessels in an area of radius 5nm centred on position 52° 28.10'N., 004°14.00'E.

The port of IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal ports are part of the whole North Sea Canal area (including Zaandam and Amsterdam). The port limits of port management of Amsterdam are as follows: Nautical sector W: The deep water channel (IJ Geul), the anchorages, the sea area covered by radar (approx 20nm), the port of IJmuiden (including the locks) and the North Sea Canal to the 10.2km pole (the Hourak). Nautical sector E: The North Sea Canal area from the 10.2km pole, the ports of Zaandam and Amsterdam to the entrances of the Oranje locks and the Amsterdam Rhine Canal.

There is a leading line of 100.5° from 2 lighthouses for the approach for deep draught vessels by the IJ Channel. ..... Lat Long Remarks Noordwijk aan Zee Light 52°15'N 004°26'E - Egmund aan Zee Light 52°37'N 004°26'E - Noorder Buitemkanaal Leading Lights - - Front light, green post 0.85nm ENE. Rear light; l white daymark on green post, 700m ENE of front light with which it is synchronised. Hoogovenkanall Leading Lights - - two synchronised leading lights each on a mast 150m apart.

At certain water levels the Small, South and Middle Lock can become a certain value of the NAP mark. The locks are then "above level" and cannot be used. The North Lock does not have this restriction. North Sea Locks: ..... Normal Max Size of Vessel Length (m) Width (m) Depth (m) Length (m) Beam (m) Draught (m) North 400 50 15.0 325 42 13.1 Middle 220 25 10.0 185 24 8.0 South 111 18 8.0 95 17 5.8 Small 111 11 3.75 95 8.2 3.7 Vessels with a length of 200m and/or a draught greater than approx 12.0m, should enter IJmuiden when tidal streams are at their weakest; subject to the advice of the pilot and prevailing meteorological conditions. The most favourable time to pass between the breakwaters is therefore between about 1.5 and 3 hours before, or about 3 hours after, HW IJmuiden.

Approx 3nm W of Ijmuiden, the NE current begins 2hrs before HW and then continues until 3hrs after HW. The currents attains a max rate of approx 1.7kts at the time of HW. The SW current on the other hand begins 4hrs after HW at Ijmuiden and continues until 3hrs before HW. This current attains a max rate of approx 1.3kts at 5hrs 30mins after HW. Off the port entrance, the current starts approx 50mins earlier than offshore. The NE current runs until 3hrs after HW and attains a max rate of 1.8kts at the time of HW. The SW current on the other hand runs until 3hrs before HW and attains a max rate of 1.2kts at 5hrs after HW. In the event of bad weather, the current may attains rates of up to 5-6kts in the vicinity of the breakwaters. In general the flood current is strongest and runs in a NE'ly direction, where as the weaker ebb current flows SW'ly. The Hydro Meteorological Advice Service, which is based at SLC, produces tidal information for deep draught vessels based upon their under keel clearance. This information includes windows for the harbour approach, passing through the breakwaters and for passing over the sill of Noordersluis. Although not constrained by draught, vessels with a length of 260m and/or a draught greater than 12.0m should enter IJmuiden when tidal streams are at their weakest. Subject to the advice of the pilot and prevailing meteorological conditions, the most favourable time to pass between the breakwaters is between 1.5 to 3 hours before, or 2.5 to 4 hours after, HW IJmuiden. ..... Ijmuiden: MHWS 2.0m MHWN 1.6m Tata Steel Terminal: MHWS 1.83m MHWN 1.38m Felison Cruise Terminal: HAT 1.40m MHWS 1.15m MHW 0.97m MHWN 0.75m MSL 0.02m MLWN 0.64m MLW 0.73m MLWS 0.75m LLWS 0.95m LAT 1.03m

There is no traffic separation scheme for the approach to IJmuiden but deep draught vessels heading for IJmuiden must be aware of the NE going traffic from Rotterdam to the Texel TSS. New TSS: As from Aug 1st 2013 there will be a new TSS introduced for the approaches to Ijmuden. This will consist of W and E dog legged lanes with a NW-SW lane for texel traffic intersecting midway. New anchorage areas will be added and existing one closest to the port near the traffic lane will be reduced in size. A Vessel Traffic Service Scheme is maintained for the control of shipping from IJmuiden approaches to Amsterdam. Traffic Centre VHF Ch 07 (W of IJmuiden Lightbuoy); Port Control Ch 61 (from IJmuiden Lightbuoy to the N Sea Locks).

Two major companies are available throughout 24 hours: Iskes Towage & Salvage (Boluda Offshore), with bollard pull from 6-70t. Tel: +31 255 510182, Fax: +31 255 537021. Wijmuller Havensleepdiensten Amsterdam BV; with bollard pull from 40-72t. Tel: +31 255 562777, Fax: +31 225 562700. Tug requirements: The tug requirements given are for one or more stern tugs with a min joint pulling power as indicated in the following tables. Tankers loaded with flammable liquids or gasses including vessels when empty or not gas free unless they are provided with an inert atmosphere. Vessels equipped with one or more properly working bow and stern thrusters may deviate from the laid down requirements, on an ad hoc basis, after consultation between the pilot, Master and Lock Master. Vessels with a controllable pitch propeller are exempt from the obligation to make use of the assistance of a tug. For vessels with a draught/beam exemption, tugs are also compulsory. Noordersluis: Tug requirement table: ..... DWT Bollard Pull (t) 10,000-20,000 9 20,000-100,000 18 More than 100,000 30 Middensluis: Tug requirement table for vessels with goods of IMO classes 2 and 3: ..... DWT Bollard Pull (t) 7,500-10,000 9 More than 10,000 18

Prevailing winds: W'ly. In heavy weather and with a strong ingoing stream a confused sea with heavy breakers is met in the approach and inside IJmuiden Harbour entrance making entry dangerous. Ice: Does not impact the port, except during severe winters. In the case of severe winters, ice breakers are used to keep the harbour and port operational.

IJMUIDEN, NOORDZEEKANAAL 52°27.91'N 4°35.34'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NL IJM For details see: AMSTERDAM PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Ymuiden is an alternative name for IJmuiden.

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..... Zeehaven IJmuiden NV contact info VHF Ch 12 Telephone +31 255 547 000 Facsimile +31 255 547 060 Email info@zeehaven.nl Port Operators contact info Telephone +31 255 547 025; +31 255 547 041 Facsimile +31 255 547 070 Email haven@zeehaven.nl Ijmuiden Pilot Control contact info VHF Ch 61 Telephone +31 255 564500 Facsimile +31 255 532535 Email pilots.amsterdam@loodswezen.nl Shore Based Pilot contact info VHF Ch 19 VTS IJmuiden Port Control VHF Ch 3, 22, 61, 68 Call sign 'Ijmuiden Port Control' and 'Ijmuiden Haven' North Sea Canal contact info VHF Ch 7 (approach area W of Fairway Buoy), 68 (fairway buoy to N sea locks), 3, 22 (used within the canal) Pilot helicopter will establish contact (Ch 07) when within 40km of the vessel. The following information should be passed to the helicopter: ..... a. Vessel's position b. Vessel's course and speed c. Wind directions and speed across the deck d. Pitching or rolling condition on deck

Until an inbound vessel is berthed and has been boarded by Custom House Officers, and after a departing ship has been cleared, and has left Dutch territorial waters, it is strictly forbidden to: ..... 1. Allow any person to board the ship; 2. Allow any member of the crew or passengers to disembark; 3. Ship and unship goods; 4. Allow contact with any other craft to be made. Commissioned and licensed pilots, Harbour Master's officers, Custom House Officers as well as agents and tug personnel employed in assisting the vessel, which are in possession of special permits are exempted. Masters failing to comply with this regulation are liable to be prosecuted. A vessel is not allowed to proceed to sea without having obtained a clearance certificate at the Custom House. Customs seals are not allowed to be broken until the vessel has passed out of territorial waters. In case of detention within territorial waters application may be made for a Custom House Officer to board the vessel, and to release such goods as may be needed, Custom seals being there upon renewed. The Custom House at IJmuiden is open 24 hours a day. For vessels bound for Beverwijk and Velsen, clearance formalities will be carried out from Mon-Fri between 0700-1700hrs by the Custom House Velsen Noord. Besides the statement of the cargo there must be a Store List available, in triplicate. This list must be an exact statement of all provisions, their quantity and packing. In addition to the Stores List, the ship's papers, the shipping documents and the Certificate of Registry are needed for the clearance. It is recommended that these papers should be in a convenient place before arrival. The quantity of provisions allowed for use in port is based on standards set by the Customs and is arrived at by multiplying the daily allowance with the number of days the ship is expected to stay in port. If the stay in port requires more than expected or more than 1 week, a new allotment will be allowed for the remaining days on application to the Customs. Lists in duplicate are needed for: ..... 1. Curiosities 2. Textiles 3. Tobacco 4. Cigarettes 5. Other provisions belonging to people onboard. Separate lists are required for these articles to be brought ashore after taxes have been paid. The goods that are not cleared should be put into 1 room (to spare ship's time, it is recommended to be done before entering harbour) which is to be sealed by the Customs. Masters of ships should be particularly careful that the seals, affixed by the Customs, are not damaged. Obligations of the Master of the ship: When ordered, Masters are obliged to render assistance for control of persons onboard: ..... 1. When a blue flashing light is shown, to reduce speed of the ship and to manoeuvre the ship in such a way that a tender can come alongside; 2. To stop or moor the ship when ordered by an Immigration Officer; 3. To allow Immigration officers to board the ship. When entering from abroad: ..... 1. If checking takes place onboard: a. Crew List in duplicate (International Chamber of Shipping model) must be handed to an Immigration Officer. 2. If checking does not take place onboard: a. Crew List in duplicate must be delivered within 12 hours after arrival at local crossing point (IJmuiden). The same applies to transit voyages. b. A list of all persons onboard (Dutch and foreign) who are not listed as crew members must be handed or delivered as in 1a or 2a. 3. One copy of the Crew List, stamped by the Immigration Officer, will remain in the Master's safekeeping. The Immigration Officer normally comes onboard the ship as soon as possible after arrival. The Crew List should then be handed to him. The Head of the crossing point should always be notified, without delay, of the presence of stowaways. After having been detained at the crossing point for a short period of time, stowaways must be taken onboard again on the outbound voyage of the ship. During the period of the ship's anchorage: ..... 1. Each discharge or engagement and each unpermitted absence of a non Dutch crew member must be notified at once to the officer in command of the crossing point (Amsterdam or IJmuiden). This must also be done if a crew member is admitted to hospital. 2. Temporary shore leave is permitted unless an Immigration Officer orders otherwise: a. In Amsterdam, Beverwijk or IJmuiden and adjacent municipalities to all crew members, without the obligation of carrying a passport or Seaman's passport/Seaman's book. They do not have to cross through the crossing point. b. Outside Amsterdam or IJmuiden and adjacent municipalities only to those crew members who are in possession of a valid travel document (passport or Seaman's book/Seaman's passport recognised by The Netherlands). This concerns only crew members without visa obligation. Crew members with visa obligation can be provided with a transit visa (declaration) if: i They are in possession of a recognised Seaman's book/passport. ii They will remain signed on. iii Are guaranteed by the agent. All crew members have to pass through the crossing point and carry a valid travel document. c. In case of serious misbehaviour onboard or ashore a member of the crew can be taken into custody by the officer in command of the crossing point. d. A non Dutch seaman when paying off is obliged to enter or leave The Netherlands only through a crossing point. e. Before discharging a non Dutch member of crew, the Master must give adequate notice of the intended discharge to the officer in command of the crossing point. This notice can be given to the Immigration Officer when he comes on board soon after arrival. When leaving for abroad: The Master shall not allow the ship under his command to depart, unless he has given adequate notice of the intended departure to the officer in command of the crossing point. This notice should reach this officer not later than 2 hours prior to sailing, and unless he has enabled this functionary to perform such inspection as he may deem necessary. At the time of the ship's departure, the officer in command of the crossing point will retain a copy of the Crew List, which has been in the Master's safekeeping. The goods will be considered as non EU cargo (T1), if the EU status cannot be proven by one of the Customs articles below: An invoice along with the T2L document with a signature. A manifest approved by the Customs Authority. A document as stated in EU regulation No 2719/92 The goods will be stated as EU goods for vessels carrying out regular ferry services with the possession of Regular Service Licence unless supported by a T1 document. The status of the goods need to be shown by the vessels operating with Regular Service Licence and a Simplified Procedures Licence, the addition of a 'C'.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Personal Effects List 2 3. Stores List 3 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. For tankers: Tanker Check List. For clearance: Ship's papers and shipping documents and Certificate of Registry, Crew's Effects, in duplicate. Cargo documentation: A Stowage Plan for dangerous cargo, a Cargo Manifest and Bills of Lading are required. Immigration: List of all persons onboard not listed as crew members.

Notice of ETA required is dependent on type and size of vessel. Vessels requiring special permission, like a draught or beam exemption, to use Noordersluis, should give 7 days notice prior to arrival. Channel bound vessels should advise ETA 24 hours prior to arrival at the helicopter pilot boarding position. Tankers, vessels carrying dangerous cargoes and vessels constrained by the channel are required to give 24 hours notice prior to arrival in Netherland waters, confirming ETA 8 hours prior to arrival. All shipping categories should give at least 6 hours notice prior to arrival at pilot boarding point and 4 hours for departing vessels. An ETA confirmation is required 3 hours and 1 hour prior to arrival at the boarding positions: An amending report is required for deviations of more than 0.5 hours in time of arrival. In general it is advisable for vessels to report their ETA and any changes regularly to VTS IJmuiden in order that lock clearances and tidal planning for tide restricted vessels can be co-ordinated by the Ship Co-ordination Centre (SLC) located near the W end of Noordersluis. Times of arrival: Large vessels which can only make use of the Noordersluis are subject to a traffic planning system. It is important for these vessels to adhere to their ETA or ETD in order that delays are kept to a minimum. Vessels constrained by draught are ranked above other vessels. The possibility of two channel bound vessels entering port on one tide reduces substantially if one of the vessels concerned has an arrival draught greater than 16.5m. Contents of message: ETA reports should be addressed to: Pilot VTS IJmuiden, Tel: +31 255 564500, Fax: +31 255 532535, Telex: 71169, VHF Ch 07 "Traffic Centre IJmuiden". ETA delays of 30 minutes or more should be reported to IJmuiden VTS. The contents of a delay message should contain: A, B, J and O as above. ETD to be sent to Amsterdam Pilots direct or via Amsterdam Port Control on Ch 14 or 68, or, Ijmuiden Port Control on Ch 61. Tata Steel Terminal's - Master or owners of vessel to give 96 and 48hrs respectively and 24hrs definite notice of vessel's load readiness at IJmuiden. Failing this, time for loading to be increased by 24hrs.

Ships carrying dangerous goods must show the flag "B" during daytime and by night, a red light. Ships with a draught of 8.0m or more, must show a black cylinder during daytime and by night, 3 vertical red lights.

It is compulsory for ships to use boatmen during their passage through the locks. Vessels constrained by their draught should use the lights and shapes specified in Rule 28 of The International Regulation for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972. They should be exhibited W of the N Sea Locks by channel bound vessels and in Noordzeckanaal by vessels exceeding 8.0m draught. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes: Seagoing vessels carrying dangerous substances can be locked into Noordzeekanaal provided visibility, measured from the bow, is twice the length of the vessel and provided the vessel's radar and communications equipment is operating correctly. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes should exhibit a red flag by day and a fixed red light at light. Prohibition on use of propellers: Vessels are assisted by tugs forward and aft when entering Noordersluis. The use of propellers is prohibited when passing over the outer or inner sills and is restricted to a minimum within the lock.

Uninfected vessels, coming from a plague infected country or port carrying valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate or an Exemption Certificate are exempted from a sanitary examination. Radio Medical Service (RMS) of The Netherlands Red Cross: The costs of RMS is fully borne by the Netherlands Red Cross. For contacting Radio Medical when berthed, Tel: +31 255 562401 (24 hours). At sea: By RTF, RTG or RTX callsign "Radiomedical Scheveningen Radio". The Netherlands Quarantine Regulations are based on the International Health Regulations.

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