Moerdijk (NLMOE)

Moerdijk, a multipurpose harbour, has an industrial area and port facility, which mainly handles oil, chemical products, general cargo, bulk timber, building materials, sand and gravel. There are 5 basins, Hollandsch Diep Harbour, Roode Vaart Harbour, Eastern Harbour, Central Harbour and Western Harbour. The basins are approx 0.5nm apart and run SSE from the S shore of Zuid Hollandsch Diep. There is a "T" shaped tanker berth to the W of the basins.

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

Moerdijk Container Terminals (MCT) is strategically situated halfway between Rotterdam and Antwerp. The inland terminal is directly connected with both ports via inland shipping. Moerdijk Harbour is located at the end of Hollandsch Diep, on the Rhine-Scheldt Canal.

LOA 199.9m, beam 32.26m, draught 8.40m, 56,771DWT.

Approx 4,000 of cargo and 165,000TEU handled annually.

The approach to the berths from either Dordtsche Kil or Hollandsch Diep is E of Sassenplat and through Zuid Hollandsch Diep, from where there is direct access to the berths. The passage W of Sassenplat is prohibited. Hollandsch Diep: Located at 51°42.0'N 004°30.0'E, runs 8nm in a generally E direction from Volkeraksluizen and Haringvlietbrug, 1nm NW of the lock to its junction with the S entrance to Dordtsche Kil. It is marked by buoys and lightbuoys prefixed "HD". Initially the channel lies on the S side of Hollandsch Diep but crosses to the N side of Sassenplaat, 51° 42.0'N 004°35.0'E, an island 1.5nm SE of the entrance to Dordtsche Kil. Zuid Hollandsch Diep: A deep narrow channel to the S of Sassenplaat, which gives access to the industrial complex at Moerdijk, marked by numbered buoys and lightbuoys prefixed "ZHD", prohibited to recreational craft. Dordtsche Kil: Located at 51°46.0'N 004°38.0'E, runs 5nm N from Hollandsch Diep to Oude Mass. Willenmsdorp, 51°44.0'N 004°38.0'E stands on the E side of Dordtsche Kil close to its S entrance. A sector light (round grey beacon) stands on the E side of Dordtsche Kil, thereafter the fairway, with an approx width of 75m is indicated by 5 successive sets of leading lights, as well as beacons on the shore.

BA133. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).

1000.

Two mooring locations are available at Hollandsch Diep on request.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 70m in length and vessels of any length carrying dangerous cargoes. Pilot ordered through the Rotterdam Harbour Master's Reporting Center: Fax +31 10 592 5767, telex 21058 dirk NL, email: rotterdam@dirkzwager.com. To make the coming and going of a pilot on and off the vessel as efficient as possible and to avoid waiting, vessels are obliged to send a timely ETA/ETD message. The ETA message requesting a pilot should be sent at least 6 hours prior to arrival and must contain specific information in accordance with IMO standard reporting procedures. The ETA must be amended and confirmed if arrival is more than 1 hour overdue. Moreover, it is recommended to communicate with Maas Approach as soon as possible via VHF on Channel 1, to confirm the ETA or changes.

The entrance to the Roode Vaart, Central and Western Harbour is marked by red and green lights.

Minimum Under Keel Clearance (UKC) of 5% of actual draught is applicable throughout the port waterways.

HW: 0.77m LW: 0.45m

Available on request.

MOERDIJK, NIEUWE WATERWEG 51°42.35'N 4°37.15'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NL MOE For details see: ROTTERDAM PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: Communications should be sent via Scheveningen Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Inmarsat communication is possible. See port of Rotterdam entry for full communications and pilotage information. VHF: Port Authority: Ch 12.

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.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours and 6 hours before arrival any changes are to be notified 2 hours prior to arrival. The message should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name, callsign, IMO number 2. Gross tonnage 3. LOA 4. Draught 5. Destination and pilot station of arrival 6 Any defects affecting seaworthiness 7 Total number of crew/passengers The messages should be sent to Pilotage Vlissingen, Tel: +31 1184 89502, Fax: +31 1184 12321, Telex: 37811, or via Scheveningen Radio (PCH), or havendients@havenschapmoerdijk.nl A change of hour, or more, in ETA/ETD should be reported to Port Co-ordination Centre on VHF Ch 19.

In the Moerdijk Port, just as on the Dutch inland waterways, the Inland Navigation Police Regulations (BPR) and ANDR's (competency certificates) are applicable. Besides these national regulations, the Moerdijk Port Authority Port Regulations are applicable and there may be notifications to Shipping (BAS) issued. Vessels with a draught 8.0m or over, bound for Moerdijk, are required to report to the Coordination Centre Rotterdam (HCC) or Regional Traffic Centre Dordrecht (RTC). The message should include the vessel's dimensions and ETA at Oude Maas.

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.

Shell Moerdijk Pre-Arrival Exchange Information: ..... Please Provide Terminal with following Information : 01 Advise name of Master 02 Advise name/rank Ship Security Officer and Ship Security Level 03 Advise name of Ship Owner 04 Advise Holding Capacity of Mooring winches 05 Advise Ship’s Arrival and Departure Draft (Fresh) 06 Advise LOA 07 Advise Parallel Body length on arrival/after Cargo-transfer and Waterline to manifold distance 08 Advise estimated Discharge/Loading Time and Total Port Stay. 09 BL-figures(MT)/Load order(MT) per grade to be Discharged/Loaded at our Terminal Grade 1 : Grade 2 : Grade 3 : Nett : Nett : Nett : Gross : Gross : Gross : Dens/15C: Dens/15C: Dens/15C: 10 Preferred Discharge/Loading sequence if more than one Grade Grade 1 : Grade 2 : Grade 3 : 11 Advise average Cargo temperature on Arrival (when Discharging) 12 Advise Max. Allowed Cargo temperature (when Loading) 13 Is vessel equipped with a closed measuring/sampling system 14 Confirm that N2-installation (if fitted) is fully operational and in good working condition. 15 Advise if any repairs are necessary. Only repairs needed for Safe sailing of your vessel are allowed (after Terminal Approval and Permit Port Authorities, to be arranged via Ship’s Agent). 16 Advise delivery Stores and/or Bunkers, in general only allowed via approved barge (pref. on arrival) to be arranged via Ship’s Agent. (Intended Bunkering/storing of a ship are communicated to our waterfront planning section a day before the expected arrival of the vessel) 17 Advise the number of manifold connections/sizes available for the operation at our terminal, including the vapour recovery connection. 18 Please confirm that vessel’s critical equipment is in good order at arrival pilot station Rotterdam