Rotterdam (NLRTM)

The port is a gateway to a market of 350,000,000 consumers. The 40km length of the port, with a total quayage of 83km, has 3 functions: Transhipment and transport, industry and distribution. Rotterdam is the main port of European container transport. With the transhipment of over 9,000,000TEU, this port largely outstrips all other ports in Europe. Approx 70% of the containers loaded and unloaded in Rotterdam either come from or are destined for much larger European countries than the Netherlands. The intercontinental services of almost all major carriers include Rotterdam. From this strategically located port, the containers destined for other European countries are then forwarded by coaster, freight barge, truck or train. The port's large industrial centre and its position at the gateway of the European inland waterway network enable it to produce a large throughput of cargo. Rotterdam is well equipped for handling this throughput having facilities for bulk and general cargoes, coal and ores, crude oil, LNG, bio fuels, agricultural products, chemicals, containers, cars, fruit and refrigerated cargoes. There are also extensive ship repair, maintenance and storage facilities available. Rotterdam has "Allweatherterminal" facilities available. The port is never closed by ice. Even in severe winters when drift ice occurs in the river, causing some difficulties and delays, the traffic of seagoing vessels will continue uninterrupted. From the Jan 1st 2013 all commercial shipping for Dordrecht is controlled by the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

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

Rotterdam is situated on the mouth of the River Maas and is the premier port of the North European hinterland.

Harbour: LOA 400m, draught 22.55m, beam 65m, 399,821DWT. Off Shore: LOA 333m, draught 19.5m, BCM 70m, 318,676DWT. Note: The draughts are related to the chart datum NAP (Normal Amsterdams Peil). LAT equals NAP -1.07m. Up to date parameters and conversions at RWS locations are available at www.actuelewaterdata.nl.

Approx 435,800,000t of cargo (of which approx. 23,110,000t was coal), 13,800,000TEU and 30,000 vessels handled annually.

..... Anchorage Area Depth Use 1 28.5m MLLWS Long term anchorage, for vessels with a draught from 17.4 up to 22.5m. 2 27.2m MLLWS Short term anchorage, for vessels with a draught from 17.4 up to 22.5m. 3 North 24.5m MLLWS Vessels that cannot anchor in number 4 or 5 anchorage area because of their draught. Max draught is 17.4m. 3 East 20.7m MLLWS For LNG carriers only. 3 South 23.0m MLLWS Vessels that cannot anchor in number 4 or 5 anchor area because of their draught. Max draught is 17.4m. Anchor area 3A is preferred over 3C (due to SW winds one can drift into the Eurogeul). 4A 11.6m MLLWS Vessels approaching from a W'ly direction. The NE part is appropriate for vessels with a max draught of 12.2m, in the SE part for vessels with a max draught of 13.7m. 4 West 14.3 - 21.0m MLLWS For vessels coming from the West and South. 5A 18.0m MLLWS Vessels approaching from a N'ly or NW'ly direction, with a max draught of 13.7m. 6 18.6m MLLWS For outbound vessels in particular in order to avoid crossing traffic. 52°00.0'N 003°34.0'E 24.4m MLLWS Emergency anchorage for deep draught vessels only. Turning basin 2,700m. 52°02.0'N 003°56.0'E 24.7m MLLWS (Diameter 1,600m) Emergency anchorage for deep draught vessels only. At a depth of 23.1m MLLWS the diameter is 2,700m. Additional anchorage area: Rotterdam has reportedly extended the anchorage area into a position 15km NW of Scheveningen, due the number of waiting and storage vessels off the port. Prohibited anchorage areas: The Maas Entrance in an area extending from the port entrance Nooderhoofd 3.5nm seawards and extending 600m to the north and south of the leading lights 112°. Also prohibited on the rivers and where so indicated by warning signs. It is strongly recommended not to anchor in any of the following: ..... The precautionary area near the Maas Centre buoy. The Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, including emergency anchorage areas. The turning basins of the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels.

The port is approached from seaward through Nieuwe Waterweg and Nieuwe Maas. The port can also be approached from the E via the River Rhine. ..... Channels: 1. Eurogeul Channel - The Eurogeul channel is 25nm long, 600m wide, a direction of 082.5°, a depth reducing from 24.5 to 24.0m MLLWS. The channel starts 1.4nm W of the Euro 1 Buoy (51°57.6'N 003°10.0'E). The bottom consists of sand, uneven in the west part, flatter in the east part. The Euro channel is flanked on both sides by dredged areas 300m wide, which are less deep than the central channel at 22.0m MLLWS. For safety overtaking and meeting in the Euro channel should be avoided. When overtaking and meeting manoeuvres are inevitable, the shoulders can be used. Sufficient underkeel clearance should be taken into account (15%). The Eurogeul channel is entered N of Euro Lightbuoy (51°58'N 003° 10'E). Once in the Eurogeul channel, a vessel can turn halfway in the basin between E7 and E9 Buoys. The turning diameter is 2,700m, depth 24.3m MLLWS. In emergencies this turning basin can also serve as an anchorage for vessels with a draught of up to 21.3m. Crossing the Eurogeul channel: Northbou 2. Maas Centre Buoy (52°01.1'N 003°53.5'E) - The Maas Centre Buoy is where the Euro channel ends and the Maas channel starts. The Maas Centre Buoy is surrounded by a precautionary area. This area can be extended to inside the breakwaters when pilotage is suspended and shore based pilotage is given. In this case, the pilot will board inside the breakwaters. 3. Maasgeul Channel - The Maasgeul channel is 6nm long, with a width of 600m at the Maas Centre Buoy to 500m at the harbours entrance. A direction of 112.0° and a depth of 24.3m MLLWS. The bottom consists of sand and is flat, there are no banks. The centre line of the channel is indicated by white leading lights. In the event of an emergency, and before entering the Maasgeul channel, a deep draught vessel can anchor in the emergency anchorage area situated to the northeast of the Maas Centre Buoy, or use this area as a turning basin. There is a shipping roundabout close to the channel to provide smoother navigation for inbound, outbound and crossing vessels. Vessels of more than 14.3m draught cannot overtake in the Maasgeul. Crossing the Maasgeul channel, small craft procedure: a. Through going traffic should avoid the precautionary area and cross the traffic flow to and from the Maas Entrance perpendicularly. b. Vessels requiring to cross the Maasgeul channel are recommended to do so W of a line joining "MV" Lightbuoy (W cardinal), "MV-N" Lightbuoy (N cardinal), 2.5nm NNE and Indusbank N lightbuoy (N cardinal), a further 4nm NNE. c. Before crossing these vessels should report to the VTS sector Maas Entrance, VHF Channel 03 and report name, position and course, and maintain a listening watch while crossing. Crossing vessels should be fitted with a radar reflector. Sailing vessels are advised whenever possible to have their engines on standby or actually running to ensure a fast crossing, and if sailing together they should cross in a group. d. Due account must be taken that large vessels constrained by their draught to the deep water channel and showing the appropriate signals in accordance with the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (daytime 1 black cylinder, night-time 3 red lights) are unable to give way to other vessels. Breakwaters: The breakwaters are indicated by lights: North side: Fixed red light, white tower, red bands, helicopter landing platform, during fog also AI FI WR 6s, depth is 22.8m MLLWS. South side: Fixed green light, with an additional horn, blowing every 10 seconds, white tower, green bands, helicopter landing platform, during fog Al FI WG 6s. Fairways: Nieuwe Waterweg After leaving the Maasgeul channel, the splitsingsdam separates the Nieuwe Waterweg from the Caland Canal. The Splitsingsdam is a separation mole. The centre line of the entrance to the river Nieuwe Maas is 107.0° and indicated by red leading lights, Iso 6s. Minimum depth 14.2m MLLWS. Near Maassluis a ferry crosses the river. Nieuwe Maas The Nieuwe Waterweg river becomes the Nieuwe Maas river. Minimum depth 13.8m MLLWS to Waalhaven, from Waalhaven to Erasmusbrug 10.8m MLLWS, after Erasmusbrug 6.8m MLLWS. Calandkanaal The direction of the entrance to the Caland Canal and Beer Canal is 116.0°, the central line is indicated by green leading lights, occulting 3s. Minimum depth 22.6m MLLWS. Beerkanaal Entry to the Europoort area is via the Beer Canal. The direction of 192.5° is indicated by green leading lights, occulting 3s. Minimum depth 22.6m MLLWS. Oude Maas When passing the Ouda Maas, two bridges must be passed: Botlek bridge and Spijkenisse bridge. Permission is required to navigate this river with seagoing vessels with a length of 175m or more, or a beam of over 25m, or if the draught is more than 8.8m (in fresh water) for destination Dordrecht or 8.0m for destination Moerdijk. Permission must be requested via Vessel Traffic & Operations, 24 hours prior to arrival. Minimum depth Oude Maas 9.6m MLLWS to Spui. After Spui 9.4m MLLWS. One power line crosses the river, vertical height 45m above NAP. Anti-flood barriers: An anti-flood barrier has been constructed across the Nieuwe Waterweg, approx 2nm upstream from the conspicuous leading light at Berghaven (51°75.3'N 004°09.6'E). The width between the two doors is 360m. The anti-flood barrier will close when a water height is predicted of at least 3m + NAP in Rotterdam. Free passage is possible up to 2 hours before closure. Vessels will be notified as quickly as possible through different channels or agencies. Another anti-flood barrier has been constructed across the Hartel Canal which will close simultaneously with the one located on the Nieuwe Waterweg.

BA 207, 208, 209, 112, 110. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1). HP1 Netherlands Coast Pilot. HP8 Deep draught Planning Guide - Greenwich Buoy to Europoort, HP33 Tidal heights-currents,.

Netherlands Coastguard Centre: Tel: +31 900 0111.

Europoort: HW 1025; LW 1012. Botlek: HW 1020; LW 1000. Waalhaven and other basins: In the Rotterdam port area: HW 1004 and LW 1000. All depending on the amount of fresh water carried down river.

If the vessel is in one of the following categories, use of the services of the boatmen or of the vessel's crew to secure the lines is compulsory: ..... 1. Vessels over LOA 70m 2. Tankers Exemption: If the vessel is shifting along the same pier, without letting go of all lines. Procedure for Mooring Masters: ..... 1. Vertical angle of lines to be less than 45 degrees. 2. Breast lines as long and as abeam as possible (for container vessels: starboard side alongside, portside aft fairlead for breast lines). 3. Spring lines as long as possible. 4. Mixed mooring (different line material in the same direction) not permitted. 5. Force of all lines together to be less than the Safe Working Load of the bollard they are attached to. 6. Force of all lines together sufficient to withstand expected forces due to wind/current/traffic. 7. The Master is responsible for ensuring that the vessel is safely moored.

Pilotage Authority: The Regional Pilots' Corporation Rotterdam - Rijnmond. The pilot service area includes Europoort, Rotterdam, Vlaardingen, Schiedam, Maassluis, Dordrecht and Moerdijk. Pilots should be ordered with ETA notification. Only a master or agent can cancel the pilot. VTS will advise of the exact pilot embarkation point. All vessels with draught of 17.4m and over should contact the harbour master via email: rotterdam@dirkzwager.com, 24, 12, and 3 hours before ETA at position 51°59.0'N 003°00.0'E. Vessels with draught less than 17.4m except those of less than 300GT and LNG vessels should contact the harbour master by the same method, 24 and 6 hours before ETA at Maas Center Lightbuoy (52°00.9'N 003°48.8'E). If pilotage cancellation is made one and a half hours before pilot boarding time no charge will be made. Cancellation can only be requested by the master of agent. Pilot Boards: ..... Vessels with draught less than 17.39m: 1. By Pilot Vessel, in position 51°59.00'N 003°47.00'E (2nm SSW of Maas Center Lightbuoy) 2. By helicopter, for vessels coming from the N: In the southbound land of Maas North TSS. The exact position will be advised by the VTS 3. By helicopter, for vessels coming from the W: In the eastbound lane of Maas West Inner/Outer TSS. The exact position will be advised by the VTS Vessels with draught between 17.40m and 22.55m: 1. By helicopter, in position 51°59.00'N 003°00.00'E LNG Vessels: 1. By Pilot Vessel, abeam E 9 Lightbuoy (51°59.80'N 003°35.00'E) Should Pilot Vessel be suspended pilotage will be provided by helicopter in the day for vessels over LOA 125m and at night for vessels over LOA 150m. Shore based pilotage will take place. Pilots Transported by Helicopter: ..... Inbound vessels: 1. Vessels of draught 17.4m and above will be automatically contacted to advise boarding position. 2. Vessels of draught less than 17.4m when boarding by PV is suspended - Vessels will be contacted by Maas Approach on VHF Ch 01 if pilot will be embarked by helicopter. 3. Vessels insisting on embarking pilot by helicopter should order pilots 12 hours prior to arrival at the Maas Centre Lightbuoy, stating: a. Vessel's name b. Callsign c. ETA at Maas Centre Lightbuoy d. Is boarding possible via hoisting or landing? Outbound vessels: 1. Vessels of draught 17.4m and above will be automatically contacted. 2. Vessels of draught less than 17.4m when boarding by PV is suspended, will be automatically contacted. 3. Vessels insisting on embarking pilot by helicopter should order pilots 12 hours prior to arrival at the Maas Centre Lightbuoy, stating: a. Vessel's name b. Callsign c. ETD d. Is boarding possible via hoisting or landing? Helicopters may communicate with the vessel on VHF Ch 09. Vessels must advise the helicopter pilot the following information: ..... 1. Position, course and speed (when underway) 2. Actual wind direction and speed over the deck 3. Pitch, roll and condition of deck Shore Based Pilotage: ..... Pilot boards as follows: 1. Vessels bound for Europoort: In the vicinity of Maas 5 Lightbuoy (51°58.8'N 004°04.2'E) 2. Vessels bound for the Nieuwe Waterweg: In the vicinity of NW7 Lightbuoy (51° 58.8'N 004°05.6'E).

The port of Rotterdam covers the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, approach area and anchor areas, The River Nieuwe Waterweg and Nieuwe Maas (To Km 991.5), the River Oude Maas (to Km 998).

Restrictions for entering Europoort: Tankers with a draught exceeding 21.9m (SW); some berths have tide restrictions. While entering Europoort, tugs are made fast just inside the breakwaters. At all times tug's hawsers must be used. The time at which deeply loaded vessels destined for Europoort enter the New Waterway depends on the prevailing circumstances and is always subject to agreements made between the Pilot Service and the Harbour Coordination Centre. Botlek: Max draught 13.4m SW, exceptionally 13.7m SW, under certain conditions. 3rd Petroleumhaven: Vessels exceeding 200m and/or draughts over 10.0m are tidebound. At least 0.9m UKC required in entrance. To obtain permission apply to the Harbour Master at the Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC). 1st and 2nd Petroleumhaven: Vessels with a length exceeding 180m and a 10.6m draught have tide restrictions. Waalhaven: Max draught 12.1m, vessels with a draught of 10.9m SW, or a length of 200m and more are tide bound. Basins on the right bank of river Maas, Maashaven and Rijnhaven: Vessels with a length of 180m and more with sufficient UKC are generally tidebound. The entrance to Waalhaven is being widened and deepened to make it suitable for larger container vessels to enter for at least 20 hours a day instead of the present 5 hours. After completion, the new entrance will be nearly 300m wide and the depth of the fairway in the Waalhaven will be 14.5m. All harbours in Rotterdam can be entered at any time day and night. Bridges: Willemsbrug: The middle span of Willemsbrug (51°55.0'N 004°29.7'E) has a vertical clearance of 10m and the three spans of the railway bridge close W have a vertical clearance of 8m. Illuminated tide gauges indicating the height of the central span above water level are situated as follows: Below bridge; At the SW entrance point to Rijnhaven (51°54.2'N 004°29.0'E), on the S bank. Above bridge; Opposite Persoonhaven on the N bank (51°54.4'N 004°31.3'E). On the N bank 0.3nm E of Oosterkade (51°55.1'N 004°30.5'E). Koningshaven: Vessels unable to pass under the fixed bridges may proceed through Koningshaven (51°54.8'N 004°30.0'E) in a depth of 6.0m. Koningshaven is spanned by a bascule road bridge and a lifting rail bridge (Koninginnebrug). The through passage width is 50m. Koninginnebrug has a vertical clearance of 45.4m when elevated and of 7.9m when lowered. The bascule road bridge has a vertical clearance of 2.7m when lowered. Opening times: The railway bridge remains open since the tunnel was completed. The "Koninginnebrug" is opened day and night on request, VHF Ch 18. Barrage time during weekdays: From 0730-0900hrs and 1630-1800hrs. Brienenoorbrug: Situated at 51°54.3'N 004°32.7'E Brienenoorbrug is a road bridge spanning Nieuwe Maas 2.5nm upstream from Willemsbrug. The main span is 280m in width, with a vertical clearance of 23.3m to 24.0m. There is a bascule bridge section near the N bank with a width of 50m. A storm surge barrier and bridge spans Hollandsche Ijssel at Krimpen-on-Ijssel, (51°55'N 004°35'E). To reach berths in Brittanihaven, vessels have to pass the Calandbridge. To reach berths in Seinehaven and Neckarhaven, vessels have to pass the Rozenburg locks (between the Caland Canal and the Hartel Canal). ..... Size and Type restrictions: The Nieuwe Waterweg/ Nieuwe Maas rivers/ Destination Oude Maas, Moerdijk, Dordrecht. Vessels might have a tidal window depending on UKC, current, and type of vessel. Detailed information can be obtained from the Harbour Master's Office. Oude Maas, Moerdijk, Dordrecht. If the vessel's length is more than 175m, or its width is more than 25m, permission must be obtained from the Harbour Master's Office. The maximum overhead clearance (Oude Maas) is 43m MHWS. Berths for Tankers. Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous goods may berth in the petroleumhavens only. They must be able to depart from a port basin by sailing ahead and should tell Vessel Traffic and Operations if this is not possible. Harbour Master's Office can permit deviation from this rule. Under Keel Clearance (UKC): ..... Vessel draught: 00.00m - 17.39m Rivers: 10% of the vessel's draught UKC. Beer Canal: 1.0m UKC. Caland Canal: 1.0m UKC. Port Basin: 0.5m UKC. Berth: Always afloat. Waalhaven/Eemhaven: For certain container vessels, UKC 1.0m is sufficient if various conditions are met. Vessel's draught: 17.4m - 22.0m Arrival: The Plan of Entry will be calculated in accordance with a probabilistic method. In most unfavourable circumstances (including squat, movement of the vessel and other uncertainties), the vessel has a minimum UKC of 1.0m everywhere. Under normal circumstances, the vessel should have considerably more. Departure: Because the vessel is sailing against the incoming tide, the maximum draught on departure is 20.7m. Only in special conditions and after contacting Vessel Traffic & Operations draught on departure can be increased up to 21.2m. In port basins and Caland and Beer Canals, the vessel must have a UKC of 1.0m. The plan of departure will have been calculated using a deterministic method, and will guarantee a minimum UKC of 10% of the vessels draught in the Maas Entrance, and 15% in the Maas Channel and Euro Channel. Vessle's draught: 22.0m - 22.5m Arrival Min UKC 1.5m. Under normal condition the vessel should have more Departure Max 20.7m. In special condition the draught can be increased to 21.2m. Berth: Recommended 0.5m UKC. Shifting: Vessels which have lightened at Europoort/Maasvlakte terminals should arrive at Botlek entrance at approx 30 minutes after HW at Rotterdam. Shifting rules Europoort - Botlek: ..... LOA: Max draught allowed: Up to 270m 13.4m SW. 270-300m 12.8m SW. Verolme max draught allowed 8.2m (0.9m trim). Fog: When visibility decreases to less than 700m on any part of the intended sailing route, pilotage may be compulsory for Pilotage Exemption Certificate holders. When in part of the Rotterdam area and visibility decreases to less than 500m, the Department of Vessel Traffic & Operations will enforce the following rules: ..... 1. Visibility between 200 and 500m: If the vessel requires tugs, the Department of Vessel Traffic & Operations will consult the pilot association and tugboat companies as to whether the vessel can sail. 2. Visibility less than 200m: The Department of Vessel Traffic & Operations will always contact the pilot as to whether the vessel can sail. 3. If the vessel has a draught between 17.40 and 22.55m, she will not be permitted to enter the port when visibility is less than 500m 4. Starboard to starboard passing arrangements are forbidden. Traffic guidance is supplied by VTS when visibility is less than 1,000m on the river or less than 2,000m in the approach area and Europoort. Docking: Tankers with dangerous goods: Tankers with dangerous goods must dock in such a way that they can depart from a port basin by sailing ahead, unless this is impossible because of their draught or other nautical circumstances. If sailing ahead is impossible, the fact should be reported, preferably well in advance to Vessel Traffic & Operations. Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous goods: Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous goods may berth in the "Petroleumhavens" only. The Harbour Master's Reporting Centre can permit deviation from this rule. Non Tanker vessels: Non tanker vessels may request a license to enter the Petroleumhavens from the Harbour Master's reporting Centre. Display of signals and lights: Vessels with a draught of 9.0m or more, whilst in the Maas Entrance, Nieuwe Waterweg, Nieuwe Maas, Beer Canal and Caland Canal, including the harbour basins and fairways, are considered to be restricted in manoeuvrability and must show the signal required by rule 28 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972. Signal: Black cylinder daytime, three red lights vertically night time. Vessels with a draught of 7.0m or more or with a length of 135m or more, whilst in the Oude Maas, must show the same signals.

..... Tidal range: Neap Tide: Spring Tide: Mean rise above datum 0.8m 1.2m Mean fall below datum 0.6m 0.6m Tidal range 1.5m 1.8m

A Vessel Traffic System area extends fro 38nm seawards from the Eurgeul to 3nm from the Van Brienenoord Bridge. The VTS area is split into two regions and operated by Traffic Centre Hoek van Holland and Traffic Centre Rotterdam. The VTS area is sub-divided into sectors, each having its own dedicated VHF Channel, as follows: ..... Call VHF Ch Area Maas Approach 01 Outer approaches from the limit of radar coverage to the W boundary of the precautionary area Pilot Maas 02 Maas Precautionary Area Maasmond/Maas Entrance 03 Entrance channel W of Hoek van Holland Traffic Centre Europoort 66 Calandkanaal (W entrance), Calandkanaal (Lightbuoy CA8), Hartelkamaal (Suurhoffbrug) Rozenburg 65 Nieuwe Waterweg from Lightbuoy NW15 and Clandkanaal from Lightbuoy CA8 to Rozenburgse Sluis Hartelhaven 10 Hartelkanaal (Suurhoffbrug) to Light 25 Maassluis 80 Nieuwe Waterweg from Km 1028 to Km 1017 Botlek 61 From Km 1017 to Km 1011 on Nieuwe Maas and Km 1005 on Oude Maas, inc. Botlek and adjoining harbours. Oude Maas 62 Oude Maas from Km 1005 to Km 998, also Hartelkanaal E of the bend at Geervliet (004°16.00'E) Eemhaven 63 Nieuwe Maas from Km 1011 to Km 1007 (Werkhaven) with the adjoining harbours Waalhaven 60 Nieuwe Maas and adjoining harbours from Km 1007 (Werkhaven) to Km 1003 (Schievhaven) Maasbruggen 81 Niewe Maas and adjoining harbours from Km 1003 (Schiehaven) to Km 993 (E limit of VTS area) Reporting: ..... All seagoing vessels should report to the appropriate VHF Channel when entering the VTS area and the following information is required: 1. Ship name and callsign 2. Draught 3. Position 4. Destination 5. Any particulars 6. If you hold a 'Pilotage Exemption Certificate', confirmation of circumstances onboard is required, stating master's name, certificate number and type of cargo 7. If you are entering the VTS area and the vessel is ISPS compliant, also report the current security level. Communication during transit, and while commencing or completing docking and un-docking procedures in the VTS area: ..... All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listens out and only report manoeuvres that deviate from the usual traffic flow). Report to the appropriate sector channel via VHF radio, when the following occurs: 1. Crossing the border of a sector. 2. Departing from the VTS area. 3. Docking procedures have been completed. 4. Undocking procedures have commenced. 5. It is intended to make a particular manoeuvre (crossing the fairway, entering or departing a harbour basin, or any other manoeuvre that deviates from the usual traffic flow). The following is required from vessel: 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Destination 3. Any particulars Note: Vessels navigating Hartelkanaal between sector Oude Maas and sector Europoort, and S of sector Rozenburg should use VHF Ch 10 for communication. ..... All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listens out and only report manoeuvres that deviate from the usual traffic flow). Report to the appropriate Traffic Centre on VHF Ch 11 prior to departure or shifting. 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Draught 3. Position 4. Any particulars 5. If you hold a 'Pilotage Exemption Certificate', confirmation of circumstances onboard is required, stating master's name, certificate number and type of cargo If the departure has not been reported by the agent to the Harbour Master's office, vessels are obliged to do so on CHF Ch 19 to the HCC. Any requests for tugs (or extra tugs) and boatmen should be included. Docking vessels are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 19. In case of emergency or incident, vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch as follows: 1. Vessels underway: To the appropriate section VHF Ch 2. Vessels alongside: VHF Ch 19 Vessels navigating bridges and locks should report to the bridge or lock concerned on approach, and maintain a listening watch on the appropriate VHF Ch, and advise when changing VHF Ch. Vessels required to register with IVS-90 (tracking system): All inland waterway vessels are required to register with IVS-90 should report to one of the following IVS-90 ports on VHF Ch 14 before unberthing: 1. Erasmusbrug 2. Botlek Information and tracking system 3. Harbour Master's Reporting Centre (HMRC) After obtaining permission from the HMRC, before commencing any work/exercises that may affect vessels traffic, the following information should be reported to Traffic Centre Hoek van Holland or Traffic Centre Rotterdam (depending on vessel's position) on VHF Ch 11: 1. Vessel's name 2. Berth 3. Details of work/exercises to be carried out (lowering sloops, diving work, work invlolving sheerlegs etc) Information Broadcasts: ..... All ships have to maintain listening whilst a ship is underway: To report to the appropriate sector channel. Also when a ship is alongside: To report to the Traffic Centre via VHF Channel 19. This is to be reported when the ship is underway or alongside. Maintain listening always in case of an incident, and when sirens sound. There is no reporting necessary. Communication at bridges and locks: ..... Name Position VHF Ch Calandbrug 51°54.07'N 004°13.65'E 22 Rozenburgsesluis 51°53.58'N 004°13.73'E 22 Hartelsluis 51°52.01'N 004°18.44'E 22 Botlekbrug 51°52.30'N 004°19.86'E 18 Koninginnebrug 51°54.80'N 004°29.93'E 20 Erasmusbrug 51°54.49'N 004°29.33'E 20 Spikenisserburg 51°51.60'N 004°20.50'E 18 Van Brienenoordbrug 51°54.26'N 004°32.55'E 20 Parksluis and bridges over the Delfhavense Schie 51°54.46'N 004°27.81'E 22 Sluis Weurt 18 Prins Bernhardsluis 18 Sluis S Andries 18 Maassluis (Beitenhaven entrance) 51°55.08'N 004°14.93'E 80 Manderssluis 20 ..... Permission if required to navigate Oude Maas for vessels of over LOA 175m, freshwater draught over 8.8m or over for Dordrecht or 8.0m or over for Moerdijk. Permission should be requested from the HCC 24 hours in advance.

Tugs of varying capacities are widely available if required. The number of tugs may very throughout the year, and the numbers mentioned are averages: ..... 13 x Bollard pull 28 - 45t 15 x Bollard pull 50 - 65t 5 x Bollard pull 70 - 80t Tug types: Conventional, ASD-type and tractor tugs. Tugs normally join vessels in the river when nearing the basin where the vessel will be accommodated. Towing lines used are always from the tug.

Prevailing winds: W - SW'ly. Storm force winds from the NW cause a rough sea with a possible ground swell at the time of LW. Wave heights may exceed 6m. Storm force winds from the SW cause less severe seas. When gale force winds are expected, weather forecasts are broadcasts on VHF Ch 11.

ROTTERDAM, NIEUWE WATERWEG UNCTAD LOCODE: NL RTM For details see: GENERAL NOTES GENERAL DIAGRAM (A) WEST COAST OF BELGIUM AND THE NETHERLANDS INDEX OF DIAGRAMS GENERAL DIAGRAM (2) APPROACHES TO NIEUWE WATERWEG VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES AND PILOTAGE GENERAL DIAGRAM (3) NIEUWE WATERWEG INCLUDING OUDE MAAS VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES ENGLISH CHANNEL & NORTH SEA, inc. Skagerrak - DEEP SEA PILOTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Pilotage may become compulsory when: Wind speed is 17.2 m/s or over; Visibility is less than 700m; Available manoeuvring space is restricted due to accident or traffic density. Pilotage is not compulsory for: (a) Vessels shifting within harbour basins; (b) Dutch-registered fishing, dredging, pilot or naval vessels; (c) Vessels less than 75m LOA; (d) Small vessels exempt from pilotage; (e) Vessels exempt from pilotage for the intended route; (f) Vessels shifting within a port area without tugs.", "when_to_report": "Notice of ETA: Pilots should be ordered through the agent via Portbase as follows: LNG carriers and vessels with a draught of 17.4m and over: 12h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position, providing: (i) IMO number and flag; (ii) Vessel's name and call sign; (iii) Date and time; (iv) Maximum draught; (v) Any defects, damage, deficiencies or limitations. All vessels over 300 gt: 6h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position, providing: (i) IMO number and flag; (ii) Vessel's name and call sign; (iii) Date and time; (iv) Maximum draught; (v) Destination and ETA; (vi) Any defects, damage, deficiencies or limitations. Cancellation of Pilots can only be requested by the Master or agent. If cancellation is requested more than 2h before Pilot on board time, no charges will be made.", "how_to_report": "Report via Portbase system (www.portbase.com/en/services/). For vessels over 300 gt and LNG carriers over 180m LOA, report 24h/12h prior; for others over 300 gt, report 6h prior. 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(b) Shore based pilotage (SBP) will take place. (c) Vessels will await further instructions (go to anchor or stem current).", "Pilots also provide pilotage for SCHEVENINGEN." ] } } ] }, "widget_2_vts": { "cross_reference_redirect": "For details see SHENZHEN", "area_groups": [ { "area_name": "VTS Area Rotterdam", "vts_boundaries": { "description": "The VTS area extends for 38 n miles seawards from the port entrance to 3 n miles from the Van Brienenoord Bridge (51°54'26N 4°32'56E) and 4 n miles east of the Spijkenisse Bridge (51°51'60N 4°20'50E) across the Oude Maas river, including all adjacent harbour basins.", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "51°54'26N", "longitude": "4°32'56E", "label": "Van Brienenoord Bridge limit" }, { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "51°51'60N", "longitude": "4°20'50E", "label": "Spijkenisse Bridge limit" } ] }, "contact_details": [ { "station_call_name": "Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC)", "vhf_primary_watch": "11", "vhf_secondary_working": "14;19", "telephones": [ "+31(0)10 2521000" ], "faxes": [ "+31(0)10 2521600" ], "emails": [ "hcc@portofrotterdam.com" ], "websites": [ "www.portofrotterdam.com" ], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Traffic Centre Rotterdam", "vhf_primary_watch": "11", "vhf_secondary_working": "21;22;23;80;81;82;83", "telephones": [ "+31(0)10 2522510" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Patrol Vessels", "vhf_primary_watch": "11", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Tugs", "vhf_primary_watch": "06;08", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Intraship", "vhf_primary_watch": "15;17", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Barges", "vhf_primary_watch": "10", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hors": "H24" } ], "procedure": { "compulsory_text_note": "Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all seagoing vessels.", "general_rules": [ "Other vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch and only report manoeuvres that deviate from the usual traffic flow.", "Languages used: Sectors Maas Approach, Pilot Maas and Maasmond/Maas Entrance: English (primary), then Dutch (secondary). All other sectors: Dutch (primary), then English (secondary). German may also be used in communication problems.", "All vessels shall maintain a mandatory listening watch on the appropriate VHF Channel while passing through the VTS Areas. Vessels within port areas of Rotterdam not covered by a VTS sector should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 10." ] }, "reporting_lines_and_points": [ { "designator": "W entrance", "description": "Maas West Outer TSS limit", "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 1, "latitude": "51°53'06N", "longitude": "3°08'42E" } ] }, { "designator": "W entrance Eurogeul", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 2, "latitude": "51°58'35N", "longitude": "3°08'13E" } ] }, { "designator": "NW entrance Maas North West TSS", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 3, "latitude": "52°07'28N", "longitude": "3°30'75E" } ] }, { "designator": "N entrance to Maas North TSS", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 4, "latitude": "52°21'01N", "longitude": "3°48'01E" } ] }, { "designator": "E exit Maas West Inner TSS", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 5, "latitude": "51°57'33N", "longitude": "3°35'47E" } ] }, { "designator": "SE exit Maas North West TSS", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 6, "latitude": "52°05'58N", "longitude": "3°35'67E" } ] }, { "designator": "S exit Maas North TSS", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 7, "latitude": "52°07'14N", "longitude": "3°45'91E" } ] }, { "designator": "Maas Approach", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 8, "latitude": "51°59'00N", "longitude": "3°00'00E" } ] }, { "designator": "Maas Entrance", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 9, "latitude": "52°00'60N", "longitude": "3°58'03E" } ] }, { "designator": "Calandkanaal (W entrance)", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 10, "latitude": "51°58'74N", "longitude": "4°04'75E" } ] }, { "designator": "Hartelkanaal (Suurhoffbrug)", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 11, "latitude": "51°56'25N", "longitude": "4°06'37E" } ] }, { "designator": "Europoort", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 12, "latitude": "51°58'53N", "longitude": "4°06'75E" } ] }, { "designator": "Rozenburg", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 13, "latitude": "51°58'45N", "longitude": "4°06'34E" } ] }, { "designator": "Hartelhaven/Dintelhaven", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 14, "latitude": "51°56'25N", "longitude": "4°06'37E" } ] }, { "designator": "Maas Entrance sector boundary", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 15, "latitude": "52°00'60N", "longitude": "3°58'03E" } ] }, { "designator": "Reporting Line 1", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 16, "latitude": "51°53'06N", "longitude": "3°08'42E" } ] }, { "designator": "Reporting Line 2", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 17, "latitude": "51°58'35N", "longitude": "3°08'13E" } ] }, { "designator": "S Reporting Line", "description": null, "coordinates": [ { "sequence_id": 18, "latitude": "52°00'01N", "longitude": "3°34'98E" } ] } ], "reporting_requirements": [ { 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>17.40m or LNG carrier", "how_to_report": "Portbase", "what_to_report": [ "Call reference number", "Vessel's name", "Call sign", "IMO number", "Captain’s name", "PEC particulars if applicable", "Defects, damage", "Total persons on board", "Draught", "Name of Pilot, Tug and Linemen service", "Number of tugs", "Ship agent and contact person", "ETD from present berth", "Name and position of berth" ] } ] } ] }, "widget_3_tugs": { "contact_details": [ { "provider_name": "Tugs", "vhf_channels": [ "06", "08" ], "telephones": [], "emails": [] } ], "availability_hours": "H24", "notes": [] }, "widget_4_port_and_notes": { "port_and_terminal_contacts": [ { "station_call_name": "Hr Mr's Reporting Centre (HMRC)", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+31(0)10 2521000", "+31(0)10 2521400", "+31(0)10 2521600" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "cmh@portofrotterdam.com" ], "websites": [ "www.portofrotterdam.com" ], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Port Authority", "vhf_primary_watch": null, "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+31(0)10 2521010", "+31(0)10 2521020" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [ "www.portofrotterdam.com" ], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Dijkzwager Maassluis", "vhf_primary_watch": "12", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+31(0)10 4144222" ], "faxes": [ "+31(0)10 5925767" ], "emails": [ "dms@dirkzwager.com" ], "websites": [ "www.loodswezen.nl" ], "operating_hours": "H24" } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "Compulsory pilotage details, reporting points, VTS boundaries, communication procedures, bridge and lock operations, and Tug availability compiled from source manual." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "DEEP SEA PILOTS NOTE: For details see ENGLISH CHANNEL AND NORTH SEA, including Skagerrak ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS DESCRIPTION: (1) The Pilot service for the Rotterdam-Rijnmond area includes Europoort, Rotterdam, Vlaardingen, Schiedam, Maassluis, Dordrecht and Moerdijk. (2) The pilotage authority is the Regional Pilots Corporation Rotterdam-Rijnmond, a division of Loodswezen Nederland BV. CONTACT DETAILS: Pilot Ordering Fax: +31(0)10 5925767 Telex: +44 21058 DIRK NL E-mail: rotterdam@dirkzwager.com Sector Maas Approach Call: Maas Approach VHF Channel: Ch 01 Telephone: +31(0)10 2522803 Sector Pilot Maas Call: Pilot Maas VHF Channel: Ch 02 Regional Pilots Corporation Rotterdam-Rijnmond Telephone: +31(0)88 9003117 +31(0)88 9003000 Fax: +31(0)88 9003119 E-mail: ldl.rm@loodswezen.nl rotterdam-rijnmond@loodswezen.nl Website: www.loodswezen.nl HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory in the Nieuwe Waterweg for the following: (a) Tankers loaded with mineral oil/gas/chemicals in bulk, or empty but not cleaned (b) Vessels bound for petroleum berths (c) Vessels of 75m LOA or above (d) Vessels shifting inside a port area with tug assistance (2) Pilotage may become compulsory when: (a) Wind speed is 17·2 m/s or over (b) Visibility is less than 700m at any point along the intended route (c) Available manoeuvring space is restricted due to accident or traffic density (3) Pilotage is not compulsory for the following: (a) Vessels shifting within harbour basins (b) Dutch-registered fishing, dredging, Pilot or naval vessels (c) Vessels less than 75m LOA (d) Small vessels exempt from pilotage (e) Vessels exempt from pilotage for the intended route (f) Vessels shifting within a port area without tugs (4) Notice of ETA: Pilots should be ordered through the agent via Portbase as follows: (a) LNG carriers and vessels with a draught of 17·4m and over: 12h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position, providing the following information: (i) IMO number and flag (ii) Vessel's name and call sign (iii) Date and time (iv) Maximum draught (v) Any defects, damage, deficiencies or limitations (b) All vessels over 300 gt: 6h prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position, providing the following information: (i) IMO number and flag (ii) Vessel's name and call sign (iii) Date and time (iv) Maximum draught (v) Destination and ETA (vi) Any defects, damage, deficiencies or limitations (5) Cancellation of Pilots can only be requested by the Master or agent. If cancellation is requested more than 2h before Pilot on board time, no charges will be made. (6) Pilot boards in the following positions (The decision on whether the Pilot boards by PV or helicopter is made by the Pilot): (a) For vessels with a draught over 17·40m: By helicopter, in position 51°59· 00N 3°00·00E (b) For LNG carriers with a LOA over 180m: By PV, in position 52°00·20N 3°34· 98E (abeam E9 Lt buoy (51°59·80N 3°35·00E)) (c) For vessels with a draught of 17·39m or less and LNG carriers with a LOA of 180m or less: (i) By PV, in position 51°59·00N 3°47·00E (2 n miles WSW of Maas Centre Lt buoy (52°00·93N 3°48·80E)). The Pilot will normally board slightly earlier for vessels with a draught over 14·3m or over 375m LOA (ii) By helicopter, for vessels coming from the N: In the southbound lane of Maas North TSS. The exact position will be advised by the VTS (iii) By helicopter, for vessels coming from the W: In the eastbound lane of Maas West Inner/Outer TSS. The exact position will be advised by the VTS (iv) Vessels bound for Stellendam (Goereese Sluis) and SCHEVENINGEN may also embark the Pilot in position 51°59·00N 3°47·00E (7) Pilot disembarks in the following positions: (a) For LNG carriers with a LOA over 180m: In the vicinity of the MNW3-MW4 Lt buoy (52°04·74N 3°34·70E) (b) For vessels with a draught of 17·39m or less and LNG carriers with a LOA of 180m or less: In the vicinity of the MO Lt buoy (52°01·10N 3°58·20E) NOTES: (1) Should pilotage by PV be suspended, the following options apply: (a) Pilotage will be provided by helicopter as follows: (i) Day: For vessels over 125m LOA (ii) Night: For vessels over 150m LOA (b) Shore based pilotage (SBP) will take place (c) Vessels will await further instructions (go to anchor or stem current) (2) Pilots also provide pilotage for SCHEVENINGEN. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Pilot Helicopter VHF Channel: Ch 09 (Used for ship to helicopter communication if no contact can be made on VHF Ch 01 or 02) Fax: +31(0)10 2522687 E-mail: helipilot@loodswezen.nl Sector Maas Approach Call: Maas Approach VHF Channel: Ch 01 Telephone: +31(0)10 2522803 Sector Pilot Maas Call: Pilot Maas VHF Channel: Ch 02 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Inward-bound vessels: (a) Vessels of draught 17·40m and above will be automatically contacted to advise boarding position. (b) Vessels of draught less than 17·40m when boarding by PV is suspended: Vessels will be contacted by Maas Approach on VHF Ch 01 if Pilot will be embarked by helicopter. (c) Vessels insisting on embarking Pilot by helicopter should order Pilots 12h prior to arrival at the Maas Centre Lt buoy (52°00·93N 3°48·78E), stating: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) ETA at Maas Centre Lt buoy (iv) Is boarding possible via hoisting or landing? (d) Outward-bound vessels: (i) Vessels of draught 17·40m and above will be automatically contacted. (ii) Vessels of draught less than 17·40m when boarding by PV is suspended: Vessels will be automatically contacted. (c) Vessels insisting on disembarking Pilot by helicopter should order Pilots 12h prior to departure, stating: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Call sign (iii) ETD (iv) Is boarding possible via hoisting or landing? (3) The helicopter will contact the vessel when within VHF range and may request to change to another VHF Ch if required. (4) Helicopters may communicate with the vessel on VHF Ch 09. (5) Vessels must advise the helicopter Pilot of the following: (a) Position, course and speed (when underway) (b) Actual wind direction and speed over the deck (c) Pitch, roll and condition of deck (spray, wetness etc.) (6) The helicopter Pilot will confirm the acceptability of the above conditions or request a possible change in heading and/or speed. (7) For Pilot boarding positions, see Pilots section. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ SHORE BASED PILOTAGE (SBP) CONTACT DETAILS: Sector Pilot Maas Call: Pilot Maas VHF Channel: Ch 02 Sector Maas Entrance Call: Maas Entrance VHF Channel: Ch 03 PROCEDURE: (1) If pilotage has to be suspended, Shore Based Pilotage can be provided until the vessel is inside the breakwaters, where the Pilot will board. (2) Shore Based Pilotage is provided only when: (a) Required and accepted by the vessel's Master (b) Allowed by the Hr Mr or his representative and the Pilot rendering the Shore Based Pilotage considers it possible (3) Shore Based Pilotage is only available between the normal Pilot boarding position at Maas Centre Lt buoy (52°00·93N 3°48·78E) and the Maas entrance off the Hoek van Holland (51°58·90N 4°06·80E). (4) The following vessels are excluded from Shore Based Pilotage: (a) Vessels over 14·30m draught in sea water (b) Vessels requiring a Pilot due to their condition (c) Vessels without sufficient communication (d) Vessels appearing or have not appeared to be fit for Shore Based Pilotage (e) Tankers over 125m LOA (f) Tankers less than 125m LOA loaded with dangerous goods in bulk of IMO Class 2, 3 and 6, unless the cargo is completely mixable with water, i.e. alcohol (g) Vessels with a Master who: (i) Does not speak adequate Dutch or English, or (ii) Has not entered the Port of Rotterdam at least 6 times in the last 4 years (h) Vessels suitable for embarking a Pilot by helicopter (i) Departing vessels over 125m LOA or over 9m draught (5) Orders will be given by Pilot via Pilot Maas on VHF Ch 02 or Maas Entrance on VHF Ch 03. (6) Orders will consist of: (a) Gyro course (already corrected for drift) (b) Speed or telegraph setting (c) Additional information if necessary (7) Vessels must immediately report to the Pilot as follows: (a) On receipt of all orders, repeating all courses, speeds and any other advice required (b) When and how the vessel deviates from advice given by the Pilot (8) Pilot boards as follows: (a) Vessels bound for Europoort: In the vicinity of Maas 5 Lt buoy (51°58·81N 4°04·14E) (b) Vessels bound for the Nieuwe Waterweg: In the vicinity of NW7 Lt buoy (51° 58·78N 4°05·61E) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) The VTS area extends for 38 n miles seawards from the port entrance to 3 n miles from the Van Brienenoord Bridge (51°54·26N 4°32·56E) and 4 n miles east of the Spijkenisse Bridge (51°51·60N 4°20·50E) across the Oude Maas river, including all adjacent harbour basins. (2) The VTS area is operated from Traffic Centre Rotterdam. (3) The VTS area is sub-divided into sectors, each having its own dedicated VHF Channel, as follows: Call VHF Channel Area Maas Approach 01 Outer approaches from the limit of radar coverage to the W boundary of the Precautionary Area Pilot Maas 02 Maas Precautionary Area Maasmond/Maas Entrance 03 Entrance channel W of Hoek van Holland Europoort 66 Calandkanaal (W entrance), Calandkanaal (Lt buoy CA8), Hartelkanaal (Suurhoffbrug) Rozenburg 65 Nieuwe Waterweg from Lt buoy NW15 and Calandkanaal from Lt buoy CA8 to Rozenburgse Sluis Hartelhaven 10 Hartelkanaal (Suurhoffbrug) to Lt 25 Maassluis 80 Nieuwe Waterweg from km 1028 to km 1017 Botlek 61 From km 1017 to km 1011 on Nieuwe Maas and up to km 1005 on Oude Maas, including Botlek and adjoining harbours Oude Maas 62 Oude Maas from km 1005 to km 1000, also Hartelkanaal E of the bend at Geervliet (4°16·00E) Eemhaven 63 Nieuwe Maas from km 1011 to km 1007 (Werkhaven) with the adjoining harbours Waalhaven 60 Nieuwe Maas and adjoining harbours from km 1007 (Werkhaven) to km 1003 (Schiehaven) Maasbruggen 81 Nieuwe Maas and adjoining harbours from km 1003 (Schiehaven) to km 993 (E limit of VTS area) SERVICES: Services provided by the VTS include the following: (1) Information Service (INS) (2) Traffic Organisation Service (TOS) (3) Navigational Assistance Service (NAS) CONTACT DETAILS: Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC) VHF Channel: Ch 11 (Traffic issues) 14 (Maritime questions, messages, reports etc) 19 (ETA/ETD, tidal window requests, mooring, emergencies etc) Telephone: +31(0)10 2521000 +31(0)10 2522803 (Maas Approach) Fax: +31(0)10 2521600 E-mail: hcc@portofrotterdam.com Traffic Centre Rotterdam VHF Channel: Ch 11 21 22 23 80 81 82 83 Telephone: +31(0)10 2522510 Patrol Vessels VHF Channel: Ch 11 Tugs VHF Channel: Ch 06 08 Intraship VHF Channel: Ch 15 17 Barges VHF Channel: Ch 10 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Compliance: Participation in the VTS is mandatory for all seagoing vessels. (2) Other vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch and only report manoeuvres that deviate from the usual traffic flow. (3) The languages to be used when communicating with the VTS are: (a) Sectors Maas Approach, Pilot Maas and Maasmond/Maas Entrance: English, then Dutch (secondary) (b) All other sectors: Dutch, then English (secondary) (c) In the event of communication problems between vessel and shore stations, as well as between vessel stations, in addition to the languages Dutch and English, German may also be used (4) All vessels shall maintain a mandatory listening watch on the appropriate VHF Ch while passing through the VTS Areas. Vessels within the port areas of Rotterdam not covered by a VTS sector should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 10. PRE-ARRIVAL AND PRE-DEPARTURE REPORTS: (1) Portbase: Vessels should advise all relevant information via the Portbase system (www.portbase.com/en/services/). (2) Notice of ETA: All vessels 17·40m draught and over and LNG vessels over 180m LOA should advise ETA to the Hr Mr via Portbase 48h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point or on departure of the previous port if the duration of the journey is less than 24h, and when ETA has changed more than 30 mins. The report should include the following information: (a) IMO number and flag (b) Vessel's name and call sign (c) Date and time (d) Port of destination (e) ETA (f) ETD (g) Total persons on board (h) Draught (i) LOA, beam, gt and type of vessel (j) State if a Pilot is on board, or if one has been requested (k) PEC particulars if applicable (l) Name of Pilot, Tug and Linemen service (m) Number of tugs (n) Name of Ship agent and contact person (o) Name of customer (p) Details if a ship has been fumigated with a gaseous fumigant (q) Nature of cargo and harmful and dangerous substances details (if applicable) (r) Details of any defects, damages, deficiencies or limitations (3) All vessels over 300 gt should advise ETA to the Hr Mr via Portbase 24h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point or on departure of the previous port if the duration of the journey is less than 24h, and when ETA has changed more than 30 mins. The report should include the information listed in PRE-ARRIVAL AND PRE-DEPARTURE REPORTS (2). (4) Customs: All vessels over 300 gt should advise ETA to the Hr Mr via Portbase 24h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point. The report should include the following information: (a) IMO number (b) Vessel's name, call sign and flag (c) Port of destination (d) ETA (e) ETD (f) Total persons on board (g) Draught (h) LOA, beam, gt and type of vessel (i) State if a Pilot is on board, or if one has been requested (j) PEC particulars if applicable (k) Name of Pilot, Tug and Linemen service (l) Number of tugs (m) Name of Ship agent and contact person (n) Name of customer (5) Immigration: All vessels over 300 gt should advise ETA to the Hr Mr via Portbase 24h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point. The report should include the following information: (a) IMO number (b) Vessel's name, call sign and flag (c) Port of destination (d) ETA (e) ETD (6) Health: All vessels arriving from foreign ports must provide a Maritime Declaration of Health if applicable and passenger ships always, to the Hr Mr via email (porthealthauthority@portofrotterdam.com) or via fax +31(0)10 2521600 24h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point (7) Dangerous Goods: All vessels of 300 gt and over with dangerous goods on board should report to the Hr Mr via Portbase as soon as possible after departure from the previous port. The information required in the report can be found on the website: www.portbase.com/en/services/ (8) Waste: All vessels should provide an Advance Notification Form for waste delivery to port facilities to the Hr Mr via Portbase 24h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point or at the time the ship leaves the previous port if the voyage time is less than 24h. (9) Security (SSPI): All commercial vessels of 500 gt and over and all passenger vessels that are under way to a port or anchorage in the Netherlands as part of an international voyage must provide Ship Security pre-arrival Information to the Hr Mr via Portbase 24h before ETA at the Pilot boarding point or at the time the ship leaves the previous port if the voyage time is less than 24h. The following vessels are not required to report: (a) Warships and troop transporting vessels (b) Vessels without propulsion (c) Wooden vessels with primitive construction (d) Fishing vessels (10) Shifting: All vessels of more than 300 gt shifting to another berth should contact the Hr Mr via Portbase 6h prior to ETD from berth or 12h if one makes use of Pilots or tugs or if it is a vessel with more than 17·40m draught or an LNG carrier. The report should include the following information: (a) Call reference number (b) Vessel's name (c) Call sign (d) IMO number (e) Captain’s name (f) PEC particulars if applicable (g) Particulars (defects, damage) (h) Total number of persons on board (i) Draught (j) Name of Pilot, Tug and Linemen service (k) Number of tugs (l) Name of Ship agent and contact person (m) ETD from present berth (n) Name and position of berth (11) All seagoing vessels carrying out bunkering, under water inspections, spills, collisions, groundings, losing anchors or chain, anchoring in port, ETD if not reported yet via pre departure notification, sunk in collision or in any way out of control or in situation that may endanger the safety of shipping should advise the Harbour Coordination Centre via VHF or telephone prior to commencing operations. (12) All Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous goods, wishing not to berth in a Petroleum haven, non-tankers (seagoing) wishing to enter a Petroleum haven should advise the Harbour Coordination Centre via email prior to commencing operations. (13) All Seagoing vessels with the intention to clean or wash cargo tanks should advise the Harbour Coordination Centre via Portbase prior to commencing operations. (14) Terminal Security: All seagoing vessels taking stores over land or embarking or disembarking passengers and crew should advise the Port Facility Security Officer before the start of operations, embarkation and disembarkation. (15) Notice of ETD: All vessels over 300 gt should advise ETD prior to departure or shifting, to the Hr Mr via Portbase, 6h prior to ETD or 12h for the following: (a) A vessel using Pilots or Tugs (b) A vessel with a draught of 17·40m or more (c) LNG carriers (16) The ETD report should include the following information: (a) IMO number and flag (b) Vessel's name and call sign (c) LOA, beam, gt (d) Vessel type (e) Maximum draught (f) Name and position of berth (g) ETD (h) Total number of persons on board (i) Name of vessel's agent and contact person (j) Name of customer (k) State if a Pilot is on board, or if one has been requested (l) PEC particulars if applicable (m) Name of Pilot, Tug and Linemen service (n) Number of tugs (o) Particulars (defects, damage) (17) Any changes of ETD over 30mins must be reported immediately. REPORTING POINTS (APPROACHES TO NIEUWE WATERWEG): (1) Vessels inward-bound: Vessels are required to report the vessel's name, call sign, position, draught, destination and any particulars, when passing: Position Call VHF Ch (a) W entrance Maas West Outer TSS (51°53·06N 3°08·42E) (b) W entrance Eurogeul (51°58·35N 3°08·13E) (c) NW entrance Maas North West TSS (52°07·28N 3°30·75E) (d) N entrance to Maas North TSS (52°21·01N 3°48·01E) (e) Entering VTS area elsewhere Maas Approach 01 (a) E exit Maas West Inner TSS (51°57·33N 3°35·47E) (b) SE exit Maas North West TSS (52°05·58N 3°35·67E) (c) S exit Maas North TSS (52°07·14N 3°45·91E) Pilot Maas 02 On entering Maas Entrance sector (52°00·60N 3°58·03E) Maas Entrance 03 Calandkanaal (W entrance) (51°58·74N 4°04·75E) Sector Europoort 66 (a) Nieuwe Waterweg (Lt buoy NW15 (51°58·53N 4°06·75E)) (b) Calandkanaal (Lt buoy CA8 (51°58·45N 4°06·34E)) Sector Rozenburg 65 Hartelkanaal (Suurhoffbrug) (51°56·25N 4°06·37E) Sector Hartelhaven/Dintelhaven 10 Nieuwe Waterweg (Distance mark 1028 (51°58·00N 4°08·84E)) Sector Maassluis 80 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1017 (51°54·45N 4°16·17E)) Sector Botlek 61 (a) Hartelkanaal (Lt nr 25 (51°51·97N 4°16·01E)) (b) Oude Maas (Distance mark 1005 (51°52·69N 4°19·51E)) Sector Oude Maas 62 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1011 (51°53·95N 4°20·81E)) Sector Eemshaven 63 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1007 (51°54·04N 4°24·23E)) Sector Waalhaven 60 (a) Dordtsche Kil (Lt nr 9 (51°46·39N 4°37·62E)) (b) Oude Maas (Distance mark 999·5 (51°50·65N 4°22·52E)) Sector Heerjansdam 04 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1003 (51°54·07N 4°27·65E)) Sector Maasbruggen 81 Noord (Distance mark 978 (51°50·20N 4°40·27E)) Sector Dordrecht 79 (2) Vessels outward-bound: Vessels are required to report the vessel's name, call sign, position, draught, destination and any particulars, when passing: Position Call VHF Ch (a) Dordtsche Kil (Lt nr 9 (51°46·39N 4°37·62E)) (b) Oude Maas (Uilenhaven) (51°48·21N 4°38·24E) Sector Heerjansdam 04 (a) Oude Maas (Uilenhaven) (51°48·21N 4°38·24E) (b) Noord (Distance mark 978 (51°50·20N 4°40·27E)) Sector Dordrecht 79 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 993 (51°54·30N 4°34·46E)) Sector Maasbruggen 81 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1003 (51°54·07N 4°27·65E)) Sector Waalhaven 60 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1007 (51°54·04N 4°24·23E)) Sector Eemshaven 63 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 999·5 (51°50·65N 4°22·52E)) Sector Heerjansdam 62 (a) Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1011 (51°53·95N 4°20·81E)) (b) Oude Maas (Distance mark 1005 (51°54·28N 4°26·07E)) Sector Botlek 61 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1017 (51°54·45N 4°16·17E)) Sector Maasluis 80 Nieuwe Maas (Distance mark 1028 (51°58·00N 4°08·84E)) Sector Rozenburg 65 (a) Calandkanaal (Lt buoy CA8 (51°58·45N 4°06·34E)) (b) Hartelkanaal (Suurhoffbrug) (51°56·25N 4°06·37E) Sector Europoort 66 Hartelkanaal (Lt nr 25 (51°51·97N 4°16·01E)) Sector Hartelhaven/Dintelhaven 10 Nieuwe Waterweg (Lt buoy NW15 (51°58·53N 4°06·75E)) Maas Entrance 03 Leaving W boundary sector Maas Entrance Pilot Maas 02 (a) E entrance Maas West Inner TSS (b) SE entrance Maas Northwest TSS (c) S entrance Maas North TSS Maas Approach 01 REPORTING: (1) On arrival in the VTS area: All seagoing vessels should report to the appropriate sector VHF Channel when entering the VTS area, stating: (a) Vessel's name, call sign, IMO number and flag (b) Draught (c) Position (d) Destination (e) Special circumstances (f) If PEC held, confirm if circumstances on board are in accordance with the regulations and restrictions laid down in the certificate, Master's name, certificate numbers, and type of cargo (g) If entering the VTS area and vessel is ISPS compliant, the current security level (h) Any other information deemed necessary (2) Communication during transit, and while commencing or completing docking and undocking procedures in the VTS area: All seagoing vessels, except vessels with a length of 20m or less, should report to the appropriate sector VHF Channel when: (a) Crossing sector boundaries (b) Departing from the VTS area (c) Docking procedures have been completed (d) Undocking procedures have commenced (e) It is intended to make a particular manoeuvre (crossing the fairway, entering or leaving a harbour basin, or any other manoeuvre that deviates from the usual traffic flow) (3) The report should contain the following information: (a) Vessel's name, call sign, IMO number and flag (b) Date and time of report (c) Position (in lat and long or by bearing and distance) (d) Destination (e) Special circumstances (4) Vessels should advise the appropriate sector to arrange passing arrangements with other vessels. Alternatively, other vessels may be contacted directly but the appropriate sector must be subsequently advised. (5) Vessels navigating the Hartelkanaal between sector Oude Maas and sector Europoort, and S of sector Rozenburg should make a broadcast on VHF Ch 10 to exchange information with other vessels. (6) Communication prior to commencing undocking procedures or to obtain any information not directly related to traffic in the VTS area: All seagoing vessels should report to the appropriate sector on VHF Ch 11 just before departure or shifting, or when requesting information not directly related to traffic, stating: (a) Vessel's name and call sign (b) Draught (c) Position (d) Special circumstances (e) If PEC held, confirm if circumstances on board are in accordance with the regulations and restrictions laid down in the certificate, Master's name, certificate numbers, and type of cargo (7) If the agent has not reported the vessel's departure to the Hr Mr's office, vessels are obliged to do so on VHF Ch 19 to the HCC. Any requests for tugs (or extra tugs) and boatmen should be included. (8) Docked vessels are to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 19. (9) In case of emergency or incident, vessels must maintain a continuous listening watch as follows: (a) Vessels underway: To the appropriate sector VHF Channel (b) Vessels alongside: VHF Ch 19 (10) Vessels navigating bridges and locks should report to the bridge or lock concerned on approach and maintain a listening watch on the appropriate VHF Channel. The VTS should be advised when changing VHF Channel. (11) Vessels required to register with IVS-90 (tracking system): All inland waterway vessels required to register with IVS-90 should report to one of the following IVS-90 posts on VHF Ch 14 before unberthing: (a) Erasmusbrug (b) Botlek information and tracking system (c) Hr Mr's Reporting Centre (HMRC) (12) All moored vessels must contact the Harbour Co-ordination Centre via VHF Ch 14 if permission is required before carrying out tasks such as: (a) Lowering lifeboats (b) Diving activities (c) Lightering activities with floating cranes (d) Bunkering (13) All moored vessels must contact the Harbour Co-ordination Centre via VHF Ch 11 for: (a) Pilot, tugboats and/or linesmen requests (b) If the planned voyage cannot be undertaken (c) If any incidents occur (d) If emergency services are required (e) After obtaining permission, before commencing any work/exercises that may affect vessels traffic, the following information is to be reported to Traffic Centre Rotterdam on VHF Ch 11: (i) Vessel's name (ii) Berth (iii) Details of work/exercises to be carried out (lowering sloops, diving work, work involving sheerlegs etc) RADAR SURVEILLANCE: Radar Surveillance is provided by Maas Approach on VHF Ch 01. INFORMATION BROADCASTS: (1) Traffic Centres broadcast information regarding traffic, weather, tides, current, sea conditions, fog, ice etc. on VHF Ch 11. (2) When gale force winds are expected, weather forecasts are broadcast at H+50 on VHF Ch 19. (3) Information is also broadcast by the appropriate sector stations on request and may also be obtained through Dirkzwager Maasluis on VHF Ch 12. (4) Vessels at sea may obtain reports on request to Maas Approach direct on VHF Ch 01 or through Dirkzwager Maassluis. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ MARITIME INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Dirkzwager Maassluis VHF Frequency: Ch 12 Telephone: +31(0)10 4144222 Fax: +31(0)10 5925767 Telex: +44 26751 DIRK NL (Ship to Shore) +44 21058 DIRK NL (Ashore) E-mail: dms@dirkzwager.com HOURS: H24 NOTES: (1) Reports arrivals and departures to agents, owners, port authorities, etc. (2) Relays messages for the Rotterdam port area. (3) Provides berthing information. (4) Accepts Port Operations messages. (5) Visibility and weather reports for Europoort and North Sea area are available on request. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr's Reporting Centre (HMRC) Telephone: +31(0)10 2521000 Fax: +31(0)10 2521400 (Traffic Dept) +31(0)10 2521600 E-mail: cmh@portofrotterdam.com Port Authority Telephone: +31(0)10 2521010 Fax: +31(0)10 2521020 Website: www.portofrotterdam.com HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ BRIDGES AND LOCKS COMMUNICATION DETAILS: VHF Channels of major bridges and locks in the Nieuwe Waterweg are shown below: Name Position VHF Channel Calandbrug 51°54·07N 4°13·65E 22 Rozenburgsesluis 51°53·58N 4°13·73E 22 Hartelsluis 51°52·01N 4°18·44E 22 Botlekbrug 51°52·30N 4°19·86E 18 Koninginnebrug 51°54·80N 4°29·93E 20 Erasmusbrug 51°54·49N 4°29·33E 20 Spijkenisserbrug 51°51·60N 4°20·50E 18 Van Brienenoordbrug 51°54·26N 4°32·55E 20 Parksluis and bridges over the Delfhavense Schie 51°54·46N 4°27·81E 22 Sluis Weurt 51°51·26N 5°49·37E 18 Prins Bernhardsluis 51°54·20N 5°27·19E 28 Sluis S. Andries 51°47·87N 5°21·47E 20 Maassluis (Buitenhaven entrance) 51°55·08N 4°14·93E 80 Manderssluis 51°39·16N 4°22·69E 20 Harmsenbrug 51°54·12N 4°12·69E 22 Alblasserdambrug 51°51·38N 4°39·26E 22 HOURS: Rozenburgsesluis, Harmsenbrug, Botlekbrug, Spijkenisserbrug and Erasmusbrug bridges: H24 Koninginnebrug bridge: Mon-Fri: 0000-0730 LT, 0900-1630 LT and 1800-2359 LT. Sat and Sun: 24H Van Brienenoordbrug bridge: On request, 1100 LT, 1400 LT, 1930 LT and 2100-0600 LT Alblasserdambrug bridge: HX PROCEDURE: (1) Request to open the bridges should be made to each bridge. A continuous listening watch should be maintained on the appropriate VHF Channel until through each bridge. (2) Oude Maas: (a) Permission is required to navigate this river for seagoing vessels of: (i) 175m LOA and over, or 25m BOA or over (ii) Freshwater draught over 8·80m or over (for Dordrecht) or 8·00m or over (for Moerdijk) (b) Permission must be requested from the HCC 24h in advance (3) Notice of ETA: Vessels must give notice of ETA at the following times: (a) For Harmsenbrug bridge: 4h prior to arrival via +31(0)168 477500 and 2h prior to arrival via VHF Ch 22 (b) For Hartelsluis: 2h prior to arrival via VHF Ch 22 (c) For Botlekbrug bridge: (i) Upstream: When passing distance mark 1015 (51°54·00N 4°17·56E) or 1011 (51°53·94N 4°20·82E) and when entering Oude Maas (51°53·54N 4°19·22E) (ii) Downstream: When passing O 7 Lt buoy (51°50·47N 4°23·53E) and distance mark 1001·8 (51°51·23N 4°20·92E) (d) For Spijkenisserbrug bridge: (i) Upstream: When passing distance mark 1015 (51°53·98N 4°17·66E) or 1011 (51°53·94N 4°20·82E) and when entering Oude Maas (51°53·54N 4°19·22E) (ii) Downstream: When passing O 7 Lt buoy (51°50·47N 4°23·53E) and O 8 Lt buoy (51°50·80N 4°21·79E) (e) For Erasmusbrug and Koninginnebrug bridges: 1h prior to arrival via VHF Ch 20 (f) For Van Brienenoordbrug bridge: (i) Request for opening shall be made 12h prior to arrival via email vc-zwn-brienenoordbrug@rws.nl (ii) Special transports shall be requested 8 weeks prior to arrival via email bijzondertransport@rwsl.nl (iii) Vessels shall contact the bridge on VHF Ch 20 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 29/25 Netherlands HP1 2025 Ed, (RSDRA2025000176611), 29/25

Messages should be sent via Scheveningen Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Inmarsat communication is possible. ..... Harbour Masters Reporting Center (HMRC): VHF: Ch 14 Tel: +31 10 252 1000 Fax: +31 10 252 1600 Email: cmh@portofrotterdam.com Deep Sea Pilots Tel: +31 10 593 1600 Fax: +31 10 592 5767 Email: ops@dirkzwager.com Pilot ordering - Shore Based Pilotage (SBP) Tel: +31 10 592 5767 Tlx: +44 21058 dirk nl Email: rotterdam@dirkzwager.com Mass Approach VHF: Ch 02 Callsign: Mass Entrance Pilot Mass Sector VHF: Ch 02 Callsign: Pilot Mass Shore Pased Pilotage: Maas Entrance VHF: Ch 03 Regional Pilots Corporation Rotterdam-Rijnmond Tel: +31 10 400 0500 Fax: +31 10 411 5588 Email: rotterdam-rijnmond@loodswezen.nl Helicopter Pilotage VHF: Ch 09, 01, 02 Fax: +31 10 252 2687 Email: helipilot@loodswezen.nl Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC) VHF: Ch 14 Tel: +31 10 252 1000 Fax: +31 10 252 1600 Email: hcc@portofrotterdam.com Traffic Centre Rotterdam VHF: Ch 11 Tel: +31 10 252 2601 Traffic Centre Hoek van Holland VHF: Ch 11 Tel: +31 10 252 2801 Patrol Vessel VHF: Ch 11 Tugs VHF: Ch 06, 08 Intraship VHF: Ch 15, 17 Marine Information and Communication Service VHF: Ch 12 Callsign: Dirkzwager Maassluis Tel: +31 10 414 4222 Fax: +31 10 592 5767 Tlx: +44 26751 dirk nl (Ship to Ship) Tlx: +44 21058 dirk nl (Ashore) Email: dms@dirkzwager.com Havendienst Dordrecht VHF: Ch 74 Traffic Centre Dordrecht VHF: Ch 71 Tel: +31 800 623 6200 Sector Dordrecht VHF: Ch 79 Sector Heerjansdam VHF: Ch 04

The following documents must be available: ..... Cargo statements. Crew's effects declaration. Vessel's stores declaration. Customs allowances: Spirits, 5 litres per vessel plus 0.25 litre per man; wine, 5 litres per man. Each crew member is permitted only 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars, or 500gm tobacco out of the bond for use onboard. Each crew member is permitted to take 40 cigarettes if he goes ashore. Immigration: On entering the Netherlands territory (12nm zone), the Master of a seagoing vessel must immediately: ..... Forward a Crew and Passenger List. Report the presence of any stowaways. The foregoing implies that the Seaport Police must be in possession of the required information prior to the arrival of the seagoing vessel in the port of Rotterdam. Seaport officials will regularly come onboard to carry out a physical inspection for border control purposes after the seagoing vessel has docked. During an inspection of this kind, the Master must present the crew manifest and possible passenger manifest to the officials, and offer his full co-operation during the inspection. The seaport Police aim to carry out the inspection within 6 hours of the vessel's arrival. While the vessel is in a Dutch port, the master must retain the copy of the checked crew manifest and is required to submit it on request, report any signing-on or absence of an alien citizen deemed important by Border Control, any intention of an alien crew member to sign off and the departure of or boarding of a person who is not a member of the crew.

On arrival the master should complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health. To download this form: www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-regulations/port-health-authority/Page s/maritime-declaration-health.aspx The following documents should be available for general cargo vessel/bulk carrier: ..... Document 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Oil record book part l 4. Document of Compliance (in respect to dangerous goods) 5. Dangerous goods manifests and detailed stowage plan arrival and departure Rotterdam 6. Documentation regarding fumigant used to fumigate bulk cargoes The following documents should be available for oil/chemical/gas tankers: ..... 1. IOPP 2. SOPEP 3. Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan 4. Garbage record book 5. Oil record book part l and ll 6. International Tonnage Certificate 7. Certificate of fitness chemical/gas, including product list 8. Procedures and arrangements manual 9. Cargo record book 10. Safety checklist of port of Rotterdam 11. Cargo Ship Safety Radiotelephony Certificate 12. Stowage plan arrival and departure Rotterdam 13. Material safety datasheet('s) 14. Bill of lading 15. Shipping document for bulk liquid cargoes Note - The Port of Rotterdam has tested and will shortly be operating "PRONTO", the port's new Port Call Optimisation system which will provide shipping companies, agents, service providers (pilots, linesmen, towing and bunkering companies) and operators with a joint platform for the exchange of port call information, using internationally adopted standards. This exchange of information will lead to much more efficient planning and port calls will be handled more swiftly and safely.

Should be sent to Maritime Information Communication Service: Tel: +31 10 414 4222, Fax: +31 10 592 5767. Telex: 21058 dirk nl Email: dms@dirkwager.com. All vessels with draught of 17.40m and over should send the following information 48 hours before ETA at the rendezvous point (51°59.00'N 003° 00.00'E). ..... A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI and flag B Date and time G Name of last port of call I Destination and ETA J State whether a deep sea or local Pilot onboard or one is requested O Maximum draught P Cargo onboard Q Condition of vessel T1 Vessel's agent, Master or operator T2 Vessel's customer U LOA, beam, GT W Total number of crew and passengers onboard X1 Presence of bow/stern thrusters including capacity in kW, radar, gyrocompass, VHF with VTS Channels of VTS areas to be passed and manoeuvring speed in kts. X2 Report any changes to previous report X3 Required tugs or linesmen X4 Purpose of visit X5 Any other information The following information should be sent 24, 12 and 3 hours before the rendezvous point: A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI and flag B Date and time I Destination and ETA O Maximum draught Q Condition of vessel All vessels less than draught 17.40m except those of less than 300GT should send the details above 24 hours before ETA at Maas Centre Lightbuoy (52° 00.90'N 003°48.80'E) or, if departure from previous port was within last 24 hours, as soon as possible. Details A, B, I, O and Q should be forwarded 6 and 3 hours before ETA at the Maas Centre Lightbuoy. Dangerous Goods: The following information should be forwarded to the Harbour Master on departure from the port of loading of at the latest on entering Netherlands territorial waters, then 3 hours before ETD and 3 hours prior to loading: ..... A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI and flag B Date and time G Name of last port of call I Destination and ETA O Maximum draught P Cargo onboard T1 Vessel's agent, Master or operator U LOA, beam, GT W Total number of crew and passengers onboard ETD: Vessels with draught 17.40m and over and vessels less than draught 17.40m, except vessels less than 300GT should forward the following information 12 and 3 hours prior to ETD: ..... A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI and flag I Destination and ETA J State whether a deep sea or local Pilot onboard or one is requested K Date, time and point of exit from the system O Maximum draught P Cargo onboard Q Condition of vessel T1 Vessel's agent, Master or operator T2 Vessel's customer U LOA, beam, GT W Total number of crew and passengers onboard X1 Presence of bow/stern thrusters including capacity in kW, radar, gyrocompass, VHF with VTS Channels of VTS areas to be passed and manoeuvring speed in kts. X2 Report any changes to previous report X3 Required tugs or linesmen The following should be sent to the Traffic Centre via VHF Ch 11, 3 hours prior to ETD (departure or shifting) A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI and flag K Date, time and point of exit from the system O Maximum draught Q Condition of vessel The following should be sent to the Traffic Centre via VHF Ch 11, 3 hours on departure or shifting A Vessel's name, callsign, IMO No or MMSI and flag K Date, time and point of exit from the system Q Condition of vessel HES Botlek Tank Terminal (HBTT): Prior to arrival at least 4hrs before berthing, the master or agent should inform the loading master with exact ETA alongside. The terminal will then advise berth availability. On arrival at the jetty, the terminal operator has the possibility to communicate with the vessel via agent/port authority and with barges directly.

Dangerous Goods: General Information: Regulations are based on several Governmental laws and Municipal bylaws. Noxious and Dangerous Goods of the Municipal Port Management is a division of the Harbour Master's Reporting Center. It is the centre where all information on dangerous goods onboard vessels is collected, administrated and distributed to those concerned. Dangerous Cargo List: The Rotterdam Port Bylaws prescribe that a vessel having any dangerous cargo onboard is prohibited from being in the harbour unless there is a list onboard and an identical list has been submitted to the Harbour Master, stating the correct technical names, IMO class gross quantities and the stowage of these materials. Inspection onboard vessels berthed in the port of Rotterdam will be carried out mainly by inspectors of the Noxious and Dangerous Goods Division, although in certain cases (eg, explosives) Governmental Dangerous Goods Inspectors are in charge as well. For detailed information the following Regulations should be consulted: Port Legislation (Havenverordening Rotterdam) and Regulations for the carriage of Dangerous Substances in sea-going vessels WBJ/V 24422, July 10, 1985. (Reglement Vervoer Gevaarlijke Stoffen met Zeeschepen). From these regulations the following significant obligations have been extracted: ..... 1. Prior Notification: Masters of vessels carrying: a. Dangerous goods of IMO class 1 and 5.2 with secondary label explosive in packages. b. More than 1,000kg gross weight per substance of the other IMO classes in packages. c. Dangerous substances in bulk including empty tankers which are not gas free. d. Noxious liquids e. Cargoes under fumigation. f. Fumigated cargoes with residues of fumigation vapours. shall report these commodities 48 hours prior to arrival, stating the correct technical names, IMO class and UN number, gross quantities and the stowage of these commodities. The report on noxious and dangerous goods must be sent to the Port Management as an (electronic) EDI message. This can be done by the agent or by the shipping company. If an electronic report is not possible the agent or shipping company must ask the Port Management for permission to send the report by mail. 2. Operational notification: Masters of vessels showing the signals as mentioned below ("B" flag or one red light) shall give notice to the nearest Traffic Centre on VHF Ch 13. This notice shall be given half an hour before the ship enters the New Rotterdam Waterway area and before departure. This notice shall contain: Ship's name, position, destination and expected time of entering or leaving the Rotterdam Waterway area. Should there be considerable alteration in this time, Maas Approach should be notified again 30 minutes in advance. When visibility is less than 500m ships may be prohibited from navigating the New Rotterdam Waterway. 3. Pilotage: For ships carrying dangerous goods, including tankers which are empty from dangerous goods but clean, pilotage is compulsory. 4. Signals: Vessels carrying general cargo: a. More than 100kg gross of IMO class 1.1 and 1.5. b. More than 1,000kg gross of IMO class 1.2, 1.3 and 1.4 (explosives) and IMO class 5.2 with secondary label explosive (organic peroxides). c. More than 1,000kg gross poisonous gases of IMO class 2. Vessels carrying bulk: d. Any dangerous substances in any quantity; also empty tanks which are not certified as being clean by an acknowledged expert should hoist the following signals before entering the New Rotterdam Waterway area: (i) By day the international signal flag "B"; (ii) By night 1 (fixed) red light. 5. Restrictions: a. Explosives: There is a restriction on the carriage of explosives by ships, dependent on kind, quantity and stowage of the explosives. Permission to deliver explosives is given by the Department of Transport. Masters of vessels are advised to make sure whether such permission has been granted. Restrictions are imposed on certain quantities of dangerous goods of Class 1 for ships taking berths in specified zones near residential areas. b. General cargo IMDG regulations are basically accepted as the rules for packing, stowage and segregation onboard of vessels entering port. However a number of selected substances (viz Municipal Gazette 1987, No 117, "Port Regulations on Dangerous Substances") is restricted in quantity. These selected substances comprise mainly compressed gases of low flash-point, toxic and corrosive liquids with a high vapour pressure at ambient temperature. From calculations, assessments were made of the distances within which each of the selected substances could cause danger due to a possible shipping accident. The distances were classified into the following zones (distances from residential areas): zone A, less than 100m; zone B, 100-300m; zone C, 300-500m; zone D, 500-1,500m, and above 1,500m. The restrictions have as variables the type of dangerous substance, the type of packing (size of packing), the total quantity of the substance onboard and the distance (the zone) from residential areas. It is prohibited for the Master of a vessel carrying packed dangerous substances to occupy a berth in zone A, B, C or D, if the amount of dangerous goods onboard surpasses the quantity stated in the tables of Annex 1 of the Port regulations. c. Liquid bulk cargo: Tank vessels carrying dangerous substances or which have carried dangerous substances and do not have a cleaning certificate, issued by a designated chemist, stating that the vessel has been adequately cleaned, shall berth only in a petroleum harbour. An exemption has been made for combination carriers under certain conditions. Complementary rules are applicable in case of transhipment between tank vessels. These regulations apply to vapour return lines, restrictions to the number of operations and the number of barges that may be moored alongside and restrictions to cargoes to be transferred on buoys. d. Combination Carriers (OBO's) carrying or intending to carry dry bulk cargoes shall not commence loading or discharging before having received a permit from the Harbour Master. Before the Harbour Master will grant such a permit, he has to be advised by the marine chemist by means of a "Certificate for Combination Carriers". This information has to contain the following regarding the condition of all spaces within the cargo area: (i) Spaces of cargo tanks which carry or will carry solid goods do not contain combustible liquids or residues thereof; (ii) The other spaces or cargo tanks, except those tanks which carry slops, are free of combustible liquids or residues thereof, or contain an "inert atmosphere" and positive pressure, or contain a gas free atmosphere; (iii) Adjacent to the spaces which carry or will carry solid goods, there are no cargo residues of combustible liquids, mixed or unmixed with water (slops) (iv) The free space above the cargo residues (slops) referred to in (iii) is filled with inert gas under positive pressure. The Master of a "Combination Carrier" is obliged to give notice to the Harbour Master at least 24 hours prior to arrival, of the ETA of the ship in Rotterdam. This notice must contain the following information: (1) The nature of the dry cargo; (2) Nature of operation: Loading or discharging; (3) Where loading and discharging will take place; (4) The chemical or technical name of the last liquid cargo; (5) The date of discharging of the last liquid cargo; (6) The stowage of the cargo residues of combustible liquid (slops); (7) Description of the atmosphere above the cargo residues referred to in (6); (8) Description of the atmosphere of all other spaces. The Master of a "Combination Carrier" is obliged to maintain the condition of "inert atmosphere" under positive pressure or a gas free atmosphere during the stay of the ship in the port. He is also obliged, if reference is made to it, to keep the free spaces above the slops filled with inert gas under positive pressure. An "inert atmosphere" is such that no explosion may occur when mixing it with air. The atmosphere will, in any case, be considered an inert atmosphere if: (1) There is a concentration of combustible gases of max 2% by volume and; (2) There is a concentration of oxygen of max 5% by volume. A positive pressure means a pressure of at least 0.01 bar over-pressure. A gas free atmosphere is an atmosphere that has a concentration of combustible gasses of less than 20% from the lower explosion limit. If in any particular case it is required in the interest of public order or safety, the Harbour Master may refuse permission and give more detailed instructions as well as impose further requirements. 6. Harmful Substances (Marpol): See slop reception. 7. Fumigation: Fumigation activities onboard vessels are prohibited unless a permit has been issued by the Harbour Master.

The Master is required to complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health, the standard international FAL form to be used. Particulars that have to be reported: ..... 1. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate expiry date. 2. The number of passengers and crew. 3. Any case or suspected case of plague, cholera, yellow fever or smallpox. 4. Has plague occurred or been suspected among the rats or mice onboard during the voyage, or has there been an abnormal mortality among them? 5. Has any person died onboard during the voyage otherwise than as a result of an accident? 6. Is there onboard or has there been during the voyage any cases of disease which you suspect to be of an infectious nature? 7. Is there any sick person(s) onboard now? 8. Are you aware of any other conditions onboard which may lead to infection or spread of disease? In the case one of these questions has been answered 'yes', or in case of other quarantine problems: ..... 9. Advise the pilot, ship agent and HCC. 10. The department of Infectious Diseases of the Municipal Health Service (GGD) must be contacted immediately: during office hours on Tel: +31 10 433 9897, after office hours on Tel: +31 10 433 9882. The Declaration form must be faxed or sent by email to: +31 10 252 1400, hccvl@portofrotterdam.com 11. Keep the Maritime Declaration of Health form on stand-by, and the person responsible for medical care onboard, to answer any questions. In case where all questions are answered 'no', this form can be forwarded by mail or email to: Municipal Health Service (GGD) of Rotterdam, PO Box 1722, 3000 VB, Rotterdam, Email: info@ggd.rotterdam.nl 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.