Zaanstad (NLZAA)

The majority of Zaanstad is made up of three harbour basins handling a range of cargoes including containers, cocoa beans, waste, scrap metal, project, concrete, vegetable oils, bio-fuels and waxes. Additional facilities located within the port include ship repairs, ship building, lay-by berthage and the F20 fast ferry service across the North Sea Canal to Amsterdam.

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

The port of Zaanstad is situated on the Zaan River, connected directly with the North Sea Canal, 7km N of Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Max LOA 130.12m, beam 20.60m, draught 7.30m and 12,906DWT

Approx 200,000t of cargo and 467,000 passengers handled annually.

Channel bound vessels may anchor in a designated area situated on the S side of the IJ-Geul Approach Area, about 28 miles W of the port entrance of Ijmuiden. Special permission must be granted by VTS Centre at IJmuiden for all vessels willing to anchor in this location. Another designated anchorage area is located on the N side of the IJ-Geul channel, approx 10 miles WNW of the port entrance of Ijmuiden. Anchoring in the Zaanstad harbour is prohibited without the permission of the Harbour Master. Numerous prohibited anchorage areas lie in the approach to the North Sea Canal including an area extending 3 miles WNW from the breakwater heads. Anchoring is also not recommended in an area extending approx 2.7 miles WNW from the seaward end of the anchoring prohibited area.

Access to the port is made through the three locks located at IJmuiden; Middensluis, Zuidersluis and Noordersluis. Middensluis and Zuidersluis are accessed via Zuider Buiten Canal and Noordersluis is accessed via Noorder Buiten Canal. The entrance fairway leading from the E end of Noorder Buiten Canal to this lock is dredged to a depth of 14.4m. Zuidersluis may only be transited by vessels up to LOA 95.0m, beam 17.0m and a draught of 7.8m, the overall lock is 100m and 18.0m wide. Middensluis may only be transited by vessels up to LOA 100.0m, beam 15.4m and a draught of 4.0m, the overall lock is 202m and 25m wide with depths of 10.0m on the sill. Noordersluis is the largest lock and is 400m and 43.7m wide with depths of 15.0m on the sill. Vessels proceeding to the port travel along the North Sea Canal with a max depth of 15.0m.

Zaandam is an alternative name for Zaanstad.

BA 124, 2322. Admiralty Pilot NP55.

The Netherlands Coastguard operates within the port area.

1015.

Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels transiting the North Sea Canal: ..... 1. All vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. 2. All vessels LOA 75.0m and over. 3. All vessels LOA between 75.0-95.0m (unless an exemption has been issued). Vessels must request pilotage at least 6hrs in advance and sent through to Traffic Centre IJmuiden. Following the initial contact a confirmation message must be sent 3hrs and 1hr prior to arrival. Any deviations of more than 30mins must be reported immediately via VHF Ch 7. Shore Based Pilotage is available, for certain vessels, in the event of adverse weather conditions and will board 3 miles W of the outer breakwaters. The following information must be provided: ..... Designator Information A. Vessel Name and Call Sign. I. Destination Port/Berth. J. ETA at Pilot Station. O. Max Draught. U. LOA and GT. Pilots embark 3 to 8 miles W of the breakwaters, depending on the size, draught and weather conditions in the area. Pilots board in the following locations: ..... Vessel Particulars Location 1. Draught < 8.0m. 3 miles WNW of the entrance. 2. Draught 8.0-10.0m. 4 miles WNW of the entrance. 3. Draught 10.0-13.1m. 6 miles WNW of the entrance. 4. Draught 13.1-14.1m. 8 miles W of the harbour entrance. Pilots are able to be transported by helicopters and will board/depart vessels within a 5 mile circular area (52°28'N., 4°15'E). In the event that pilots are required by helicopter, vessels must send their ETA and include their direction of approach. Channelbound vessels using the Deep Water Route (IJ-Channel), must send their ETA at the helicopter boarding area 24hrs in advance and a confirmation message 8hrs prior to arrival. These vessels, if not having a sea pilot onboard, must take on the pilot by helicopter in the W part of the IJ-Geul Approach Area near point (52°30'N., 3°50'E.). The exact place will be agreed upon by the helicopter and the vessel and are generally boarded by two pilots. Before approaching this point, vessels are noted, depending from which direction they came, to pass through a way point (52°30'N., 3°45'E.). The helicopter will contact the vessel on VHF Ch 7 between 20-40 miles from the vessel. The communication between the helicopter and the vessel will be carried out on a designated VHF channel or a separate channel if necessary. The helicopter call sign is “Helicopter” followed by its registration letters as quoted by the Port Traffic Centre. Following procedures apply for pilots to be transported by helicopter: ..... 1. Draught exceeding 14.1m. 2 Pilots board channelbound vessels by helicopter unless they have already been boarded elsewhere. 3 Channelbound vessels approach the way-point position (52°30'N., 3°45'E.) before approaching the rendezvous position (52°29.4'N., 3°47.4'E.). 4 Pilots can be transferred by helicopter to and from non-channelbound vessels. 5 IJmuiden Approach will inform the helicopter of the vessel's location. 6 IJmuiden Approach will inform the vessel of the helicopter's time of departure and ETA above the vessel. 7. Helicopter will contact the vessel within 3 miles. Vessel must provide the following information: a. Vessel position b. Vessel course and speed c. Actual wind direction speed across the deck d. Vessel’s pitch and/or roll e. Conditions on deck (dry, spray or wet) 8. Pilot will confirm whether he accepts the conditions as stated or will ask for the vessel to change course and/or speed. 9. Exact boarding position will be arranged after consultation between the helicopter pilot and the vessel. 10. Pilots board: a. Channelbound vessels (52°29.4'N., 3°47.4'E). b. Non-channelbound vessels within a radius 5 miles (52°28.1'N., 4°14.0'E).

Lights are exhibited along the whole length of North Sea Canal and are placed on both banks at intervals of from 100m to 240m. Lights are exhibited from each side of the entrance to nearly every branch canal and basin.

All Zaanstad harbours have direct unrestricted connections with the North Sea Canal. Vessels up to LOA 325.0m, beam 42.0m and draught 13.1m are able to transit through the lock Noordersluisand and proceed to Amsterdam without special permission. Special permission is needed, however, for vessels up to beam 45.0m and draught 14.0m to transit the North Sea Canal. Vessels with draughts exceeding 13.7m, are considered to be constrained by their draught (channel bound) and must show the appropriate lights and shapes. These vessels are obliged to use the Deep Water Route (IJ-Channel) in the approach to IJmuiden and the North Sea Canal. Speed: Reducing speed is compulsory when passing the harbour entrance, moored craft or other objects that may be damaged by backwash. The same attention must be given to vessels, craft or any other floating objects, which are marked as follows: By day: Horizontal red/white flag; By night: One red above one white light with a distance of 0.60m to 0.90m. Vessels with a draught less than 4.5m are limited to a max peed of 9kts, vessels with draughts 4.5-8.0m are limited to a max speed of 7kts and vessels with a draught exceeding 8.0m are limited to a max speed of 6.5kts. Vessels under tow are limited to a max speed of 5kts. Due to the narrow fairway, vessels are prohibited from meeting or overtaking within the IJ-Geul channel. The MSP Lighted Buoy (52°34'N., 4°04'E.) marks an explosives dumping area and is situated approx 18m WNW of the Ijmuiden port entrance. A circular restricted area, with a radius of 3m, is located on this explosives dumping area. Underwater operations are prohibited within this area. Submarine pipelines extend seaward from points on the shore at Ijuiden located approx 0.3m S of the S breakwater and 1.2m N of the N breakwater. Further submarine lines and cables are located throughout the canal. Tunnels are also found under the canal and may cause disruption to the magnetic compasses in the vicinity. A noticeable current in the North Sea Canal may be experienced in the event that sluicing operations are taking place.

Nil.

A vessel traffic system (VTS) operates within the North Sea Canal and vessels are advised to maintain a continuous VHF listening watch. The listening channel and locations are as follows: ..... VHF Channel Location Ch 7 (Traffic Centre IJmuiden) W of IJmuiden Lighted Buoy. Ch 61 (Port Control IJmuiden) IJmuiden Lighted Buoy to the locks. Ch 22 (IJmuiden Sluices) Within the locks. Ch 3 (Traffic Service North Sea Canal) From the locks to Km 11.2. Ch 68 (Amsterdam Port Control) From Km 11.2 to Amsterdam.

Available from Amsterdam.

Prevailing winds: W'ly. It is worth noting that in the event of storms and a strong flood current, a confused sea with heavy breakers may be observed near the Ijmuiden port entrance.

ZAANDAM, NORDZEEKANAAL 52°26.56'N 4°49.37'E UNCTAD LOCODE: NL ZAA For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM (A) WEST COAST OF BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS INDEX OF DIAGRAMS GENERAL DIAGRAM (4) NOORDZEEKANAAL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES AND PILOTAGE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

ZAANDAM, NORDZEEKANAAL 52°26.56'N 4°49.37'E For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM (A) WEST COAST OF BELGIUM AND NETHERLANDS INDEX OF DIAGRAMS GENERAL DIAGRAM (4) NOORDZEEKANAAL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES AND PILOTAGE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Amsterdam Harbour Office contact info VHF: Ch 68. Netherlands Coastguard VHF: Ch 16. Pilots contact info VHF: Ch 7 Email: pilots.amsterdam@loodswezen.nl CTVrede Steinweg B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 756 126 699 Email: customerservice@ctvrede.nl Afvalzorg contact info Telephone: +31 88 801 08 01 Email: info@afvalzorg.nl Bruins Veem B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 75 631 3778 Email: info@bruinsveem.nl GVB contact info Telephone: +31 0900 8011 Knez Figee B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 75 6810410 Email: info@kenzfigee.com Koole contact info Telephone: +31 75 681 28 12 Email: info@koole.com Overdie Metals B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 75 6531150 Email: planning@overdie.nl Pieter Bon Holding B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 75 612 30 30 Email: contact@pieterbon.nl Van der Kamp B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 75 612 16 00 Email: zaandam@vanderkampbv.nl Wed. K. Brouwer Scheepswerf B.V. contact info Telephone: +31 75 635 40 69 Email: administratie@scheepswerfbrouwer.nl Amsterdam Yacht Service contact info Telephone: +31 75 2048136 Email: info@amsterdamyachtservice.com

For vessels bound for Zaanstad and Westzaan the clearance formalities will be carried out by the Custom house at Zaanstad (Mon-Fri) and from the Custom house at Kabel Weg 88, 1014 BC Amsterdam. Tel: +31 30 581 3614 at all other times. Besides the statement of the cargo there must be a Stores List available, in triplicate. This list must be an exact statement of all provisions, their quantity and packing. In addition to the Stores List, the ship's papers and the shipping documents and the Certificate of Registry are needed for clearance; it is recommended that these papers should be in a convenient place before arrival. The quantity of provisions allowed for use in port is based on standards set by Customs and is arrived at by multiplying the daily allowance with the number of days the vessel is expected to stay in port. If the stay in port requires more time than expected or more than one week, a new allotment will be allowed for the remaining days on application to the customs. Lists in duplicate are needed for curiosities, textile, tobacco, cigarettes, other provisions, etc, belonging to those onboard. Separate lists are required for these articles to be brought ashore after taxes have been paid. The goods that are not cleared should be put into one room (to spare vessel's time it is recommended to do so before entering the harbour) which is to be sealed up by the Customs. Masters should be particularly careful that the seals affixed by the Customs are not damaged. If renewal or removal is required, apply to Customs. The Immigration Officer normally comes onboard the ship as soon as possible after arrival. The Crew List (2 copies) and a list of all persons onboard (Dutch and foreign) who are not listed as crewmembers should be handed to him. If the checking does not take place onboard, the above mentioned documents must be delivered within 12 hours after arrival at the local crossing point. The head of the crossing point should always be notified, without delay, of the presence of stowaways.

IMO Crew List, IMO FAL Form 5, other Custom papers have to be supplied by the agent.

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 2. Gross tonnage 3. LOA 4. Draught 5. Destination and pilot station of arrival

Vessels requiring special permission to transit the North Sea Canal must apply in writing 7 days in advance. Dangerous Cargo: All vessels wishing to transit the North Sea Canal carrying dangerous cargo must submit a special permission request and also include the following information: ..... 1. Nationality. 2. Nature and quantity of dangerous cargo. 3. The manner of packing for any IMCO class 1 cargo. 4. Agent name.

It is the duty of the pilot to inform the Master regarding the Quarantine Regulations, when boarding an inbound vessel. Vessels proceeding to Amsterdam or Zaanstad will be examined by the doctor stationed at Amsterdam. This medical authority decides whether the ship will be allowed to proceed to its destination or has to go to Amsterdam for quarantine. Uninfected vessels, coming from a plague infected country or port carrying a valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate (SSCC) or Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC) are exempted from a sanitary examination, in this case the Master hands this official certificate to the pilot and agrees to comply with the regulations of the Dutch Minister of Public Health. Vessels subject to medical inspection are to display the following signal: By day: The International Code Signal "ZU" and number of questions mentioned in the Maritime Health Declaration. By night: By light signalling. (This will soon be cancelled, except the Morse signalling and/or VHF). The Netherlands Quarantine Regulations are based on the International Health Regulations with reference to the following diseases: Plague, Yellow fever and Cholera. According to Dutch Law, infectious diseases are moreover: Ornithosis (including Psittacosis), Typhoid fever, Paratyphoid fever (Schottmuller and other salmonellae), Food poisoning, Undulant fever (Brucellosis), Bacillary Dysentery, Rubella, Diphtheria, Meningitis, Poliomyelitis, Encephalitis lethargica, Lyssa, Leprosy, Leptospirosis, Tetanus, Malaria, Viral hepatitis, recurrent fever, Rabies, Typhus exanthematicis, Anthrax, Pertussis, Q-fever, Trichinosis, Tularaemia, Gonorrhoea, Syphilis, Parotitis epidemica, Lassafever and other African Hemorrhagic viral fevers, Measles, Tuberculosis. The Mayor of Amsterdam calls the attention of Shipmasters to the following regulations: ..... 1. In case there is a patient suffering from any infectious disease onboard his ship, or a member of the crew or passengers have suffered or died in consequence of an infectious disease, the Master according to Law is obliged to inform the mayor, by reporting the case to the Municipal Medical and Health Service of Ijmuiden or Amsterdam, who if necessary, assigns a berth to the vessel, where it is to be kept out of any communication with shore or craft, until the Municipal Medical and Health Service declares in the name of the mayor, that all necessary measures have been performed according to the Law. 2. In case an infectious disease is observed onboard his vessel, after berthing in this port, the Master or his representative is obliged to inform the mayor, by reporting the case at the Municipal Medical and Health Service, Tel: +31 20 555 5911. The Master is moreover obliged to hoist the Code Signal "ZU", in case of diseases named in the Quarantine Regulations. 3. He is liable to punishment if he conveys or causes to be conveyed any person suffering from a contagious disease, in any other way than by the means of conveyance or vessels reserved for that purpose, by and attainable from the Municipal Medical and Health Service, 100 Nieuwe Achtergracht, Tel: +31 20 555 5911. 4. He is liable to punishment if he transports or permits to transport, or makes a present of, or permits the use of articles which have been in contact with patients suffering from or persons died of infectious diseases, unless the said articles have been declared free by the Municipal Service. 5. He is liable to punishment if he causes danger or infection to other people by imprudence or negligence. 6. The Master or his representative is obliged to inform the Officials of the Sanitary Service and the Harbour Service of cases of illness amongst the crew and passengers or a high mortality amongst the rats onboard of the ship and to furnish all information which may be desired concerning the sanitation of the ship. Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate (SSCEC), Ship Sanitation Control and disinsectisation: According to Article 53 of the International Health Regulations and Article 199-2 sub article of the General Police Regulations Amsterdam, whilst being moored at Amsterdam, adequate rat guards have to be fitted on all mooring lines and care must be taken that these rat guards are kept in place during the vessel's stay at Amsterdam. For sanitary inspection and issue of SSCEC for ships in port of Zaanstad and Amsterdam: Apply to Municipal Pest Control, 100 Nieuwe Achtergracht, Tel: +30 20 555 5600, after hours: Municipal Medic and Health Service, Tel: +30 20 555 5555.

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