Zierikzee (NLZIE)

The harbour is approx 2km in length, with depths ranging from 2.0-4.0m.

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

Zierikzee is situated on the S coast of the island of Schouwen-Duiveland.

LOA 50m, draught 3.0m.

Zierikzee is approached from the E end of Roompot through a canal, 1.5nm in length, bottom width of 12m and a depth of 2.4m. The entrance to the canal faces S and is formed by 2 masonry piers on which stand lights (W pierhead red round pedestal, white band, 6m in height). An explosives dumping ground, lies close SW of the entrance to the canal. A lock, 1nm from the canal entrance, has a width of 12.5m and a sill depth of 2.3m.

BA 110. Admiralty Pilot NP28.

Available.

Range 3.40m.

Communications should be sent via Scheveningen Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week. Inmarsat communication is possible. VHF: VHF contact is unavailable.

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

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 3 2. Personal Effects List 2 3. Stores List 2 4. International Tonnage Certificate 2 5. Passenger Lists 2 Copies of the above documents should be sent to the agent, Customs, Immigration and Police authorities.

Vessel's ETA should be sent 24 hours and 6 hours before arrival any changes are to be notified 2 hours prior to arrival. The message should include the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Gross tonnage 3. LOA 4. Draught 5. Destination and pilot station of arrival The messages should be sent to Pilotage Vlissengen, Tel: +31 1184 89502, Fax: +31 1184 12321, Telex: 37811, or via Scheveningen Radio, (PCH).

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.