Darlowo (PLDAR)

This port handles general cargo mainly sea product, ship maintenance and recreational services. The commercial harbour is made up of an avantport, the port of Darlowko, the manoeuvring basin and the main basin at Darlowo. The entrance is formed by two concrete breakwaters, from the Avantport, extending over 450m from the E and W side of the river mouth. In winds of up to 28-33kts from SW through W to NE it may be difficult to enter the harbour due to the high waves and the narrow entrance. In this situation vessels should remain at sea. The port has facilities for coal, grain and fish processing.

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length. Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Darlowo is situated at the mouth of the Wieprza River, approx 120km from Gdansk.

LOA 75m, draught 4m, beam 12m.

Anchorage in the roadstead, in depths of 16.0m, 1.5nm NW of Darlowo Lighthouse. Vessels should take care to avoid the foul area 2.5nm NW of the lighthouse, where a wreck is situated.

The entrance is formed by two concrete breakwaters, from Avantport, extending over 450m from E and W side of the river mouth. The entrance is 38m wide and has a depth of 7.5m. The Avantport is an outer harbour known as Darlowko, with depths not exceeding 6.5m. Darlowo town is located approx 1.5nm upstream from the drawbridge, 600m inside the entrance. The port channel has a seabed width of approx 23m and has a depth of 5.5m. Depth in harbour basin is 3.5m to 4.5m. The port should be approached from a SE heading until the entrance is open. Steer clear and midway between the breakwaters. Attention should be paid to the current, which usually set across the entrance and to steer clear of the SW breakwater as it has been damaged below water level. In heavy gales from SSW, through W to NNE, entrance should not be attempted.

BA 2150, 2369. Admiralty Pilot NP19, NP286(2).

1025

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over LOA 40m from the roads (anchorage) to berths and vice versa. Pilots are available from 0600 to 2200hrs. ETA to be advised 2 hours prior to arrival through Witowo Radio or Darlowo Harbour Office VHF Ch 16,12. Pilots board in position 54°26.9'N 016°20.8'E

Darlowo Lighthouse (54°26.5'N 016°22.9'E), a red square tower with white cupola and gallery, 21m in height, stands near the root of the NE mole at Darlowo. Breakwater head lights are exhibited as follows: NE side (red tower with gallery). SW side (green tower with gallery).

There is a drawbridge approx 600m from the entrance, which is opened every hour and with special permission. Communication with the bridge operator may be carried out through the Harbour Master's Office. Vessels requiring the bridge to be opened should view the following signals at least 200m from the bridge. ..... Meaning Signal by day Signal by night Preparing to open bridge Yellow flag Passage clear Green flag Green light Passage prohibited Red flag Red light Bridge cannot be opened 3 red ball (vertical) 1 red lights (vertical)

The coastal current outside breakwaters sets NE across the entrance with winds from the SSW, through the W, to the NW, and SW with winds from the NNE to the ESE. It is strongest when gales, which blow parallel to the coast, attains a rate of 2-3kts. The current in the river usually flows outwards, and in the spring thaw, may attain a rate of 2-3kts. The water level varies between 0.1m below and 0.4m above the mean level. Gales from the NW to the N may raise the water level to about 1.5m and those from the S to the SW may lower it to about 0.6m.

There is a signal station at the root of the NE breakwater with which vessels can communicate using international Code of Signals. A brown wooden mast, 23m high, stands close W of the main lighthouse.

Ice: In winter the port may be closed for 2-3 weeks, usually during Feb and Mar, but operations continue for as long as possible with tugs acting as icebreakers. Storm signals: Displayed from a steel framework mast, day or night, located near the centre of the old S breakwater. Current: The current across the entrance to the outer harbour sets NE with W winds and SW with E winds. With strong gales the current may attain a rate of 2-3kts. When the current is from S and SE, the coastal current is weak and the current from the river is noticeable. The current from the river flows outwards and may attain a rate of 3.5kts in the spring thaw.

DAROWO 54°26.35'N 16°22.82'E UNCTAD LOCODE: PL DAR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Harbour Office: Ch 16, 12. ..... Tel Fax Harbour Master Office +48 314 2683 +48 314 2683 Pilot Station +48 314 2485 +48 314 2683 +48 314 3282 +48 314 6666 +48 314 4466 -

Notification should be given 2 hours prior to arrival through Witowo Radio or Darlowo Harbour Office.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate may be issued.