Georgetown (SHASI)

The port of Georgetown has the only recognised landing area on the island, where lighters are discharged and passengers embark and disembark. Ocean going vessels anchor in the roadstead. The port also handles liquid cargo.

Tropical.

Georgetown is situated on the S side of Clarence Bay to the NW of Ascension Island in the S Atlantic, which is approx 1,300km NW of Saint Helena Island and covers an area of 88kmІ.

Draught 9.7m.

The best position in which to anchor is in a depth of 20.0m, with the lights or beacons near Redpole Monument in line, bearing 140° at a position where the leading lights on Pyramid Point are also in line bearing 050°. From this position the light or beacon near Catherine Point should bear approx 180° and the Bates Rock Beacon approx 082°. The S limit of the port is marked by 2 spar buoys, vessels should not anchor to the S of the line between these buoys as rollers break heavily there when they set in.

If a vessel has to approach the port at night, it is safest to follow the leading lights which are situated just NE of Georgetown on Cross Hill. These describe a line bearing 140° when they are in transit. Small craft should approach with care as there is a floating hose moored between 2 buoys across the entrance to Clarence Bay. When the hose is deployed, it passes from the pierhead around the inner spar buoy in the area of "CB1". If there are any doubts regarding the whereabouts of the floating hose, Cable and Wireless should be contacted via VHF Ch 16 to obtain the current position of the hose.

BA 1691, 1771. Admiralty Pilot NP2, NP286(8).

There is no coastguard available.

1025.

None available, the shipping agent or marine section leader will assist via VHF.

There are two yellow painted spar buoys with black and white marks in the following positions: Outside Buoy 07°55'S 014°25.5'W Inside Buoy 07°55'S 014°24.9'W Both buoys are fitted with solar powered lights (Fl W 4s).

Range 1.0m.

There are no tugs available.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly trades, 25kts. Heavy rollers from the SW or NW occur at frequent intervals from distant winter storms in the N or S Atlantic. They are known as single or double rollers which can be up to 3m high and off Clarence Bay can be seen breaking as they cross the 10m line. They do not break in the anchorage or lighterage moorings areas.

GEORGETOWN, CLARENCE BAY (ASCENSION (UK)) 7°55.50'S 14°24.84'W UNCTAD LOCODE: SH ASI For details see: OTHER VHF STATIONS IN THE AREA ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Radio: There is a port radio station at Georgetown. Call Pier Head, Ascension Port Control, Tel: +247 6217, Fax: +247 6827, telegraph: AIS ASCENSION. VHF: Ch 16, 12 and 24 (Power Station), Ascension Island Radio should be contacted to agree working channel. Tankers should use Ch 15 locally for mooring and operations.

The police are responsible for Customs and Immigration formalities.

..... 1. Crew List 2. Stowage Plan 3. Hatch List 4. Bill of Lading.

Vessel's ETA should be advised 48 hours prior to arrival and addressed to the Harbour Master Ascension.

Courtesy flag, "Q" flag and either the British Maritime or Union Jack are required.

Nobody is allowed on the island without the permission of the Administrator unless they are employed by an exempt organisation, or are members of HM Forces on active service.

Pratique is available by radio. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates is possible.

NOR is usually tendered by agent.