Boston (USBOS)

Boston comprises an inner and outer harbour covering in total, 12,032ha. The principal exports are vehicles, lumber and logs, iron and steel, leather, recycled paper and machinery. Imports are alcoholic beverages, frozen seafood, footwear, furniture and petroleum products. The chief coastal trade is in bulk gypsum, liquid sulphur, cement and petroleum.

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.

Boston is situated on the W shore of Massachusetts Bay on the eastern seaboard of the USA.

LOA 368.5m, beam 51.2m, draught 11.64m, 153,679DWT.

Approx 12,000,000t of cargo, 237,000TEU, 900 vessels and 370,000 passengers handled annually.

PRESIDENT ROADS: General anchorage No 2 (42°20'N 070°58'W), lies on the N side of Boston main channel between Deer Island and Governor Island Flats. It is the principal anchorage in Boston Harbor. Anchorage is available in depths of 8.0-20.0m, good holding ground. Quarantine Anchorage: The N part of the area is used as a quarantine anchorage. Explosives Anchorage: The Captain of the port may authorise this area to be used as an explosives anchorage, in which case vessels may have to move at short notice. LONG ISLAND ANCHORAGE: General anchorage No 3 (42°19'N 070°57'W), lies between Gallops Island and Georges Island to the E and Long Island to the W. Anchorage is available in depths of up to 10m, good holding ground. The anchorage is sheltered from E winds. Berths in this anchorage are allocated by the Captain of the port. NANTASKET ROADS: Explosives anchorages No 5 (42°18'N 070°57'W) is situated SW of Georges Island (42°19'N 070°56'W) at the inshore end of the South entrance channel. Good anchorage may be obtained in depths of up to 15.0m, clear of a submarine gas pipeline, and SE of a line drawn between the S extremity (42°19.0'N 070° 55.7'W) of Georges Island and 4P Light Beacon (red triangle on grey framework tower on pile structure) (2nm SW). CASTLE ISLAND ANCHORAGE: General anchorage No 4 for small vessels (42°20'N 071° 01'W), lies in the approach to Dorchester Bay. Anchorage is generally available in depths of 2.0m but there is deeper water in its S part. INNER ANCHORAGE: Anchorage in the inner harbour is only permitted in anchorage area No 1 on the N side of Boston main channel, 1nm NW of Governors Island (42° 20.0'N 071°00.5'W). This anchorage has depths of 8.0-10.0m. Caution: A tunnel crosses Boston main channel from a position 0.1nm E of Pier 5 (42°21.0'N 071°02.0'W), passing between anchorage areas. Three other tunnels cross the channel approx 1nm further NW. Anchoring is prohibited within an area extending 0.1nm each side of the tunnels. LNG/LPG vessels at anchor should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 13 and 16.

The outer entrance has three main channels of approach: N entrance channel, the main channel, has a project depth of 12.2m in the E part and 10.7m in the W part and is 335m wide. South Entrance channel to Weymouth Fore River has a project depth of 10.7m at MLW and South channel has a project depth of 9.1m MLW and is 304.8m wide. There are several minor channels. The Inner main ship channel is 12.2m deep and 365m wide, it starts at President Roads, where the approach channels converge, and runs to the head of the Innerchannel at Charlestown. The Inner consists of a main channel and several tributary arms; E Boston is on one side of the channel with the city of Boston on the other, Chelsea and Charlestown are situated at the head.

BA 1528, 1516, 1227, 2492. Admiralty Pilot NP68, NP286(5).

The Captain of the Port and the Marine Inspection Officer are stationed at the Coast Guard Base, Boston. The stations are situated on the S side of the mouth of the Charles River (42°22.1'N 071°03.2'W) and in Hull Bay about 0.4nm E of Windmill Point (42°18.8'N 070°55.3'W).

Brackish.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels and for US vessels under register in the foreign trade. Pilotage is optional for coastwise vessels which have an officer onboard licensed as a pilot by the Federal Government. The pilot vessel will provide boarding instructions by radiotelephone. Vessels are requested to provide an updated ETA 2 hours in advance. Pilots board in position 1.5nm E of Lightbuoy "BG" (safe water) (42°23.4'N 070° 51.5'W). The pilot boats have black hulls and orange superstructure with the word "Pilot" on the side. Airdraught: High masted vessels which have to pass Logan International Airport should inform the Pilot Station, on VHF Ch 20 or 16, or the onboard pilot, of the vessel's airdraught (masthead height). Such vessels should not attempt under any circumstances to pass the airport without permission.

Boston Harbour includes all tidal waters which lie within a line joining the S point of Deer Island and Point Allerton, 3.75nm SE.

Major Light: Boston Light (white conical tower, 27m in height) (42°19.7'N 070° 53.4'W).

Mean spring range 3.1m, mean neap range 2.3m.

Traffic separation lanes have been established in the approach to Boston Harbor as follows: A 1nm wide separation zone centred on 42°21.0'N 070°41.0'W; 42°08.0'N 069° 53.0'W; and 40°49.0'N 069°00.0'W, with a 2nm wide one way traffic lane on each side of the separation zone; the direction of the lanes is 110°/153° and 290°/ 333°. A precautionary area is established, radius 5nm, centred on 42°22.0'N 070° 47.0'W. Lightbuoys mark the centre line of the separation zone in the following positions: ..... Latitude Longitude "BF" 42°21.0'N 070°41.0'W "BE" 42°10.0'N 070°17.0'W "BD" 42°08.0'N 069°53.0'W "BC" 41°41.0'N 069°35.0'W "BB" 41°15.0'N 069°17.0'W "BA" 40°49.0'N 069°00.0'W "DG" Lightbuoy is moored 6.5nm NE of "BF" Lightbuoy, together with a similar lightbuoy; they mark a dumping ground for explosives of radius 1nm. A Port Navigation Information Service, which is voluntary, is in operation in Boston Harbor and approaches. Vessels are requested to call "KCB-445" on VHF Ch 16 or 10 upon arrival in the reporting zone when within 5nm of Boston Light vessel, giving the following information: ..... 1. Type of vessel 2. Destination 3. Deepest draught 4. Radio frequency during transit Vessels should also report when berthed, also when leaving berth and leaving the reporting zone. Information will be passed by "KCB-445" throughout 24 hours every day concerning all movements of vessels in the reporting zone to assist incoming and outgoing vessels. The co-operation of all vessels navigating the reporting zone is requested in the interest of safe navigation. Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations: The following vessels (including recreational, uninspected and military vessels), when navigating in US internal waters, rivers and tributaries and seaward out to 3nm off the coast, should be fitted with VHF Ch 13 and 22A (157.1MHz) for the exchange of navigational safety information only: ..... 1. All power driven vessels of 20m or over in length 2. All vessels of 100GT or over carrying one or more passengers 3. All towing vessels of 8.0m or over in length while towing 4. All dredgers and floating plant, engaged in operations in or near a fairway or channel, that may restrict or affect the safe navigation of other vessels. Vessels should make security calls on VHF Ch 13 as follows: Vessels Inbound (Boston): ..... 1. At Lightbuoy "B" (42°22.7'N 070°47.0'W), when the pilot boards 2. At Lightbuoy "NC" (42°22.5'N 070°54.3'W) when entering Boston North Channel 3. Abreast of Deer "I" (42°21.0'N 070°57.5'W), in President Roads 4. Off Commonwealth Pier (42°21.1'N 071°02.4'W), stating whether bound for Mystic or Chelsea River 5. Near the confluence of Mystic and Chelsea River Vessels Outbound (Boston): ..... 6. When singled-up 7. When underway off their dock At points 5, 4, 3 above 8. When the pilot disembarks, stating destination Vessels Inbound (Quincy or Braintree): ..... 1. Approaching pilot boarding position off Thieves Ledge (42°19.5'N 070°50.0'W) 2. Approaching Boston Light (42°19.7'N 070°53.4'W) 3. Off Georges I (42°19.2'N 070°55.7'W), in Nantasket Roads, when picking up tugs Vessels Outbound (Quincy or Braintree): ..... 4. When singled-up 5. When underway off their dock 6. Abreast of Germantown Point (42°14.9'N 070°57.8'W) 7. Approaching Hull (42°18.1'N 070°54.7'W)

Boston Towing & Transport supply the following tugs for the Boston area: ..... Tug LOA Beam Bollard Pull HP (m) (m) (t) Offshore Tractor Tug 29.8 13.5 72 5,400 Z-Drive Tractor Tug 29.8 10.9 72 5,400 Z-Drive Tractor Tug 26.6 9.7 58 4,400 Z-Drive Tractor Tug 26.6 9.7 58 4,400 Twin Screw Harbour Tug 27.2 8.5 40 3,000 Twin Screw Harbour Tug 27.2 8.5 40 3,000 Twin Screw Harbour Tug 27.2 8.5 30 2,000 Single Kort Nozzle Harbour Tug 28.7 8.8 30 2,000 Available, tugs up to 2,000hp are stationed at Boston Harbor and maintain constant watch on VHF Ch 10. Arrangements for tugs are made in advance through the agents. Tugs meet vessels off Anchorage area No 1 (42°21'N 071°02'W) or No 2 (42°20'N 070°58'W).

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS 42°21.63'N 71°02.47'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US BOS For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BOSTON PILOTS AND SECURITY BROADCAST SYSTEM GENERAL NOTES (ATLANTIC COAST) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) The PV will provide boarding instructions by radiotelephone. Vessels are requested to provide an updated ETA 2h in advance. (3) Pilot boards in position 1·5 n miles E of Lt buoy BG. NOTE: Boston Pilots also provide pilotage for Weymouth, Braintree, Mystic, Chelsea River, Fore River, Quincy, Lynn and Saugus. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ SECURITY-BROADCAST SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: This is a voluntary system of recommended radiotelephone procedures for Boston Harbor that is designed to supplement the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Regulations (See GENERAL NOTES). CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 13 PROCEDURE: Vessels should make security calls on VHF Ch 13 as follows: (1) Vessels inward-bound (Boston): (a) At Lt buoy B (42°22.70ґN 70°47.00ґW) (b) At Lt buoy NC (42°22.50ґN 70°54.30ґW) when entering Boston North Channel (c) Abreast of Deer I (42°21.00ґN 70°57.50ґW), in President Roads (d) Off Commonwealth Pier (42°21.10ґN 71°02.40ґW), stating whether bound for Mystic or Chelsea Rivers (e) Near the confluence of Mystic and Chelsea Rivers (2) Vessels outward-bound (Boston): (a) When singled-up (b) When underway off their dock, at points stated in section (1), (e) (d) & (c) (c) When the Pilot disembarks, stating destination (3) Vessels inward-bound (Quincy or Braintree): (a) Approaching Lt buoy No 1 (42°19.50ґN 70°49.80ґW) (b) Approaching Boston I Lt (42°19.70ґN 70°53.40ґW) (c) Off Georges I (42°19.20ґN 70°55.70ґW), in Nantasket Roads, when picking up tugs (4) Vessels outward-bound (Quincy or Braintree): (a) When singled up (b) When underway off their dock (c) Abreast of Germantown Pt (42°14.90ґN 70°57.80ґW) (d) Approaching Hull (42°18.10ґN 70°54.70ґW) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Marine Safety Office VHF Frequency: Ch 13 Telephone: +1 617 5659000 Captain of the Port (COTP) Telephone: +1 617 2236979 Port VHF Frequency: Ch 06 10 11 12 13 14 16 21 22 23 81 83 East Boston Terminal Telephone: +1 617 5682244 (Operations and Dock Scheduling, H24) +1 617 5682239 (Terminal Supervisor) Fax: +1 617 5682251 Port Authority Telephone: +1 617 9464413 Fax: +1 617 9464422 Website: www.massport.com/ports Tugs Call: WPW VHF Frequency: Ch 18A Distrigas VHF Frequency: Ch 10 16 Emergency VHF Frequency: Ch 13 16 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 24h in advance. (2) LNG/LPG vessels should inform COTP Boston 72h in advance of arrival at Broad Sound Anchorage stating: (a) Agent (b) Vessel's overall height (c) Maximum draught (d) Confirmation of seaworthiness (3) Any change should be sent immediately to COTP Boston. (4) High masted vessels which have to pass Logan International Airport should inform the Pilot Station, on VHF Ch 20 or 16, or the onboard Pilot, of the vessel's air draught (masthead height). Such vessels should not attempt under any circumstances to pass the airport without permission. (5) LNG/LPG vessels at anchor should maintain a watch on VHF Chs 13 and 16. (6) Marine information broadcasts for LNG/LPG vessels, beginning 24h prior to vessel's transit, will be made on VHF Ch 16 transferring to VHF Ch 22. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ QUINCY POINT BRIDGE LOCATION: 42°14.65ґN 70°58.06ґW CONTACT DETAILS: Call: WRD634 VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 13 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

Pilot Office Tel: +1 617 569 4500. Email: home@bostonpilots.com. ..... Authority VHF Ch Port 06, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 21, 22, 23, 81, 83 Marine Safety Office 13 Distrigas 10, 16 Tugs 18A Pilot Office 13, 16, 20 Pilot Vessels 20 Emergency 13, 16 Marine information broadcasts for LNG/LPG vessels, beginning 24 hours prior to vessel's transit, will be made on Ch 16 transferring to Ch 22. LNG/LPG vessels at anchor should maintain a watch on VHF Ch 13 and 16.

Immigration: For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information. LNG/LPG vessels should inform Captain of the Port Boston 72 hours in advance of arrival at Board Sound Anchorage stating agent, vessel's overall height, maximum draught and confirmation of seaworthiness. Any change should be sent immediately to Captain of the Port.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information. Traffic regulations: Navigation Rules of US Inland Waters apply within a line joining the easternmost tower at Nahant (42°25.4'N 070°54.6'W) to B Lightbuoy, then to the E radio tower at Hull (42°16.7'N 070°52.5'W).

Immigration and Agriculture Quarantine Officers are stationed in Boston. Pratique may be granted by radio. Advance arrangements should be made through ship's agents and officers will then board vessels at berth. Quarantine anchorages are in the N part of President Roads and off Bird Island Flats. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.