Bethel (USBZJ)

The port of Bethel is the transhipment and receiving centre for barged freight and petroleum products for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. The local salmon industry also relies heavily on the port for most of its infrastructure and processing requirements. The main area located at the City Dock is utilised for offloading, storing and distributing cargo destined for Bethel and transhipping to other communities in the W and N of Alaska.

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Bethel is situated on the W bank of the Kuskokwim River approx 80nm from its mouth and 58nm above Eek Island.

NOAA 16304. Admiralty Pilot NP23.

Pilotage is compulsory.

Port Office: Tel: (907) 543-2310, Fax: (907) 543-2311. Marine VHF Channel 10 or 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. The ETA at Bethel pilot embarkation point should be sent 36 and 24 hours in advance and any subsequent amendments of more than 3 hours.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.