Fernandina (USFEB)

Port of Fernandina is a deep water port with rail capabilities. The main terminal handles a range of products including; steel, aluminium, machinery, paper & forest products, consumer goods, oats, building materials, plastics, beverages, frozen and chilled foods, and newsprint. Nearby saw and paper mills are visited by barges to service their facilities. The port has a storied past due to the fact that it one of the busiest ports in the US during the sailing ship era. Over the years the port expanded and in 1985 the Ocean Highway and Port Authority financially assisted the construction of a modern terminal at the port which now greatly contributes to the local community. The major markets of the port include; Atlanta, Tampa, Orlando, Houston, New Orleans and Jacksonville.

Summer Zone.

The port of Fernandina is situated on the River Armelia on Florida's E coast.

Max LOA 299m, beam 32.26m, draught unrestricted and 63,301DWT.

Approx 274,000t of cargo, 13,300TEU and 80 vessels handled annually.

Outer anchorage: Anchorage may be obtained in the following positions: 1nm N of STM Lightbuoy (30°41.0'N 081°12.0'W), in a depth of 16.4m, sand and mud, with good holding. 0.75nm N of Entrance Channel, 3nm E of the head of the N breakwater, in a depth of 12.8m, sand and mud bottom with good holding.

The port is approached through Saint Mary's Entrance and entered through Amelia River. The approach to St Mary's Entrance is marked by "STM" Lightbuoy (safe water; ball topmark; whistle) moored 12.75nm E of Amelia Island Light structure (30°40.0'N 081°26.5'W).The entrance channel is dredged to 14m and is 122m wide which leads to St Mary's Entrance, 1.25nm WNW of "STM" Lightbuoy, the outer part leads 4nm WNW, when the inner part leads W and across the bar between the breakwater heads. Adjacent to the Port of Fernandina Terminal is a 950ft turning basin allowing the North/South berth to be easily accessible.

BA 2818. Admiralty Pilot NP69, NP286(5).

The nearest Coastguard station is at Saint Simons Sound (31°01.0'N 081°09.0'W) and Mayport (30°23.3'N 081°26.1'W). The port falls under the Coastguard Sector Jacksonville.

Brackish.

It is approx one hour run time to the berth however during Right Whale calving season from Nov-Apr the time extends to an hour and a half.

Compulsory for foreign merchant vessels and US vessels engaged in foreign trade. Pilotage is optional for US vessels in the coastal trade who have onboard a Federal Government licensed pilot. The pilot station is on Amelia Island and, weather permitting, the pilot will board by day and at night. Vessels drawing more than 10.9m are met in the vicinity of "STM" Lightbuoy. Vessels drawing 10.9m or less, are met 1.25nm E of the front leading light structure which leads through the outer part of Entrance Channel. The launch has a black hull and white superstructure, and displays flag "P". It is equipped with radiotelephone and VHF. A pilot may be obtained by cable to the vessel's agent or through Jacksonville Marine Exchange. St Johns Bar Pilots, on request, will relay messages by telephone to Fernandina Beach.

All vessels should proceed through the harbour at a speed not exceeding 5kts. There are many different species of marine life within the waters of Fernandina including weakfish, Atlantic croaker, spot drum, star drum, bay anchovy, hogchoker, and southern hake (SAIC 2005b). Atlantic sharpnose and bonnethead hammerhead shark may also be found within the vicinity of the port during summer months. It is worth noting that the West Indian manatee can also be spotted within the waters of the port and the species is federally listed as an endangered species. The primary threat to the manatee is the collision with vessels. A wreck with a swept depth of 11.9m over it lies 2.5nm ENE of the head of the N breakwater. A spoil ground and a disused spoil ground lie 7nm and 4nm ENE of Amelia Island light structure. A dangerous wreck, whose position is approx, lies 0.25nm SE of the head of the N breakwater.

Mean spring range 2.1m; mean neap range 1.5m

Available, and required for berthing and leaving. Operated by Moran Towing Company.

Prevailing winds: Variable. Mariners are reminded that there are no 'safe havens' within Fernandina for a vessel to safely survive tropical storms, winds and surges. In the event of severe weather mariners must follow the US Coastguard Sector Jacksonville for announcements and follow the evasion plan. In the event of severe weather where mariners are required to follow the evasion plan, it is critical that vessels departing via the St. Johns River or the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway do so early to avoid congestion by bridge closures. If a vessel wishes to remain in the port during a hurricane they must submit an explanation the reasons wishing to stay as well as a completed 'Remaining in Port Checklist'. If approved, the vessel must be prepared to include additional mooring lines/fenders and/or remove cargo. All request must approved by the Port Liason Officer (jaxdomestic@uscg.mil). Contacts further can be found through CWO2 (+1 904 714 7632 and/or +1 904 714 7608)

FERNANDINA BEACH, FLORIDA 30°40.71'N 81°27.85'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US FEB For details see: CUMBERLAND SOUND PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 49/17 ENC US5GA18M ED31 000, (RSDRA2017000244675), 49/17

Ocean Highway and Port Authority contact info: Callsign "Fernandina Pilot" VHF: Ch 16 Harbour Master: Ch 11 Tugs: Ch 11 Pilots: Ch 11 CSX Railway contact info: Telephone (Emergency): +1 800 232 0144 Moran Towing Company contact info: Telephone: +1 904 757 6900 Fax: +1 904 757 7994 Coastguard Sector Jacksonville contact info: Telephone: +1 904 714 7557

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

..... Documentation Required: Yes/No: Vessel Particulars Yes Crew List Yes Passenger List Yes Stores List Yes Bond Store List Yes Crew Declaration, Personal Effects Yes Vaccination List Yes Nil Stowaways/Animals/Arms/Ammunition Yes Medical Stores List/Narcotics Yes Cargo Manifest/Stowage Plan Yes

Vessels arriving in first US port are required to send to US Coast Guard (USCG) and ship's agent Notice of Arrival & Departure (NOA/D) and Crew/Passenger Lists at least 96 hours prior to arrival. It should be sent to the central National Clearing House: Tel: +1 800 708 9823, Fax: +1 800 547 8724, Email: sans@nvmc.uscg.gov US Coast Guard (USCG) NOA/D notification changes: Starting 22 Oct 2013 users should begin using NOAD InfoPath Template 6.2.1, NOA/D Workbook 7.1 or OCS Notice of Arrival (NOA) Workbook 1.1. It is requested that the Workbooks are completed electronically and then sent via email or imported into the eNOAD web application. The Workbooks must be kept saved as .xls format documents. Notice of Arrival Requirement on the Outer Continental Shelf: The United States Coast Guard Final Rule requiring the filing of Notice of Arrival (NOA) for US and foreign floating facilities, mobile offshore drilling units (MODU's), and vessels planning to engage in Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) activities, came into effect Feb 14 2011. The NOA OCS requirements to report arrival times, locations and information regarding the vessel, voyage, cargo, and crew is essential for overall maritime domain safety and security awareness. Moreover, obtaining knowledge of all individuals, floating facilities, MODU's, and vessels engaging in OCS activities will better equip the USCG to prevent and respond to a safety or security incident on the OCS. If the USCG receives specific threat information for an area, the knowledge obtained from these requirements will enable them to know who is in the area, what they are doing, and how to contact them. The NOA for the OCS can only be submitted to the National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) directly online through the USCG/CBP Electronic Notice of Arrival/Departure eNOA/D web site. The Final Rule may be viewed online at: http://www.maritimedelriv.com/Port_Security/USCG/USCG_Files/NOA_for_OCS_FR_Notic e.pdf.

All vessels are berthed and leave under the direction of the Harbour Master, who is also the pilot. All vessels should proceed through the harbour at a speed not exceeding 5kts. Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Quarantine is enforced in accordance with the regulations of the US Public Health Service. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.