Long Beach (USLGB)

Long Beach is a man-made harbour in the E half of San Pedro Bay. The port, with a depth dredged to 23.2m and 213m width main channel, consists of an outer harbour, middle harbour and an inner harbour. The water depth ranges from 15.2m in the inner harbour to 23.2m in the middle harbour and East Basin, which can now accommodate VLCC's without lightening off port. The port has 12 piers and 80 operational cargo berths. Imports: Crude oil, electronics, plastics, furniture and clothing. Exports: Petcoke, bulk petroleum, chemicals, waste paper and foods.

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to June 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Long Beach is located on the SW coast of the USA, in California, E of immediately adjacent to, Los Angeles.

LOA 400m, beam 61.002m, draught 22.1m, 323,183DWT.

Approx. 176,000,000t of cargo, 9,600,000TEU and 3,000 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage areas in the outer harbour on both sides of the main channel have depths of 11.0-21.0m. Anchorage areas are established both inside and outside the breakwaters. Areas B-G are commercial anchorages and Areas N, P and Q are general anchorages. Inside the breakwaters, vessels must anchor in the anchorage area assigned except in the case of an emergency.Caution: A group of lighted mooring buoys lies in the NW part of Area B; several more lie within Area C and E. A dangerous wreck, partially visible and marked by a lightbuoy, lies in Berth D8. Outer anchorages are Area F, which lies on the SE side of Long Beach Breakwater, and Area G, to the S of the Middle Breakwater. Vessels are prohibited from entering Commercial Anchorage G unless bound for an assigned berth within it. An explosives anchorage covers an area centred in position 33°43.6'N 118° 09.0'W, 0.2nm N of Long Beach Breakwater, with a radius of 0.9nm; when the anchorage is in use it encompasses part of Areas D, E, F and Q. No vessel carrying more than 680t of explosives may anchor in this anchorage. Anchoring standards: In addition to observing all port tariffs and USCG regulations, the master of any commercial vessel at any anchorage shall implement the following "standards of care": ..... 1. Maintain a 24 hour bridge watch by an English speaking, licensed deck officer monitoring Ch 16. 2. Check frequently to ensure vessel is not dragging anchor. 3. When winds exceed 40kts put the propulsion plant on standby ready to bring on line at short notice and make another anchor ready to let go. Accurate wind speed can be determined by contacting either VTIS or the Long Beach Pilot Station. 4. Provide 15 minute advance notice to the respective pilot station (outside anchorages) before heaving anchor to get underway. General anchoring guidelines: Outside the Federal Breakwater: 1. All anchorages outside the Federal Breakwater will be managed and monitored by the Vessel Traffic Information Service (VTIS). 2. Any vessel desiring to use one of these anchorages must advise their intentions to VTIS. 3. VTIS will not assign an anchorage to tankers or vessels exceeding 200m LOA in the first row of anchorage sites closest to the breakwater (G-1 to G-4 and F-1 to F-4). 4. VTIS will not provide shoreside radar direction during anchoring. However, ranges and bearings from either the Los Angeles breakwater entrance or the Long Beach breakwater entrance to the centre of a particular anchorage site will be offered if requested. 5. Tug assistance outside the Federal Breakwater is not required for anchoring. Inside the Federal Breakwater: 1. All anchorages inside the Federal Breakwater will be managed and monitored by the Long Beach and/or Los Angeles Pilot Station. 2. All vessels with a draught of 15.2m or greater must use a min of one tug to ensure proper placement of the anchor and chain, as well as to assist in turning the vessel at the anchorage site. Tanker Masters should refer to the tug escort/assist standards.

A traffic separation scheme, which is an extension to Santa Barbara Channel scheme, is established in the S and W approaches to Los Angeles and Long Beach. The traffic separation scheme is IMO adopted and Rule 10 of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 1972, applies. A Precautionary Area exists in the waters between the S and W approach traffic lanes and the Los Angeles/Long Beach breakwater. Special caution is necessary within this area due to the presence of large vessels manoeuvring to embark or disembark pilots, to enter or leave the traffic lanes and to enter or leave Commercial Anchorage G. Long Beach Channel dredging has been completed and is maintained at a depth of 23.2m from 2nm outside the harbour entrance at Queens Gate to Middle Harbour and East Basin crude oil terminal. A part of Long Beach Channel is designated a restricted harbour entrance area within which outward bound traffic has priority and speed is restricted to 6kts. The area extends from a position in the channel 1.1nm NW of the entrance to a position 0.3nm NW of the entrance to Middle Harbor. Long Beach Middle Harbor is entered between the SW corner of Pier "A" and the E end of Naval Base Mole, situated 300m SW.

BA 1081, 1063, 4910; NOAA 18746, 18749, 18751. Admiralty Pilot NP8, NP286(5).

Contact Coast Guard, Tel: +1 562 980 4444. Fax: +1 562 980 4413.

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All foreign vessels and US vessels of more than 300GT are subject to pilotage at both Los Angeles and Long Beach. Pilotage fees are charged whether a pilot is employed or not. Pilots are available from Jacobsen Pilot Service Inc and are available throughout 24 hours. Helicopter pilotage is available if requested. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. Deep draught vessels (over 15m) approx 2nm S of Lightbuoy LB (33°39.0'N 118° 13.2'W) 2. Other vessels: Seaward of Lightbuoy LB (33°41.4'N 118°11.0'W) (33°44.8'N 118°12.8'W) Long Beach Pilot Area is bounded by the following: ..... 1. Long Beach Light (33°43.4'N 118°11.2'W) 2. Long Beach Channel Entrance Light 2 (33°43.4'N 118°10.8'W) 3. 33°40.5'N 118°10.2'W 4. 33°40.5'N 118°11.8'W The pilot boats, "Vega" and "Polaris", having yellow hulls and white superstructure with the words "Long Beach Pilots" displayed on each side. In normal weather conditions the pilot ladder should be on the starboard side approx 2m above the water. In thick fog vessels may be requested to anchor outside the breakwater in Anchorage F. ETA: should be reported to Long Beach 2 hours before arrival on Ch 12, 74. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours, requests should be sent through the agent and should state the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Callsign 3. ETA at pilot boarding position 4. Draught 5. Operational status of any bow or stern thrusters Vessels should not enter Long Beach Pilot Area unless proceeding to or from Long Beach Channel. Pilot ladder requirements: ..... 1. The rigging of the pilot ladder, as well as embarking or disembarking the pilot, should be under the supervision of a responsible officer. 2. The ladder should be made in one length and fitted with spreaders approx 10ft (3m) apart to comply with SOLAS Regulation 17, Chapter 5. 3. The area of the deck where the pilot boards should be clear of obstacles to ensure a safe passage for the pilot. 4. Trailing lines or retrieving lines should not be attached to the lower end of the ladder. 5. Ladders should be rigged well clear of discharge and water outlets and at a place near midships, clear of the finer lines of the vessel. At no time should the ladder be rigged near the stern of the ship. 6. The ladder should be in good condition and rigged so that the steps remain horizontal when used. 7. Accommodation ladders alone must not be used for pilot boarding or disembarking.

PORTS: The port uses the Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System, which integrates real-time environmental observations, forecasts and other geospatial information. It measures and disseminates observations and predictions of water levels, currents, salinity, and meteorological parameters (e.g., winds, atmospheric pressure, air and water temperatures) that mariners need to navigate safely. Major lights: Long Beach Aero Light (aviation beacon) (33°49'N 118°09'W), displayed at an elevation of 46m at Long Beach Municipal Airport. Point Vicente Light (33°44'N 118°25'W). Racons: No 3 Lightbuoy (33°41.3'N 118°14.4'W). LB Lightbuoy (33°41.4'N 118°11.0'W).

Horizontal and vertical clearances: ..... Gerald Desmond Bridge: Horizontal usable channel width 91m Vertical clearance 47.2m Commodore Heim Bridge: Horizontal clearance Span clearance: 55m Between abutments: 50m Vertical clearance Bridge down: 11.6m Bridge up: 49.7m Bridge closed to ship traffic 0630-0800hrs Daily except 1530-1800hrs Sat, Sun and holidays Ford Avenue Bridge: Horizontal clearance Span clearance: 55m Between abutments: 50.3m Between fully raised spans: 43m Vertical clearance Bridge down: 2.4m Draw to remain in the open to navigation position except when a train is crossing or maintenance is being performed. Vincent Thomas Bridge: Horizontal usable channel width 350.5m Vertical clearance 50.3m Middle 500ft width Vertical clearance: 56.4m Southern California Edison Co Overhead Power Cables: Vertical clearance: 48.8m Edison requires 2.4m clearance to avoid danger of arcing Under keel clearance: Min clearances (between the deepest point on the vessel and the bottom in still water conditions) are established for Long Beach and depend upon transit/anchor location. Coastguard UKC regulations for tanker vessels without double hulls, require in part that the master calculate the tanker's deepest navigational draught and the controlling depth of the intended transit and to discuss these issues with the pilot prior to any transit. Consideration of the following is required: ..... 1. The tanker's mean draught 2. The tanker's trim and list characteristics 3. The intended transit speed and the corresponding squat characteristics 4. The tide and current conditions 5. Present sea state conditions 6. Past weather impact on water depth 7. The depth at the facility or anchorage 8. The depth of the transit area. Additional requirements: ..... 1. Between Long Beach Sea Buoy and Long Beach Channel Buoy No 3, min under keel clearance (UKC) is 10% of vessel's draught (before roll and pitch correction) 2. In the channel between Long Beach Buoy Channel No 3 and position of the designated berth, minimum UKC clearance is: a. Vessels 120,000DWT and under: 0.46m b. Vessels over 120,000DWT: 0.91m 3. Final approach to berth, and while at berth, vessel to remain always afloat 4. Anchorages inside breakwater, min UKC clearance is: a. All anchorages, except as noted below: 0.46m b. Anchorages B-7 and B-11 when vessel's draught is 15.2m or more: 1.22m. Shifts via outer harbour between Los Angeles and Long Beach, min UKC is 0.9m. All tank vessels without double hulls will not enter the port with less than 10% of the vessel's deepest draught for UKC. Cruise Ship Security Zones: Security zones exist for all cruise ships within the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, out to 3 nautical miles from the federal breakwaters, and as outlined in The Code of Federal Regulations. Vessels may not enter into, transit or anchor within the security zone unless authorized by the COTP. The following separation distances are required around all cruise ships: 100 yard radius around the cruise ship while it is anchored, moored, or in the process of mooring, 200 yards ahead, and 100 yards on each side and astern of a cruise ship that is underway San Pedro Bay Regulated Navigation Area. The Code of Federal Regulations establishes a Regulated Navigation Area for San Pedro Bay which prohibits any vessel from entering the pilot operating areas unless they are entering/departing through the respective gate (Queens or Angles Gate). Vessels are further prohibited from stopping or loitering in the area unless they are awaiting a vessel pilot. The pilot operating areas are prominently displayed on nautical charts. Vessel movement during reduced visibility: In conditions of restricted visibility, the movement of vessels is co-ordinated with the VTIS outside the breakwater and the appropriate pilot service, Jacobsen Pilot Service. Vessels encountering fog after commencing a transit in the above designated areas must exercise due caution and take appropriate precautions to minimise risk of collision or grounding. This includes considering the following: anchoring, reducing speed, receiving assistance from shore based radar and tug escort. All vessels: No vessel should start moving within or entering the port waters with visibility less than three times the vessel's length overall. For tugs with a tow, vessel's length includes the length of the entire tow. When visibility is less than 0.5nm in the port, one-way traffic will be imposed. Additional requirements for tankers, petroleum barges or deep draught vessels: If the master and pilot intend to commence or continue navigation of port waters and approaches when visibility falls below these minimum guidelines: ..... Type vessel Visibility less than VLCC 1nm Large tankers or deep draught vessels (13.7m draught or greater) 0.75nm Tankers or petroleum barges 0.5nm Then the pilot and master shall make a positive evaluation of the following operating restrictions and factors: ..... 1. Manoeuvring characteristics of vessel 2. Vessel's size and draught relative to the waters to be navigated. 3. The quality of the vessel's radar picture and navigational systems (ie ECDIS). 4. The employment of the pilot station's shore based radar support in the area of operation (Vessel Traffic Management System). 5. Other traffic in the area and the presence of port obstructions.

..... Area Mean Range (m) Outer harbour, Pier F 1.12 Middle harbour 1.19 Inner harbour 1.12

A voluntary VTIS operates in the navigable waters of San Pedro Bay Channel, the navigable waters of San Pedro Bay and San Pedro Channel, excluding Santa Monica Bay, within a radius of 25nm from Point Fermin Light, (33°2.3'N 118°7.6'W). This includes all precautionary areas and portions of the Traffic Separation Scheme. Participation is recommended for most vessels. Those vessels not actively participating are advised to monitor the appropriate VHF Channel. Vessel Traffic Service: Vessel traffic in the ports of and approaches to Long Beach and Los Angeles is managed by three entities: ..... 1. VTIS for the port approaches (25nm from Point Fermin to the Federal Breakwater). 2. Jacobsen Pilot Service for the port of Long Beach. 3. Los Angeles Harbour Pilots for the port of Los Angeles A VTIS is in operation on the approaches to Long Beach and Los Angeles Harbours. Operated jointly by the US Coast Guard and the Marine Exchange, the VTIS provides information about commercial, other vessel traffic and navigation safety. Covered vessels are required to participate in the VTIS. The following are considered "Covered Mandatory Full participant" vessels: ..... 1. Every power driven vessel of LOA 40m or more in length while navigating. 2. Commercial vessels LOA 8m or more in length that are towing alongside, astern or by pushing ahead. 3. Every vessel certificated to carry 50 or more passengers for hire, while engaged in trade, under sail or power. The following are considered "Mandatory Passive Participants": Every power driven vessel LOA 20m or more, every vessel 100GT or more carrying one or more passengers for hire and every dredge or floating plant are required to monitor Ch 14 when operating in the VTIS area. Notes of interest: ..... 1. The outer limit of the VTIS is defined by a 25nm arc from Point Fermin (32° 42.3'N 118°17.6'W). 2. There is no speed restriction between the 25nm arc and the Precautionary Area. 3. A minimum vessel separation of 0.25nm is required in the Precautionary Area. 4. Code of Federal Regulations, CFR 33, Part 165, Subsection 165, 1109 identifies portions of the Precautionary area as a Regulated Navigation area. Departing vessels from inside the breakwater: Fifteen minutes prior to getting underway, contact Long Beach Pilots on Ch 12 to check into the traffic system. Provide vessel name, type, departure point, destination and intended route. Fifteen minutes prior to the breakwater entrance, call "LA-Long Beach Traffic" on Ch 14. Breakwater entrances include Los Angeles Gate (LS), Long Beach Gate (LB) and Anaheim Bay, (Naval Weapons Support Facility, Seal Beach). The following must be provided: ..... 1. Vessel name, callsign 2. Destination 3. Acknowledge VTIS traffic report 4. Report departure from Precautionary Area to VTIS 5. If outbound, ETA to 25nm from Point Fermin. 6. Report Departure from VTIS at 25nm limit. Speed must be maintained at 12kts or less through Precautionary Area. Sea Approaches: Caution: The master's attention is directed to NOAA Charts No 18746 and 18749 or BA 1063 and 1082 regarding regulations for: ..... 1. Passage of Los Angeles and Long Beach sea buoys 2. Transit of Los Angeles and Long Beach pilot boarding areas 3. Anchorage "G", outside the breakwater. Vessel speed limits: These speed restrictions do not preclude the master or pilot from adjusting speed to avoid or mitigate unsafe conditions. Weather, vessel manoeuvring characteristics, traffic density, construction/dredging and other possible items should also be taken into account. ..... Tankers: Precautionary area (approach to port) 12kts Within pilot operating areas and anywhere inside the breakwater (except where lower speed limits apply): 60,000 displacement tons or less 8kts Greater than 60,000 displacement tons 6kts Vessels other than tankers: Precautionary area (approach to port): 12kts Long Beach (LB port tariff): Within the main channel between the breakwater entrance and Light 6 10kts Elsewhere in the harbour 6kts

All laden tankers (carrying as cargo a total volume of oil greater than or equal to 5,000t) entering the port should ensure adequate tugs are employed. Inbound, laden oil and chemical tankers shall not proceed closer than 2nm from the Federal Breakwater entrance unless the prescribed escort tugs are in position at the S boundary of the pilot operating areas. Force selection matrix: ..... Tractor Tugs Tanker Displacement Ahead /astern forces 2nd Tug Ratio Ahead forces 2nd Tug Ratio Astern forces (Long Tons) (Short Tons) (RT2) (Short Tons) (RC2) (Short Tons) Up to 60,000 10 2.7 25 1.2 15 60,000-100,000 20 2.7 30 1.3 25 100,000-140,000 25 2.7 40 1.4 40 140,000-180,000 30 2.8 60 1.4 50 180,000-212,000 45 3.8 110 1.6 60 212,000-220,000 50 3.8 125 1.6 60 220,000-260,000 60 5.3 205 1.6 70 260,000-300,000 70 5.4 240 1.6 80 300,000-340,000 85 5.6 295 1.6 95 Tugs are available from a number of private companies.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA 33°43.92'N 118°11.98'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US LGB For details see: SAN PEDRO BAY PILOT REQUIREMENTS LOS ANGELES PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Operational communications in the LA/LB harbour area are conducted by marine VHF radio and commercial telephone from five principle nodes: VTIS, LA Pilots, Long Beach Pilots, Port of Long Beach Security and the USCG, Long Beach. All users are encouraged to minimise voice traffic on all channels, maintain circuit discipline and broadcast on "low power" whenever possible. VHF: ..... Authority Ch Vessel Traffic Info Service 14 Distress Safety and Calling 16 Safety, SAR 06 Bridge to Bridge 13 Marine Exchange Non-VTIS 16/11 Jacobsen Pilot Station (Tel: +1 562 432 0664) 07A, 12, 74 Long Beach Pilots, KMA 372 74 Los Angeles Pilots, KEB 260 73 Harbour tugs, primary 77 Harbour tugs, secondary 65A San Pedro Marine Operator 24/26 Note: The marine operator does not monitor Ch 16.

For crew not to be detained onboard vessel, each crew member must have a valid US visa in their passport or Seaman's Book. The Quarantine and Immigration station is at Reservation Point (33°43.5'N 118° 16.0'W). Vessels subject to arrival inspections should make arrangements in advance through their agents; unless otherwise directed, the officials usually board vessels at their berths.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information. Vessels entering the 25nm outer limit should call "San Pedro Traffic" on VHF/FM Ch 14 and provide the following information: ..... 1. Vessel name and callsign 2. Position, course and speed 3. Vessel destination 4. State whether or not taking a pilot 5. Estimated time of arrival to the breakwater/anchorage 6. Tank vessels report their displacement Speed should be limited to 12kts or less upon entry to the Precautionary Area Upon entering the Precautionary Area: Call "San Pedro Traffic" and provide the following information 1. Confirm vessel speed is 12kts or less 2. Confirm the master is on the bridge 3. Confirm vessel is in hand steering 4. Maintain a minimum vessel separation of 0.25nm Departing vessels from inside the breakwater: Fifteen minutes prior to getting underway, contact Long Beach Pilots on Ch 74 to check into the traffic system. Provide vessel name, type, departure point, destination and intended route. Fifteen minutes prior to the breakwater entrance call "San Pedro Traffic" on VHF/FM Ch 14 with the following: 1. Vessel name and callsign 2. Destination 3. Acknowledge VTS traffic report 4. Report departure from Precautionary Area to VTS 5. If outbound, ETA to 25nm from Point Fermin 6. Report departure from VTS at 25nm limit Maintain speed at 12kts or less through Precautionary Area. For further details of VTS see Navigation section.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information. Ballast Regulations: Vessels entering the port from outside the economic exclusion zone must comply with the federal National Invasive Species Act of 1996 (NISA) and the California Marine Invasive Species Act (AB433). NISA, the federal program, encourages voluntary precautionary measures during ballasting/deballasting and requires vessels to have a ballast water management plan and to keep records of ballast water discharges. Vessels may be visited by Coast Guard personnel under this program.

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