Port Everglades (USPEF)

Port Everglades is the world's second-busiest cruise port and the State of Florida's No. 1 seaport for international exports. It is also Florida's deepest harbour. Port Everglades is a leading container port and a main port for receipt and storage of petroleum products and transhipment of cargo. Port Everglades has the largest cruise terminal in the world at 22,297mІ. The port is also popular with naval vessels from both US and foreign navies, a recent berth deepening project allows docking of the largest US aircraft carriers. Cargo handled: Petroleum products, ethanol, scrap metal, cement, lumber, steel, secondary fibre, general cargo, heavy equipment, cars, yachts, trailers, buses, tractors and containerised cargo.

Summer.

Port Everglades is located on the lower E coast of the Florida Peninsula at the adjoining city limits of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania Beach. It is located approx. 20nm N of Miami and approx. 42nm S of Palm Beach.

LOA 362.04m, beam 48.4m, draught 12.1m, 134,931DWT.

Approx 24,000,000t of cargo, 1,000,000TEU, 4,000 vessels and 1,000,000 passengers handled annually.

The authorised anchorage area is situated 2.25nm NNE of the outer Port Everglades Seabuoy (26° 05.514'N 80° 04.766'W). It is situated clear of the spoil grounds in that vicinity. Medium and deep draught vessels are required to await the pilot before anchoring. All vessels using the anchorage must report their positions and times of anchoring to the Port Everglades Harbour Master on VHF 14. Vessels are not permitted to anchor for more than 72 hours without the Harbour Master's prior consent. The holding ground in the anchorage comprises sand, mud and coral rubble mixture and is inadequate in adverse weather. Anchorage is prohibited in a Naval restricted area located immediately offshore to the S of the entrance channel. In sustained winds of 25 to 30kts from NNE to SSE or on the approach of thunderstorms, pilots recommend that vessels maintain engines on standby and be prepared to leave the anchorage. The pilots further recommend that vessels leave the anchorage if NNE to SSE wind speeds are sustained in excess of 30kts. Under these conditions a proper anchor watch is essential and a continuous listening watch should be maintained on VHF Ch 16 and 14. Commercial Anchorage can be found in an area bounded by a line connecting the following coordinates: ..... Latitude Longitude 26°8.460'N 80°4.467'W 26°8.148'N 80°4.268'W 26°7.933'N 80°4.291'W 26°7.325'N 80°4.480'W 26°6.586'N 80°4.480'W 26°6.586'N 80°4.465'W 26°7.325'N 80°4.886'W 26°7.933'N 80°4.710'W 26°8.460'N 80°4.467'W

The Port Everglades sea buoy (buoy PE) is located in position 26° 05.514'N 80° 04.766'W. The entrance to Port Everglades is a straight channel running in a due W'ly direction for a distance of 1.7nm from the 15.0m depth contour to the main turning basin. The channel has a width of 152m and a depth of 13.7m at its seaward end, reducing to width 137m and depth12.8m from the jetty entrance to the main turning basin. The Intracoastal Waterway leading S from the main turning basin to the Southport turning basin has a width of 152m and is dredged to a depth of 12.8m. Turning Basins: The main turning basin is 365m in an E and W direction and 746m N and S with a depth of 12.8m. There is a N extension to the turning basin which is 188m wide E to W on the N limits, 274m wide E to W on the S limits and 350m N to S with a depth of 9.5m. The S extension of the main turning basin is 396m wide E to W by 396m N to S, with a depth of 9.5m. The Southport turning basin is 274m E to W by 243m N to S with a depth of 13.4m. Caution: The chart and port authority should be consulted for the latest controlling depths. There are submerged breakwaters both N and S of the entrance channel.

BA 3684, 3699, 2866. NOAA 11470. Admiralty Pilot NP70, NP286(5).

US Coast Guard Station, Fort Lauderdale is located within the port. The coastguard station (26°05.5'N 080°06.7'W) is fitted with equipment for search and rescue.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and for US vessels with a draught of 2.1m or more under register in the foreign trade and is available throughout 24 hours. Pilotage is optional for US coastwise vessels which have onboard a pilot licensed by the Federal Government. The Port Everglades Pilots maintain four 12.5m pilot boats each having a grey hull and white superstructure with the word "PILOT". Pilots board ground is approx 2nm seaward of Port Everglades Seabuoy, day or night. All large, deep draught and passenger vessels should not approach closer than 2nm of the Seabuoy until the pilot has boarded unless specifically instructed by the pilots or Harbour Master. Other vessels may be directed by Pilots to proceed closer to the Seabuoy for boarding. Vessels should maintain a max speed of 7kts and provide a pilot ladder 1.0m above the water on the lee side. The pilot station and boats monitor and use as working frequencies VHF Ch 14, 16, 18A, 19 and 77. Pilots may be requested by direct contact with the Pilot Station on VHF Ch 14 or 16. Requests for pilot or tug assistance may also be made to the Harbour Master on VHF Ch 14 or on Tel. +1 954 468 0212. Additionally, requests for pilots may be made through the ship's agent. Pilot note: Pilot Office telephones are only manned during office hours. Pilotage is not compulsory up to outer anchorages but is strongly recommended if suitable chart is unavailable or where Masters are not familiar with the anchorages.

..... 1 By day, 4 red/white horizontally striped power plant chimneys. 2 PE sea buoy marks entrance channel. 3 Entrance range (leading line) is prominently marked. Entrance leading lights: Front light: Red triangular daymark, white stripe on framework tower. Rear directional light is a similar structure 833m from the front light. Note: It has been reported that the leading marks can be obscured by vessels moored at Berths 7 and 8

There are three fixed security zones within the port. The first comprises all the waters W of a line between the E corner of Berth 1B to the light close N of Berth 23. The second comprises all of the waters S of a line between the same light close N of Berth 23 due E across the Intracoastal Waterway to a line from the SE corner of Pier 29 due E across the Intracoastal Waterway. Vessels are not permitted to enter these zones unless authorised by the Harbour Master or his designated representative. Additionally, a 91m moving security zone is declared around any passenger vessel, vessels carrying specified hazardous cargo or LNG tankers entering or leaving Port Everglades. An additional security zone has been established in the Intracoastal Waterway S of Burt and Jack's (restaurant) and N of the FP discharge canal whenever cruise ships are berthed along the Waterway. (The N boundary of this line on the ICW is the parallel of 26°05.4'N and the S boundary is the parallel of 26°04.7'N). Vessels may transit the Intracoastal Waterway when cruise ships are berthed by staying E of the picket boats that will mark a transit lane along the waterway. Periodically, vessels may be asked to temporally hold their position while large commercial traffic operates in this area. Vessels near this security zone must follow the order of the law enforcement vessels on the scene. The effect of these regulations will be felt most heavily from Thursday through to Monday, from 0530 and 1900hrs. When cruise ships are not berthed on the Intracoastal Waterway, the zone will remain in place, but navigation will be unrestricted. The US Coast Guard will make broadcast on VHF Ch 22 when the zone is being enforced in addition to signs being posted at each end of the zone. Manatees: During the period 15th November to 31st March there are regulated speed zones in place within the port, indicated by reflective signs, for the protection of manatees. Vessels must reduce their speed to slow or idle within these designated areas. The restricted zones include the entire main turning basin W of a line between lights 11 and 12 and S along the Intracoastal Waterway into and including the Dania Cut-Off Canal. Vessel movement guidelines and restrictions within the port: Although not always mandatory, it is strongly recommended that berthing and unberthing manoeuvres be performed by pilots. Vessels with draughts of 12.2m up to maximum 12.8m should only move on a rising tide. Where one vessel intends to pass another within the vicinity of the berths, each case will be considered individually by the Harbour Master with the following berth-specific restrictions: ..... Berth 14/15 Vessels in Berth 14 will not pass vessels in Berth 15. 24-27 Vessels with LOA in excess of 206m will not routinely pass aircraft carriers in Berths 24-27 24/25 Vessels should not pass aircraft carriers in Berths 24/25 without prior approval. 24-29 Aircraft carriers in Berths 24-29 must be able, when put on notice, to tend their spill booms to ensure safe passage of vessels 24-29 Vessels with over 244m LOA must have sufficient tug assistance as prescribed by the pilot in order to pass Panamax vessels at Berths 24-29. Such manoeuvres may be restricted when currents are strong or winds are in excess of 20kts. 24-29 Further restrictions may be applied to vessels passing Post-Panamax vessels with beam in excess of 32m at Berths 24-29, subject to vessel configurations and prevailing conditions. 24-29 Tug assistance may be required for passenger vessels passing vessels moored at Berths 24-29 depending upon prevailing conditions. Propane barges will not be permitted to enter the port if prevailing conditions prevent a tug from assisting before entry into the channel. Precautionary area: Radius of 0.7nm, has been established centred on PE Lightbuoy. Large commercial ships inbound and outbound from the port board and disembark pilots within this area and may be severely limited in their ability to manoeuvre. All vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution when navigating within this area. Pilots recommend that vessels should allow 10m clearance from the corners of all berths. When berthing between two vessels, or a vessel and a bulkhead, and the space available is less than 43m over and above the manoeuvring vessel's LOA, additional tugs, slack water or other constraints may be required. When the combined beam of vessels berthed or manoeuvring in any one of slips 1, 2 or 3 exceeds 58m, additional/specific tugs, slack water or other constraints may be required. When the combined beam of vessels berthed or manoeuvring at Berths 323A and 33B exceeds 44m, additional/specific tugs, slack water or other constraints may be required. Whilst berthing in Slips 1, 2 or 3, a vessel with a beam of more than 32m may be permitted to restrict the use of the slips by other vessels. This will be decided by the port authority on a case by case basis. A tanker manoeuvring astern from a slip whilst another vessel is inbound in the main channel should not rotate past a north-south axis until the channel is clear. The outbound tanker should hold in a north-south orientation on the W side of the turning basin.Petroleum tankers requiring a pilot should not meet another vessel which also requires a pilot, anywhere in the port. Restrictions on berthing of post Panamax container vessels en route to or from Southport: ..... Maximum LOA: 319m Maximum beam: 44m Maximum draught: 11m There is clear wall berthing available at Berths 24 to 27. Moderate currents and winds of 20kts or less required for berthing. Tugs to assist as directed by the pilot. PORT DANIA EAST BASIN: The channel area S of the Port Dania east-west berth and fuel dock must be sufficiently clear to allow safe manoeuvring. All tugs employed must be approved by the pilots. Vessels in the turning basin: ..... a. A vessel with a draught of under 3.2m may transit any time the tide is at or higher than mean low water. b. A vessel with a draught of 3.2m up to maximum 3.7m should transit within one hour of high water. Vessels calling at the east-west berth, not entering the turning basin: ..... a. A vessel with a draught of under 3.4m may transit any time the tide is at or higher than mean low water. b. A vessel with a draught of 3.4m to maximum 3.7m should transit when the tide is at least 0.3m above mean low water for the whole period of the transit. c. A vessel with a draught of more than 3.7m up to maximum 4.0m should transit within one hour of high water, provided the tide is a minimum of 0.6m above mean low water. All vessels of LOA 61m or more should manoeuvre during daylight only and within one hour of slack water. PORT DANIA WEST BASIN: The channel area S of the Port Dania West Basin must be sufficiently clear to allow safe manoeuvring. All tugs employed must be approved by the pilots. A vessel with a draught of 3.0m up to maximum 3.2m should transit within one hour of high water. All vessels of 55m LOA or more should manoeuvre during daylight only and within one hour of slack water. Vessels protruding into the channel at the main ramp must move off of the berth or be shifted to allow safe passage of other vessels.

Mean tidal range at the harbour entrance is 0.7m with a spring tide of 0.9m. Tide range in the slips is from 0.6-0.9m or less. Tidal streams in the entrance channel create eddies in the turning basin hampering manoeuvrability. Prevailing SE and E winds with a rising tide create further hazardous conditions. The port authority advises caution in these circumstances. The entrance channel is generally well protected, being narrow and flanked by breakwaters; however storm tides exceeding 3.5m have been recorded. Dock density: 1025.

Tugs available. Arrangements for tugs should be made through the Harbour Master's office. Contact VHF Ch 16, 13, 14, 18A and 77.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly. Hurricane season lasts from June to November but most threats to Port Everglades have occurred between August and October. Tropical storms can approach from any direction but only rarely from NW to NE. Relatively flat surrounding terrain results in the port being vulnerable to severe flooding from hurricanes. Because of this and the absence of sheltered berths or anchorages, evasion at sea is regarded as the best action for medium and deeper-draught vessels when a hurricane threatens.

PORT EVERGLADES, FLORIDA 26°05.63'N 80°06.71'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US PEF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 25/17 ENC US4FL31M, (RSDRA2017000100275), 25/17

The following radio channels are available to communicate with the following entities at Port Everglades: ..... Authority VHF Ch Port Everglades Harbour Master 14, 77 Port Everglades Pilot's Association 16, 13, 14, 77 Port Everglades Towing Co. & McAllister Towing of Port Everglades 13, 16, 14, 18A, 77 United States Coast Guard 16 Vessels should establish contact with "Navy Fort Lauderdale" as soon as possible on VHF Ch 16. Vessels anchored in the designated area, NE of the Port Everglades Lightbuoy No 2, must maintain a 24hr listening watch on VHF Ch 16. Vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 and 16 while within the port. Harbour Master: Tel: +1 954 765 4602, Fax: +1 954 525 9512. Port Authority: Tel: +1 954 523 3404. Fax: +1 954 525 1910. Website: www.broward.org/port.htm. Port Everglades Pilots Association: Tel: +1 954 522 4491. Fax: +1 954 522 4498. Email: pilots@pepilots.com. Website: www.pepilots.com. Coastguard: RT 2182 kHz. Tugs: Tel: +1 305 527 1712. Fax: +1 305 527 1744. Operated by Seabulk Towing Inc. and McAllister Towing and Transportation Co., Inc.

Port Everglades is a Customs port of entry. US Customs Service, Port Everglades. US Immigration and Naturalisation. 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.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information. Regulated navigation speed: The waters between the W end of Bar Cut and the E side of the main turning basin are a regulated navigation area where vessels of under 150m LOA are required to proceed at a slow speed.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information. ..... 1. Sanitary inspections and Ship Sanitation Control Certificates, contact US Public Health Services Division. 2. Standard plant/animal products, quarantine procedures enforced, contact, US Department of Agriculture. Quarantine regulations are enforced and vessels subject to inspections are boarded on arrival at the wharves.