Pensacola (USPNS)

Pensacola is a safe, natural harbour, with good anchorage located in the Gulf of Mexico. The port is 12.9km from the open sea with the entrance being at the western end of Santa Rosa Island. The harbour is connected to the Intra-coastal Waterway and is directly served by Burlington Northern Seaboard (railway) System. Main imports include aggregates and exports include lumber, board/paper, freezer equipment and plywood. Conveyor and bagging facilities are available.

Summer.

Pensacola is located on the NNW shore of Pensacola Bay, Florida.

Max draught 10.7m and max LOA 242m. Largest vessel handled: "Nelvana", 50,690GT, LOA 242m, draught 10m.

Approx 700,000t of cargo and 20 passengers handled annually.

Pensacola Bay offers a safe natural harbour with good holding ground. The limits of the outer fairway anchorages are in the following positions: 30°11'N 087°20'W, in depths of 18.0-22.0m. 30°16'N 087°14'W, in depths of 13.0-22.0m. Submarine cables cross the entrance channel in mid position 30°20.0'N 087° 17.5'W.

The approach should be made from the S within the Safety Fairway. The track leads N for 2.5nm, passing Caucus Channel No 1 Lightbuoy (port hand) 30°16.3'N 087°17.5'W. Entry to the harbour is made by marked and dredged channels, approx 3nm in length, cut through the offlying shoals, leading to an opening between 2 islands. Caucus Channel: From a position at the N end of the approach Safety Fairway, the alignment (341.25°) of Caucus Cut Leading Lights leads through the centre of the channel for a distance of approx 2.8nm, controlling depth 13.4m, width 244m. Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower on piles) 30° 19.6'N 087°17.7'W. Rear light (similar structure), 0.7nm NNW of front light, The alignment (000°) of Fort Barrancas Channel Leading Lights leads through the centre of the channel for 0.9nm. Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe on framework tower, on piles) 30° 20.0'N 087°17.5'W. Rear light (similar structure), 320m N of the front light. The track proceeds NE for approx 0.3nm round the W end of Santa Rosa Island, then, alignment 273.5° astern of Navy Leading Lights leads through the centre of the channel for approx 1.3nm. Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe on framework tower, on piles) 30°20.1'N 087°19.1'W. Rear light (similar structure) 273m W of the front light. The track then continues E for approx 1.5nm and NNE for approx 0.75nm to enter Bay Channel, passing S and ESE of a charted prohibited area. Bay Channel: The alignment 032.5° of Bay Channel Leading Lights leads through the centre of the channel, controlling depth 10.1m, width 91m. Front light (framework tower on piles), 30°24.4'N 087°11.6'W. Rear light (similar structure) 1.0nm NNE of the front light. The final approach to the port is made from one of two channels, East Channel which leads to the deeper berths at the eastern end of the inner harbour and west Channel which leads to berths of a lesser depth at the western end. East Channel: From the position at the NNE of the channel the alignment (169°), astern, and the near reciprocal (348.5°) ahead of East Channel and Inner Leading Lights, respectively, leads through the centre of the channel for 0.7nm, directly into the turning basin and wharf area. Controlling depth 10.1m, width 91m. West Channel; From a position NNE of Bay Channel, the alignment 348° of West Channel Leading Light leads through the centre of the channel for 1.1nm directly into the turning basin and wharf area. Controlling depth 10.1m, width 91m. Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe on framework tower, on piles), 30° 24.0'N 087°13.1'W. Rear light (similar structure) 184m N of the front light. Caution: Submarine cables cross the channel in mid position 30°20.6'N 087° 18.5'W.

BA 3149, 3851, 3852. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(5).

Pensacola Coast Guard station (30° 20.704'N 87° 17.417'W), situated in Pensacola Bay 0.9nm E of Pensacola Light (30°21'N 087°19'W), has search and rescue capabilities and may provide lookout, communication and/or patrol functions to assist vessels in distress.

1025.

Pilot Services - Pensacola Bay Pilots provide 24hrs service for all vessels entering and leaving the port. All vessels, except those exempted by the laws of the U.S. or those drawing less than 2.1m of water, must have a licensed state pilot or certified deputy pilot on board to direct the movements of the vessel when entering or leaving the port. Pilots can be reached on VHF Ch 13, Ch 06 and Ch 12. The pilot boards in position 30°16.1'N 087°17.6'W, by Caucus Channel No 1 Lightbuoy. The pilot boat is white with grey trim, length 15m.

Radar Dome (30°20.8'N 087°18.9'W). Tanks (30°20.8'N 087°18.6'W).

Restricted areas are established in the waters adjacent to the Naval Air Station and adjacent to Fair Point (30°21.6'N 087°12.3'W).

Average Range 0.2m, max 0.4m. Tidal Stream: The normal max strength of the tidal stream in Caucus Channel is 2-2.5kts and sets SW. The in-going stream which sets NE, is weaker. Severe conditions have resulted in strengths of up to 5kts off the US Naval Air Station and 8kts on Caucus Channel.

Previous notice is required to obtain the service of tugs, as the company concerned is usually engaged on towage through the Intracoastal Waterway.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The harbour at Pensacola is exposed to strong winds from the S and large vessels are advised to leave the area ahead of their arrival. However, the bay still affords good shelter and is sometimes used in winter by coasting vessels as a safe refuge. Visibility: S winds between Dec and Apr usually bring a considerable amount of haze.

PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 30°23.98'N 87°12.77'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US PNS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The following VHF channels are designated for radio communication at the Port of Pensacola: ..... Radio Channel Use Ch 10 Commercial Ch 12 Port Operations Ch 14 Port Operations Ch 16 International distress, safety and calling

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.

All vessels must provide a firm 24hr ETA.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information. US Health will not board a ship at anchor or at a sea berth. If the Certificate is not expired, only a 30 day extension will be issued.