Portsmouth (New Hampshire) (USPSM)

There is an outer harbour in the entrance to the Piscataqua River, where anchorages for deep draught vessels are situated, along with a number of anchorages for smaller vessels and a few minor jetties. The commercial inner harbour is upstream of Memorial Highway Bridge (43°04.8'N 70°45.2'W). The majority of the berths lie on the S bank of the river, above the second and third bridges, which cross the river 0.5nm and 1nm, respectively, above the Memorial Highway Bridge. There are two dredged turning basins in this stretch of the river. The port has facilities for containerised, dry and liquid bulk and general cargo. The port also has a liquefied gas terminal and a Navy shipyard.

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of 100m or less in length, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

The port of Portsmouth (USA-New Hampshire) stands on the S bank of the Piscataqua River, approx 3nm upstream from its mouth.

LOA 228.94m, beam 32.261m, draught 10.97m, 77,247DWT.

Approx 2,500,000t of cargo and 160 vessels handled annually.

Deep draught vessels should not pass N of Kitts Rocks (43°03.2'N 070°41.5'W) without a pilot owing to the strong tidal streams and eddies off Fort Point (43° 04.3N 070°42.6'W), necessitating the assistance of a tug. Whilst awaiting the pilot and tug, such vessels should anchor temporarily between Kitts Rock and Gunboat Shoal (2nm SSW). The anchorage for large vessels is on the E and N sides of the channel between Wood Island and Clark Island. On the N side 0.75nm WNW of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse, in depths of 14m to 20m but there is room for only one large vessel N of Fort Point. There are no anchorages for deep draught vessels upstream of Clarks Island. Anchorage for medium sized vessels is on the E and N side of the channel between Wood Island (43°03.8'N 70°41.9'W) and Clarks Island (1.5nm NW), in depths of 5m to 22m. There is room for only one medium sized vessel N of Fort Point. With S winds the best anchorage is above Fort Point on the S side of the channel, in depths of 14.6-18.3m clay. Cable areas: The limits of which are marked on the chart, lie either side of the approaches to Portsmouth.

From a position W of Duck Island (43°00'N 070°36'W) the approach to Portsmouth Harbor leads NW passing NE of No 1 Light Buoy (port hand), which marks the NE side of Gunboat Shoal (43°01'N 070°42'W). Vessels approaching from the S should pass at least 0.5nm W of the Isles of Shoals. The harbour is approached from either side of the Isles of Shoals and entered between Whaleback Light (43° 03.5'N 070°41.8'W), 0.5nm SW of Gerrish Island and Jaffrey Point, the SE extremity of New Castle Island. From the pilot boarding station the harbour is approached on the alignment of leading lights. Controlling depths: From entrance to Memorial Highway Bridge, the marked channel has a controlling depth of 10.7m. From Memorial Highway Bridge to upper turning basin, there is a controlling depth of 8.2m in the dredged channel, then 10.0m in the turning basin, which is situated 3.5nm above the bridge. Note: For the latest controlling depths the charts and port authority should be consulted.

BA 2483, 3676, 1227. Admiralty Pilot NP68, NP286(5).

The Coast Guard station is situated on Fort Point (43°04.3'N 070°42.6'W), at the NE extremity of New Castle Island.

1025.

Pilotage is compulsory for all foreign vessels and for United States vessels under register in foreign trade. Pilotage is optional for coastwise or fishing vessels under enrolment or license, which have onboard a pilot licensed by the Federal Government. Pilotage is provided by Portsmouth Pilots Inc and is generally arranged through ship's agent, notice of 24 hours in advance of ETA is requested. When tugs are required, the tugs are used as pilot boats. The tugs have green hulls, dark red superstructure, and a white letter "M" on black stacks. When a tug is not required, the pilot boat is a white 7.0m outboard launch with a cuddy cabin. The launch when underway monitors VHF Ch 13. Pilots board 1nm SSE of Kitts Rock Lightbuoy "2KR" (43°03'N 070°41'W). Vessels with freeboard greater than 3.0m should provide a boarding ladder 0.9m above the water. Vessel movements are co-ordinated with the minimum current and may be cancelled during periods of fog. Max wind for pilot boarding and transit is normally 40kts, but maybe extended to 50kts on a case basis, determined by the vessel's Master and the pilot. A min of 800m visibility is required for transit. Mooring Masters: When the range of the tide at HW and LW Boston is 3.6m or greater, vessels having a draught greater than 9.7m are recommended to obtain the services of a Mooring Master when moored on the Piscataqua River if LOA meets the following criteria: ..... Portsmouth-Schiller Terminal 189.2m Sprague-Avery Lane Terminal 197.5m Sprague River Road Terminal 201.4m Intention to obtain the services of a Mooring Master must be included in the 24 hour notice of ETA. Vessels meeting the criteria, that do not obtain the services of a Mooring Master, must obtain permission from the US Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portsmouth.Hazard: Vessel shifting at the dock must only do so during periods of slack water. It is extremely dangerous to attempt to shift a vessel at moorings on the Piscataqua River at any other time and it should not be attempted. Masters should be particularly vigilant in tending to their vessel's mooring.

Portsmouth Harbor Light (43°03'N 070°42'W), 16m above the water, is shown from a white conical tower attached to a house on Fort Point, the NE end of New Castle Island. A radio beacon is approx 77m W of the light. Whaleback Light (43°03'N 070°41'W), 8m above the water, is shown from a 23m grey granite conical tower on Whaleback Reef at the NE side of the outer entrance.

Under Keel Clearance (UKC): The US Coast Guard recommends the following UKC for vessels in the Port of Portsmouth: ..... 1. A minimum of 0.9m when transiting inside Kitts Rock Lighted Whistle Buoy "2KR". Vertical clearances: ..... Name Type Vertical Clearance (m) Memorial Highway Bridge Lift span 5.8 (closed) 45.7 (open) Sara Long Bridge Lift span 3.0 (closed) 41.1 (open) Interstate Route 95 Bridge Fixed 40.8 Span bridge operators monitor VHF. Horizontal clearances: Memorial Highway Bridge. Horizontal Clearance 79m. Sara Long Bridge. Horizontal clearance 61m.

Range approx 2.8m (spring), approx 2m (neap).

The Navigation Rules for US Inland Waters apply within a line drawn SW from the tower (43°04.0'N 070°41.2'W) on the S point of Gerrish Island, to Whaleback Light, then Jaffrey Point Light "2A" and then Frost Point (43°03.2'N 070° 43.2'W). VTS: A voluntary Vessel Traffic Service scheme is in operation to give Masters and Pilots real time information on marine traffic movements in Portsmouth Harbor. The system supplements the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations and all vessels subject to these regulations are urged to participate using the Security Broadcast System on VHF Ch 13, 16. Participating vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 13, 30 minutes before getting underway or 30 minutes before reaching the vicinity of Gunboat Shoal Lightbuoy No 1 (43° 01.4N 070°41.9W) Vessels should make security calls as follows: ..... 1. 15 min before getting underway 2. When getting underway, stating route 3. When passing the reporting points listed below, including destination if Inbound. 4. When mooring or anchoring Reporting Points: 1. Gunboat Shoal Lightbuoy No 1 2. When approaching Wood Island Lightbuoy No 2 (43°03'.6N 070°42'.1W) from the North. Vessels carrying passengers or cargo and not required by law to comply with the Vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations are encouraged to monitor and respond on VHF Ch 13. During periods of low visibility these vessels should follow the security call procedures as shown, excluding the security calls 15 minutes before getting underway. Regulated Navigation Area: A Regulated Navigation Area has been established NW of Seavey Island in the vicinity of the Portsmouth Naval Dockyard. A speed limit of 4.5kts is in force in this area. LPG Tankers: A safety and security zone with a radius of 457m is established around LPG tankers moored at Newington on the Piscataqua River. Entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless previously authorised by the Captain of the Port. Restricted areas: Areas into which entry is prohibited, have been established, at the E end of Seavey Island between Clarks Island and Jamaica Island, 0.2nm N, on the SW and NW sides of Seavey Island.

Two or more tugs are usually required for larger vessels. The following tugs are available from Moran Towing: ..... Name Horsepower Name Horsepower Eugenia Moran 3,165 E F Moran 1,750 Nancy Moran 1,800 Eugene F Moran 1,750

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE 43°04.65'N 70°45.04'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US PSM ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: ..... Authority VHF Ch Port/VTS 13 US Coastguard 16 Pilot Office 13, 16 Pilot Vessel (Tugs) 13, 16; 07A, 77 Telephone: ..... Harbour Master +1 603 4368500 Port Authority +1 603 4362780 Lift Span Bridges: ..... Name VHF Call Memorial Highway Bridge Ch 16, 13 KBK472 Sara Long Bridge Ch 16, 13 KAW766

For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a valid US 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 vessel's agent should inform USCG 24hours in advance of the ETA into the port. Vessels should also call the USCG on VHF Ch 16 upon entering the harbour. LPG vessels should send ETA to USCG, restrict all movements to daylight hours and establish and maintain VHF contact with the attending tugs and USCG escort craft.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

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