Portland (Maine) (USPWM)

It is a large, deep, well-sheltered harbour, open all year. Controlling depth in channel and anchorage, 13.7m LW. There is ample space for manoeuvring large vessels. The main products handled are petroleum products, paper, wood-pulp, scrap metal, coal, salt and container goods. It is the Atlantic Terminus of pipeline shipments of petroleum products to Canada.

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.

Portland is situated in the southern part of Maine and is New England's largest port.

LOA 301.36m, draught 15.85m, beam 48.0m, 63,519DWT.

Approx 12,821,501t of cargo handled annually.

Sheltered and secure anchorages are available at all times in the outer harbour. ..... Anchorage A General anchorage, in depths of 7.0-18.0m. Anchorage B Diamond Island Roads. General and quarantine anchorage for vessels over 8.5m draught, in depths of 12.0-15.0m. These roads are especially intended for tankers and deep draught vessels entering at night for temporary anchorage before berthing the next day. Anchorage C Temporary anchorage for small vessels in depths of 4.0-15.0m. Anchorage D Anchorages for small craft.

Vessels will report arrival at lighted Racon Buoy "P" position 43°31.6'N 070° 05.5'W. Approaches to the sea buoy are made from 2 directions: Portland Eastern Approach: The inbound traffic lane is 1.5nm in width with a length of 20nm. Entering the traffic lane a course of 287° follows the centreline. The outbound traffic lane is the same with a course of 107°. Portland Southern Approach: The inbound traffic lane is 1.5nm in width and approx 20nm in length, a course of 342° follows the centreline. The outbound traffic lane is 1.5nm in width and 20nm in length with the centreline course of 162°. Channels: The main entrance to the channel is from the S between Ram and Cushing to the N and of Portland Head to the S. There is a 13.7m depth channel from the sea to Fort Georges, then 10.6m depth in the inner harbour and Fore River to a turning basin at the head of the combination railroad highway bridge.

BA 2488, 2490. Admiralty Pilot NP68.

Coastguard stations are located in Portland and S Portland.

1025.

Vessel movement that involves passing through the Portland Bridge is undertaken at the pilot's discretion and only at the flood tide. All vessels requiring tug services in berthing are required to have a Docking Master onboard.

Compulsory for all foreign vessels and for US vessels under register in foreign trade with a draught over 2.7m. Pilotage is optional for coastwise or fishing vessels under enrolment or license which have onboard a pilot licensed by the Federal Government. Vessels are requested to give 48 and 24 hours ETA at "P" Buoy to Portland Pilots, (43°31.6'N 070°05.5'W). Vessels awaiting pilot boarding should remain to the E of Portland Exposed Location Buoy (ELB) to allow the unrestricted passage of other vessels through the Precautionary Area. Pilots can be contacted on VHF Ch 11 and 16. Distance from the pilot station to the inner harbour is approx 10nm.

The harbour consists of the area W of Cushing, Peaks, House, Great and Little Diamonds Islands, from the entrance to Portland Head to the entrance of Fore River at Fish Point (43°40.0'N 070°14.3'W).

Lateral system of buoyage is in force. Prominent features include Portland Racon Buoy "P" located 5.3nm ESE of Cape Elizabeth Light. The southern entrance to Casco Bay is marked by Cape Elizabeth Light 43°34'N 070°12'W at 39.3m above the water. Portland Head Light 43°37.4'N 070°12.5'W is 30.8m above the water. Spring Point is on the W side of the channel 1.8nm NW of Portland Head. A 91m breakwater extending to the NE is marked by Spring Point Ledge Light, this light shows a white sector over the entrance to the harbour. Fort George is a conspicuous grey stone structure on Diamond Island Ledge. There are numerous isolated dangers upon the entrance to the harbour, most of which are marked.

Safety and Security Zones: These extend 1 mile ahead, 0.5nm astern and 914.4m on either side is established around any LPG vessel. Entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless previously authorised by the COTP. A security zone of 91.4m radius is established around any passenger vessel at anchor or alongside. A security zone extending 182.8m ahead, 91.4m on either side and 91.4m astern is established around any passenger vessel that is underway. Casco Bay Bridge (43°38.7'N 070°15.5'W) has a bascule span with a vertical clearance of 16.8m. The bascule bridge in the harbour approach restricts the beam of vessels visiting South Portland. Vessels over 30.4m beam must obtain USCG permission to transit the bridge and vessels over LOA 114m must use escort tugs for both in- and outbound transits. Tug and barge units should transit the bridge in push ahead or alongside modes. Light tows must use the flood tide when transiting outbound. Tows with capacity of 70,000bbls or more should use an escort tug. Portland Bridge, vertical clearance 16.8m. This bridge restricts vessels to a draught of 10.6m SW and beam 28m. Cargo: Vessels laden with explosives or other hazardous or highly inflammable cargo will not be allowed within the berthing limits of any pier, dock or bulk-head or other terminal structure. Only after vessels have applied for and received all local, state and federal permits shall they dock at a terminal. Explosives shall not be stored on the terminal. Prohibited Cargoes: The Department of Ports and Transportation shall determine what other cargoes shall be deemed prohibited at terminals based upon classification or type.

Range 3.1m (springs); 2.2m (neaps). Tidal streams within the harbour have a rate of about 0.5kn. Strong cross currents tend to set vessels on to the S side of Portland Bridge.

Security Broadcasts System: A voluntary system of radio broadcast/reporting is in operation. The system supplements the vessel Bridge-to-Bridge Radiotelephone Regulations and all vessels subject to these regulations are urged to participate in the system. Procedure: ..... 1. All participating vessels are requested to use VHF Ch 13 for all bridge-to-bridge communications, including listening watch and security calls, except when calling a small vessel not responding on VHF Ch 13, in which case VHF Ch 16 should be used. 2. Participating vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 13, 30mins before getting underway or 30mins before reaching the vicinity of Portland Light Buoy P (inward-bound only). 3. Vessels should make security calls on VHF Ch 13 as follows: a) 15mins before getting underway. b) When getting underway, stating route. c) When passing the Reporting Points. d) When mooring or anchoring. 4. During periods of low visibility, security calls should be made at more frequent intervals. 5. 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 procedures, except the security calls 15mins before getting underway, when passing Portland Light Buoy P and 15mins before passing Witch Rock, Willard Rock or entering Hussey Sound should not be made. Reporting Points: ..... 1. Portland Light Buoy P (inward-bound only). 2. Vessels inward-bound not passing Light Buoy P: a) 15mins before passing Wilard Rock (43°36.1'N 070°11.1'W) or; b) 15mins before passing Witch Rock (43°37.4'N 070°10.6'W) or; c) 15mins before entering Hussey Sound (43°40.0'N 070°10.0'W). 3. Willard Rock Light Buoy 7, Witch Rock Light Buoy 2 or Hussey Sound Light Buoy 3, stating destination. 4. Spring Point Ledge Light (43°39.1'N 070°13.5'W). 5. Portland Bridge (43°38.7'N 070°15.5'W).

Available from Portland Tugboat & Shipdocking Co., Tel: +1 207 774 2902 or Winslow Tugs, Tel: +1 207 780 8847. Tugs meet vessels off Spring Point (43°39.0'N 070°13.5'W). All vessels requiring tugs are required to take a docking plot, available from Portland Dock Masters, Tel:207 774 2902 or Casco bay Pilots, Tel: 207 780 8847. Towage is not mandatory, but if requested, a docking master will be required to direct the vessel's movements in berthing and unberthing operations. Tugs normally meet vessels at the "PH" harbour entrance buoy if continuing on for berthing.

Prevailing winds: W'ly summer; N'ly winter. Ice seldom obstructs navigation and when it does it is only for a limited time. Tugs keep a clear channel to the wharves.

PORTLAND, MAINE 43°39.72'N 70°14.45'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US PWM For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM PORTLAND PILOTS AND SECURITY - BROADCAST SYSTEM. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: VHF Frequency: Ch 13 PROCEDURE: (1) All participating vessels are requested to use VHF Ch 13 for all bridge-to-bridge communications, including listening watches and security calls, except when calling a small vessel not responding on VHF Ch 13, in which case VHF Ch 16 should be used. (2) Participating vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 13, 30 mins before getting underway or 30 mins before reaching the vicinity of Portland Lt buoy P (inward-bound only). (3) Vessels should make security calls on VHF Ch 13 as follows: (a) 15 mins before getting underway (b) When getting underway, stating route (c) When passing the Reporting Points (d) When mooring or anchoring (4) During periods of low visibility, security calls should be made at more frequent intervals. (5) 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. 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VHF: Ch 16. ..... Authority VHF Ch Calling & Distress 16 Ship-to-Ship/bridge 13 Calling 22A Pilot Office 11, 16 Pilot Vessel 07A, 10, 11, 13, 16; 11 Tugs 07 Security Broadcast System: A voluntary system of radiotelephone broadcast/reporting procedures designed to give Masters and Pilots real-time information on marine traffic in Portland Harbor. Participating vessels should maintain a listening watch on Ch 13, 30 minutes before getting underway or 30 minutes before reaching the vicinity of Portland Lightbuoy "P" (Inbound only). Vessels should make security calls on Ch 13 as follows: ..... 1. 15 minutes before getting underway 2. When getting underway, stating route 3. When passing the Reporting Points listed below 4. When mooring or anchoring During periods of low visibility, security calls should be made at more frequent intervals. 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 to Ch 13. During periods of low visibility these vessels should follow the security call procedures as shown above, except that security calls 15 minutes before getting underway, when passing Portland Lightbuoy "P" and 15 minutes before passing Witch Rock, Willard Rock or entering Hussey Sound should not be made. Reporting Points: ..... 1. Portland Lightbuoy "P" (Inbound only) 2. Vessels Inbound not passing Lightbuoy "P": a. 15 minutes before passing Willard Rock (43°36.1'N 070°11.1'W) b. 15 minutes before passing Witch Rock (43°37.4'N 070°10.6'W) c. 15 minutes before entering Hussey Sound (43°40.0'N 070°10.0'W) 3. Willard Rock Lightbuoy 7, Witch Rock Lightbuoy 2 or Hussey Sound Lightbuoy 3, stating destination 4. Spring Point Ledge Light (43°39.1'N 070°13.5'W) 5. Casco Bay Bridge (43°38.7'N 070°15.5'W)

Vessel will be boarded, on arrival, by Customs and Immigration Officers.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

US flag to be flown on entering port.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information. Speed Limit: Within Portland Harbour is 5kts. There are also restrictions on the wake produced by vessels in the harbour; the Port Authority should be consulted for further details.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information. Pratique granted on arrival after boarding by appropriate officials.

Usually tendered upon arrival at the pilot station.