Durban (ZADUR)

Port Natal is an alternative name for Durban.

Summer.

Durban is located on the SE coast of South Africa.

Daytime: Max LOA 366.45m, beam 60m, draught 14.1m and 190,734DWT. Subject to harbour master's approval. Night time: Max LOA 200m, beam 26m. Vessels with a beam exceeding 35m may only berth during suitable weather conditions. Larger vessels may be accommodated on request to the Harbour Master. Airdraught depends on which berth vessels are allocated and appliance being used. Offshore max LOA 336m, BCM 167.00m, draught 22.4 and 330,000DWT.

Approx 45,000,000t of cargo, 2,500,000TEU and 2,800 vessels handled annually.

Outer Anchorage: Vessels are permitted to anchor in outer anchorage, 4nm E of Durban breakwater. Prior to anchoring, the port captain must be notified in order for the vessel to be directed to safe anchorage. The Outer anchorage at the Port of Durban is exposed and vessels may experience heavy swells as well as S'ly and E'ly winds. Vessels arriving during bad weather must radio for instructions before anchoring. There are helicopter services available. Pilot Anchorage: The recognised anchorage for vessels awaiting pilotage lies NW of the approach channel leading line and E of the red sector (010°-shore) of Umhlanga Rocks Light; it is inadvisable to anchor with the light bearing more than 010°. Inner Anchorage: The inner anchorage lies N of Salisbury Island (29°53.0'S., 031°02.0'E) and E of pier No 1. Prohibited Anchorage: ..... 1. Within 0.86nm of the port entrance. 2. Within an area, 0.750nm radius from the Fairway Lightbuoy and 0.150nm either side of the leading line. 3. Within 0.250nm of a sewer outfall pipe extending 1.25nm SE from The Bluff.

The final approach is from the NE. Entry is guided by the alignment of leading lights through a dredged channel between two protective piers close N of The Bluff. The outer channel, commencing 4nm from the breakwater, has a dredged depth of 19.0m and an average width of 222m. The entrance channel between the breakwaters has a dredged depth of 19.0m and a width of 210m. Inside the harbour basin the entrance has a dredged depth of 16 to 18m. Partly loaded 9,000TEU vessels are now using the port, however berth depths are yet to be increased to take these vessels fully laden.

BA 4170, 8005, 643. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

National Sea Rescue Institute covers the coast.

1025.

The agent will notify the Port Authorities advising them which side the vessel is to be berthed, ie starboard or portside alongside.

Compulsory pilotage provided by port authority (24 hour service) and used for entering, departing and shifting within the port area. Pilot boards 2.17nm NE of the breakwater, on the line of the leading lights. Pilots board by pilot boat, or by Augusta A109 K2HPS helicopter at the boarding area or anchorage. There are 12 pilots in the port of Durban, 9 pilots per shift. One pilot used per vessel on arrival and sailing. Pilot vessels are equipped with VHF with black hulls, white superstructure and the words 'PILOTS - LOODS' in black. If boarding by pilot boat, pilot ladders must comply with SOLAS regulations. All vessels with a freeboard greater than 9.0m must have an accommodation ladder rigged in conjunction with the pilot ladder. Man ropes must be provided. Durban Offshore Oil Berth (SBM): Pilotage is compulsory and boards 1.74nm E of the SBM. Vessel's agent, service tug or SBM Pilot can give information regarding berthing.

The area of sea bounded by: ..... 1. To the N a line drawn from the coast in position 29°48.7'S., 031°02.5'E. In a 090° direct to position 29°48.7'S 031°07.5'E. 2. To the S a line drawn from the coast in position 29°54.1'S., 031°02.5'E. In a 090° direction to position 29°54.1'S 31°07.5'E. 3. To the E a line joining the seaward position in (1) and (2).

Cooper Light (29°56'S 031°00'E)(red round concrete tower with white band; 21m in height) is exhibited 2.5nm NE of the mouth of Mlazi Canal. A radio beacon transmits from the light tower. A signal tower is located on The Bluff which exhibits traffic signals. The Bluff is located at the NE end of the ridge and has max heights of up to 90m and forms the SE side of the harbour. There are numerous conspicuous landmarks on the approach to the port inlcuding; A signal tower is located 0.7nm SSW from the head of the S breakwater, water tower located 1.56nm further SSW, numerous radio towers NE of the water tower and numerous water towers at Cooper. A 26-story office structure with a light located on a tall mast on the roof is one of the tallest buildings in the city and is used a landmark.

Harbour limitations: Permissible draught of vessels is such that there is 300mm under keel clearance at all times. Vessels that require to manoeuvre in the Maydon Wharf Channel and which are LOA 183m and over. Night time: Max LOA 200m, beam 26m. Vessels with a beam exceeding 35m may only berth during suitable weather conditions. Larger vessels may be accommodated on request to the Harbour Master. Tankers and vessels carrying explosives or dangerous cargo are only able to manoeuvre within the harbour during daylight hours. Caution must be taken as submarine cables lie 11.3nm S of Cape Natal and extend offshore 1,500m in a ENE'ly direction. The cables connect to the S coast of Madagascar and then continue to the N coast of the islands of Reunion and Mauritius. There is a designated restricted area for vessels surrounding the SBM and strict control for vessels approaching and departing the SBM.

MHWS 1.8m, MLWS 0.5m. Outer anchorage: The tidal current flows N'ly during the rising tide and then S'ly during the falling tide. Just off the heads of the breakwaters an eddy often occurs, flowing S'ly during the flood tide and N'ly during the ebb tide. As a result, care must be taken when approaching the entrance harbour. The approach to the entrance channel has an incoming tidal current of 2.5kts at springs and 0.5kts at neaps whereas it has an incoming tidal current of 3.5kts at springs and 1.5kts at neaps. Across the NE corner of Salisbury Island there is a strong set at springs being 270° on the flood tide and 090° on the ebb, caution must be taken for vessels proceeding to the nearby berths. Caution must be taken in case of a strong current that generally sets SW at velocities of 2 to 3kts at approx 2.6nm from shore.

A mandatory Vessel Traffic Service is in operation. The Durban VTS is mandatory for the following: ..... 1. LOA in excess of 15m 2. Towing vessels, where the tow is 15m or more in length or the overall length of vessel and tow is of 30m or more. 3. Any passenger vessels. 4. All vessels carrying dangerous or pollutant cargoes. Procedure: ..... 1. Vessels are required to report the following information: a. Vessel's name. b. Callsign, GT, LOA and draught. c. Position. d. ETA at Reporting Point of vessel entering the VTS Zone. e. Destination. f. ETA at destination. g. Whether any pollutant or dangerous cargo is carried onboard, or carried on any vessel or object being towed or pushed. h. ETD from a berth. i. ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point). j. Suitability of vessel for the transfer of Pilot by helicopter 2. The above information must be reported as follows, when: a. Entering a VTS Zone: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins before entering a VTS Zone, stating (a-g) in (1) above. b. Arriving at a Reporting Point (RP): On arrival at a Reporting Point, vessels must report (a-c) in (1) above. c. Arriving at a berth: As soon as practicable, after arrival, vessels must report (a-c) in (1) above. d. Departing a berth: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins prior to departing a berth, stating (a-c) and (e-h) in (1) above. e. Immediately prior to departing a berth: Vessels must report (a-c) and (i) in (1) above. f. Vessels Manoeuvres: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins prior to commencing any manoeuvres listed below, stating (a-c) in (1) above. i. Compass adjustments. ii. The calibration and servicing of navigational aids. iii. A sea trial. iv. A dredging operation. v. The laying, picking up and servicing of a submarine cable or navigation mark. vi. Any other manoeuvre that may be detrimental to safe navigation. g. As soon as possible after the manoeuvre is completed: A description of the manoeuvre (just completed) must be communicated to the VTS Centre. 3. Incident Reports: Vessels should immediately report any of the following stating (a-c) in (1) above. a. An onboard fire that may impair safe navigation. b. The involvement of the vessel in a collision, grounding or striking that may impair safe navigation. c. Any defect to the vessels hull, main propulsion equipment, steering, radars, compasses, radio equipment, anchors or cables that may impair safe navigation. d. Any discharge or threat of discharge of a pollutant from the vessel. e. Another vessel in apparent difficulty. f. The presence of any other vessel which may impede the movement of other vessels. g. Any obstruction to navigation. h. Any aid to navigation that is functioning improperly, damaged, out of position or missing. i. The presence of any pollutant in the water. j. Any weather condition that may impair safe navigation. Note: Items g, h and i need not be reported if the information has been previously reported by Notices to Mariners or Coastal Navigational Warnings. ..... 4. VHF Equipment Failure: In the event of VHF radio failure, the VTS Centre should be alerted as soon as possible, by sending a message through a Coast Radio Station (CRS), or another vessel, or by other means, stating that there is a failure, giving the vessels position and destination. 5. Listening Watch: All vessels in South African waters are to maintain a constant listening watch on VHF Ch 16, unless in the area of the VTS System when the watch should be on VHF Ch 09. VHF Ch 16 should be monitored if a Dual Watch facility is available. 6. Navigational Safety Calls: Safety calls, stating vessel's name, position and intended course of action, are to be made on the frequency above, in the event of any of the following: a. Risk of collision. b. A call from another vessel indicating that a close quarters situation is developing. c. Overtaking, or being overtaken, in a narrow channel. d. Doubt about another vessels intentions. e. An obstruction or bend in the channel, which may obscure approaching vessels. f. In restricted visibility, approaching charted routes or groups of vessels. g. If vessel is restricted in its ability to manoeuvre. h. Approaching dredgers and floating plant in restricted waters, which are not covered by a VTS System. i. Leaving a berth, anchorage, mooring area etc. j. Any other occasion when a call could contribute to safe navigation. The VTS will provide the vessel with up-to-date information on berthing arrangements, pilots, helicopter services and relevant movement in the area. Reporting points: ..... 1. Radio Reporting Circles are established on a radius of 6 and 12nm from the Fairway Lightbuoy centred on position 29°50.0'S., 031°05.6'E. 2. Vessels should call Durban Port Control on VHF Channels 09 or 16 at the following Reporting Points: a. Vessels Inbound: i. 15 mins before crossing the 10.4nm Reporting line. ii. When crossing the 10.4nm Reporting line. iii. When crossing the 5.2nm Reporting line. iv. When entering the harbour. b. Vessels Outbound: i. 15 mins before departure from berth. ii. When departing the harbour. iii. When crossing the 5.2nm Reporting line. iv. When crossing the 10.4nm Reporting line. Notes: ..... 1. All times should be given in Local Time (LT). 2. The system is linked to the Port Control and Administration Offices, MRCC, Pilot Station and Helicopter Services. The Bluff Storm Signals: ..... Day Night Meaning Flag I 1 Green Light Vessel entering the port. Flag H 1 Red Light Vessel leaving the harbour. Flag P Flashing Red Light The port is closed. In the case that the bar is dangerous to cross the signal is passed by VHF and by flashing red light.

The port operates 6 Schottel type tugs with bollard pull between 34-41t and 2 Voith Schneider tugs of 50t each. Each is equipped for fire fighting and salvage.

Prevailing winds: NNE'ly and SW'ly for the majority of the year. Gales are generally short during summer months however during May to June there are strong E'ly and W'ly gales. In the months Aug to Oct gales alternate between E'ly and W'ly. Worth noting that E'ly and SE'ly gales at approx 50-100m offshore are usually deflected ENE to NE upon reaching the shore. As a result the swells may catch vessels in Durban Road and can cause difficulties. Swell: 1.0m to 1.5m. Sea States: Light to moderate.

DURBAN 29°52.67'S 31°02.76'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA DUR For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM DURBAN VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

PORT NATAL UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA For details see: DURBAN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

DURBAN OFFSHORE OIL BERTH 30°00.47'S 30°58.42'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA DUR For details see: DURBAN PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Durban Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Helicopters VHF Channel: Ch 13 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) The following information relating to vessels shall be transmitted to the VTS Centre when making the initial report: (a) Vessel's name (b) Callsign, gt, LOA and draught (c) Position (d) ETA of entry of the VTS Area (e) Destination (f) ETA at destination (g) Whether any hazardous cargo is carried on board (h) Suitability of vessel for the transfer of Pilot by helicopter (2) The VTS Centre will provide the vessel with up to date information on berthing arrangements, Pilots, helicopter service and relevant traffic movements in the area for East London. REPORTING POINTS: (1) Radio Reporting Lines have been established on a radius of 6 and 12 n miles from the Fairway Lt buoy centred on position 29°50·00S 31°05·60E. 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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 45/25 South African List of Lights and Radio Signals 2025, (RSDRA2025000406886), 45/25

Port Authority contact info Telephone: +27 31 361 3755 Facsimile: +27 31 361 8920 Port Control contact info Call sign: Port Control VHF: Ch 12, 16 Email: maritimeradio@telkom.co.za Port Captain contact info Telephone: +27 31 361 8799 Facsimile: +27 31 337 5785 Bluff Signal Station contact info Radio: 2182 kHz Telephone: +27 31 466 1251 Pilots contact info VHF: Ch 9, 11, 13, 14, 16 Pilots Helicopter contact info Call sign: Durban Port Control VHF: Ch 9, 16 (Helicopter Ch 13) Durban SBM Service Tugs contact info Call sign: SMIT Siyanda / Pentow Service VHF: Ch 9, 16

Both customs and immigration will board the vessel on arrival. Immigration: If there are passengers onboard then a Passenger List has to be handed to the immigration office. Crew are allowed to travel not more than 40km radius from the port. Immigration formalities, off port limits: Permission has been granted by the department of home affairs, for ASABOSA members only, to handle vessels off port limits at Durban. This includes crew changes (both on and off vessels), stores, hospitalisation, repairs, etc. Very strict procedures must be adhered to. These operations can be carried out by helicopter or launch.

The following documents should be prepared by the master and should have them ready upon berthing: ..... Documents Copies Immigration: 1. Crew Lists 2 Customs: 1. Crew Lists 2 2. List of Narcotics onboard 1 3. Ships Stores List 1 4. DA5 Customs Form 1 5. Personal Effects 1 Port Health: 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 2. Vaccination List 1 3. Crew List 1 4. ISPS Certificate (Valid) 1 Agents: 1. Crew Lists 2 2. Load Line Certificate 1 3. Safety Radio Certificate 1 4. Safety Equipment Certificate. 1 Cargo Documents: This will be completed and supplied to the vessel from the company that is supplying or accepting the product. In the case of break bulk or bulk cargo, the appointed agent will furnish such documents to the master prior to sailing. Departure time should be discussed with the master of the vessel and the agent will notify all parties concerned.

Should be sent 48 hours prior to arrival and at the reporting points required by the Vessel Traffic Service. ETA's should also be sent to the agent every two days from departure last port, in order to update Port Control, including the following information: Radio advise to "port captain" direct through Durban Radio, 48 hours prior to arrival, also advise ETA on VHF Ch 16 when in range. Durban offshore berth ETA should be sent via agent at least 10 days prior to arrival and updated every 24 hours after. Changes to ETA in excess if 1 hour in the final 24 hours must be advised immediately via vessel's agent.

National flag to be flown prior to entering port.

The nominated agent will hand the master, on arrival into port, printed documents (booklet) which advise the master of port regulations and general notices. Vessels wishing to enter in a light condition must be sufficiently ballasted to permit safe navigation. In severe weather conditions entry of vessels insufficiently ballasted will be delayed. Only clean locally loaded ballast water is permitted to be discharged in the port. All stevedoring activities aboard vessels are undertaken by private stevedoring companies. Chandling is also available and undertaken by private companies. Explosives and dangerous cargoes are permitted within the harbour and the Port Liaison Officer is responsible to the Port Captain for its movement. This includes all I.M.D.G.cargoes from Class 1 to Class 9 either in bulk or containerised. All documentation for these commodities must come through this office, ie.copies of import/export permits, all hazardous manifests and issuing of Explosive Rail Permits for shipment from Gauteng to the Port of Durban for ongoing carriage to foreign ports.

Radio advise to "Port Health" direct through Durban Radio. To be given 48 hours prior to arrival advising ETA, last port, date sailed, number of crew and requesting radio pratique, above can also be notified to port health on telex No: 9650043. Port Health will cable vessel directly, either granting pratique or requesting further details. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate issued.

NOR to be tendered upon arrival at Durban pilot station.