Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ)

The port is the 5th largest in Southern Africa, based on tonnage handled, and is approached via an entrance channel 1.6nm in length. The harbour is protected by a breakwater 1,200m in length and covers a water area of 115ha. The principal imports are machinery, chemicals and general cargo. The main exports comprises agricultural products, timber, wool, textiles, ore, skins and hides in containers as well as palletised citrus fruits. Motor industry related products and steel are also exported. A development programme is underway to regenerate portside facilities and improve cargo handling to help compensate for the loss of Port Elizabeth's manganese processing facilities to the new mega manganese terminal at Ngqura.

Summer.

Port Elizabeth is situated in Algoa Bay on the SE coast of South Africa.

LOA 330m, draught 12.8m, beam 48.4m, 181,338DWT.

Approx 11,000,000t of cargo, 150,000TEU and 1,000vessels handled annually.

Designated anchorages for differing classes of vessels are centred on the following positions: ..... No 1 33°57.5'S 025°40.0'E For small craft (1.3nm ESE of harbour entrance) No 3 33°52.5'S 025°44.0'E For vessels with hazardous cargo No 2 33°53.2'S 025°40.2'E For other vessels Sheltered anchorage is available in Algoa Bay, anchor 1nm to N or S of Fairway Buoy, but clear of channel. Any vessel that needs to anchor in Algoa Bay must obtain permission from its agent, port control and marine division of department of transport. Foul area: A 12t anchor and 13 shackles of chain were lost in position 33° 54.2'S 025°42.1'E, mariners are advised to avoid this area.

Fairway Buoy (RWVS topmark, red and white Iso 15s). Leading lights, in line bearing 238°, lead from seaward to a position 0.6nm NNW of the head of South Breakwater. These lights should be brought into line well before entering the approach channel. A lightbuoy (safe water) moored 2nm NE of the harbour entrance, marks the approach to the leading line. The entrance channel has a depth of 14.5m CD and a width of 310m. Vessels intending to anchor in the bay must keep clear of the approach channel.

BA 641, 2085. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

No Coastguard. National Sea Rescue Institute and Operation in charge.

1025.

Vessels up to LOA 225m are berthed starboard side alongside, over 225m are berthed port side alongside.

Compulsory, the Harbour Master may grant permission to enter without a pilot providing the vessel is less than LOA 70m and a regular caller, excluding loaded tankers, which are docked during daylight hours only. Vessels inbound should send ETA and draught 72 hours, 12 hours, when within VHF range and when 3nm from the pilot boarding area. Pilot boards in position 33°55.6'S 025°40.9'E, 2.5nm NE of the South Breakwater Head Light, and marked by a Fairway Buoy. Pilot ladders should comply with latest SOLAS regulations. Vessels with freeboard exceeding 9m must have an accommodation ladder rigged in conjunction with the pilot ladder. Pilotage services are available until 0200hrs, 362 days annually.

The area within which Portnet has jurisdiction at this harbour is bounded on the southward by a line drawn from Cape Recife, 090° to a point in the Indian Ocean, distance of 0.9nm, on the N by a line drawn from the extreme point of the E bank of the Zwartkops River, 090° distance of 0.9m, on the E by a line drawn between these two points and shall embrace the foreshore between HW and LW marks from Cape Recife Lighthouse to the aforesaid line at the E bank of the Zwartkops River, including that portion of the said river which lies on the seaward side of the bridge carrying the railway line to Alicedale, together with the jetties, harbour works and all harbour lands vested in the Government of the Republic of South Africa.

Lighthouse, 34°1.7'S 025°42.1'E (Fl W R 60s). Traffic signals exhibited from Port Control Building (33°57.5'S 025°42.1'E) as follows; ..... Fixed red light Vessel leaving Fixed green light Vessel entering Flashing red light Port closed

Tankers are berthed during daylight only. Ore Carriers: Maximum sailing draught is stated at 11.5m, but with the port captain's permission, vessels can load to 12.1m on a rising tide. Max permissible length normally 251.5m. Vessels of up to 259m may be permitted, but are only allowed to dock port side to quay. Max permissible beam, 36.6m due to outreach of loading arms, outreach 17.8m beyond fenders. Airdraught from top of hatch coaming to waterline not to exceed 13.7m at any time.

Tidal range 1.7m (springs); 0.5m (neaps).

A mandatory Vessel Traffic System is in operation for the following: ..... 1. Vessels of LOA 15m or more 2. Towing vessels, where the tow is LOA 15m or more, 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. Vessels are required to report on VHF Ch 12, the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name. 2. Callsign, GT, LOA and draught 3. Position 4. ETA at reporting point of vessel entering the VTS Zone 5. Destination 6. ETA at destination 7. Whether any pollution or dangerous cargo is carried onboard, or carried on any vessel or object being towed or pushed. 8. ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point) 9. ETD from a berth The above information must be reported as follows, when: ..... 1. Entering a VTS Zone: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 minutes before entering a VTS Zone. 2. Arriving at a berth: As soon as practicable after arrival vessels must report name and position. 3. Departing a berth: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 minutes prior to departing a berth stating vessel's name, position, destination, ETD from the berth. 4. Immediately prior to departing a berth, vessels must report, vessel's name, position, ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point) 5. Vessel Manoeuvres: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 minutes prior to commencing any manoeuvres listed below, stating vessel's name and position: a. Compass adjustment b. The calibration and servicing of navigational aids c. A sea trial d. A dredging operation e. The laying, picking up and servicing of a submarine cable or navigational mark. f. 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. Reporting Points: Vessels should call Port Elizabeth Port Control on VHF Ch 12 at the following points: ..... 1. Vessels inbound: a. Vessels approaching from the W or S: When 15 mins from Reporting Point 1A Reporting Point Position 1A 34°01.7'S 025°47.4'E 2A 33°56.3'S 025°45.0'E b. Vessels approaching from E: When 15 mins from Reporting Point 1B (crossing the 025°55'E meridian) 1B 33°53.0'S 025°53.6'E 2B 33°53.7'S 025°45.8'E 2. Vessels outbound: 3 33°57.2'S 025°38.5'E 2A 33°56.6'S 025°43.4'E 1A 34°01.8'S 025°45.6'E 2B 33°54.8'S 025°45.2'E 1B 33°55.3'S 025°53.6'E 1C 34°01.7'S 025°43.7'E 1D 33°49.5'S 025°47.3'E Inshore routes: vessels inbound and outbound: 1C 34°01.7'S 025°43.7'E 1D 33°48.5'S 025°50.5'E 3 33°57.2'S 025°38.5'E The VTS will provide the vessel with up to date information on berthing arrangements, pilots and relevant traffic movements in the area.

Three twin Z-peller tugs and one Voith Schneider tug are stationed at the port for assisting with docking and undocking operations. Each tug has a bollard pull of 50t and is maintained to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA) standards. The tugs are equipped with radar, echo sounders, direction finders, telephone radio transmitters, salvage and fire fighting equipment. The port also operates a pilot boat, work boat and launch. All boats can be used for general purposes such as supplying stores to vessels not entering the port and transferring sick or injured people from vessels off limits.

Prevailing winds: SW alternating with ESE in summer. During Nov the winds are from E. They produce rough seas, make navigation in the port difficult and can often delay the berthing and unberthing of large vessels.

PORT ELIZABETH 33°57.65'S 25°38.52'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA PLZ For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM PORT ELIZABETH VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) 33°55'55S 25°40'90E (b) 33°52'90S 25°42'80E (Ngqura) (c) 33°51'03S 25°41'73E (Ngqura) ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE See GENERAL NOTES, VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES. DESCRIPTION: Radar and VHF Radio Stations are installed at both Port Elizabeth and Ngqura Harbour Port Control Towers to improve the navigational safety within the Port Control Limits. Radar coverage extends to a radius of approximately 20 n miles offshore. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Port Elizabeth Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels should call Port Elizabeth Port Control on VHF Ch 12 as follows: (a) 15 mins prior to arrival at the entry points for the approach traffic lanes (b) 15 mins prior to departure (2) The following information relating to vessels entering the harbour will 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 (3) The VTS centre will provide the vessel with up to date information on berthing arrangements, Pilots, and relevant traffic movements in the area for Port Elizabeth and Ngqura. REPORTING POINTS: Vessels should call Port Elizabeth Port Control on VHF Ch 12 at the following Reporting Points: (1) Vessels inward-bound: (a) Vessels approaching from the W or S: Reporting Point Position When 15 mins from Reporting Point 1A 34°01'75S 25°47'40E 2A 33°56'25S 25°45'00E (b) Vessels approaching from the E: Reporting Point Position When 15 mins from Reporting Point 1B (approx crossing the 25°55'00E meridian) 1B 33°53'00S 25°53'60E 2B 33°53'65S 25°45'80E (2) Vessels outward-bound: Vessels departing for the high seas: Reporting Point Position 15 mins before departure from a berth Immediately prior to departing from a berth 3 33°57'17S 25°38'47E (Port Elizabeth) 4 33°49'40S 25°41'40E (Ngqura Harbour) 2A 33°56'60S 25°43'40E 1A 34°01'75S 25°45'60E 2B 33°54'80S 25°45'20E 1B 33°55'30S 25°53'60E (3) Inshore routes: Vessels inward-bound and outward-bound: Reporting Point Position 1C 34°01'75S 25°43'70E 1D 33°48'50S 25°50'50E 3 (outward-bound only) 33°57'17S 25°38'47E (Port Elizabeth) 4 (outward-bound only) 33°49'40S 25°41'40E (Ngqura Harbour) NOTES: (1) All times should be given in Local Time (LT). 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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 Elizabeth Radio can be contacted throughout 24 hours. Port Elizabeth Port Control: VHF: Ch 16, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14. Tel: +27 41 507 1909, +27 41 5071910, +27 41 5071911(Emergency) Mon-Fri: 0600-1800hrs. Sat: 0600-1300hrs. Pilots: Tel: +27 41 507 1980. Port Elizabeth Port Control (VTS): Ch 12.

Immigration has standard forms and require: Crew List, Crew Effects Declaration and Stores List. Customs allow all crew 200 cigarettes, officers 1 bottle of spirits and 6 beers. Crew are not allowed liquor out of bond. Immigration does not require shore passes for ship's personnel. Vessels will be boarded by authorities once alongside.

Pilot provides Arrival Form which is to be completed. Cargo documents: Completed by agents/clearing agents.

Notice of ETA should be sent to agents approx every 24 hours after departure last port, advising arrival draught. ETA should be sent to the port authorities 72 and 12 hours in advance, 96 hours for vessels with dangerous goods onboard. Port Control should be contacted by VHF when 50nm off the port and confirmation given when within VHF range and when 16nm E of the breakwater (vessels approaching from the E) or 3.5nm S of Cape Recife (vessels approaching from the W).

National flag has to be flown in port and international code "H", "B", "G", "Q" as appropriate.

South African Harbour Regulations apply. Loaded tankers are docked during daylight hours only. Vessels are required to be sufficiently ballasted to permit safe navigation within the port.

Radio pratique should be requested from "Port Health", 24 hours prior to arrival.

NOR tendered on arrival of vessel.

Agents will advise vessel of berthing prospects, etc.