Richards Bay (ZARCB)

Opened in 1976, the Port of Richards Bay is a vital maritime hub located on the eastern coast of South Africa. Operated by Transnet National Ports Authority, this port plays a crucial role in the country's economy, facilitating the import and export of a diverse range of goods. The port is strategically divided into three distinct precincts: South Dunes, Bayview, and Newark, each serving specific functions to optimise cargo handling and operational efficiency. South Dunes Precinct: This area is primarily dedicated to coal handling, making it a key player in South Africa's coal export industry. In addition to coal, the South Dunes precinct is equipped with liquid cargo berths, allowing for the efficient transfer of various liquid commodities. Bayview Precinct: The Bayview precinct is a multi-functional area that caters to a wide array of cargo types. It houses the Dry Bulk and Multi-Purpose Terminal, which handles containers, forest products, and a variety of minerals and chemicals, including andalusite, chrome, magnetite, ferro fines, rock phosphate, rutile, slag, vermiculite, zircon, coal, anthracite, manganese, coke, and sulphur. This diversity in cargo handling capabilities makes Bayview a critical component of the port's operations. Newark Precinct: Supporting the operational backbone of the port, the Newark precinct is dedicated to repairs and port supply vessels, including dredgers, tugs, and pilot boats. This precinct ensures that the port remains navigable and operational, providing essential services to facilitate maritime activities. In addition to its primary cargo operations, the Port of Richards Bay is also equipped to handle cruise vessels, enhancing its role as a gateway for tourism and leisure travel in the region.

Summer.

The port of Richards Bay is located on the E seaboard of South Africa approx 130nm N of Durban, (160km NE of Durban).

Max LOA 300m, beam 50, draught 18.5m and 209,240DWT.

Approx 83,000,000t of cargo, 60TEUs, 1,400 vessels and 47,000,000t of coal handled annually.

Suggested anchorage is 3-5nm SE of the South Breakwater, sandy bottom. Caution should be exercised in high SW and NE winds. The anchorage area immediately to the N of the entrance channel is prohibited due to the location of an offshore pipeline. Caution: Note should also be taken that vessels have lost anchors in the outer anchorage in the past. Anchorage for vessels with hazardous cargo may be obtained 3.0 to 7.0nm S of the S breakwater, sandy bottom. Inner anchorage: Use of the inner anchorage facility is for emergency use only, max LOA 180m.

Richards Bay approach: Between the mouth of Umhlatuzi Lagoon (28°51.0'S., 032° 03.0'E) and the entrance to Richards Bay harbour 3nm NE. Umhlatuzi Bluff, 1nm NE of the harbour entrance, is a steep hill 55m high which appears well defined from E. Fairway: An approach channel, 300m wide and a depth of 24m, leads from a position 2nm ESE of the harbour entrance to within the heads of the breakwaters. Care must be taken to allow for cross currents which may be experienced in the approach channel. Leading lights, in line bearing 290.25°, lead in mid channel through the approach channel and harbour entrance. An inner breakwater, exhibiting a light, extends approx 70m S and SSE from the N entrance point. Within the harbour entrance, which is marked by lightbuoys and dredged to 19.5m LWOST over a width of 300m, the harbour opens into a basin dredged to 19.0m and containing a turning area with a diameter of 800m. Berth depths are dredged to 19.0m LWOST. The port control office situated approx 800m NNE of the root of North Breakwater, displays traffic signals as follows: ..... Green lights Vessels entering harbour Red lights Vessels leaving harbour Flashing red lights Port Closed

BA 4700, 4172, 4173, 4174, 4179, 4180. INT 7571; SAN 1033, 1032. Admiralty Pilot NP3, NP286(8).

Search and rescue operations are carried out around the coast from Walvis Bay to the Maputo border. SAR is carried out by the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) based at Richards Bay with a deep sea rescue craft and Port Authorities/SA Navy craft.

1000-1025.

Berthing Policy: Clean cargo berths: Vessels are berthed on a "First Planned First Berthed" basis, as such, earliest possible nomination of vessels should be made through agent's office. Coal berths: Vessels are berthed in the order of their arrival. 5 capesize may moor simultaneously between Berths 301-306.

Pilotage is compulsory and available 24 hours. Pilot meets the vessel in position bearing 135°, approx 3nm from the harbour entrance. Vessels are not required to approach closer until contact has been made with the Port Control or the pilot boat. Marine Pilots are transferred to and from vessels by helicopter. A pilot boat is on standby should the helicopter not be available. General communication with the helicopter is on VHF Channel 14. Port Control will advice which side the ladder should be rigged. Man ropes must be provided, pilot hoists are not acceptable. Vessels are served in order of priority in terms of the Marine Resource Reservation System. Vessels should send ETA for pilotage to the Harbour Master 48 and 24hrs in advance. Also supplying by fax the availability and position of a landing area or a winching area only.

Extend 6nm SE of South Breakwater.

..... Lat Long Remarks Light - - Red tower, white bands. Exhibited from the head of South Breakwater which projects 0.65nm E from the S entrance point of the harbour Racon - - Fitted to this end of the South Breakwater Lighted Buoy - - Conical yellow lightbuoy, marking a prohibited area of radius 500m, is moored 0.8nm SE of the head of South Breakwater. Light - - Black tower, white bands. Exhibited from the head of North Breakwater which projects 0.2nm SE from the N entrance point. Richards Bay Light 28°46.5'S 032°07.7'E White concrete tower, 11m in height. Exhibited 3.0nm NE of the harbour entrance. A radio beacon transmits from a lattice tower close to the light tower.

Arrival ballast requirements: ..... Length Draught Fore Draught Aft Up to 250m 2% of length 3% of length Above 250m 2.5% of length 3.5% of length Any vessel unable to comply with ballast requirements should contact port control in advance of arrival.

Range approx 2.0m. Tide levels: ..... Chart datum 0.00m Mean low water springs (MLWS) 0.19m Mean low water neaps (MLWN) 0.83m Mean sea level 0.90m Mean high water neaps (MHWN) 1.35m Mean high water springs (MHWS) 1.99m

The Richards Bay VTS is mandatory for the following: ..... 1. Vessels of 15m or more in length. 2. Towing vessels, where the tow is 15m or more in length or the overall length of vessel and tow is 30m or more. 3. Any passenger carrying vessels. 4. Vessels carrying dangerous or pollutant cargo. Port Signal Station is equipped with all modern navigation aids including long range radar. Entering the Vessel Traffic Service: Vessels must apply for traffic clearance 15 minutes before entering a VTS Zone, with the following information: ..... 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 pollutant or dangerous cargo is carried onboard, or carried on any vessel or object being towed or pushed 8. ETD from a berth 9. ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point) Arriving at a Reporting Point: Vessels should report the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Position 3. ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point) Arrival at a berth: As soon as practicable, after arrival, vessels must report: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Position Departing a berth: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 minutes prior to departing a berth, with the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Position 3. Destination 4. ETA from a berth Vessel Manoeuvres: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 minutes prior to commencing any manoeuvre, stating the following: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. Position Reporting Points: Vessels should call Richards Bay Port Control on VHF Ch 12 at the following: Vessels Inbound: ..... Reporting Points Position 15 minutes before crossing the 15nm Reporting Line 1. When crossing the 15nm Reporting Line 2. When crossing the 6nm Reporting Line 3. When entering the Deep Water Route (4nm from the South Breakwater Light) 4. When passing the South Breakwater Light Vessels Outbound: ..... Reporting Points Position 15 minutes before departure from the berth 4. When passing the South Breakwater Light 3. When entering the Deep Water Route (4nm from the South Breakwater Light) 2. When crossing the 6nm Reporting Line Note: The VTS will provide the vessel with up to date information on berthing arrangements, pilots, helicopter services and relevant traffic movements in the area. Marine traffic hours: Throughout 24 hours except for vessels that do not meet the ballast draught requirements which will only be handled at the pilot's discretion.

Compulsory. There are 5 Voith Schneider tugs available. All tugs have VHF and fire fighting/salvage equipment.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly and NE'ly with speeds up to 35kts. In this instance then port movements may be hindered. Predominant wind throughout the year is NNE'ly and NE'ly and attains a velocity of approx 19kts. Rain mostly occurs during spring and early summer months. Weather conditions are generally hot and humid. Visibility is great and fog is extremely rare. The only scenario for poor visibility is when there is heavy rainfall and squalls. Hazy conditions can occur during dusty offshore breezes.

RICHARDS BAY 28°48.46'S 32°05.15'E UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA RCB For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM RICHARDS BAY VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Vessels should call Richards Bay Port Control 3h prior to arrival to confirm ETA. CONTACT DETAILS: PV VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory except for vessels exempted by law. (2) Pilot boards in position 28°51.00S 32°08.26E (3 n miles SE of S breakwater Lt). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PILOTS TRANSPORTED BY HELICOPTER CONTACT DETAILS: Fax: +27(0)35 9053061 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send their ETA message to the Hr Mr 48h and 24h in advance as specified under Port PROCEDURE and also advise of the availability and position of the following facilities by fax: (a) A landing area, or (b) A winching area only (2) The positions where Pilot boarding will take place will be advised via radio by Port Control. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE See GENERAL NOTES, VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICES. AREA: Radar and VHF radio stations are installed at the Port Control office to improve the navigational safety within the Port Control limits. Radar covers a radius of about 30 n miles offshore. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Richards Bay Port Control VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 Telephone: +27(0)35 9053444 Fax: +27(0)35 9053061 HOURS:\tH24 PROCEDURE: (1) 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 (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 Richards Bay. REPORTING POINTS: Vessels should call Richards Bay Port Control on VHF Ch 12 at the following Reporting Points: (1) Vessels inward-bound: Reporting Point Position 15 mins before crossing the 15 n miles Position Reporting Line 1 When crossing the 15 n miles Position Reporting Line 2 When crossing the 6 n miles Position Reporting Line 3 When entering the Deep Water (DW) Route (4 n miles from the South Breakwater Lt) 4 When passing the South Breakwater Lt (2) Vessels outward-bound: Reporting Point Position 15 mins before departure from a berth 4 When passing the South Breakwater Lt 3 When leaving the Deep Water (DW) Route (4 n miles from the South Breakwater Lt) 2 When crossing the 6 n miles Position Reporting Line 1 When crossing the 15 n miles Position 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, helicopter services and the local CRS. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +27(0)35 9053984 Fax: +27(0)35 9053061 Marine Operations Manager Telephone: +27(0)35 9054790 Fax: +27(0)35 9053141 Bunker Terminal Telephone: +27(0)35 7977259 Fax: +27(0)35 7977232 Coal Terminal Telephone: +27(0)35 9044911 Fax: +27(0)35 7977200 Dry Bulk Terminal Telephone: +27(0)35 9053215 Fax: +27(0)35 9053216 Multi Purpose Terminal Telephone: +27(0)35 9053209 Fax: +27(0)35 9053161 Port Authority Telephone: +27(0)35 9053444 Fax: +27(0)35 9053333 Website: www.transnetnationalportsauthority.net HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA including draught and freeboard 48h and 24h in advance through Port Control (if ETA falls on a Sat, Sun or Mon notice should be given before 1200 on the previous Fri). (2) Vessels should confirm ETA when about 20 n miles off the harbour entrance. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 45/25 South African List of Lights and Radio Signals 2025, (RSDRA2025000406886), 45/25

..... Richards Bay Port Authority contact info Telephone +27 35 905 3444 Facsimile +27 35 905 3333 Port Manager contact info Telephone +27 35 905 3203 Email dennis.mqadi@transnet.net Harbour Master contact info Telephone +27 35 905 3984 Facsimile +27 35 905 3061 Email precious.dube@transnet.net Marine Operations Manager contact info Telephone +27 35 905 4790 Facsimile + 27 35 905 3141 Bunker Terminal contact info Telephone +27 35 797 7259 Facsimile +27 35 797 7232 Coal Terminal contact info Telephone +27 35 904 4911 Facsimile +27 35 797 7200 Dry Bulk Terminal contact info Telephone +27 35 905 3215 Facsimile +27 35 905 3216 Multi Purpose Terminal contact info Telephone +27 35 905 3209 Facsimile +27 35 905 3161 Pilots contact info VHF Ch 12, 16 Pilots (Helicopter) contact info Facsimile +27 35 905 3061 Vessel Traffic Service contact info Call Sign Richards Bay Port Control VHF Ch 12, 16 Telephone +27 35 905 3444 Facsimile +27 35 905 3061

Crew are not permitted to leave the boundaries of Richards Bay. Customs: Penalties are imposed for non compliance with prescribed regulations, ie, drugs, non declaration of sealable and dutiable items. No other restrictions on crew or passengers.

The following documents should be prepared and ready on berthing: ..... Copies 1. Crew List 2 2. Passenger List 3 3. Stowaway List 2 4. Coastal advice from Immigration at previous port of call if last port was a South African Port of Entry 1. Crew Lists 2 2. List of Narcotics onboard - 3. Ships Stores 1 4. Crews Personal Effects Declaration 1 5. Customs Form (DA5) 1 6. Ports of Call - 7. Livestock List - 8. Port Requirements List 1 - 1. Maritime Declaration of Health 1 2. Vaccination List 1 3. Full Crew List - 4. MARPOL Waste Disposal Certificate 1 5. Valid Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate 1 - 1. Crew Lists 2 2. Load Line Certificate - 3. Safety Radio Certificate - 4. Safety Equipment Certificate - 5. International Certificate - 6. Outward Clearance if from another South African port - 7. Cargo Gear Certificate (for use of crane) - 8. Vessel's Registration - 9. Vessel's Particulars - 10. Passenger Liners (undertaking from Master that all passengers will board liner on departure) - Cargo documentation: Bulk cargo vessels to be ready for sailing one hour after completion of cargo/draught survey. Cargo documents to be placed onboard prior to the pilot boarding the vessel. Documents to include Bill of Lading, Manifest, Mates Receipts, NOR, Stowage plans and Authority letter.

ETA to be sent to the port control 48 and 24 hours prior to arrival advising ETA, draught, freeboard and reason for calling at the port. ETA should be confirmed by VHF when about 20nm off the harbour entrance. If the ETA falls on a Sat, Sun or Mon, notice must be given before 1200hrs on the previous Friday.

The South African national flag and a flag representing the country of vessel registration are to be flown. The normal signalling flags such as "Q" flag, "H" flag, etc, are be flown as appropriate.

Vessels must arrive with the following minimum draughts, with the propeller submerged for safe navigation: ..... 1. Vessels with LOA up to 250m: Forward, 2% of LOA; aft, 3% of LOA. 2. Vessels with LOA over 250m: Forward, 2.5% of LOA; aft, 3.5% of LOA. “Regulations for the Harbours of the Republic of South Africa” are in force within the port. As a result, passing vessels are required to keep clear of the port limits. 4nm from the breakwaters, larger vessels with deep draughts sailing from the port will be restricted in their ability to manoeuvre.

Radio pratique should be applied for via Durban Radio 24 to 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival advising ETA, last port, date sailed, number of crew, full inoculation and vaccination status, state of crew health and request for radio pratique.

May be tendered any time day/night including Sundays and holidays. NOR tendered on arrival/entering 6nm port limit.

VTS messages required as shown in Navigation section.