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PORT INFORMATION GUIDE Source: Harbour Master Port of Rotterdam August 08 20142

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PORT INFORMATION GUIDE Source: Harbour Master Port of Rotterdam August 08 2014 3

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

This book has been written for Masters of seagoing vessels, shipping lines, publishers ofnautical information and any other party that needs nautical information.

LEGAL DISCLAIMERPort of Rotterdam makes every effort to make and maintain the contents of this document asup-to-date, accessible, error-free and complete as possible, but the correctness andcompleteness of these contents cannot be guaranteed. Port of Rotterdam accepts no liabilitywhatsoever for the occurrence and/or consequences of errors, faults or incompleteness orany other omission in connection with the information provided by this document. In case ofany discrepancies or inconsistencies between this document and the applicable legislation,including the port bye-laws, the latter will prevail.

CONTACT PORTHavenbedrijf Rotterdam N.V., Rotterdam, is registered with the trade register in theNetherlands under no. 24354561

CONTACT PERSON FOR PORT INFORMATIONBen van Scherpenzeelfor all issues related to the Port Information Guide [email protected]

Or via Harbour Coordination Center (see chapter 2.2) for all other issues.

WEBSITE OF THE PORTwww.portofrotterdam.com

WEBSITE OF THIS DOCUMENThttp://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/sea-shipping/port-information
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GENERAL INTRODUCTION 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4

RECORD OF CORRECTIONS 8

PART IINTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS

1. FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER 91.1 General 101.2 Port report 101.3 Port performance 11

2. CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS 132.1 General 142.2 Contact information 142.3 Rules and regulations 152.4 Exemptions and permits 152.5 Recent important amendments to law 15

PART IINOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

3. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS 173.1 General 183.2 Arrival checklists 183.3 Departure checklists 19

4. NOTIFICATION 214.1 General 22

4.2 Health 224.3 Immigration 224.4 Customs 244.5 ETA 264.6 ETD 274.7 Security 284.8 Dangerous Goods 294.9 Waste 30

4.10 IOPP 314.11 Explanation of reporting codes 31

5. DOCUMENTATION 35

5.1 General 365.2 Required documentation, to be available at all times 36


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6. REPORTING 37

6.1 General 386.2 Issues to be reported 38

PART IIIPORT DESCRIPTION & NAVIGATION

7. PORT DESCRIPTION 397.1 General 407.2 Developments 407.3 Port location 407.4 Port limits 40

7.5 Load lines 417.6 Maximum size vessels 417.7 Time zone 417.8 Local holidays 417.9 Working hours 41

7.10 Traffic 417.11 Cargo 417.12 Charts and books 427.13 Shipping announcements for the port area 427.14 Pilot stations 427.15 Port infrastructure 427.16 Port accommodation and berths 47

7.17 Weather and tidal information 487.18 Webcams 51

8. PORT NAVIGATION 538.1 General 548.2 Speed 548.3 UKC 548.4 Right of way 558.5 Spacing of vessels 558.6 Passing arrangements 558.7 Restrictions 55

8.8 Inward bound vessels 568.9 Outward bound vessels 608.10 Shifting vessels 618.11 Docking 618.12 Display of signals and lights 62

PART IVPORT SAFETY & SECURITY

9. PORT SAFETY 639.1 General 64

9.2 Emergency contacts 649.3 Emergency response equipment 64


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9.4 Emergency coordination centre 659.5 Emergency scenarios 65

10. PORT SECURITY 6710.1 General 6810.2 Present ISPS security level information 6810.3 Reporting to port facilites 68

PART VNAUTICAL SERVICES & COMMUNICATION

11. NAUTICAL SERVICES 6911.1 General 70

11.2 VTS 7011.3 Pilotage 7311.4 Tugs 8311.5 Mooring 8511.6 Lashing of cargo 87

12. NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION 8912.1 General 9012.2 VHF channels nautical communication 90

PART VIPORT OPERATIONS

13. CARGO OPERATIONS 9313.1 General 9413.2 Loading/Discharging procedures 9413.3 Cleaning procedures 95

14. VESSEL OPERATIONS 9914.1 General 10014.2 Lowering boats and rafts 10014.3 Maintenance and repair 10014.4 Underwater inspection/ cleaning 101

15. PORT INSPECTIONS 10315.1 General 10415.2 Inspections from Port State Control 10415.3 Inspections from other parties 104

PART VIIPORT SERVICES

16. PORT SERVICES 105

16.1 General 10616.2 Fuel and lubrication oil 106


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16.3 Fresh water 10716.4 Stores 107

16.5 Shore based electricity 10716.6 Waste 10816.7 Repairs 10916.8 De-ratting 10916.9 Surveyors 109

16.10 Shipping agents 10916.11 Medical facilities 10916.12 Seaman's Missions 11016.13 Transport 110


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Record ofcorrectionsDate Page Correction subject Source

03/01/14 41 Local holidays

14/01/14 14 Web address for log book Port Information Notices

10/02/14 45 UKC policy deep draft vessels10/02/14 54 UKC policy deep draft vessels

10/02/14 14 Web address PIN notice

10/03/14 43 Correction anchor area 508/08/14 22 Name change


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PORT OF ROTTERDAM

PART I | 1. FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER


1.1 GENERALWelcome to the port of Rotterdam, the main port of Europe, stretching from the North Seaapproach area over a length of 40 km further inland.This is the area of which I, as the Chief Harbour Master, am in charge24 hours a day, 7days a week - of the public nautical and maritime tasks. As it is my responsibility to ensure asmooth, safe, environmentally friendly and secure shipping handling, I see it as a personalchallenge that the Master of every vessel calling at the Port of Rotterdam finds his visittrouble-free and enjoyable.

In the Port of Rotterdam, the nautical maritime authority functions have been integrated intoone person, the Chief Harbourmaster. This integration of functions aims explicitly to makeyour call as good as possible. The background is the Harbourmasters Covenant, a formalagreement between the national government, the city government of Rotterdam and the Portof Rotterdam Authority which gives me as Chief Harbourmaster an autonomous positionwithin the Port Authority. Based on the Covenant, I am also State Harbourmaster in theregion Rotterdam-Rijnmond, carrying with it the control over the waterways into the variousharbours. Furthermore I am mandated in this region as Port Security Authority.

The port of Rotterdam is well known for its high standards of nautical services, the safe andsmooth handling of shipping and a Vessel Traffic Guidance System of high quality. The staffof my Division Harbour Master of the port authority contributes a great deal to these highstandards with its over 510 specialists, 10 patrol vessels and 100% radar coverage.

The Division Harbour Master also puts great effort in drawing up clear port procedures and

regulations. Subsequently it supervises strictly the observance of these regulations. Over theyears, the perception has grown that a vessel in the port of Rotterdam must have her thingsin order. Shipping companies that invest in safety and environment appreciate this attitude,as it allows them to operate faster and cheaper.At the same time Rotterdam is a port where, whenever necessary, every ship receivesspecial attention and active co-operation in order to find optimal solutions, of course withinthe law and environmental boundaries.

As far as enforcement is concerned, it is our firm believe that preventive action by means ofdirect information and support - given on board by our inspectors, by the crews of our patrolvessels and by our VTS operators - is the best way to prevent problems with safety andenvironment. This reduces to a large extent the necessity for more stringent enforcement

1.2 PORT REPORTWith 35.000 seagoing vessels and 133.000 inland vessels visiting us each year, the port ofRotterdam is characterized as having dense shipping traffic. Within the regional port area,cargo sea ship movements are over 90.000, while inland ship movements amount to 400.000each year. Annually 430 million tons of goods are handled (in 2011), of which more than 110million tons of IMO classified dangerous goods.The maximum draught is 22.55 meters, there are no locks.

Situated at the end of the river Rhine, locally known as the Nieuwe Waterweg, the port has aposition at the gateway of the European inland waterway network, making the port of

Rotterdam ideally located for the transhipment of cargo. The extensive industrial complexand its strategic location in Europe, make that most major carriers include Rotterdam in theirservices. Containers destined for other European countries are forwarded from Rotterdam by


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feeder services, inland vessels, railway or trucks. The port of Rotterdam is well equipped forhandling bulk and general cargoes, coal and ores, crude oil, LNG, bio fuels, agricultural

products, chemicals, containers, cars, fruit, refrigerated cargoes etc.

Developments are always in progress within the Division Harbour Master and some areworthwhile mentioning:The programme VTM Future will further upgrade and improve the quality of the VesselTraffic Management and Information Services. This programme will ensure an unhinderedand smooth passage of shipping in the future, when traffic density, traffic patterns and shipsdimensions increase further.The Harbour Masters Coordination Center (HCC) of the port authority receives and handlesall operational maritime requests, questions, messages and reports.Electronic notifications via EDI and/or internet are made available in order to send cargoinformation and notifications to the Harbour Master.

Constant co-operation with all inspection services in the port should minimize the inspectionpressure on vessels.Innovations to the enforcement strategy are introduced, for example by making more use ofrisk analyses.The Port of Rotterdam Authority constructs Maasvlakte 2. With Maasvlakte 2, Rotterdamoffers 1000 hectares of sites that will become available for deep-sea related containerhandling, distribution, chemicals and new industry. In 2013 the first ships are to be received.

1.3 PORT PERFORMANCE

The Port of Rotterdam Authority uses performance indicators to measure, on a monthly

basis, its own performance levels. One of them is the dynamic Turn Around Time (TAT),measuring the sailing time of each sea-going vessel to the port, starting from Maascenterbuoy to the port clusters Europoort, Botlek and City. Notwithstanding the increasedtranshipments of cargo, the turn around time has not been negatively effected. However, ifthere is any indication that the TAT will increase, an investigation is launched and possiblemeasures are called for.

The number of nautical incidents in the port shows a steady decline over the last years.Considering the huge amount of traffic movements (around 1 million), Rotterdam cancertainly be considered a very safe port. Whats more, the incidents that did happen weremostly without major consequences. Nevertheless, every incident is always analyzed inorder to learn why it happened and where deemed necessary, measures will be taken.

When any disruption like fires, collisions or spills appeared in the past, the Division HarbourMaster was able to limit the delay to the shipping traffic, by quickly gaining control.

Now you know why I am proud of our port and I am convinced that when you call at our port,you will have a pleasant experience dealing with our Division Harbour Master; thecontemporary, ambitious, knowledgeable authority and host of the port of Rotterdam.

Rene de VriesHarbour Master of the port of RotterdamState Harbour Master in the region Rotterdam-Rijnmond


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2 Contactinformation andregulations


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2.1 GENERALThe Harbour Masters Office (the Division Harbour Master of the Port of Rotterdam Authority)

is located in the continuously manned Harbour Coordination Center, at harbour number1247, near the Holland Amerika quay.Visiting address: Wilhelminakade 909, 3072 AP RotterdamPostal address: P.O. Box 6622, 3002 AP Rotterdam

2.2 CONTACT INFORMATIONWithin the Harbour Masters Division the relevant operational departments are:

HARBOUR COORDINATION CENTER (HCC)The Harbour Coordination Center has been established in order to centrally receive andhandle all operational maritime requests, questions, messages and reports.

The Harbour Coordination Center is continuously manned, and is primarily responsible forthe safety of traffic and navigation in the harbour basins and main waterways. Its tasks

include planning and control of shipping traffic, assigning berths in the entire port area,enforcing Port Bye-laws and other regulations, patrolling the entire port area and keepingtraffic ways clear and coordinating information on all traffic movements. This departmentexecutes the ports admission policy. The VTS stations provide all the necessary informationregarding positions of ships etc.

PORT INFORMATION NOTICESFor updates regarding availability of nautical services, arrangements for storm, visibility etc,please register atwww.pin-rotterdam.nlA back log of reports can be requested viahttp://www.pin-rotterdam.nl/newsletter/user/mailings.php

INSPECTIONSInspections Department is a continuously manned bureau which carries out the

administration of the dangerous cargo reports, supplies information about dangerous cargo,and supervises the loading and discharging of dangerous goods. The bureau also maintains

For operational maritime questions, messages, reports and repairs etc. please contact theHarbour Coordination Center (HCC)

Contacting Harbour Coordination Center (HCC):Telephone: +31 10 252 10 00Fax: +31 10 252 16 00e-Mail: [email protected] channel 14

For notifications (ETA/ETD ships etc.), requests for tidal windows, multi buoy mooring and otherreports such as port security, spills, emergencies etc: please contact Harbour Coordination Center

Contacting Harbour Coordination Center (HCC):Telephone: +31 10 252 1000Fax: +31 10 252 1600

e-Mail:[email protected] channel 19
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discharge records of waste products of vessels, delivered to the port reception facilities in theport of Rotterdam. They can be reached via Harbour Coordination Center.

2.3 RULES AND REGULATIONSThe rules and regulations in the port contribute to the safe, efficient and environmentallyresponsible handling of shipping traffic. The international rules of the IMO, such as theSOLAS convention and its amendments (e.g. the IMDG code and IBC) and nationalregulations, including the recommendations of the European Community, are in force in theport of Rotterdam. Furthermore, the Port Bye-laws are the "house rules" of the port.Based on the Rotterdam Port Bye-laws, the Port Rules on dangerous substances containadditional, specific regulations for ships carrying dangerous cargoes in the port.

The Shipping Announcements inform you about all activities in the port and amendments tothe regulations. An overview of the Shipping Announcements can be found onwww.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/

APPLICABLE REGULATIONSShipping Traffic ActInland Navigation Police Regulations (BPR)Shipping Regulations for Territorial Waters (STZ)Compulsory Pilotage Decree 1995Decree on Pilot Exemption Certificate Holders Shipping Traffic ActRegulation for Licensed (Maritime) PilotsRegulation for the Prevention of Pollution from ShipsRegulation on the Transportation of Dangerous Substances, 2007

Port Bye-laws Rotterdam 2004updated for 2007Port Bye-laws Schiedam and VlaardingenRegulation for Communication and Pilot requests seashippingPort Security Law (ISPS)

2.4 EXEMPTIONS AND PERMITSThe Harbour Master can grant exemptions from specific regulations. Permission can also begranted for special activities such as repairs and cleaning.Contact the Harbour Coordination Center. Forms can be downloaded fromwww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/contact-support/Pages/forms-checklists.aspx

2.5 RECENT IMPORTANT AMENDMENTS TO LAWPlease consult our website:www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-regulations/Pages/regulations.aspx
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PART II | 3. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS


3.1 GENERALFor quick reference when and what to report, please consult the checklists mentioned below.

3.2 ARRIVAL CHECKLISTSARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 00.00 AND 17.39METERSSequence Time Report

1 On departure, at the latest on enteringDutch territorial waters

Dangerous Goods, see 4.8

2 ETA-24 hours Maas Center IOPP, see 4.103 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Waste, see 4.9

4 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Security, see 4.7

5 ETA-24 hours Maas Center ETA, see 4.5




9 Before entering 12 miles zone Immigration, see 4.3

10 At hand before arrival. Cruise ships sendbefore arrival

Health, see 4.2

11 At hand before arrival Customs, see 4.4

12 Before arrival Goods which will not be cleared,to be stored in a sealed room, see4.4

13 In transit VTS, see 11.2

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 17.40 AND 22.55METERSSequence Time Report1 On departure, at the latest on entering

Dutch territorial watersDangerous Goods, see 4.8

2 ETA-48 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5

3 ETA-24 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5

4 ETA-24 hours Maas Center IOPP, see 4.105 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Waste, see 4.9

6 ETA-24 hours Maas Center Security, see 4.7

7 ETA-12 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.58 ETA -6 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.59 ETA-3 hours Rendezvous Point ETA, see 4.5


11 Before entering 12 miles zone Immigration, see 4.3

12 Before arrival Health, see 4.2

13 Before arrival Customs, see 4.4

14 Before arrival Goods which will not be cleared,to be stored in a sealed room, see4.4

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3.3 DEPARTURE CHECKLISTSDEPARTURE CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT LESS THAN 17.40

METERSSequence Time Report

1 ETD-6/-3 hours Immigration, see 4.3

2 ETD-3 hours ETD, see 4.6

3 ETD-3 hours Dangerous goods, see 4.84 Prior to departure Customs, see 4.4

5 On departure Actual departure, see 4.6 and11.2


DEPARTURE CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 17.40 AND22.55 METERSSequence Time Report

1 ETD-12 hours ETD, see 4.6

2 ETD-6/ -3 hours Immigration, see 4.33 ETD-3 hours ETD, see 4.6

4 ETD-3 hours Dangerous goods, see 4.8

5 Prior to departure Customs, see 4.4

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PART II | 4. NOTIFICATION


4.1 GENERALMasters of vessels arriving at, staying in or departing from the port of Rotterdam are obliged

to make previous notification on a variety of subjects, ranging from health to immigration todangerous goods. This section lists all the requirements for notifying the port authorities.

4.2 HEALTHSource: Municipal Health Service (GGD) of Rotterdam

PRIOR TO ARRIVALThe master has to complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health. The standardinternational form has to be used.

To download this form:

www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-regulations/port-health-authority/Pages/maritime-declaration-health.aspx

In case one of these questions has been answered by yes, or in case of other quarantineproblems:

advise the pilot, the ship agent and HCC

mail or fax this form [email protected] fax this form to 010252 1600

keep the person responsible for medical care on board, to answer any questions

In all cases keep the Maritime Declaration of Health form stand-by.

In case of an epidemic threat the master can be requested to report the health situation onboard to Harbour Coordination Center (see Chapter 2)

4.3 IMMIGRATIONSource: Rotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport Police (responsible for Immigration)

GENERALIn the circumstances where the provisions of the Aliens Act (regulations pertaining toforeigners) fail to be complied with, the persons to be held responsible may be reported.

PRIOR TO ARRIVALOn entering the Netherlands territory (12 nautical mile zone) the Master of a seagoing vesselmust immediately:

forward a Crew and Passenger list (IMO FAL form no. 5 and 6)

report the presence of any stowaways

The foregoing implies that the Seaport Police must be in possession of the requiredinformation prior to the arrival of the seagoing vessel in the port of Rotterdam. Submit thedata to or download the crew manifest program from the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport Police(see contact information below).
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AFTER DOCKING THE VESSELDespite the fact that the crew manifest and the possible passenger manifest will have been

forwarded in advance, Seaport Police officials will regularly come on board to carry out aphysical inspection for border control purposes after the seagoing vessel has docked.

During an inspection of this kind, the Master must present the crew manifest and possiblepassenger manifest to the officials, and offer his full co-operation during the inspection. TheSeaport Police aims to carry out the inspection within 6 hours of the vessels arrival in port.

WHILE IN THE NETHERLANDSThroughout the entire period that his vessel is docked in a Dutch port, the Master of aseagoing vessel entering the Netherlands is obliged to:

retain in his safekeeping the copy of the crew manifest returned to him by the bordercontrol official after being checked, and to submit this for inspection immediately if

summoned to do so report every signing-on by an alien citizen, or the absence of any alien citizen who is

a vessel crew member that may be deemed important from the point of view of bordercontrol or supervision of aliens

duly report any intention of an alien crew member to sign off

duly report the departure or boarding of aliens who do not belong to the crew (i.e.passengers)

CREW MEMBERS WHO WISH TO GO ASHOREAny aliens entering the Netherlands as the Master or crew member of a seagoing vesselmay be admitted. Admission will only be granted if the Master or crew member complies with

the requirements that are in place for border control purposes, to wit: a physical on board inspection has been carried out

permission has been obtained from the checkpoint officials

six hours have elapsed since the vessel passed Hook of Holland

If the alien is not in the possession of a valid document for border crossing, the alien willsolely be granted entry to the municipality in which the vessel is docked and the adjacentmunicipalities.

If seamen wish to gain admission to other municipalities, they are required to carry adocument authorizing the crossing of borders (plus a visa, if necessary).

PASSENGERSPassengers who do not need a visa can request for admission. On board they will bechecked and their documents will be stampedPassengers who do need a visa must request this visa in their home country. Without a visathey are not allowed to disembark

PASSENGERS WHO ARE RELATED TO A CREW MEMBERPassengers who can show evidence that they have a relationship with a crew member, canget a visa so they can go ashore together.

DEPARTURE FROM THE NETHERLANDS

A Master of a seagoing vessel shall duly notify the head of the checkpoint through which hisvessel will be passing, of the intended departure of his vessel from the Netherlands.


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Such notification shall be made:

no more than six and no less than three hours prior to the actual departure of the

vessel in the event the vessel remains at the relevant location for less than three hours, in

sufficient time as to grant the checkpoint official opportunity to carry out the requiredinspection of persons

At the departure of a seagoing vessel, the Seaport Police strives to come on board beforeconcluding the border control formalities.

CHECKPOINTRotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport PoliceSt Jobsweg 63024 EJ ROTTERDAM

Telephone: +31 10 274 74 71Fax: +31 10 275 01 21e-Mail:[email protected](download crew manifest program)

4.4 CUSTOMSSource: Dutch Customs

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL

DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be available: cargo-statements (e.g. bills of lading)

crews effects declaration (IMO FAL form no. 4)

vessels stores declaration (IMO FAL form no. 3)

It is strongly recommended that these papers are at hand before arrival in port.

BONDED STOREGoods, which are not to be cleared, must be stored in one room, which room can be sealedby Customs. It is recommended to put these goods in that room before entering the harbour.Masters of ships must be careful that these seals are not damaged. If renewal or removal is

wanted, this can be applied by Customs.

CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES ON PROVISIONSSpirits: liter per crew member with a maximum of 5 litres per vesselWine: 5 litres per crew memberTobacco products: either 200 cigarettes, or 25 cigars, or 500 grams of tobacco out of bondper crew member for use on board

PROVISION QUANTITIESThe quantity of provisions allowed to be used during the stay in port, is based on a standardof one week.
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If the stay in port requires more than one week, a new allotment for the remaining days maybe acquired on application to Customs. When a vessel is no longer active (e.g. discharging

or loading), Customs will not allow a new allotment.

BEING WITHIN DUTCH TERRITORIAL WATERSAs long as an incoming vessel is within Dutch territorial waters (12 nautical mile zone) andhas not been cleared by Dutch Customs, it is strictly forbidden:

to allow any person to board the ship

to allow any member of the crew or passengers to disembark

to load or unload any goods

to allow contact with any other craft

The following persons are exempted from these rules:

commissioned and licensed pilots

Harbour Master's representatives

customs officers

agents in possession of special permits

personnel on tugs employed in assisting the vessel

The same prohibition rules for outgoing vessels, even after clearance by Dutch Customs, foras long as these outgoing vessels are within Dutch territorial waters. Masters failing tocomply with this regulation are liable to be prosecuted.

PRIOR TO DEPARTUREA vessel is not allowed to proceed to sea without having obtained a clearance certificate from

Customs (IMO FAL form no. 1).

It is strictly forbidden to break Customs seals on bonded stores for as long as the vessel iswithin Dutch territorial waters. In case of detention within territorial waters, an application canbe made for a Dutch Customs officer to board the vessel. This officer can release the neededgoods and seal off the lockers again.

MORE INFORMATIONMore information on Customs is available on the Dutch Customs website:douane.nl/english/
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4.5 ETA

Who What * To How When RemarksAll ships with adraught of 17.40meters or more

A, B, G,I, J, O,P, Q,T1, T2,U, W,X1, X2,X3, X4,X5

HarbourMasterRotterdam

Electronic DataInterchange(EDI*) asindicated by theHarbour Master

ETA-48hoursrendezvouspoint

(5159.0N,

00300.0E)

Noxious anddangerous goodsthat have alreadybeen reportedneed to bereported only onrequestChanges of morethan 30 minuteshave to bereported in thesame way

LNG carriers Same Same Same ETA48hours toMaas Center

Same

All ships with adraught of less than17.40 meters,except ships with agross tonnage of

less than 300 andLNG carriers

A, B, G,I, J, O,P, Q,T1, T2,U, W,

X1, X2,X3, X4,X5



ETA- 24hours MaasCenter buoyor, ifdeparture

from a portwas withinthese 24hours, assoon aspossible

Noxious anddangerous goodsthat have alreadybeen reportedneed to be

reported only onrequestChanges of morethan 30 minuteshave to bereported in thesame way

All ships with adraught of less than17.40 meters,except ships with agross tonnage of

less than 300 andLNG carriers

A, B, I,O, Q


e-mail:[email protected]: +31 10 59257 67

ETA- 6hours MaasCenter buoy

Changes of morethan 30 minuteshave to bereported in thesame way

All ships, exceptships with a grosstonnage of less than300

A, D, I,O, Q

Sector MaasApproach

VHF channel 01 Calling inpoint MaasAanloop

None

See list Explanation of reporting codes
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4.6 ETD

Who What * To How When RemarksAll ships with adraught of 17.40meters or moreand LNG carriers

A, I, J,K, O, P,Q, T1,T2, U,W, X1,X2, X3



ETD-12hours


All ships with adraught of 17.40

meters or moreand LNG carriers

A, K, O,Q

TrafficCenter of

departure orshifting

VHF channel 11 ETD-3 hours(departure or

shifting)

Changes of morethan 30 minutes

have to bereported in thesame way

All ships with adraught of lessthan 17.40 meters,except ships with agross tonnage ofless than 300

A, I, J,K, O, P,Q, T1,T2, U,W, X1,X2, X3



ETD-3hours(departure orshifting)


All ships, exceptships with a gross

tonnage less than300

A, K, Q TrafficCenter of

departure orshifting

VHF channel 11 Ondeparture or

shifting

None

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4.7 SECURITYWho What * To How When RemarksAll commercialvessels with agross tonnage of500 tons or moreand passengerships

X6 HarbourMasterRotterdam


ETA-24hours MaasCenter buoy

(5200.9N,

00348.8E,as of11/05/09)

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4.8 DANGEROUS GOODSNotification of dangerous goods on arrivalWho What * To How When Remarks

Cargo ship, oilchemicals or gastanker or apassenger shipcarrying noxiousand dangerousgoods, under wayto or departingfrom Rotterdam

A, B, G,I, O, P,T1, U, W



Ondeparturefrom the portof loading.At the lateston enteringDutchterritorialwaters.

If thedestination ondeparture isunknown,report to theHarbourMaster assoon as thedestination is

known, but atthe latestwhen enteringDutchterritorialwaters.


Notification of dangerous goods on departure

Who What * To How When Remarks

Cargo ship, oil

chemicals or gastanker or apassenger shipcarrying noxiousand dangerousgoods, under wayto or departingfrom Rotterdam

A, B, G,

I, O, P,T1, U, W

Harbour

MasterRotterdam

Electronic Data

Interchange(EDI*) asindicated by theHarbour Master

ETD-3 hours None


Notification of loading packed noxious and / or dangerous goods

Who What * To How When Remarks

All seagoingvessels

A, B, G,I, O, P,T1, U, W



3 hours priorto loading

None


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WhoAll combination carriers

WhatWith respect to a combination carrier that is unloaded or loaded with loose bulk cargo in asolid form, not only shall reports be made in connection with the regular reporting, but thefollowing information shall also be provided to the harbour master:

the type of cargo

the type of transfer

the berth

the name of the product last transported as liquid cargo

the date on which the last shipment of liquid cargo was discharged

the stowage of (possible) cargo residues of combustible liquids

the percentage of oxygen in the inerted tank atmosphere, above the cargo residuesreferred to under f

the data on the gasfree, non-gasfree or inert atmosphere of all other spaces withinthe cargo zone.

ToHarbour MasterHowVia fax or e-mail to Harbour Coordination Center, see chapter 2WhenPrior to arrival

4.9 WASTEWho What * To How When Remarks

All ships Name, call sign,

IMO#, flag, ETA,ETD, last andnext port of call,last port and datewhere waste hasbeen landedDo you land all /some / no wasteat the harbourreceptionfacilities?

Fill out wastereport form (canbe downloadedfromhttp://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/contact-support/Pages/forms-checklists.aspx

Harbour

MasterRotterdam

Electronic Data

Interchange(EDI*) asindicated by theHarbour Master

ETA- 24

hours MaasCenter buoy

(5200.9N,

00348.8E,as of11/05/09) or,if departurefrom a portwas withinthese 24hours, as

soon aspossible

None

See list Explanation of reporting codes
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4.10 IOPPWho What * To How When RemarksAll oil tankers witha gross tonnage of150 tons or more

X7 HarbourMasterRotterdam


ETA-24hours MaasCenter buoy

(5201.1N,

00353.5E)

None

* See list Explanation of reporting codes Consult the websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-regulations/Pages/regulations.aspxfor the new regulations on single hull tankers.

4.11 EXPLANATION OF REPORTING CODES

A Ship Name, call sign or ship station identity (IMO orMMSI number) and flag

B Date and time of event A six digit group giving day of month (first twodigits), hours and minutes (last four digits) in UTC

C Position A four digit group giving latitude in degrees andminutes suffixed with N (north) or S (south) and afive digit group giving longitude in degrees andminutes suffixed with E (east) or W (west)

D Position True bearing (first three digits) and distance (statedistance) in nautical miles from a clearly identifiedlandmark (state landmark)

G Port of departure Name of last port of call

I Destination and estimated time ofarrival

Name of port and date time group expressed as in(B) (ETA pilot station)

J Pilot State whether a deep sea or local pilot is on boardor one is requested

K Date, Time and point exit fromsystem

Departure time expressed as in (B)

L Route information Intended track

O Maximum present static draught inmetres

A four digit group giving metres and centimetersOn arrival: please report draft in 1025On departure: please report draft alongside and in1025
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P Cargo on board Nature of cargo and, if cargo consists of harmfuland dangerous substances:

the correct technical namesthe UN identification numbersand if applicablethe IMO danger classification in accordance withthe IMDG, IBC and IGC codesthe ships class in accordance with the INF codethe quantity of the dangerous goods and theirlocation on board and their identification numbersif they are located in transport units suitable forcargo transport, except tanks.Confirmation that a list or manifest or anappropriate loading plan is on board, containing

detailed information regarding the dangerous andnoxious goods carried and their location on boardConfirmation that a list or manifest or cargo plan ison board, accurately specifying the harmful ordangerous goods the ship is carrying and theirlocation on the shipIf the hold of a ship has been fumigated with agaseous fumigant, also report:the nature of the cargothe chemical or technical name of the fumigantthe disinfected spaces or the place of stowage ofthe disinfected cargo

the date of treatment with disinfecting agentsspaces that have been ventilated with air aftertreatment with disinfecting agentsthe presence of appropriate gas detectors onboard for measuring concentrations of disinfectinggases and whether spaces have been checkedbefore arrival for the presence of disinfectinggases, mentioning the spaces and measuredvalue in parts per million

Q Defects, damage, deficiencies,limitations

Brief details of defects, damage, deficiencies, orother limitations

T1 Ships representative Name, address and phone number of the shipsagent, captain, or operator

T2 Ships representative Name of customer

U Ship size and type Details of length, breadth, tonnage (GT) and type

W Total number of persons on board Total number of crew on board and the totalnumber of persons on board

X1 Miscellaneous Presence of bow/stern thruster including capacityin kW, radar, gyro compass, VHF with VTSchannels of VTS area you will be passing,manoeuvring speed in knots

X2 Miscellaneous Report any changes in previous report

X3 Miscellaneous Required tugboats or linesmen

X4 Miscellaneous What is the purpose of your visit (e.g. loading,discharging, or repair)


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X5 Miscellaneous Any other information that might be importantX6 Miscellaneous Does the ship possess a valid International Ship

Security Certificate: yes or noCurrent security levelName of Ship Security OfficerAuthority that issued the ISPS certificateOf the last 10 ports of call, mention per port:Name of portDate of arrival and date of departureShip security levelSpecial or additional security measures taken byshipRemarks:Appropriate ship security procedures maintained

during ship-to-ship activities during the last 10 portcalls: yes or noMention if you require any security measures atthe port facilityOther practical or security-related information(including ship-to-ship operations)Is the ship capable of executing the Ship SecurityPlan: yes or noRemark:Only ships that are underway to a port oranchorage in the Netherlands as part of aninternational voyage.

This part does not have to be reported by warshipsand troop transporting vessels, ships withoutpropulsion, wooden ships of primitive constructionand fishing vessels

X7 Miscellaneous Place on the attached list a copy of theInternational Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate(IOPP Certificate)

Explanation of EDI:When EDI is mentioned the Master should issue all relevant info to his local representative(ship agent, see section 16.10). He/she will transfer this info as EDI standard message, and

forward this message to the Harbour Master on behalf of the Master


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PART II | 5. DOCUMENTATION


5.1 GENERALThe Port of Rotterdam Authority places importance on complying with rules and regulations.

Therefore the vessel could be subject to inspection by inspectors of the Transport andEnvironmental Safety Department or Port State Control. Because port operations take placearound the clock, these inspections take place during day- and nighttime. Our experiencehas learned that on many occasions, especially during the night, documentation orcertificates were not available. To ensure a smooth operation, we advise to keep thefollowing documentation and certificates (or certified copies of certificates) available at alltimes.

5.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, TO BE AVAILABLEAT ALL TIMES

FOR GENERAL CARGO VESSEL/BULK CARRIER: IOPP

SOPEP

Garbage record book

Oil record book part I

Document of Compliance (in respect to dangerous goods)

Dangerous goods manifests and detailed stowage plan arrival and departureRotterdam

Documentation regarding fumigant used to fumigate bulk cargoes

FOR OIL/CHEMICAL/GAS TANKERS: IOPP

SOPEP Shipboard marine pollution emergency plan

Garbage record book

Oil record book part I and II

Certificate of Fitness chemical/gas, including product list

Procedures and arrangements manual

Cargo record book

Safety checklist of port of Rotterdam

Stowage plan arrival and departure Rotterdam.

Material safety datasheet(s)

Bill of lading

Shipping document for bulk liquid cargoes

See also chapter 15 Port Inspections.


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PART II | 6. REPORTING


6.1 GENERALMasters of vessels staying in the port of Rotterdam are obliged to report a number of

issues/events, or request for a permission. This section lists all the requirements for reportingto port authorities.

6.2 ISSUES TO BE REPORTEDIssues to be reported Paragraph To Via How

Bunkering See 16.2 HCC Ch. 14TelephoneE-mail/fax

Verbal

Stores over land See 16.4 PFSO Askterminal

Askterminal

Repairs See 14.3 HCC E-mail/fax Form

Lowering boats and rafts See 14.2 HCC Ch.14 / 11 VerbalUnder water inspections See 14.4 HCC Ch. 14

TelephoneVerbal

Seagoing vessels with the intention to clean orwash cargo tanks

See 13.3 HCC EDI Vesselagent

Tankers with dangerous goods, docking in sucha way that sailing ahead is impossible

See 8.11 HCC E-mail /fax

Form

Tankers loaded with or not cleaned ofdangerous goods, wishing not to berth in aPetroleumhaven

See 8.11 HCC E-mail /fax

Form

Non tankers (seagoing) wishing to enter a

Petroleum haven

See 8.11 HCC E-mail /

fax

Form

Spills See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal

Collisions / grounding See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 VerbalLosing anchors or chain See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal

Anchoring in port See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal

ETD, if not reported yet via EDI (see chapter4.6)

See 4.6 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal

Sunk in collision or in any way out of control orin situations that may endanger the safety ofshipping

See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal

Embarking / disembarking passengers andcrew

See 10.3 PFSO Askterminal

Askterminal

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PART III | 7. PORT DESCRIPTION


7.1 GENERALThe port provides facilities for cargo handling, storage, and distribution. The port area also

accommodates an extensive industrial complex.Most major carriers include Rotterdam in their services. From this strategically located port,the containers destined for other European countries are then forwarded by feeder services,inland vessels, railway or trucks.

The size of the ports industrial area and its position at the gateway of the European inlandwaterway network makes the port of Rotterdam ideally located for the transhipment of cargo.The port of Rotterdam is well equipped for handling bulk and general cargoes, coal and ores,crude oil, agricultural products, chemicals, containers, cars, fruit, and refrigerated cargoes.

Facilities for ship repair, maintenance and storage are available. The port is never closedbecause of ice. Indeed, even in severe winters when drift ice is present in the river, the trafficof seagoing vessels continues uninterrupted.For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/about_port/index.jsp

7.2 DEVELOPMENTSRotterdam is working energetically on the realization of Maasvlakte 2. According to currentplans, the first containers can be handled at Maasvlakte 2 in 2012. Entry to Maasvlakte 2 willgo through the existing port area. Maasvlakte 2 will ultimately cover 1000 hectares forcontainer handling, chemicals and distribution. The project will increase Rotterdamscontainer transhipment capacity by 54%. For more information on Maasvlakte 2, visit thewebsitewww.maasvlakte2.com

Next to this project the Port of Rotterdam is working on the development of one LNG terminalwhich will be situated near the entrance of the Beerkanaal. This terminal will be in operationin June 2011.

7.3 PORT LOCATIONRotterdam is situated at the entrance of the Nieuwe Waterweg river.Coordinates 5200.0N, 00400.0E.

7.4 PORT LIMITSThe nautical supervision of the Port of Rotterdam Authority covers the fol lowing areas:

the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, approach area and anchor areasthe river Nieuwe Waterweg and Nieuwe Maas up to kilometer mark 991.5the river Oude Maas up to kilometer mark 998

The following destinations are accessible for sea going vessels via the Maas Entrance:

Rotterdam/Europoort

Vlaardingen

Schiedam

Dordrecht

Moerdijk

Zwijndrecht

Volkerak locks (connection to Antwerp)
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7.5 LOAD LINESNorth Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II.

Winter November 1 to March 31, Summer April 1 to October 31.

7.6 MAXIMUM SIZE VESSELSThere are no restrictions regarding length and beam. Maximum draught is 22.55 meters.Not every berth can accommodate maximum size vessels, check the berth information first.

7.7 TIME ZONEGMT + 1 hrNight of last Saturday on Sunday in March and in October change to Daylight Saving Time(GMT+2 hrs).

7.8 LOCAL HOLIDAYS2014

New Years Day January 1

Easter Sunday / Monday April 20,21

Ascension Day May 29

Whit Sunday and WhitMonday

June 8, 9

Christmas Day, Boxing Day December 25,26

7.9 WORKING HOURS

Official office hours: MondayFriday, 09.00-17.00

7.10 TRAFFICWith 35.000 seagoing vessels and 130.000 inland vessels visiting us each year, the port ofRotterdam is characterized as having dense shipping traffic. Within the regional port area,cargo ship movements are over 400,000, while total ship movements amounts to 1 millioneach year.For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-statistics/Pages/default.aspx

7.11 CARGO

Annually 430 million tons of goods are handled of which more than 110 million tons of IMOclassified dangerous goods.For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-statistics/Pages/throughput.aspx
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7.12 CHARTS AND BOOKSInt. 1465, NL/BA 207, Hoek van Holland to Vlaardingen

Int. 1466, NL/BA 208, Rotterdam, Nieuwe Maas and Oude MaasNautical Publication 28, Dover Strait PilotNautical Publication Admiralty List of Radio Signals, Volume 6 (1)HP1, Netherlands Coast PilotHP8, Deep Draught Planning Guide Greenwich buoy to EuroportHP33, Tidal heights-currents

7.13 SHIPPING ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THE PORTAREA

Shipping Announcements concerning the port area can be obtained from the websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/

7.14 PILOT STATIONSSee chapter 11.3

7.15 PORT INFRASTRUCTURESEA BUOYSSea buoy for ships with draught from 17.4 meters is the Euro buoy, position 5157.6N,

00310.0E, Iso 2sSea buoy for ships with draught less than 17.4 meters is the Maas Center buoy, position

5200.9N, 00348.8Eas of 11/05/09), Racon M (on 3 and 10 cm), Iso 4s

ANCHOR AREASArea Anchor

berthsUse VHF

Anchorarea 1

Long term anchorage (enteringEurogeul channel after 24 hours),for vessels with a draught from17.40 up to 22.55 meters

Maas Approach(poor reception),VHF 01;telephone +31-10-252-2803

Anchorarea 2

Short term anchorage (enteringEurogeul channel within 24 hours),for vessels with a draught from

17.40 up to 22.55 meters

Maas Approach(poor reception),VHF 01;

telephone +31-10-252-2803

Anchorarea 3North

Diameter1,2 nM

Vessels that cannot anchor innumber 4 or 5 anchor area becauseof their draught. Maximum draughtis 17.4 meters.

Maas Approach,VHF 01

Anchorarea 3East

Diameter1,2 nM

For LNG carriers only Maas Approach,VHF 01
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RECOMMENDED UNDER KEEL CLEARANCE IN ANCHOR AREAS

Worst swell conditions occur during north westerly gales (Beaufort 8), recommended underkeel clearances in these conditions have been studies for some types of vessels:

Anchor area 3 North and 3 South:Tankers 305x46x17.4: 3,2 meters

Anchor area 3 East:LNG Tankers 275x43x12,5: 2,8 metersLNG Tankers 315x50x13,0: 2,3 meters

Anchor area 4 West and 4 East:Bulkers 190x23x10 meter: 4,0 meters

Containervessels 180x25x10 meter: 5,9 metersContainervessels 350x43x14,5 meter: 3,6 metersTankers 250x43x14,5 meter: 2,8 meters

Anchor area 5:Bulkers 190x23x10 meter: 4,7 metersContainervessels 180x25x10 meter: 5,9 metersContainervessels 350x43x14,5 meter: 4,4 metersTankers 250x43x14,5 meter: 3,6 meters

TENDER SERVICE ANCHOR AREASSee paragraph 16.4

PRECAUTIONARY AREAThe precautionary area has an area to be avoided, marked by the Maas Geul bouy, position5200.9N, 00348.8E as of 11/05/09. The pilot station is located in the vicinity of the MaasCenter bouy (5201.1N, 00348.8E).

In the precautionary area dredging activities started for the construction of Maasvlakte 2, theextension of the port. Sand is tranported by suction dredgers from excavation sites to theMaasvlakte 2 area. The number of dredgers can vary between 4 and 7. The dredgers willoperate north or south of the Sand bouy, position 5159.8N, 00354.6E, racon Z. VTSsector Pilot Maas will advise at which side the Sand bouy should be passed.

PRINCIPAL MARKSEuroplatform (5200N, 00316.5E). Light 4 x Mo (U) 15s.Red and white, helicopter platform, prominent weather observation platform and light tower.

Goeree platform (5155.5N, 00340.2E). Light Fl(4) 20 s, Horn (4) 30s. Racon T.Red and white chequered tower, mounted on a platform (helicopter landing site) on piles.


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CHANNELS

EUROGEUL CHANNELThe Eurogeul channel is 25 nautical miles long, 600 meters wide, direction 082.5 , depthreducing from 24.5 to 24.0 meters MLLWS and is dedicated for ships with a draught ofbetween 17.40 and 22.55 meters.The Eurogeul channel starts 1.4 miles west of the Euro 1 buoy. The bottom consists of sand,uneven in the west part, flatter in the east part. The Euro Channel is flanked on both sides bydredged areas 300 meters wide, which are less deep than the central channel at 22.00meters MLLWS

The Eurogeul channel is entered N of Euro light buoy (5158N, 00310E). The distancebetween buoys is 2.9 nautical milesOnce in the Eurogeul channel, a vessel can turn halfway in the turning basin between buoysE7 and E9. The turning basin diameter is 2700 meters, depth 24.30 meters MLLWS. In

emergencies this turning basin can also serve as an anchorage for vessels with a draught ofup to 21.35 meters

CROSSING THE EUROGEUL CHANNEL northbound between E3 and E5 light buoy

southbound between E1 and E3 light buoyCrossing should be done without interfering with traffic

MAAS GEUL BUOYThe Maas Geul buoy is where the Euro Channel ends and the Maas Channel startsThe Maas Geul buoy is surrounded by a precautionary area. This area can be extended to

inside the breakwaters when pilotage is amended and Shore Based Pilotage is given. In thiscase, the pilot will board inside the breakwaters

MAASGEUL CHANNELThe Maasgeul channel is 6 miles long. Direction 112.0, depth 24,30 meters MLLWSThe bottom consists of sand and is flat. There are no banksThe center line of the channel is indicated by white leading lights, Iso 4sIn the event of an emergency, and before entering the Maasgeul channel, a deep draughtvessel can anchor in the emergency anchorage area situated to the northeast of the MaasGeul buoy, or use this area as a turning basin

CROSSING THE MAASGEUL CHANNEL, SMALL CRAFT PROCEDUREThrough-going traffic should avoid the precautionary area and cross the traffic flow to andfrom the Maas Entrance perpendicularly vessels requiring to cross the Maasgeul channel arerecommended to do so in an area between MN1 buoy and MV buoy.Before crossing, these vessels should report to the VTS sector Maas Entrance, VHF channel03 and report name, position and course, and maintain a listening watch while crossing.Crossing vessels should be fitted with a radar reflector. Sailing vessels are advisedwhenever possible to have their engines on standby or actually running to ensure a fastcrossing, and if sailing together they should cross in a groupdue account must be taken that large vessels constrained by their draught to the deep waterchannel and showing the appropriate signals in accordance with the InternationalRegulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (1972) (daytime 1 black cylinder, nighttime 3 red

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BREAKWATERSBreakwaters are indicated by lights:

breakwater at the north side: fixed red light, white tower, red bands, helicopter landingplatform, during fog also Al Fl WR 6s (the Noorderdam itself gives a poor radarpicture), depth is 22,85 meter MLLWS

breakwater at the south side: fixed green light, with an additional horn, blowing every10 seconds, white tower, green bands, helicopter landing platform, during fog also AlFl WG 6s

FAIRWAYSNieuwe Waterweg After leaving the Maasgeul channel, the Splitsingsdam separates

the Nieuwe Waterweg from the Caland kanaal. The Splitsingsdamis a separation mole. The center line of the entrance to the river

Nieuwe Maas is 107.0and indicated by red leading lights, Iso 6s.Minimum depth 14.20 meters MLLWS. Near Maassluis a ferrycrosses the river

Nieuwe Maas The Nieuwe Waterweg river becomes the Nieuwe Maas river.Minimum depth 13.80 meters MLLWS to Waalhaven, fromWaalhaven to Erasmusbrug 10.85 meters MLLWS, afterErasmusbrug 6.85 meters MLLWS

Calandkanaal The direction of the entrance to the Caland Canal and Beer Canal

is 116.0, the central line is indicated by green leading lights,occulting 6s. Minimum depth 22.75 meters MLLWS

Beerkanaal Entry to the Europoort area is via the Beer Canal

The direction of 192.5is indicated by green leading lights,

occulting 3s. Minimum depth 22.6 meters MLLWSOude Maas When passing the Oude Maas, two bridges must be passed: Botlek

bridge and Spijkenisse bridgePermission is required to navigate this river with seagoing vesselswith a length of 175 meters or more, or a beam of over 25 meters,or if the draught is more than 8.80 meters (in fresh water) fordestination Dordrecht or 8.00 meters for destination MoerdijkPermission must be requested via Vessel Traffic & Operations 24hours prior to arrival, see communication procedureMinimum depth Oude Maas 9.60 meters MLLWS to Spui. AfterSpui 9.40 meter MLLWSOne power line crosses the river, situated at +45.00 meters NAP

STORM SURGE BARRIERAn storm surge barrier barrier has been constructed across the Nieuwe Waterwegapproximately 2 miles upstream from the conspicuous leading light (Iso R 6 sec) at

Berghaven (5175.3N, 00409.6E). The width between the two doors is 360 metersThe storm surge barrier will close when a water height is predicted of at least 3.00 meters +NAP in RotterdamFree passage is possible up to 2 hours before closure. Ships will be notified as quickly aspossible through different channels or agencies

Another storm surge barrier has been constructed across the Hartel Canal, which will close

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Trial closures will be announced well in advance through Shipping Announcements andagencies. Shipping Announcements concerning the port area can be obtained from the

websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/

7.16 PORT ACCOMMODATION AND BERTHSDEPTH AT BERTHSDepth at berths is indicated in the Vademecum of the Port of Rotterdam. The Vademecumis a serie of maps displaying all the berths in the port of Rotterdam.The depth displayed either is the contractual depth, being the depth that is agreed upon asper contract with the terminal, or the nautical depth, at which fairways and turning basins aremaintained by the Port Authority. Depth figures in the Vademecum are displayed in NAP(Nieuw Amsterdams Peil, this datum is comparable to mean sea level) or in LAT (LowestAstronomical Tide).

Generally speaking, a vessel should not exceed a draught, in accordance with thiscontractual or nautical depth. A vessel with a draught, exceeding this specified draught, isonly allowed to sail after permission from the Harbour Master.

The Master can obtain information on actual depth via Vessel Traffic & Operations (seechapter 2.2)

HOW TO FIND A BERTHIf you are on your way to a certain destination in Rotterdams port and industrial area, theport number or shore site number can help you. Port numbers (displayed as havens) are forroad traffic, while shore site numbers are for shipping.

This signposting works as follows:

SHORE SITE NUMBERSWATER SIDEIn the port of Rotterdam, the whole shore along the river, canal or port basin is numbered.There is a shore site number every 100 meters. These are shown in black figures on a yellowbackground and can be found on quays, slopes, inclines and jetties. The system is the sameas with the port numbers (from east to west, on the right (north) bank from 100 to 999 and onthe left (south) bank from 1000 to 9900). Every port basin has a separate series of numbers.This is one reason why the numbering is not always continuous. Depending on the length ofthe shore, a company will have one or more shore site numbers corresponding with the portnumber.

PORT NUMBERSSHORE SIDEEvery company or location in the port of Rotterdam has a port number. The numbers runfrom east to west. On the right (north) bank, the numbers run from 100 to 999, and on the left(south) bank from 1000 to 9900. The port numbers are incorporated into the port signposting,which can be found along all roads in and around the port of Rotterdam. The road signsshow a number or a series of numbers under the word Havens (ports), consisting of blackfigures on a white background. If you know the port number of the company or location youare seeking, you can find the desired area simply by following the directions on these signs.At the entrance, depot or fence of your destination, the port number will be given in blacknumbers on a white sign with a blue border.

If you do not know the port number of the location you are seeking, you can look it up at oneof the information points at petrol stations or parking areas in the vicinity of Rotterdam. These
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are indicated along motorways by I Rotterdamse haven. The information points are shownon the map on the back.

If you are carrying hazardous cargo, you must follow the route for hazardous substances.This means that sometimes you have to deviate from the numbers indicated by the signs.However, you will continue to find yourself on the route given by the port signposting.

7.17 WEATHER AND TIDAL INFORMATIONFor general information regarding traffic, weather, tides, current, sea conditions, fog, ice, etc.the appropriate Traffic Center sector can be contacted via VHF channel 11.Online hydrometeo information can be found at the websitewww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Hydrometeo/

When gale force winds are expected (Beaufort 8), weather forecasts are being transmitted at00.50, 01.50, 02.50, etc. on VHF ch. 19 by the Harbour Coordination Center.

WINDAll measured at Hook of Holland:Prevailing winds: WSW, force 4 or 5Relative frequency of wind forces greater than force 7 Beaufort: 2%

TIDE

GENERALIn a period of 24 hours there are 2 high waters and 2 low waters, with different amplitudes

(i.e. one high water is higher than the other, one low water is lower than the other).A special phenomenon manifests itself at Hook of Holland, which has a double low tide withthe second low water lower than the first.

AT SEAStrong and sustained winds from the north-west raise water levels along the Dutch coastStrong and sustained winds from the south-east have the opposite effect

ON THE RIVERThe timing and actual tidal levels in the waterway depend greatly on the wind and state of theriver.When the river outflow is low (in the summer and winter), HW and LW levels are about 0.1 to0.2 meters lower than predictedWhen the river outflow is high (in the spring and autumn), HW and LW levels may be morethan 0.1 meter higher than predicted
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During spring tides with strong W to NW winds, the river level may increase by 1 meter ormore.

Mean tidal range is 1.70 meters, and spring tidal range is 1.80 meters.

TIDAL CURRENT

AT SEA, MAAS ENTRANCE, IN FRONT OF BREAKWATERVessels passing the port entrance should beware of the cross current running at theentrance.This current attains its maximum rate at half hour before HW Hook of HollandAfter the tide turns, the flood current sets in quickly, whereas the ebb current sets in moregradually.Due to the construction of Maasvlakte 2 current patterns at the entrance to Hoek van Hollandhave changed. Changes are most noticeable during flood tide.

The flood current follows the new coastal line in a northerly direction and, near buoy MVN,diverts in an easterly direction. As a consequence, the cross current, east of MVN, is lessthan in the old situation. Also rate of decrease is more gradual. The turn of the flood tide nearthe harbour entrance starts lightly earlier than in the old situation. A remarkable newphenomenon is a counter current, which occurs after high water, between buoy MV-N andthe port entrance. The east going flood current partly bears off in a southern direction andcontinues in a westerly direction, directly under the new coastline of Maasvlakte 2. In thevicinity of MVN, the counter current merges again with the north-going flood current. Thestrength of the counter current varies with tidal range, wind and river discharge. The effectsof the counter current are rather weak, but may be experienced up to the Maasgeul. Thecounter current is most dominant during spring tide.During ebb tide, no changes of any significance have been reported, apart from the fact thatthe ebb current, at the port entrance, bears off in a westerly direction to follow the newcoastal line of Maasvlakte 2.Mean current rates are 2.5 knots during flood and 2.0 knots during ebb. Weather conditionsand river discharge can influence the average current rate.The wind influences only the rate of the currents, and not their direction.Strong SW winds cause a strong NE current, and a weak SW currentStrong NW winds cause a strong SW current, and a weak NE currentCurrent rates up to 4 knots may occur in stormy periods

Off the Maas Entrance (5200N, 00402E), during the ebb current, the meeting of thediscolored river water and the cleaner North Sea water is plainly visible. This meeting isusually indicated by a line of ripples extending WNW, NW or N from the Noorderdam mole

head, but never S of a line running seaward of the Noorderdam axisThe distance to which the line of ripples extends, and its direction, depends on the relativerate and direction of the ebb and outer currents, and the force and direction of the wind. Forexample, with a strong E wind and ebb current, it may extend 7 or 8 miles seaward in thedirection of Noorderdam, whereas at other times it may only extend for a very short distance

ON THE RIVERWhen the discharge of the river Rhine is high because of melt water from the Swissmountains (in the spring) or during heavy rainfall, the river is running at full spate. In that

situation, the outgoing current at Hook of Holland and Maassluis (51 55N, 00415E) canexceed 3 knots. If, in addition, the prevailing winds are from the E and S, then there may belittle or no ingoing current at Hook of Holland

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the ebb current is running. A confused sea can occur when an out flowing current meets astrong westerly wind

FOGAll measured at Hook of Holland.The frequency of visibility at Hook of Holland less than 1,500 meters is 1,4%The frequency of visibility at Hook of Holland less than 500 meters is 0,6%

ICEThe navigation from sea to Rotterdam is open at all times.

WATER DENSITY(Depending on seasonal, tidal and meteorological influences.)Europoort: generally ranges from 1025 kg/m3 at high water to 1012 kg/m3 at low water,

depending on seasonal, tidal and meteorological influencesBotlek: between 1,000 and 1020 kg/m3Waalhaven: around 1,000 kg/m3.More detailed information may be obtained via Harbour Masters Office, see chapter 2.

SEICHESSeiches appear in the Europoort area with extremes near the Rozenburg locks.Under extreme conditions a tidal difference of 0,20 meters can occur.Although seiches are hard to predict, they will be taken into consideration in the dailypredictions whenever possible. For online updates visitwww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Hydrometeo/

7.18 WEBCAMSA map with the locations with webcams and their links can be found onwww.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-in-picture/Pages/WebcamsMap.aspx
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PART III | 8. PORT NAVIGATION


8.1 GENERALDraught figures are related to a draught in density 1.025 T/m3 unless stated otherwise.

8.2 SPEEDContainer vessels with destination Waalhaven, sailing on Nieuwe Maas between kilometremark 1014 and 1004 have a maximum speed of 5 to 6 knots (due to squat effect). There areno other speed restrictions in force. However, it is forbidden to cause hinder/damage by yourwake.

8.3 UKCShips with a draughtof between 00.00and 17.39 meters

Rivers: 10% of the ships draught UKCBeer Canal and Caland Canal 1.00 meter UKCPort basins: 0.50 meter UKCBerth: always afloat, recommended 0,30 meter.For certain container ships destined for Waalhaven/Eemhaven an UKCof 1.00 meter is sufficient if various conditions are met. For detailscheck with your agent

Ships with a draughtof between 17.40and 22.55 meters

The Plan of Entry for the Eurogeul and Maasgeul will be calculated inaccordance with a probabilistic method. In the most unfavourablecircumstances (including squat, movement of the ship and otheruncertainties), the ship has a minimum UKC of 1.00 meter everywhere.Under normal circumstances, the ship will have considerably more.

Because the ship is sailing against the incoming tide, the maximumdraught on departure is 21,50 meters.

Berth:Always afloatRecommended 0.50 meter UKC

Over the tide operations (OTTO) is allowed in the Port of Rotterdam.If OTTO is requested, the vessel will get an advise to enter port within a certain time frameand to discharge sufficient cargo to a certain draught.

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8.4 RIGHT OF WAYDraught restricted ships have right of way in accordance with rule 10.08 of the InlandNavigation Police Regulations (BPR).Dredgers operate in all waterways. They show signals in accordance with the InternationalRegulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, Rule 27.

Dredgers will keep clear of vessels showing the International Signal for vessels constrainedby their draught.

Other vessels should give the dredger a wide berth when passing and should make thisintention clear in order not to interrupt the dredging operations.

8.5 SPACING OF VESSELSNo regulations, use good seamanship.

8.6 PASSING ARRANGEMENTSSee VTS section, chapter 11.2For passing arrangements in Euro and Maasgeul see chapter 7.15.

8.7 RESTRICTIONSWhenever visibility decreases to less than 700 meters on any part of the intended sailingroute, pilotage may be compulsory for Pilotage Exemption Certificate holders

When in a part of the Rotterdam area visibility decreases to less than 500 meters, theDepartment of Vessel Traffic & Operations will enforce the following rules:

visibility between 200 and 500 meters: if the ship requires tugs, the Department of VesselTraffic & Operations will consult the pilot association and tugboat companies as towhether the ship can sail

visibility less than 200 meters: the Department of Vessel Traffic & Operations will alwayscontact the pilot as to whether the ship can sail

if the vessel has a draught between 17.40 and 22.55 she is not allowed to enter port ifvisibility is less than 500 meters in the Europoort area

Traffic guidance is supplied by VTS when visibility is less than 1,000 meters on the river orless than 2,000 meters in the approach area and Europoort.

SIZE AND TYPE RESTRICTIONSHarbour basinslocated at

The NieuweWaterweg/

Nieuwe Maas rivers/

Destination OudeMaas, Moerdijk,Dordrecht

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between 17.40and 19.99

meters

a message that indicates the time at which the ship should be at the

rendezvous point (5159.0N, 00300.0E) and the time at which she is

expected to pass the Maas Entrance (in detail lower leading light of theMaasgeul channel (5158.9N, 00404.9E))Entry time depends on traffic (except in the case of tidal windows and incase of extreme wind conditions also on wave conditions)If more than one vessel with a draught of more than 17.40 meters isscheduled to navigate in the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channel, an intervalof at least 45 minutes is prescribed between these vesselsThe pilots will confirm the Plan of Entry by a sailing plan. After confirmationby the harbour master, permission will be granted by Traffic ControlOnce the pilots are on board, should the ship expect that the passing time ofthe lower leading light (112) will deviate by more than 15 minutes, theappropriate sector must be notified accordingly

Pilot station: see paragraph 11.3The Eurogeul channel is entered via the Eurogeul channel Approach Area

near the Euro buoy (5157.7N, 00310.0E)The planned speed for the Eurogeul channel is about 10 knots, and for theMaasgeul channel about 8 knotsTankers: see IMO Ships Routeing part G for mandatory route

Draught ofbetween20.00 and 21.95meters

These ships receive a Plan of Entry at least 6 hours before arrival. This isa message that indicates the time at which the ship should be at the

rendezvous point (5159.0N, 00300.0E) and the time at which she isexpected to pass the Maas Entrance (in detail lower leading light of the

Maasgeul channel (5158.9N, 004

04.9E))Entry time depends on traffic and vertical tide, time of arrival will be around

High Water Hook of HollandIf more than one vessel with a draught of more than 17.40 meters isscheduled to navigate in the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channel, an intervalof at least 45 minutes is prescribed between these vesselsThe pilots will confirm the Plan of Entry by a sailing plan. After confirmationby the harbour master, permission will be granted by Traffic ControlOnce the pilots are on board, should the ship expect that the passing time ofthe lower leading light (112) will deviate by more than 15 minutes, theappropriate sector must be notified accordinglyPilot station: see paragraph 11.3

The Eurogeul channel is entered via the Eurogeul channel Approach Areanear the Euro buoy (5157.7N, 00310.0E)The minimum speed to enable passing the channels is 7 knots over thegroundThe maximum speed will be given, with a maximum of 11 knots over theground to prevent squat in the EurogeulTankers: see IMO Ships Routeing part G for mandatory route


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Draughtbetween

21.96 and 22.55meter

These ships receive a Plan of Entry at least 6 hours before arrival. This isa message that indicates the time at which the ship should be at the

rendezvous point (5159.0N, 00300.0E) and the time at which she isexpected to pass the Maas Entrance (in detail lower leading light of the

Maasgeul channel (5158.9N, 00404.9E))The entry time depends on traffic, vertical tide and horizontal tide, and thetime of arrival will be around High Water Hook of Holland. It is advised toavoid a cross current at the Maas Entrance of more than 1.7 knots, because

a maximum drift angle of 18and a maximum speed over ground of 7 knotsor a maximum speed through the water of 5.5 knots are the acceptablelimitsIf more than one vessel with a draught of more than 17.40 meters isscheduled to navigate in the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channel, an intervalof at least 45 minutes is prescribed between these vessels

The pilots will confirm the Plan of Entry by a sailing plan. After confirmationby the harbour master permission will be granted by Traffic ControlOnce the pilots are on board, should the ship expect that the passing time ofthe lower leading light (112) will deviate by more than 15 minutes, theappropriate sector must be notified accordinglyPilot station: see paragraph 11.3The Eurogeul channel is entered via the Euro Channel Approach Area near

the Euro buoy (5157.7N, 00310.0E)The minimum speed to enable passing the channels is 7 knots over thegroundThe maximum speed will be given, with a maximum speed of 11 knots over

the ground to prevent squat in the Eurogeul channelTankers: see IMO Ships Routeing part G for mandatory route

APPROACHES TO HOOK OF HOLL

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