NP 286(3) Mediterranean and Africa

SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS

INFORMATION BROADCASTS:

(1) Tarila VTS broadcasts regular information regarding warnings to mariners and traffic, navigational and weather conditions in the area, in Spanish and English.

(2) In addition to the general information stated above, Tarifa Traffic can provide a particular vessel with information regarding the vessel'sposition, course and speed or the identification of the traffic in the vicinity. The vessel should request this additional information.

NOTES:

(1) The shore-based authority is Tarifa VTS which forms part of the Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (Tarifa MRCC) which is also responsible for pollution control (see ALRS Volume 5).

(2) Navtex Service is provided from the same Centre whose identification leller is G (see ALRS Volumes 3 and 5).

SIERRA LEONE

GENERAL NOTES

ISPS DESIGNATED AUTHORITY:

Sierra Leone Maritime Administration.

Telephone: +232(0)22 221211

Fax: +232(0)22 221215

Mobile: +232(0)76 601805

E-mail: slma@sierratel.sl

FREETOWN

UNClAD LOCODE: SL FNA

Pilots

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 14

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage Is compUlsory,

(2) Pilot normally boards off Falcon Bridge Point (8°29'·58N13°13'·95W),but will board at the Fairway Lt buoy if requested 24h in advance.

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Freetown Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 14

Telephone: +232(0)22250111

+232(0)22 250989

Fax: +232(0)22250616

Telex: +998 3262

E-mail: sierraleoneports@yahoo.com

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should advise ETA 48h prior to arrival.

(2) ETA message should include the following information:

(a) Cargo man~est

(b) Vessel'sparticulars

(c) Agent

(d) Last port

(e) Draught

(f) ETA

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SLOVENIA

KOPER

UNCTAD LOCODE: SI KOP

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Pilots

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 08

Telephone: +386(O}56300160

E-mail: piloti.koper@siol.net

Port

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 08

Telephone: +386(0)56656100

Fax: +386(O}5 6395020

E-mail: portkoper@luka-kp.si

Website: www.luka-kp.si

HrMr

Telephone: +386(0)56632106

Fax: +386(0)5 6632110

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(I) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 500 GT and is available H24.

(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 7 days, 72h, 48h and 24h prior to arrival.

(3) Pilot boards in the vicinity 01 the Fairway Lt buoy (45°33'·90N13°42'·30E).

Tugs

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 08

Telephone: +386(0)56656318

+386(0)5 6656381

Fax: +386(0)5 6656318

HOURS: H24

NOTE:

Tugs are operated by Adriatow d.o.o., Koper.

SOMALIA

BERBERA

UNCTAD LOCODE: so BBO

Pilots and Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Port Control

Call: Berbera Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12

RT Frequency (kHz): 8220

HrMr

Telephone: +2522446187

Port Manager

Telephone: +2522446093

Port Authority

Telephone: +2522740333 +252 8252268 +2522150110

Fax: +2522740224 +2522743301

E-mail: bpartadm@telesom.net ptport@telesom.net

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage Is compulsory for vessels over 200 GT.

(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send their ETA 48h in advance by cable to the agency/Port of Berbera who will inform the Port Authority.

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SOMALIA

Port

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Muqdisho (Mogadishu) Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch t6 70

Telephone: +252 t 3008t

+252 t 30083

Telegraph: SOMPORT MOGADISHU

PROCEDURE:

Vessels will be assigned an anchorage or given berthing instructions by Muqdisho (Mogadishu) Port Control on VHF Chs t 6 and 70.

SOUTH AFRICA

GENERAL NOTES

ISPS DESIGNATED AUTHORITY:

Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) Cape Town.

Telephone: +27(0)2t 9383300

Fax: +27(0)2t 9383309

E-mail: mrcc.ct@samsa.org.za

ETA INFORMATION:

(t) Vessels should send ETA at least 72h in advance (excluding Sun and public holidays) stating:

(a) Vessel'sdraught (fore and aft), length and freeboard

(b) Details of any dangerous cargo

(c) Type and quantity of cargo to be shipped, landed or transhipped

(d) Bunker and other requirements

(e) Factors which may affect vessel'ssafe entry or berthing

(f) If vessel is engaged in towing or salvage (If so further details will be required)

(2) Vessels should send ETA to the appropriate Port Control on VHF Ch 16 when wtthin 20 n miles of their destination.

(3) All vessels at anchor within, or near, the limtts of a South African port are required to maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16.

SHIP REPORTING SYSTEMS (SAFREP AND SAMSA):

For details see:

(1) SOUTH AFRICA - SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM (SAFREP)

(2) SOUTH AFRICA - SHIP REPORTING SYSTEM (SAMSA)

DURBAN

UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA OUR

See diagram DURBAN VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE.

Pilots

CONTACT DETAILS:

VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 09111314

HOURS: H24

PROCEDURE:

(1) Pilotage is compulsory except for vessels exempted by law.

(2) Pilot boards in position 29°50'·10S31°04'·90E(2 n miles NNE of harbour entrance).

Vessel Traffic Service

AREA:

Radar and VHF Radio Stations are installed at the Port ControlNTS Centre to improve the navigational safety wtthin the Port Conlrol limits. Radar covers a radius of about 25 n miles offshore.

DESCRIPTION:

This VTS System is mandatory for Ihe following vessels:

(1) Vessels of 15m or more in length

(2) Towing vessels where the tow is 15m or more in length, or the overafl length of vessel and low is 30m or more

(3) Any passenger carrying vessels

(4) All vessels carrying dangerous or pollutant cargoes

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SOUTH AFRICA

CONTACT DETAILS:

Call: Durban Port Control

VHF Frequency: Ch 09 16

Helicopters

VHF Frequency: Ch 13

HOURS:H24

PROCEDURE:

(I) Vessels are required to report the following information:

(a) Vessel'sname

(b) Call sign, GT, LOA and draught

(c) Position

(d) ETA at Reporting Point of vessel entering the VTS Zone

(e) Destination

(f) ETA at destination

(g) Whether any pollutant or dangerous cargo is carried on board, or carried on any vessel or object being towed or pushed

(h) ETD from aberth

(i) ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point) Ul Suitability of vessel for the transfer of Pilot by helicopter

(2) The above information must be reported as follows, when:

(a) Entering a VTS Zone: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins before entering a VTS Zone, stating (a) - (g) in (I) above

(b) Arriving at a Reporting Point (RP): On arrival at a Reporting Point, vessels must report (a), (c) and (i) in (I) above

(c) Arriving at a Berth: As soon as practicable, after arrival, vessels must report

(a) and (c) in (I) above

(d) Departing a Berth: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins prior to departing a berth, stating (a) - (c) and (e) - (h) in (I) above

(e) Immediately prior to departing a berth, vessels must report (a), (c) and (i) in (1) above

(f) Vessel Manoeuvres: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins prior to commencing any manoeuvre listed below, stating (a) and (c) in (1) above. Listed manoeuvres:

(i) Compass adjustment

(ii) The calibration and servicing of navigational aids (iii) Asea trial

(iv) Adredging operation

(v) The laying, picking up and servicing of a submarine cable or navigation mark

(vi) Any other manoeuvre that may be detrimental to safe navigation

(g) As soon as possible after the manoeuvre Is completed, a description of the manoeuvre Oust completed) must be communicated to the VTS Centre

(3) Incident Reports: Vessels should immediately report any of the following (stating

(a) and (c) in (1) above):

(a) An onboard fire, that may impair safe navigation

(b) The involvement of the vessel in a collision, grounding or striking that may impair safe navigation

(c) Any defect to the vessel'shull, main propulsion equipment, steering, radars, compasses, radio equipment, anchors or cables that may impair safe navigation

(d) Any discharge or threat of discharge of a pollutant from the vessel

(e) Another vessel in apparent difficulty

(f) The presence of any other vessel which may impede the movement of other vessels

(g) Any obstruction to navigation

(h) Any aid to navigation that is functioning improperly, damaged, out of position or missing

(i) The presence of any pollutant in the water

Ul Any weather condition that may impair safe navigation

Note: Items (g), (h) and (i) need not be reported if the information has been previously reported by Notices to Mariners or Coastal Navigational Wamings.

(4) VHF Equipment Failure: In the event of VHF radio failure, the VTS Centre should be alerted as soon as possible, by sending a message through a Coast Radio Station (CRS), or another vessel, or by other means, stating that there is a failure, giving the vessel'sposition and destination.

(5) Listening Watch: All vessels in South African waters are to maintain a constant listening watch on VHF Ch 16, unless in the area of the VTS System when the watch should be on VHF Ch 09. VHF Ch 16 should be monitored if a Dual Watch facility is available.

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