NP 286(3) Mediterranean and Africa
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SOUTH AFRICA
HOURS: 1h prior to pilot boarding
PROCEDURE:
(1) Pilotage Is compulsory.
(2) Vessels to report to Ourban Port ControlJ!s required10 VTS.
(3) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 48h and 24h In advance and any subsequent changes, via vessels aQ!lllt.
(4) Durban SBM Is maliaged separately frorn_DuIban Port and only the vessels agent, service tug or SBM Pilot can give information regarding berthlng.
(5) Recommended anchoring position while awaiting berth Is 2 to 3 n miles 8 of the SBM.
(6) Pilot boards by helicopter and vessels should standby on Cn 13 for helicopter.
(7) Pilot boards 2 n miles E of the SBM.
EAST LONDON |
33 "02'S27°55'E |
UNClAD LOCODE: ZA ELS |
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Pilots and Port |
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Port Control |
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Call: Port Control |
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VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 0911121314 |
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Telephone: +27(0)43 7002142 |
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Fax: +27(0)43 7002143 |
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Port Captain |
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Telephone: +27(0)43 7001200 |
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Port Manager |
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Telephone: +27(0)43 7002300 |
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Tugs |
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VHF Frequency: Ch 16 |
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HOURS: 0600-2200 LT |
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PROCEDURE:
(1) PIlotage Is compulsory except for vessels exempled by law.
(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 72h, 48h, 24h and 12h prior to arrival.
(3) Pilot boards 2·2n miles ENE of 8 Breakwater Lt.
Reporting System
REPORTING:
Vessels Inward-bound should report to Port Control as follows:
(1) NE Approach: in position: 32'54'·00828'II'·OOE
(2) SW Approach: In position: 33'14'·00827'43'·00E
NOTES:
(1) Land-effect may delay VHF con!actwlth vessels close Inshore, 8 of the harbour.
(2) Traffic and weather signals are broadcast on VHF by Port Control.
MOSSEL BAY (MOSSELBAAij |
34°11'S22°09'E |
UNClAD LOCODE: ZA MZV
Pilots and Port
CONTACT DETAILS:
Port Control
Call: Mossel Bay Port Control
VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12
RT Frequency (kHz): 2182
Port
Telephone: +27(0)44 6046271
Fax: +27(0)44 6046232
HrMr
Telephone: +27(0)44 6046287
Fax: +27(0)44 6046278
PSO
Telephone: +27(0)44 6046273
Fax: +27(0)44 6046232
Tugs
VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 091112
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NGQURA |
33°49'525°42'E |
See diagram PORT ELIZABETH VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE (PORT ELIZABETH section)
Pilots
NOTE:
For details see PORT ELIZABETH.
Vessel Traffic Service
NOTE:
For details see PORT ELIZABETH.
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(2)Vessels are required 10 report the following infonnation:
(a)Vessel'sname
(b)Call sign, GT, LOA and draught
(c)Position
(d)ETA at Reporting Point of vessel entering the Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS)
(e)Destination
(Q 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)ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting POint)
(i)ETD from aberth
(3)The above infonnation must be reported as lollows, when:
(a)Entering the TSS: Vessels must apply for traffic clearance to Port Elizabeth Port Control 15 mins before entering the TSS Irom seaward, stating (a) . (g) in
(2) above
[b)Arrlvlngal a Reporting Point (RP): On arrival at a Reporting Point, vessels must report (a), (c) and (h) in (2) above
(c)Arriving at a Berth: As soon as practicable, after arrival, vessels must report
(a) and (c) in (2) above
(d)Departing 8 Berth: Vessels musl apply lor traffic clearance 15 mins prior to departing a berth, stating (a)·(c) and (e) . (i) in (2) above
(e)Immediately prior to departing a berth: Vessels must report (a), (c) and (h) in (2) above
(ij Vessel Manoeuvres: Vessels musl apply for lraffic clearance 15 mins prior 10 commencing any manoeuvre listed below, stating (a) and (c) in (2) above.
(i)Compass adjustment
(1/) The calibration and servicing of navigational aids
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(v)The laying, picking up and servicing 01 a submarine cable or navigation mark
(vi)Any other manoeuvre that may be detrimental to sale navigation
(g)On completion of the manoeuvre: Adescription 01 the manoeuvre must be communicated to the VTS Centre as soon as possible alter the manoeuvre is completed.
(4) Incident Reports: Vessels should immediately report any of the following (stating
(a) and (c) in (2) above): .
(a)An onboard fire that may impair sale 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 01 discharge 01 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 lunctioning improperly, damaged, out of position or missing
~) The presence of any pollutant In the water
m Any weather condition that may impair safe navigation
Note: /terns (g), (h) and (I) need not be reported it the infonnation has been previously reported by Notices to Mariners or Coastal Navigational Warnings.
(5) 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.
(6) Ustenlng Watch: All vessels in South African waters are to maintain a constant I/stenlng watch on VHF Ch 16, unless in the vicinity of the Port Elizabeth VTS System when the watch should be on VHF Ch 12. VHF Ch 16 should be mon~ored ff a dual
watch facility Is available.
(7) Navigational Safety Calls: Salety calls, stating vessel'sname, pOSition and intended course 01 action, are to be made on the Irequency above, In the event of any 01 the following:
(a)Risk of collision
(b)A call from another vessel indicating that a close quarters sijuation Is developing
(c)Overtaking, or being overtaken, in a narrow channel
(d)Doubt about another vessel'sintentions
(e)An obstruction or bend In the channel which may obscure approaching vessels
(f)In restricted visibility, approaching charted routes or groups of vessels
(g)If vessel is restricted in ~s ability to manoeuvre
(h)Approaching dredgers and floating plant in restricted waters, which are not
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Leaving a berth, anchorage, mooring area, etc |
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RICHARDS BAY |
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28°48'532°05'E |
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UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA RCB |
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See diagram RICHARDS BAY VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE.
Pilots
NOTE:
PHotage Is provided by means of a helicopter service with a pilot vessel on standby should 1he helicopter not be available. Vessels should call Richards Bay Port Control 3h prior to arrival to confirm ETA.
CONTACT DETAILS:
PV
VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 12
PROCEDURE:
(1)Pilotage is compulsory except for vessels exempted by law and is avallable
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(2)Pilot boards 3 n miles SE of S breakwater U.
Pilots Transported by Helicopter
CONTACT DETAILS:
Fax: +27(0)351 9053061
Telex: +95631119 PCRBH SA
PROCEDURE:
(1)Notice of ETA: Vessels should send their ETA message to the Port Captain 48h and 24h In advance as specified under Port PROCEDURE ahd also advfse of the availability and position of the following facllnies by lax or telex:
(a)A landtng area, or
(b)Awinching area only
(2)The positions where pilot boarding will take place will be advised through radio by Port Control.
Vessel Traffic Service
AREA:
Radar and VHF Radio Stations are Installed at the Port Control Office to Improve the navigafional safety within the Port Control limits. Radar covers aradius of about 30 n miles offshore.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Call: Richards Bay Port Control
VHF Frequency: Ch 12
HOURS:H24
PROCEDURE:
(1)ThIs VTS System Is mShdatory for the following:
(a)Vessels of ISm or more in length
(b)Towing vessels, where the tow Is ISm or more In length, or the overall length of vessel and tow is of 30m or more
(c)Any passenger carrying vessels
(d)All vessels carrying dangerous or pollutant cargoes
(2)Vessels are required to repor1 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)Deslination
(ij ETA at destination
(g)Whether any pollutant or dangerous cargo is carried on board, or carried on any vessel or object being iowedor pushed
(h)Em from a berth
(i)ETA at a location requiring a report (such as a Reporting Point)
(3)The above information must be reported as follows, when:
(a)Entering a YTS Zone: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins before entering a YTS Zone, stating (a) - (g) In (1) above
(b)Arriving at a Reporting Point (RP): On arrival at a Reporting Point, vessels must report (a), (c) and (i) in (1) above
(c)Arriving at a Berth: As soon as pracHcabie, after arrival, vessels must report
(a) and (c) in (1) above
(d)Departing a Berth: Vessels must apply for Traffic Clearance 15 mins prior to departing a berth, stating (a) - (c) and (e) - (h) In (1) aboYe
(e)Immediately prior to departing a berth, vessels must report (a), (c) and (Q in (1) above
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(2) Vessels outward-bound'
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When passing the Soufh Breakwater Lt |
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When crossing the 6 nmiles Reporting Line |
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When crossing the 15 n miles Reporting Line |
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INFORMATION:
The VTS will provide the vessel with up to date information on berthing arrangements,
Pilots, Helicopter Services and relevant traffic movements in the area.
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:
Port Captain
Telephone: +27(0)359053130
Fax: +27(0)35 9053141
Signal Station
VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 0911 121314
Telephone: +27(0)357531991
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 Ihe previous Friday).
(2) Vessels should confirm ETA when about 20 n miles off the harbour entrance.
SALDANHA BAY
UNCTAD LOCODE: ZA SOB
See diagram SALOANHA BAY VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE.
Pilots and Port
CONTACT DETAILS:
Port Control
Call: Saldanha Bay Port Control
VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 06 0810 1112131416 26 27 67 68 69 73 74
RT Frequency (kHz): 2182; 1700 1765 2002 2009 2016 2023 2049 2056 2716 3164
Telephone: +27(0)227035310 Fax: +27(0)22 7034116
HrMr
Telephone: +27(0)227035313
Fax: +27(0)22 7034406
Tugs
VHF Frequency: Ch 09
Helicopter
VHF Frequency: Ch 16; 10
HOURS: H24
PROCEDURE:
(1) Pilotage is compulsory except for vessels exempted by law.
(2) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 96h, 48h and 24h in advance. The 24h message should include the following:
(a) Cargo required
(b) Arrival draught, fore and aft
(c) Oeballast time
(d) Other details of vessel as required by Port Captain
(3) Any delays to ETA occurring after 24h message should be reported as soon as possible.
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