General BELGIUM

GENERAL (See Plan) Article 7: A Master who does not observe the obligations of Articles 1 to
6 inclusive has to take into account a delay of maximum 6 hours at both
the Pilot Station and at Flushing Roads.
Article 8:
GEO-POLITICAL: 1. A Master of a ship approaching one of the Pilot Stations and
Capital City: Brussels.
Nationality: (noun) Belgian, (adjective) Belgian. requiring a pilot, will be provided with a pilot according to the
Population: 10,403,951. following rules:
a) Ships that have reported their ETA at the Pilot Station in
COMMUNICATIONS: accordance with the provisions of Article 1 will be provided with
International Direct Dial Code: 32. a pilot in sequence of their arrival at the pilot cutter. In case such
Number of Internal Airports: 27. a ship arrives earlier than the reported ETA, she will not be
Major Languages Spoken: Dutch (official) 60%, French (official) 40%, provided with a pilot before that ETA unless a pilot can be made
German (official) less than 1%, legally bilingual (Dutch and French). available earlier.
ECONOMY: b) A ship that has reported her ETA in accordance with Article
Currency: 1 Euro (EUR) of 100 Cents. 1 may have priority in being provided with a pilot if the ship is
Exchange: (as of May 2008) limited to high tide or has to enter ports, preferably, at slack water.
US$ 1.00 ␦ EUR 0.64 c) Warships and government vessels of the Netherlands or
EUR 1.00 ␦ US$ 1.56 Belgium will be provided with a pilot by priority when requested.
Exchange rates under licence from [Link] d) Ships that have reported their ETA at the Pilot Station less
Main Industries: Engineering and metal products, motor vehicle assembly, than 6 hours before are subject to the provisions of a), b) and c)
transportation equipment, scientific instruments, processed food and starting with the time of reporting.
beverages, chemicals, basic metals, textiles, glass and petroleum. e) Ships arriving at the pilot station more than 2 hours after their
ENVIRONMENT: latest ETA notified in accordance with Article 1, as well as ships
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. that did not send an ETA, may be provided with a pilot within a
Other Maritime Claims: Contiguous Zone: 24 n.m. period of 6 hours after arrival only if this does not delay the other
Continental Shelf: median line with neighbors. ships in being provided with a pilot. After this period has elapsed
Exclusive Economic Zone: geographic coordinates define outer limit. the provisions laid down in a) and b) will apply.
Coastline Extent: 66 km. f) Ships in danger will, on request, be provided with a pilot before
Climate: Temperate; mild winters, cool summers; rainy, humid, cloudy. all other vessels and, if necessary, be assisted in any other way.
Natural Resources: Construction materials, silica sand and carbonates.
Natural Hazards: Flooding is a threat along rivers and in areas of 2. The Master of the pilot cutter can deviate from the provisions in
reclaimed coastal land, protected from the sea by concrete dikes. Article 8, sub-paragraph 1. a), b), c), d) and e), if circumstances
Terrain: Flat coastal plains in northwest, central rolling hills, rugged so require.
mountains of Ardennes Forest in southeast. 3. Ships that, as a result of the above mentioned, have to wait before
Average Temperatures: being provided with a pilot and, without awaiting their turn,
Month High Low proceed inwards without pilot, will have to pay the pilotage dues
January 4␥ C -2␥ C in accordance with the tariff.
June 21␥ C 10␥ C Article 9: The decree comes into force from March 1st, 1991 and will be
September 19␥ C 10␥ C published in ‘‘Berichten aan de Zeevarenden’’.
DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Rotterdam’’, ‘‘Brixham’’ and ANNEX TO THE ETA REGULATION – 1/3/1991
‘‘Cherbourg’’. The meaning of the letters, mentioned in the notice procedure of this
ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL REGULATION: regulation, are as follows:
The commissioners in charge of the joint supervision, as indicated in Article A (ship) Name, call sign and flag.
67 of the Scheldt Regulations. B (time of Notice) Date and time group (4 digits) in GMT of the
Due to the Scheldt Radar Chain coming into use, the Vessel Traffic moment at which the notice is given.
Services Scheldt and its Approaches (VTS – SM) as from March 1st, 1991, I (destination) Name of port of destination.
and considering Article 16, first paragraph of the Scheldt Regulations. J (ETA) Date and time group (4 digits) in GMT of the
DECREE expected time of arrival (ETA) at the Pilot Station
Article 1: The Master of an inward bound ship for a Belgian port on the and its call name (‘‘Wandelaar’’ or ‘‘Steenbank’’).
Scheldt or on the Ghent – Terneuzen Canal, must report his ETA at one O (draft) The correct draft in metres and centimetres.
of the Pilot Stations in the Scheldt estuary not less than 6 hours before P (cargo) Nature of cargo for ships to which the
that time. ‘‘Regulations for the Carriage of Dangerous
Article 2: The Master, as meant in Article 1, has to report together with Substances’’ (RVGX) in seagoing ships apply.
the ETA the following data: Indication of the IMDG dangerous goods
A – B – I – J – O – (possibly P) – T – U – (possibly X). classes as mentioned in the RVGZ, Article 1,
The meaning of these letters is given in the Annex of this regulation. 3rd paragraph.
Article 3: The Master of a seagoing vessel, to which the regulations for Indication ‘‘General’’ or ‘‘Bulk’’ and by
the carriage of dangerous substances in seagoing ships apply, has to approximation the total volume of dangerous
give notice as indicated in Articles 8 and 18 of those regulations, having substances onboard ship in accordance with the
filled in the letter ‘‘P’’ as indicated in Article 2 of this decree, to the RVGZ.
Services and in the manner prescribed in Article 5 of this decree. T (agent) The name of the ship’s agent or owner.
For tankers, to which apply the provisions of the EEC rule 79/116/EC U (dimensions) The size of the ship in g.r.t., length in metres
of 21 December 1978 regarding the minimum requirements for tankers and centimetres in accordance with the ship’s
entering or leaving the seaports of the Community, the notice as International Measurement Certificate.
indicated in Article 1, has to be accompanied by the notices stipulated X (remarks) Possible remarks regarding the (general)
in that EEC rule. condition of the ship, especially damage,
Article 4: If the port of destination is Antwerp and on behalf of the manoeuvrability, equipment, list, etc. or
municipal authorities, all data indicated in Article 2 has to be completed particulars regarding ship’s crew or cargo, or
with hailing data in sequence and using the following codes: more general particulars.
Number of tugs From 0 – 9
Type of tugs A or B
where: A – tugs with a pulling power up to 14 tons
B – tugs with a pulling power over 14 tons ANTWERP: 51␥ 14' N 004␥ 23' E (See Plan)
Dock Pilot J (Yes) or N (No)
Boatmen J (Yes) or N (No) OVERVIEW: Port extends over 13,057 ha. of land, north of the city centre.
Fendermen J (Yes) or N (No) There are 156.3 km. of berths, about half of which are suitable for deep-draft
Helmsmen J (Yes) or N (No) vessels. Antwerp has two sets of docks, one on each bank of the Scheldt,
Gangway requested J (Yes) or N (No) entered via sealocks. The majority of the terminals are in the docks. However,
Article 5: two container terminals have been built next to the approaches to the
1. The notice indicated in Article 1 for vessels passing the Pilot Berendrecht and Zandvliet Locks, and the first terminal of the Deurganck
Station at ‘‘Wandelaar’’, has to be given to ‘‘Pilot VTS Wandelaar’’. Dock has been opened on the Left Bank.
This can be passed by: LOCATION: In Flanders, northern Belgium, close to the border with the
a) Ostend Radio (OST) Netherlands.
b) or Tel: +32 (50) 550801 CHARTS: BA Charts No. 110, 120, 139 and 1874.
c) or Fax: +32 (50) 547400 DOCUMENTS:
d) Telex and Satcom: 81417. 2 Crew Effects Declarations
2. The notice as indicated in Article 1 for vessels passing the Pilot 3 Crew Lists indicating full date and place of birth, nationality and number
Station at ‘‘Steenbank’’ has to be given to ‘‘Pilot VTS Steenbank’’. of Identity Document (Seaman’s Book or passport)
This can be passed by: Derat (Exemption) Certificate
a) Scheveningen Radio (PCH) 1 Manifests and usual ship documents
b) or Tel: +31 (1184) 89600 Maritime Declaration of Health
c) or Fax: +31 (1184) 12321 2 Passengers in Transit Lists
d) Telex and Satcom: 37811. 2 Passengers Disembarking Lists
Article 6: Registered Tonnage Certificate
1. A delay of more than 2 hours in the expected time of arrival, as 1 Ship’s Register
indicated in Article 1, has to be reported by stating 2 Stores Lists indicating alcoholic beverages in bottles and size of bottles.
A – B – I – J – (possibly X). Also see ‘‘Appendix’’.
2. In case the expected time of arrival, as indicated in Article 1, has ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
to be cancelled completely, this has to be reported by stating MAX. SIZE: 275,000 d.w.t., draft 15.6 m. (tidal).
A – B – (possibly X).
DENSITY: 1,000 (in docks, brackish in river).
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RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions on night entry. At HW under normal Tugs on the Scheldt belong to private companies, and vary in types
weather conditions and depending on tidal conditions, vessels with a draft (35 – 80 tons BP). Contact: Unie Van Reddings-en Sleepdiensten (URS)
of up 15.49 m. may enter. It is advisable to check with pilot service in each Tel: +32 (3) 569 9121. There are 13 tugs. They can assist the vessels up to
case what maximum draft will be allowed for a specific large vessel. River the entrance of the lock. Inside the dock area the service is supplied by the
Scheldt has a draft limit of 15.6 m. for vessels heading upriver and 14.0 m. Port Authority (municipal tugs). 19 tugs available, up to 2,200 h.p.
for vessels heading downriver. Ships with drafts of up to 12.3 m. can use the BERTHS: Deeply loaded vessels normally moor at their berth in the docks
Scheldt independently of the tide, and can sail up or downriver at any time. 2 hours after high water or earlier, depending on location of the berth.
Tankers: Tankers larger than 2,000 g.t. destined for berths on the river Terminal Berth Length Depth
above Kallo Lock are not allowed to transit during hours of darkness or No. (m.) (m.)
visibility less than 2,000 m. Ban can be lifted by the Maritime Commissioner. MSC Home 702 – 730 2,140 15.0
Locks: Right Bank: Royers Lock, length 182.5 m., width 22.0 m., depth Hansa Dock 242 – 246 450 10.5 – 12.3
11.07 m. (HW). Delwaide Dock 732 – 748 1,305 13.6 – 14.8
Van Cauwelaert Lock, length 270 m., width 35.0 m., depth 14.98 m. (HW). Churchill Dock 408 – 428 2,260 13.0
Boudewijn Lock, length 360 m., width 44.8 m., depth 15.49 m. (HW). Seaport 1225 – 1231 1,065 12.5 – 13.0
Zandvliet Lock, length 500 m., width 57.0 m., depth 18.48 m. (HW). Europa 851 – 869 1,180 13.6
Berendrecht Lock, length 500 m., width 68.0 m., depth 18.48 m. (HW). Noordzee 903 – 913 1,125 14.5
Kattendijk Lock, length 110 m., width 24.78 m., depth 6.26 m. Deurganck (PSA) 1732 – 1742 2,750 15.6
Left Bank: Kallo Lock, length 360 m., width 50.29 m., depth 16.0 m.
Deurganck (DP World) 1700 – 1718 2,475 15.6
Also see ‘‘Developments’’.
APPROACHES: Westerschelde deepened to allow vessels up to draft BULK FACILITIES: Grain:
13.1 m. with 12.5% UKC. Channel depth 14.7m.
PILOTAGE: Access to River Scheldt is: Sobelgra Terminal:
a) via Wielingen and Scheur Channels (west) (Wandelaar Station) where Operator: Sobelgra Terminal.
Belgian sea pilot cutter is stationed near KB Racon Buoy. Cutter has Location: Sixth Harbour dock.
black hull with a white number on bow, yellow funnel with black top, Berth: Water depth 14.63 m. in dock for seagoing vessels, 7.31 m. in dock
red flag with white letter ‘‘P’’. for barges. Quay length 366 m.
b) via Oostgat Channel (Pilot Steenbank), where a Dutch pilot cutter is Facilities: Five elevators with capacity of 400 t.p.h. each for unloading and
stationed near Schouwenbank Racon Buoy. two loading towers of 400 t.p.h. each for loading seagoing vessels. Elevators
Pilot boards at Wandelaar (Lat. 51␥ 22'N, Long. 002␥ 52'E) or Steenbank. are combined with conveyor belts for direct transhipment or storage in silo
Pilots boarding at Steenbank can use Oostgat Channel with a maximum draft
(106,000 tons).
of 10.0 m. (HW) and a draft of 8.1 m. (LW). If passage is not possible due
to the draft, the Pilot will route the ship via the inner route, Rabsbank – Westpit
to Vlissingen at no extra charge. SA des Magasins a Grains (SAMGA):
IMO Class 2 vessels need permission from Traffic Centre Steenbank. Operator: SA des Magasins a Grains (SAMGA).
ETA Pilot Station, should be given 6 hours before arrival, stating point of Location: Lefebvre Dock.
entry. Changes in ETA of more than 2 hours have to be reported. Berth: Quay length 500 m., draft 9.75 m. fresh water, silo 120,000 tons.
Vessels approaching from the west should call ‘‘Wandelaar Approach’’ on Facilities: Five elevators on quay plus use of floating elevators. Discharge
VHF Channel 60 when crossing the Franco-Belgian border.
rate 1,100 t.p.h. Loading rate 1,400 t.p.h. into barges.
Call ‘‘Pilot VTS Wandelaar’’. VHF Channel 65. Tel : +32 (50) 550801,
550802. Fax: +32 (50) 547400. Telex +46 81417 RADARZ B. Telegraph:
Pilot VTS Wandelaar. Email: orderpilot@[Link] Antwerp Bulk Terminal (ABT):
Also see ‘‘General’’ before first Belgium port. Terminal at Delwaidedock (Quays No. 750 – 752), quay Length 1,000 m.
DEEP SEA PILOTAGE: Deep Sea and Coastal Pilots UK Ltd, Depth 16.76 m. (+600 m. for barges); 2␺50 tons travelling and 5␺25 tons
PO Box 201, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 3WB. Tel: +44 (1474) 814444. bridges and conveyor belt system. Discharge rate 2,500 t.p.h.
Fax: +44 (1474) 814661. Telex: (51) 42737 DENCAD G. Terminal at Canaldock (Quays No. 508 – 514): 5␺25 ton bridges for
Email: seapilots@[Link] Web: [Link] non-ferrous ores. Quay length 153 m., depth 15.24 m., max. discharge rate
Dirkzwager’s Coastal and Deep Sea Pilotage BV. Tel: +31 (10) 593 1600. 3,000 t.p.h. average discharge rate 2,400 t.p.h.
Fax: +31 (10) 592 5767. Telex: (44) 26751 DIRK NL. ABT also operates a terminal on the left bank (available quay length
Email: dcp@[Link] Web: [Link] 700 m.) with mobile cranes.
Hammond Deep Sea Pilots. Tel: +44 (1304) 201201.
Fax: +44 (1304) 240374. Telex: (51) 96115 HAM HO G.
Small installation of De Trouw (silo 10,000 tons) and De Molens van
Email: marine@[Link] Web: [Link]
Antwerpen (silo 4,000 tons).
Pilotage Hauturier. Tel:+33 (3) 2866 6380. Fax: +33 (3) 2821 1555.
Telex: PILHAUT 171467 F. Email: pilotage_hauturier@[Link] Cargill Terminal for seeds at Canaldock B1: Storage capacity 30,000 tons.
Additional information may be obtained from Europilots Potash: Plant situated at Quays No. 152/160 in the Albert Dock can
Web: [Link] Email: secretary@[Link] accommodate vessels up to draft 10.66 m. (FW). Loading rate up to
ANCHORAGES: There is sufficient anchorage for deeply drafted vessels 6,000 tons per day. Storage capacity 322,000 cu.m.
at all times at West Hinder Anchorage (North of AN Buoy), and for smaller Ore/Coal/Phosphate:
vessels around the MSB Buoy. There are unlimited possibilities for anchoring Coal Terminal Vloeberghs: 3␺10 ton cranes. Quay length 800 m. Several
at Flushing Roads. Anchorage on the river is limited. smaller installations for coal.
PRATIQUE: No special requirements to obtain free pratique. Vaccination Sulphur: Transhipment installations of Duval Sales (Antwerp Cleaning and
Certificates must be valid. Valid Derat (Exemption) Certificate required. In Storage) near Boudewijn Lock with covered storage over 9,290 sq.m.
case of contagious illness on board, advise Agent.
Soda: The Solvay concern has built specialised warehouses on the South
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: See ‘‘Pilotage’’. Quay of the 5th Harbour Dock, comprising 14 silos with a capacity of
VHF: A radar chain established from ‘‘A1’’ to Kallo. Masters can keep close 6,700 tons of soda products. This installation is equipped with 10 cranes,
contact for information, day and night, on the following channels: 3 transporter bridges and 4 km. of conveyor belt.
Wandelaar Pilot: Channel 65.
Steenbank Pilot: Channel 64. Fertilisers: Besides quays for chemical plants such as Bayer and BASF
Flushing Radio: Channel 14. there are specialised terminals for fertilisers mainly at 3rd Harbour Dock
Zandvliet Radio: Channel 12, when in appropriate sector. (Manuport) and Canaldock B1 (Manufert), Ferchimex (the latter used for
Harbour Office: Channel 18. fertiliser, sulphur, phosphates etc.) and Albert Dock (Northern Shipping
A radar chain, depending on the zone, is used from sea to port: Compulsory Service).
listening. Total covered warehousing space for chemical fertilisers is 38,405 sq. m.
Radar Zeebrugge: Channel 4. Other Specialised Installations: Refrigerated storage 695,000 cu.m. and
Centrale Vlissingen: Channel 21. tank storage 10.7 million cu.m.
Radar Terneuzen: Channel 3. CONTAINER FACILITIES: Various berths for container vessels have
Radar Hansweert: Channel 65. been built in the docks on the right bank of the Scheldt, including the Leopold
Radar Waarde: Channel 19. Dock, the Churchill Dock and the Delwaide Dock. These were followed by
Radar Saeftinge: Channel 21.
berths outside the locks, saving several hours for each ship in comparison
Radar Zandvliet: Channel 4.
with berths inside the locks. Two major container terminals are in operation
Radar Kruisschans: Channel 66.
Vessels not equipped with VHF can rent a portable telephone. The Scheldt on the banks of the river Scheldt, one to the south of the
Information Service gives information by VHF within an area extending from Zandvliet/Berendrecht Lock complex, the Europa Terminal, and one to the
the sea to the mouth of the river Rupel, situated upstream from Antwerp. north, the Noordzee Terminal. Both are operated by PSA Hesse-Noord Natie.
Traffic List and Navigation Reports issued by Oostende Radio on VHF In the dock areas, container traffic is concentrated in the Delwaide Dock.
Channel 27 (0233, 0633, 1033, 1433, 1833 and 2233 hrs. UTC) and DP World Antwerp occupies a container terminal on the northern side. Two
2,761 kHz. smaller terminals are located at the Hansa Dock and at the Churchill Dock.
On every full hour plus 50 minutes, Flushing Radio (Channel 14) and Inland: There are regular inland vessel services for containers from the port
Zandvliet Radio on every hour plus 35 minutes (Channel 12) transmit to the Netherlands, Northern France and the Rhine. All the main container
information regarding visibility and Traffic information. terminals along the Rhine, the Neckar, the Main, the Main-Danube Canal
Also see ‘‘Plan’’. and the Danube are served from Antwerp. Sailings range from two to sixteen
VTS/RADAR: See ‘‘VHF’’. per week (depending on the region). All the container terminals handle inland
TUGS: Tugs for berthing at a riverside berth or entering the lock are ordered barges. The river terminals have dedicated inland navigation terminal facilities
at river Pilot’s request according to weather conditions and tide. Generally at the entrance of the Scheldt-Rhine Canal.
at Liefkenshoek for Van Cauwelaert and Boudewijn Locks and between Antwerp Gateway Terminal:
Saftingen and North Ballast Fort for Zandvliet Lock. For large or deep-drafted Covers the entire east side of the Deurganck Dock. A total quay length of
vessels tugs may join earlier. 2,470 m. and a total area of 126 ha. 20 gantry cranes, outreach
Tugs use own 42 – 48 mm. towing wire. Vessels’ crew should therefore not
18 – 22 containers, 6 mobile barge cranes. The shareholders in Antwerp
hand down a heavy towing rope but should use a 8 – 10 mm. polypropylene
Gateway Terminal are DP World Antwerp, Cosco Pacific, P&O Nedlloyd,
heaving line provided with a monkey fist. When passing the heaving line for
the forward tug it should be passed from the vessel’s side and not from the CMA-CGM and Duisport.
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Deurganck Dock: Fina:
Operator: DP World Antwerp. No. of Berths: 7
Tidal dock, length 2.6 km., width 450 m., total mooring length 5 km. Design Quay No.: 429/435
capacity 7 million TEU/p.a. Draft (FW): 12.19 m.
Location: On the left bank of the Scheldt, Quays No. 1700 – 1718. Bunkers: Available.
Equipment: 6␺65 tonne cranes, outreach 18 m., 35 straddle carriers, 1 RMG, Dirty Ballast: Available.
250 reefer plugs. Spares/Stores: Light by truck and heavy by barge.
Facilities: 6 rail tracks, 12 lane road gates.
Esso:
Deurganck Terminal: No. of Berths: 5
Operator: PSA Hesse-Noord Natie. Tel: +32 (3) 260 6111. Fax: +32 (3) Quay No.: Pier 1/4
260 6200. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] Draft (FW): 5.63 m.
Total quay length 2,750 m., area approximately 200 ha. Loading Rate: 5,000 tonnes/hr.
Location: Occupies the entire west side of the Deurganck Dock, left bank Discharging Rate: 6,000 tonnes/hr.
Quays No. 1724 – 1792. Bunkers: Available.
Equipment: 8 cranes, outreach up to 20 m., lifting capacity 65 tonnes, Dirty Ballast: Available.
36 straddle carriers, 8 reachstackers, 1␺50 tonne weighbridge, RMG, Spares/Stores: Available by barge.
860 reefer plugs, CFS.
Facilities: 5␺700 m. rail tracks, 8 road gates. Nynas Universal Refining:
No. of Berths: 3
Europa Terminal: Quay No.: 279 – 285
Operator: PSA Hesse-Noord Natie. Tel: +32 (3) 260 6111. Fax: +32 (3) Draft (FW): 9.14 m.
260 6200. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] Loading Rate: 1,500 tonnes/hr.
Location: Quays No. 851 – 869. The first terminal on the Scheldt outside the Bunkers: Available.
locks to the south of the Berendrecht Lock. Spares/Stores: Available by barge.
Equipment: 8 cranes, outreach up to 18 containers, lifting capacity up to
65 tonnes, 57 straddle carriers, 12 reachstackers, 648 reefer plugs, 1␺50 ton Nynas Universal Refining: No. of Berths: 3
weighbridge (containers only), CFS (FCL only). Quay No.: 281/283
Facilities: 1 RMG, 4␺400 m. rail tracks, 8 road gates in, 4 out. Barge terminal Draft (FW): 12.19 m.
with 2␺133 m. berths, 1␺100 tonne mobile cranes. Discharging Rate: 4,000 tonnes/hr.
Bunkers: Available.
Hansa Dock: Spares/Stores: Available by barge.
Operator: DP World Antwerp.
Location: (Dock terminal). Delwaide Dock. Quays No. 242 – 246. Gamatex:
Equipment: 5 gantry cranes, 13 containers, one mobile crane, outreach up No. of Berths: 1
to 40 m., 35 straddle carrier, 2 reachstackers, 10 space lifters, 360 reefer Quay No.: 623
plugs. Draft (FW): 11.58 m.
Facilities: 4 rail tracks, 6 road gates Loading Rate: 1,500 tonnes/hr.
Storage: 8,000 sq.m. warehousing for stuffing/stripping, barge handling, Discharging Rate: 2,000 tonnes/hr.
container repair shop. Spares/Stores: Available by barge. At Fina and Belgian Refining Company,
light by truck and heavy by barge.
MSC Home Terminal:
Operator: PSA Hesse-Noord [Link]: +32 (3) 260 6111. Fax: +32 (3) Nafta B:
260 6200. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] No. of Berths: 2
Location: Delwaide Dock, on the right bank of the Scheldt, non tidal Quays Quay No.: 641 North
No. 702 – 730. MSC Home Terminal is a partnership between PSA Draft (FW): 15.24 m.
Hesse-Noord Natie and Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). It covers Loading Rate: 2,000 tonnes/hr.
the entire southern part of the Delwaide Dock. The terminal is the European Spares/Stores: Available by barge.
hub for the services provided by MSC. Several ships can be handled at the
same time. Nafta B:
Equipment: 19 gantry cranes, 3␺100 ton mobile cranes, outreach up to No. of Berths: 2
20 containers, lifting capacity up to 65 tonnes, 103 straddle carriers, Quay No.: 641 South
12 reachstackers, 2 heavy forklifts, 2 transtainers, CFS, 1,220 reefer plugs, Draft (FW): 9.75 m.
weighbridge. Discharging Rate: 3,000 tonnes/hr.
Facilities: 8 road gates in, 4 out, 1 weighbridge (containers only). Spares/Stores: Available by barge.
Belgian Refining Company:
Noordzee Terminal: Operator:
Operator: PSA Hesse-Noord Natie. Tel: +32 (3) 260 6111. Fax: +32 (3) No. of Berths: 2
260 6200. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] Quay No.: 661 – 665
Location: To the north of the Zandvliet Lock. Quays No. 903 – 913. Draft (FW): 14.02 m.
Equipment: 8 cranes, outreach up to 20 m., lifting capacity up to 65 tonnes, Loading Rate: 650 tonnes/hr.
63 straddle carriers, 11 reachstackers, 808 reefer plugs, 1 RMG, 1␺50 ton Discharging Rate: 6,000 tonnes/hr.
weighbridge (containers only), CFS (FCL only). Bunkers: Available.
Facilities: 4␺450 m. railtracks, 8 road gates in, 4 out. Barge terminal. Quay Dirty Ballast: Available.
length 320 m., 1␺40 tonne RMG crane. Spares/Stores: Light by truck and heavy by barge.
Available by barge. At Fina and Belgian Refining Company, light by truck
Seaport Terminal: and heavy by barge.
Operator: Seaport Terminals NV.
Location: Vrasene Dock, Quays No. 1225 – 1231. South Pier River Scheldt:
Equipment: 4 gantry cranes and 3 mobiles, outreach up to 40 m., lifting No. of Berths: 2.
capacity 35 – 120 tonnes, 16 straddle carriers, 12 space lifters, 106 reefer Draft (FW): 8.83 m. (LLW) 15.24 m. (HW)
plugs. Loading Rate: 2,200 tonnes/hr. (LLW)
Facilities: 3 rail tracks, 6 road gates, barge handling, container repair shop. Discharging Rate: 1,400 tonnes/hr. (HW)
Storage: 8,600 m. warehousing for stuffing/stripping. Bunkers: Available.
Dirty Ballast: Maximum 500 tons.
TANKER FACILITIES: Five important refineries and oil storage Spares/Stores: Available by barge.
installations, located at Antwerp have a total tank storage capacity of
6,947,000 cu.m. The total quantity of crude oil refined amounts to nearly Chemicals, Minerals and Edible Oils:
40 million tons yearly. In the vicinity of the Van Cauwelaert Locks, SIBP and No. of Storage
Esso have important plants. RBP is established in the 4th Port Basin, whereas Installation Berths Quay Draft (FW) Capacity
No. (m.) (cu.m.)
Belgian Refining Company and Nafta (B) have their installations along the
Canal Dock B-2. In the southern sector of the port, on the River Scheldt and Havenbehandelingen SA 2 273/275 10.97 290,000
of an earlier construction, is the Oil Terminal Antwerp South, with restricted Noordnatie SA 2 239/241 10.66 175,000
length of 198 m. Panocean-Eurotank NV 7 387/399 11.12 459,000

Fina: Antwerp Cleaning and Storage CY NV: This terminal, situated between
No. of Berths: 7 the Boudewijn Lock and the Bayer plant, is able to receive ballast water from
Quay No.: Pier 2 tankers and other seagoing vessels, and is fitted with separators with a
Draft (FW): 10.36 m. capacity of 600 t.p.h.
Loading Rate: 1,500 tonnes/hr. LPG/LNG FACILITIES: LPG Terminal: Antwerp Gas Terminal on left
Bunkers: Available. bank for LPG tankers.
Dirty Ballast: Available. It includes four spheres of 3,300 cu.m. each and three jetties. These are
Spares/Stores: Light by truck and heavy by barge. the Main Jetty, the Secondary Jetty and the Barge Jetty. Each jetty is
T-shaped and is equipped with Wiese loading arms provided with an
Fina: emergency shut-off/disconnecting device. The minimum water depth at the
No. of Berths: 7 Main Jetty is 11.85 m. enabling tankers handling up to 75,000 cu.m. to berth.
Quay No.: Pier 3/4 CRANES: 25␺35 – 53 ton container cranes, 346␺2.5 – 100 ton quay
Draft (FW): 9.85 m. cranes, 6␺40 – 800 ton floating cranes, 122␺5 – 90 ton mobile cranes,
Discharging Rate: 6,000 tonnes/hr. 16␺5 – 50 ton loading bridges, 18 grain elevators on quay.
Bunkers: Available. STEVEDORES: To enable Agents to order gangs, important to obtain
Dirty Ballast: Available. ETA Flushing before arrival. Latest time to order gangs, normal day shift
Spares/Stores: Light by truck and heavy by barge. 0800 – 1545 hrs. before 0630 hrs. same day. First shift 0600 – 1345 hrs.,
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same day; night shift 2200 – 0545 hrs. before 1500 hrs. same day. First shift Para 2. In order to determine whether dangerous materials of Class 1 can
Monday, 0600 – 1345 hrs. before 1400 hrs. previous Friday. Failure to give explode en masse, the decision of the Head of the Explosives Dept. of the
exact ETA may result in losing 12 – 24 hours and the cost of gang’s idle time. Ministry of Economic Affairs is final.
No work performed on Saturday and Sunday unless overtime paid. Para 3. The stipulations of the present section do not apply to dangerous
Opening/Closing Hatches: Normally opened/closed by crew. Stevedores materials which form part of the provisioning or the equipment of vessels.
usually help lifting beams. Tramp vessels according to charter party. Article 28: Para 1. The Owner, the Operator or the Master of a vessel which
WASTE DISPOSAL: Service can be provided by local contractors. intends to transport on the lower maritime Scheldt, dangerous materials for
Contact Antwerp MARPOL Operations NV. Tel: +32 (3) 226 7040. which the stipulations of Appendix 1 are applicable, is required to notify or
Fax: +32 (3) 226 7027. ASBA Tel: +32 (3) 541119. Fax: +32 (3) 231 2294. to have notified this intention to the Scheldt Information Department.
Para 2. For the applications of Para 1 are assimilated to ocean/sea tanker
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Service available from Antwerp MARPOL vessels loaded with hazardous material, sea tankers which have been loaded
Operations NV. Tel: +32 (3) 226 7040. Fax: +32 (3) 226 7027. with hazardous material, but for which a declaration has not yet been
Capacities: Tanks 10,000 tonnes, recycling unit 7.5 tonnes/hr. Charges delivered, certifying that the vessel no longer contains hazardous material,
dependent on quality and quantity of water. Collection available using barges either by an approved expert or by the competent authority or on behalf of
and/or trucks. this authority.
MEDICAL: Ample medical attendance in the port. Hospital facilities Article 29: The notification required in Article 28, Para 1 must be made at
available. least 4 hours before preparing to sail, stating:
FRESH WATER: All berths supplied by shore connections. Fresh water 1. The name, call sign, nationality, length overall and draft of the vessel.
also available by barge. 2. Her port of destination or departure.
FUEL: All grades available. Minimum 24 hours’ notice preferred. All grades 3. The IMDG Class of the hazardous materials, their approximate
can also be supplied by barge. Tankers may not refuel by barge whilst working quantity and the indication ‘‘General Cargo’’ or ‘‘Bulk Cargo’’.
cargo or ballast. 4. If there has been any spontaneous heating, fire damage to the vessel
CHANDLERY: Ship-to-Shore Supply Operators: or to the cargo or suspicion of such an incident.
Alpina Transports & Affretements NV. Tel: +32 (3) 231 6690. Telex: 33759. 5. Whether there have been any incidents or shortcomings suspected
Clayton of Belgium NV. Tel: +32 (3) 889 1131. Telex: 31715. of reducing the normal and safe manoeuvrability of the vessel, of
Continental Lines NV. Tel: +32 (3) 541 6840. Telex: 72368. compromising safety and the facility of passage or of involving a
IBS Technical Marine Supply (Antwerp) NV. Tel: +32 (3) 231 1128, danger to the environment.
231 1156. Telex: 35153. Article 30: On the lower maritime Scheldt, vessels are authorised to have on
Kopcke Belgium NV. Tel: +32 (3) 238 5846. Telex: 31916. board the following quantities of explosive materials of Class 1 of the IMDG
Mercantile-Berliard NV. Tel: +32 (3) 541 0420. Telex: 31219. Code:
Offshore Europe NV. Tel: +32 (3) 231 8770. Telex: 34129. 1. Danger Category 1.1 or 1.5: 30,000 kg. gross.
Titan Supply Company NV. Tel: +32 (3) 234 0066. Telex: 32655. 2. Danger Category 1.2 or 1.3: 120,000 kg. gross.
Unie van Redding-en Sleepdienst NV. Tel: +32 (3) 232 3880. Telex: 31864. 3. Danger Category 1.4: Unlimited quantity.
p.v.b.a. World Wide Offshore. Tel: +32 (3) 886 9911. Telex: 34472. On condition that the stowage and segregation stipulations of the IMDG
DRY DOCK: Eight private dry docks for vessels up to about 150,000 d.w.t., Code, or the relevant Belgian regulation quoted in Article 35, are observed.
and 19 private repair berths. Article 31: Para 1. The Master of a vessel loaded with hazardous material
Besides carrying out general repairs, conversion and dry-docking of ships, must ensure that:
the yard can carry out licensed repairs and are spare parts suppliers for the 1. Transport is effected in conformity with the stipulations of the IMDG
following diesel engines: Code, of the IMO Code of Safe Practice for Solid Bulk Cargoes, of
Burmeister & Wain; Gotaverken; MAN; Pielstick and Sulzer. They also are the IMO Gas Carrier Code and of the IMO Bulk Chemical Codes.
an approved repair centre for Lips and Kamewa propellers. 2. Efficient measures are taken on board the vessel with a view to
Dimensions of Private Dry Docks: preventing and fighting against fire in accordance with, or by virtue
Dock Length Width Depth of, the SOLAS stipulations.
No. (m.) (m.) (m.) 3. In accordance with the ordinary experience of the mariner, the
1 146.30 18.50 5.85 necessary measures are taken, and that there are on board written
2 166.40 21.15 6.50 instructions which must be in conformity with the IMO
3 192.60 26.00 7.25 recommendations, indicating the measures to be taken with regard
4 206.60 27.00 7.75 to hazardous materials transported when an accident occurs or an
7 225.00 29.78 8.25 incident occurs liable to present a danger.
5 255.00 39.40 8.70 4. Additional instructions emanating from the competent authority and
8 270.00 37.29 8.25 reinforcing the stipulations laid down in the present chapter are
6 312.35 50.00 9.20 followed.
5. Radio contact by VHF is maintained permanently with the Scheldt
Facilities: Information Department.
Gritblasting machines for ship’s sides and ship’s bottom. 6. The prescriptions relevant to signalling laid down in Appendix 1 are
Tank cleaning (two barges available). applied.
Tank storage barges. Para 2. The Master of a sea tanker loaded with liquefied gas in bulk covered
Testing plant for anchor chains and cargo gear (up to 300 tonne test by the IMO Gas Carrier Code must furthermore observe the following rules:
capacity). 1. A Pilot competent for the lower maritime Scheldt must be on board.
Dynamic balancing plant for motors, turbines, up to 11 tonnes. 2. Competent crew members must be available in sufficient numbers in
Lifting capacity in dry docks and workshops. order to manoeuvre the vessel in complete safety.
Floating crane and heavy mobile cranes. 3. It must be ensured that there is no danger of excess pressure in the
Specialised fuel valve repair shop. tanks.
Apart from above yard, various smaller repair firms are available to carry 4. There must be a permanent listening watch on VHF.
out deck and engine repairs. They have qualified labour, specialised 5. The onboard radar must be functioning.
workshops but no drydock facilities. For example Messrs. Longueville Bros, 6. Cleaning, degassing and scouring of tanks must not be effected
Messrs. Locomar Inc and Messrs. SKB. without the authorisation of the competent authority.
REPAIRS: See ‘‘Dry Dock’’. 7. Sailing is forbidden, or navigation must be stopped as far as is
SURVEYORS: American Bureau of Shipping. Tel: +32 (3) 232 2866. practicable by anchoring, when visibility is equal to or less than
Bureau Veritas. Tel: +32 (3) 233 79301. 2,000 m.
Det Norske Veritas. Tel: +32 (3) 232 6916. 8. The intention to anchor must be reported to the Scheldt Information
Germanischer Lloyd. Tel: +32 (3) 233 7416. Department.
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping. Tel: +32 (3) 232 0940. 9. The construction and equipment of the vessel must comply with the
Registro Italiano. Tel: +32 (3) 233 7860. stipulations of the Gas Carrier Codes of the IMO, and valid documents
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Harbour Police Tel: 232 1840. Alarm must be on board, attesting to this conformity and issued by, or in the
and Accidents Tel: 101. Ambulance and Fire Tel: 100. name of, the flag State. These documents must be produced
FIRE PRECAUTIONS: No floating objects allowed alongside during whenever requested by the competent authorities, so that they may
loading/discharge/ballasting. be able to take due cognisance of them.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Watchmen not compulsory but recommended Second Section: Stipulations relating to all vessels.
in general, especially for ships berthed at river quays because of rise and Article 32: On the part of the lower maritime Scheldt inclusive between the
fall of tide. extension of the straight line connecting the two alignment posts positioned
Also see ‘‘Regulations’’. approximately 1 km. upstream of the Southern extremity of the Antwerp quays
and the straight line traced across the river at the level of the Southern
REGULATIONS: First Section: Stipulations relating to sea-going extremity of the access channel to the Kallo Lock, a vessel loaded with one
vessels.
Article 27: Para 1. The hazardous materials to which the articles of the of the hazardous materials covered by the Appendices 1, 3 and 4, of the
present section apply are spread over the following classes of the IMDG present regulation, or which after having been loaded with one of these
Code: materials has not yet been declared as degassed when it is submitted to this
Class 1: Explosives. obligation, cannot navigate in the following conditions:
Class 2: Gases which are compressed, liquified or dissolved under 1. When visibility is less than 2,000 m.
pressure. 2. At night, except in the event of force majeure, or if the functionaries
Class 3: Inflammable liquids. or Agents of the Maritime Police have lifted this ban under exceptional
Class 4.1: Solid inflammable materials. circumstances.
Class 4.2: Materials subject to spontaneous combustion. Article 33: Except with the authorisation of the competent official, all vessels
Class 4.3: Materials which, on contact with water, give off inflammable loaded with one of the hazardous materials quoted in Appendices 1 to 4 of
gases. the present regulation, or which have been loaded with one of these materials,
Class 5.1: Oxidising materials. but have not yet been declared as degassed when it is submitted to this
Class 5.2: Organic peroxides. obligation, may not, by derogation to the stipulations of Articles 6 and 7,
Class 6.1: Toxic materials. anchor or moor in the part of the lower maritime Scheldt inclusive between
Class 6.1: Infectious materials. the extension of the straight line connecting the two alignment posts
Class 8: Corrosive materials. positioned approximately 1 km. upstream of the Southern extremity of the
Class 9: Other materials for which experience has shown that they Antwerp quays and the straight line traced across the river at the level of the
sector light situated 150 m. to the West of the Western end of the access
present or could present a dangerous character.
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Article 34: Apart from the lights and marks laid down by the Regulation for 8. Dangerous Areas: Following dangerous areas must be clearly
Navigation in the lower maritime Scheldt: marked:
1. The vessels transporting hazardous materials covered by the first Open hatches and manholes.
appendix of the present regulation or having on board hazardous Places with unexpected fall hazards.
residues, must carry the lights or marks required in this appendix. Places with a risk of overhead loads.
2. River craft transporting hazardous materials covered by
Appendices 2 – 4 of the present regulation or having on board TIME: GMT plus 1 hour. GMT plus 2 hours in summer.
dangerous residues, must carry the lights and marks respectively LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Easter Monday; 1 May (Labour
required in these appendices, it being understood, nevertheless, that Day); Ascension Day; Whit Monday; 21 July; Assumption (15 August);
if they transport materials or have on board residues covered by 1 November; 11 November; Christmas Day. Plus the replacement days when
several of these appendices, they must carry the lights or marks New Year’s Day; 1 May; 21 July; Assumption; 1 November, 11 November or
prescribed for the most hazardous of these materials requiring the Christmas Day fall on a Saturday or a Sunday. Cargo work can be arranged
greatest number of lights or marks. When a convoy is involved, the when labour available and at surcharge 100%.
lights and marks mentioned above are carried exclusively by a CONSULS: The following countries are represented:
pushing tug or propulsive vessel. Argentina Austria Bangladesh
Article 35: The following are applicable apart from that which is laid down by Bolivia Cameroon Chile
the present chapter: Colombia Congo, DR of Costa Rica
1. Royal Decree of 3 September 1958 covering the regulation of Cuba Denmark Dominican Republic
transport, storage and the sale of ammonium nitrate and of its Ecuador El Salvador Finland
mixtures.
France Germany Greece
2. Royal Decree of 23 September 1958 covering the general regulation
Guatemala Honduras Iceland
of manufacture, storage, detention, sale, transport and use of
India Indonesia Ireland
explosive products with the exception of Articles 121 – 123.
Israel Italy Ivory Coast
Note: The above is a translation of the French and Flemish originals, and
Japan Liberia Luxembourg
they shall be the final authority on the matter.
Madagascar Malta Mexico
Appendix: Monaco Morocco Nepal
JOINT COMMITTEE FOR PREVENTION AND PROTECTION AT THE Netherlands Nicaragua Norway
PORT OF ANTWERP. Pakistan Panama Paraguay
To the Captain of the M/S . . . . . . . . . . . Date: . . . . . . Peru Philippines Poland
Safe Access to Ships on the River Scheldt Quays:
Portugal Rwanda Russia
(Instructions in accordance with the Police Rules – Lower Maritime Scheldt).
Senegal Sierra Leone South Africa
Due to the tidal movements and special construction of the quay wall at
Spain Suriname Sweden
the River Scheldt Quays (Quays No. 869 and 913), the use of the vessels’
Switzerland Thailand Turkey
gangway is often impossible. In this case, a special gangway is provided by
UK USA.
the stevedore. Nevertheless, it is still the responsibility of the Master to ensure
a safe access. TELEPHONES: Only at shipyards and oil terminals. Telephone is placed
Please find below a list of your responsibilities in this case: on board or in the vicinity without extra cost for local calls. Long-distance
1. A suitable supporting place must be assigned by the ship. calls at special request.
2. The gangway must be attached by the crew at suitable anchoring NEAREST AIRPORT: Antwerp Deurne International Airport, 15 km.
points. Brussels International Airport, 40 km.
3. Any opening through which a person could fall shall be fitted with CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes or 20 cigars or 250 gm. tobacco per person.
secure guards or fencing to a height of at least 1.0 m. Spirits 0.25 litres per person.
4. A safety net should be mounted where a person could fall between
the ship and the quay. REPATRIATION: All arrangements for crew changes and repatriation
5. Where necessary, a bulwark ladder must be provided and securely can be made.
rigged. IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required.
6. A lifebuoy must be provided at the point of access on board the ship. SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Antwerp Seafarers Centre, Italelei 72. Tel: +32 (3)
7. There must be sufficient lighting of the access, equipment and the 605 4188. Mobile: +32 498 442210. Email: mtsantwerp@[Link]
immediate approaches. Antwerp Mariners Club, Noorderlaan 171. Tel: +32 (3) 542 1458.
8. Judicious positioning, fixing and adjustments of the gangway must be Deutsche Seemannsmission, Rotterdamstraat 30. Tel: +32 (3) 232 4308.
executed and checked frequently. Den Norske Sjomannskirke, Italelei 8. Tel: +32 (3) 232 9361, 233 2713.
Ships calling at the port of Antwerp must comply with these safety rules. Suomalainen Merimieskirkko, Italelei 67. Tel: +32 (3) 232 8047.
Signature of Captain or Officer-in-charge: Svenska Sjomanskyrkan, Noorderlaan 169. Tel: +32 (3) 541 3707.
Dansk Somandskirke, Violerstraat 2. Tel: +32 (3) 232 1376.
Commanders of ships and lighters calling at the port of Antwerp must Norwegian Government Seamen’s Service, Fritidssenteret Nordahl Grieg,
comply with these safety rules: Narvikstraat 2. Tel: +32 (3) 542 1180/1/3.
1. Access to Ships: The access to the ship, the deck and the holds British Sailors Society, Duboisstraat 3. Tel: +32 (3) 233 7297.
must be properly illuminated. Swedish Government Seaman’s Service, Noorderlaan 169. Tel: +32 (3)
A vessel’s secure gangway must: 541707.
be in good state and properly secured
lean on or be positioned above the quay DEVELOPMENTS: New container terminal in the river south of
be provided with a safety net or netting to prevent people from Berendrecht Lock completed and operational. Quay length 1,406 m. Surface
falling area 55.4 ha. Eight container gantries installed.
be located out of the reach of scupper holes. Left Bank of River Scheldt: Vrasenedock with quay length of 4,500 m. fully
Tidal gangways (not reproduced). operational. Terminals for forest products, dry bulk, scrap and cars.
Hold ladders must be in an excellent state and adequately lit. Open Second Scheldt container terminal (Noordzee Terminal) completed and
manhole covers must be secured. operational, capacity 600,000 TEU/p.a.
It is the ship’s responsibility to provide a safe and lighted access Various studies carried out for three new container terminals on the left
to adjacent lighters. Rope ladders with round rungs are forbidden. bank of the river; terminals planned to become operational between
The Captain of a barge has to provide and maintain a safe access 2000 (1st) and 2010 (3rd).
to the hatches. REPORT: December 1984 (Updated 1998).
Portable ladders should be regularly inspected and always fixed Bulk Handling Facilities:
at the top to prevent sudden movement. Antwerp Bulk Terminal (ABT): Canaldock B.1 Berths
2. Lighting of Holds: The lighting in the holds should enable the No restriction LOA. Max. draft 54 ft. fresh water at berth.
operations to be carried out in safety. Beam:
All electrical parts of the work lighting must be in good order, so Discharge coal: No restriction.
that the dock labourers are not exposed to electrical risks. Discharge ores: Cranes No. 1 – 3 outreach 41.6 m.
3. Hatches/Hatch Covers: Before opening the hatches, it must be Cranes No. 4 – 5 outreach 49.0 m.
checked that the hatch covers cannot touch or jam any person. Clear height from waterline toCranes No. 1 – 3: 17 m.
No hold should be left open for loading operations longer than top of hatch coaming
required. Cranes No. 4 – 5: 21 m.
The hatches may not be closed until all personnel have left the
hold. Also see ‘‘Remarks’’ below.
If not otherwise possible, and only under certain conditions, it is Antwerp Bulk Terminal (ABT):
permitted to do lashing work in unopened hatches. Always provide Delwaidedock Berths: No restriction LOA and beam. Max. draft 55 ft. fresh
sufficient lighting and ventilation. water.
Hatch covers and beams must be locked to prevent lifting. Clear height from waterline to top of hatch coaming: 24 m.
4. Ventilation of the Holds: When hazardous fumes or a hazardous Remarks:
gas concentration are expected, and especially a lack of oxygen, Drafts are based on fresh water.
the hold must be sufficiently ventilated. Access to the hold is only For vessels over 300 m., draft is one inch per 3 ft. of overall length.
permitted when there is no risk of potential health effects. The maximum LOA allowed is 300 m. up to 340 m. under particular
Measurements by the competent authorities are needed. conditions (Zandvliet Lock and Berendrecht Lock).
5. Ship’s Lifting Equipment: Before working with the ship’s lifting The maximum beam in the Zandvliet Lock is 57 m.
appliances, all necessary inspection documents have to be Sailing: Maximum draft allowed is 12.20 m. from Zandvliet Lock.
presented and be kept at the disposal of the competent authorities.
The ship’s gear can only be used, either by shoreside or ship’s SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: April 1988 (Updated 1998).
personnel, when there is no danger for the dock labourers. Pilotage: Pilot boards at Wandelaar or Steenbank. Pilots boarding at
6. Bilge Water or Ballast Water: Bilge water may not be drained on Steenbank can only use Oostgat Channel with prior permission of Flushing
the quay side. Control and then only with a maximum draft of 5.5 m. (dependent on tide)
7. Fire and Explosion Hazards: Open fire on board is forbidden. and for IMO Class 2 vessels if individual tanks are under 1,500 cu.m.
Smoking, welding, soldering, cutting, etc., is only permitted when For the outward passage the Antwerp Agent telexed Flushing Control on
all safety precautions against fire and explosion have been taken. behalf of the vessel, as using Oostgat and Steenbank saves over 60 minutes
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Anchorage: The Netherlands Authorities are very particular about IMO MAX. SIZE: Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam to Ruisbroek: LOA 180 m., beam
Class 2 vessels anchoring in Netherlands waters if bound for Antwerp. 23.50 m., draft 8.5 m. depending on berth and air draft 48.0 m.
Wielingen North near Flushing cannot be used by IMO Class 2 vessels. Ruisbroek to Spoorbrug Willebroek: LOA 140 m., beam 16.50 m., draft
Therefore vessel is to wait at Wandelaar (A1 Buoy) or at Antwerp. 6.0 m. (depending on berth) and air draft 32.0 m.
Entering: Full speed permitted in the Scheldt. Passage from Wandelaar to Spoorbrug Willebroek to Brussels: LOA 140 m., beam 16.50 m., draft
Antwerp takes about 6 hours. If docking at Industriedock, vessel uses the 5.8 m. (depending on berth) and air draft 32.0 m.
old lock (Van Cauwelaert) or Boudewijn Lock. DENSITY: 1010.
There are no fenders in the locks so ship’s fenders have to be made ready. RESTRICTIONS: Ships proceed upstream from Antwerp to Wintam
Tyres are not officially allowed. throughout 24 hours according to state of tide, direction of current, length
Tugs: When entering the locks from the river it is advisable to use a small and draft.
tug at the stern. Bridges: Nijverheidsbrug (Puurs) has no air draft limitation but max. width
For Esso Berth in Industriedock we took 2 tugs, one each at the bow and at bridge is 50.0 m.
stern using the ship’s lines. This is advisable as manoeuvring room is very Boulevardbrug (Willebroek) max. width 17.66 m. There is no air draft
limited when barges are present. For the outward passage it is advisable to limitation but ships have to take into account that the bridge angle in the
have one stern tug. open position is limited to 79␥ 04' 58".
Berthing: Esso 383-Industriedock: Vessel berthed starboard side to. Depth Spoorbrug (Willebroek) max. width 19.90 m. There is no air draft limitation.
alongside 12 m., max. draft allowed is 9.0 m. Vredesbrug max. width 35.0 m. and air draft 32.0 m.
Esso 379-Industriedock: This berth is just ahead of No. 383. Max. draft Ringbrug ((Expressbrug (Willebroek)) max. width is 50 m. and air draft
allowed 11.0 m. The berth has a modern dolphin type jetty with good fenders 32.0 m.
and mooring facilities. A mooring boat runs ropes. Hefbrug Tisselt (Willebroek) max. width 35.0 m. and air draft 32.0 m.
Cargo: Berth 383: Ethylene is handled through a 6 in. liquid line and a 3 in. maximum.
vapour line, both on the same Chicksan. Jan Bogaertbrug (Kapelle o/d Bos) has no air draft limitation with max.
Storage tanks of 10,000 cu.m. are situated close to the berth. Maximum width 44.0 m.
pressure 200 kg. Storage temperature ␤102␥C. Gas returned to ship. Hefbrug Humbeek Sas max. air draft 32.0 m. and width 35.0 m.
Maximum allowed pumping rate 600 cu.m./hr. We achieved a full rate of Willemsbrug Grimbergen has max. width 20.0 m. with no air draft limit, but
300 cu.m./hr. (172 t.p.h. average). The terminal personnel not in attendance ships have to take into account that the bridge angle in open position is
at jetty while pumping. limited to 75␥ 58' 32".
Berth 379: Propane and Butane handled at this berth. Hefbrug Vilvoorde max. air draft is 32.0 m. and width 50.0 m.
General: A very good hydraulic gangway is provided. Stores are allowed APPROACHES: Flushing and Antwerp Roads: It is possible to have
up to 50 m. from the ship’s side. No jetty cranes available. Fresh water to anchor at the Flushing Anchorage or at Oosterweel to await the tide.
available through meter. The ship shall then proceed upstream on the incoming tide, arriving at
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997. Wintam Locks at high water (HW). The lock is located just west of the point
Terminal: Sobelgra NV. where the River Rupel flows into the River Scheldt and is the access point
Length of dock/Length with dolphins: No. 348/360 – 600 m. to the Sea Canal Brussels-Scheldt, which leads to Brussels.
Draft restriction alongside: 44/46 ft. (optimal circumstances Time of HW at Antwerp Roads is the determining time for entry into the
draft up to 48 ft.) Wintam Lock, docking at slack water or the beginning of the ebb.
Spout air draft at MLW: 17 m. Wintam Lock: The lock, length 250 m. and width 25.0 m., has rounded
Maximum outreach of spouts: 42 m. vertical steel linings, acting as fenders. Only wooden or standard fenders are
Number of spouts: 2 allowed in the lock, so as to prevent any tyre-fenders being torn off and
Distance between spouts: Mobile spouts sucked into the lock’s mechanical parts.
Commodities handled: Agricultural products in bulk Sluis Zemst Lock: Length 205 m., width 24.0 m. Depending on ship’s LOA
Storage capacity: 156,000 tonnes and traffic, the lock can be divided into two parts using only one part with
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: Each spout average max. length 96 m.
600 (max. 800)
(Unloading rate 1,000)
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for the Sea Canal Brussels-Scheldt. Pilot to be
ordered at least 2 hours prior to arrival at the Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam (lock)
Potable fresh water available: Yes
Contact Office: Haven 350, Zandvoort 2, by fax or email.
B-2030 Antwerpen Canal Pilot boards prior to leaving the Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam.
Contact Tel: +32 (3) 545 0411 Ed. 2006 Other than the Pilot, no official will board the ship.
Contact Fax: +32 (3) 545 0582 Ed. 2006 Pilots listen on VHF Channel 16 and work on Channel 68.
Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes Also see ‘‘Antwerp’’.
Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes ANCHORAGES: Use of anchors strictly regulated on canal and only
Largest vessel loaded: ‘‘Obo Bazak’’ permitted certain areas in emergency.
Amount loaded: 85,000 tonnes PRATIQUE: See ‘‘Antwerp’’.
Other Information: Beam: 39/40 m. Laden 16.5 m. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ISPS: Ship’s ISPS compliance
Unloading elevators: questionnaire is to be sent to
5 pneumatic. Email: ISPSBELGIUM.REG9@[Link] or Fax: +32 (2) 233 7628 in
AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997. accordance with the regulations.
Terminal: Samga NV. VHF: Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam and Sluis Zemst locks listen on
Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 800 m. approx. Accessible for Channel 16 and work on Channels 10, 20 and 68.
vessels max. LOA 250 m. Nijverheidsbrug (Puurs), Boulevardbrug – Willebroek, Ijzerenburg
Beam 35 m. Spoorbrug – Willebroek and Vredesbrug – Willebroek, Ringbrug
Draft restriction alongside: 43 ft. discharging, (Expressbrug) – Willebroek, Hefbrug Tisselt – Willebroek, Jan Bogaertbrug
33 ft. loading (Kapelle o/d Bos), Hefbrug Humbeek Sas, Hefbrug Grimbergen and Hefbrug
Number of spouts: 5 Vilvoorde work on Channels 10 and 20.
Distance between spouts: Mobile spouts
Commodities handled: All grains and seeds TUGS: Normally tug joins vessel at Wintam Lock. Ship’s lines always used.
Storage capacity: 120,000 tonnes Vessel LOA Beam Draft Bowthruster Tug(s) Required
(max. 140,000 tonnes) (m.) (m.) (m.) (Yes/No)
Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 900 average 120 1
Contact Tel: +32 (3) 202 3702 Ed. 2006 17.0 Y 1
Contact Fax: +32 (3) 542 0582 Ed. 2006 17.0 N 2
7.0 Y 1
AUTHORITY: Antwerp Port Authority, Havenhuis, Entrepotkaai 1, 7.0 N 2
B-2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Tel: +32 (3) 205 2011. Fax: +32 (3) 205 2028.
Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] The tug(s) is(are) in most cases secured through the centre fairlead aft,
Contact: Eddy Bruyninckx, Chief Executive Officer. well before Wintam Lock. The tug is supplied by the URS of Antwerp.
Tugs are to be ordered at least 2 hours prior to arrival Nieuwe Zeesluis
Wintam by fax or email.
BRUSSELS: 50␥ 51' N 004␥ 22' E (See Plan) Waterwegen and Zeekanaal NV owns two small tugs on the Willebroek
Canal, but they lack the power to handle greater than 4,500 d.w.t.
Also see Ruisbroek BERTHS: The Inner Port offers 14 km. of quays and mooring berths
220,000 sq.m. of wharf areas, 390,000 sq.m. of storage areas and
LOCATION: On the Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal, south of Antwerp. 169,000 sq.m. of warehouses.
Terminal Length Depth Remarks
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 120, 139 and 1874. (m.) (m.)
DOCUMENTS: Clearance inwards can be effected whilst the ship is at Zemst Lay-by 209 3.0 – 2.5 Lay-by
anchor, awaiting the tide at Oosterweel Anchorage (Antwerp Roads). Wachtplaats Zemst Met 224 4.2
The following forms are required for clearance inwards: Drinkwaterautomaat
1 Bonded Stores List Bos Van AA 97 3.5
1 Crew Effects Declaration Beamix Bel NV 158 5.5
2 Crew Lists Total Belgium 166 5.5 Petroleum products
1 Ship’s Stores List DD Shipping NV 215 6.0 Bulk sand, stone,
1 Tonnage Certificate. Grimbergen commodities
Cargo Manifest: After completion of loading, the ship receives a third Hessenatie Logistics IBO 150 5.5 Containers
original copy. This copy is to be endorsed on the reverse side by the Terminal Star 140 6.0 Wood chip, dry bulk
Manager at the following terminals and then collected by him against a receipt Tessenderlo Chemie 310 2.5 Chemicals
for the cargo: Valomac NV 201 6.0
DD Shipping NV, Beamix NV (including Total Belgium), DD Shipping NV BVBA Mark de Smedt 195 6.0
Grimbergen, Hessenatie Logistics, Jan Stallaert NV, BVBA Mark de Smedt, Kanaalbus 81 3.0
Parmentier. Parmentier 121 4.5
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam (lock), DD Shipping NV Ex Euro Union Metal 35 4.5
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Terminal Length Depth Remarks BVBA Mark de Smedt: Lat. 50␥ 55' 50" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 42" E.
(m.) (m.) Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Keokoekx Gebroeders NV 857 2.5 Operator: BVBA Mark de Smedt. Tel: +32 (2) 252 0714. Fax: +32 (2)
Ex Fontaines 219 2.6 252 1103.
Belgium Oil Storage 540 2.8 Oil Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 195 m. with
depth 6.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
Line Handlers: The use of private line handlers is compulsory on the Sea available.
Canal Brussels-Scheldt, supplied by Marnix CV and equipped with a mooring
launch and ordered together with the Canal Pilot via Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam. Ex Euro Union Metal: Lat. 50␥ 55' 26" N, Long. 04␥ 25' 10" E.
BULK FACILITIES: Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
DD Shipping NV Grimbergen: 886 6278.
Lat. 50␥ 56' 48" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 53" E. Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 35 m. with
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. depth 4.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
Operator: DD Shipping NV. Tel: +32 (5) 382 2211. Fax: +32 (5) 382 2214. available.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 215 m. with
one berth, depth 6.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Ex Fontaines: Lat. 50␥ 55' 00" N, Long. 04␥ 25' 06" E.
There is fixed extractor equipment for the handling of bulk cargo at the Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
terminal. No direct rail link available. Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Cargoes Handled: Bulk sand, stone and commodities. 886 6278.
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can swing passing Hefbrug Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 219 m. with
Grimbergen (Verbrande brug) in the Vilvoorde Dock. depth 2.6 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
available.
Star: Lat. 50␥ 56' 34" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 59" E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Fonteinen 3: Lat. 50␥ 55' 19" N, Long. 04␥ 25' 08" E.
Operator: Jan Stallaert [Link]: +32 (2) 460 1470. Fax: +32 (2) 460 3796. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 140 m. with Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
886 6278.
one berth, depth 6.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 133 m. with
cranes available. depth 2.8 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
There is fixed extractor equipment for the handling of bulk cargo at the available.
terminal. No direct rail link available.
Cargoes Handled: Crude debris, wood chips. Kanaalbus: Lat. 50␥ 55' 33" N, Long. 04␥ 25' 02" E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Tessenderlo Chemie: Lat. 50␥ 56' 22" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 59" E. Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. 886 6278.
Operator: Tessenderlo Chemie. Tel: +32 (2) 255 6211. Fax: +32 (2) Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 81 m. with
255 6334. Web: [Link] depth 3.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 310 m. with available.
depth 2.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
available. Koekoekx Gebroeders NV: Lat. 50␥ 55' 19" N, Long. 04␥ 25' 12" E.
Cargoes Handled: Chemicals. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Koekoekx Gebroeders NV. Tel: +32 (2) 251 6970. Fax: +32 (2)
CONTAINER FACILITIES: 251 6948.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 857 m. with
Hessenatie Logistics – IBO (Cargovil Container Terminal): depth 2.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
Lat. 50␥ 56' 42" N, Long. 04␥ 25' 21" E. available.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Hessenatie Logistics. Tel: +32 (3) 216 5900. Fax: +32 (3) Parmentier: Lat. 50␥ 55' 45" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 51" E.
216 5990. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 150 m. with Operator: Hout Import Bois Cesar Parmentier NV. Tel: +32 (2) 216 0276.
one berth, depth 5.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Fixed gear Fax: +32 (2) 245 3420.
available. No direct railway connection Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 121 m. with
Cargoes Handled: Containers. depth 4.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
Waste Disposal: Contact Eric van Dorst. Tel: +32 (2) 752 2532. available.
TANKER FACILITIES: Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 90 m. can swing 100 m. downstream of the
Parmentier quay.
Belgian Oil Storage: Lat. 50␥ 54' 45" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 54"E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Valomac NV: Lat. 50␥ 56' 10" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 59" E.
Operator: Van der Sluijs Groep NV. Tel: +32 (9) 257 0420. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 540 m. with Operator: Valomac. Tel: +32 (2) 253 2184. Fax: +32 (2) 253 2184.
depth 2.8 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 201 m. with
available. depth 6.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile cranes
available.
Total Belgium: Lat. 50␥ 59' 13" N, Long. 04␥ 23' 03"E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Wachtplaats Zemst Met Drinkwaterautomaat:
Operator: Total Belgium. Tel: +32 (2) 288 9111. Fax: +32 (2) 288 3260. Lat. 50␥ 59' 33" N, Long. 04␥ 22' 40" E.
Web: [Link] Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 166 m. with
886 6278.
one berth, depth 5.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 224 m. with
cranes available. one berth, depth 4.2 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can swing passing Hefbrug Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can swing in the turning basin
Grimbergen (Verbrande brug) in the Vilvoorde Dock. downstream Zemst Lock.
CARGO HANDLING FACILITIES: Zemst Lay-By: Lat. 50␥ 59' 33" N, Long. 04␥ 22' 40" E.
Beamix Bel NV: Lat. 50␥ 56' 57" N, Long. 04␥ 24' 48" E. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. 886 6278.
Operator: Beamix NV. Tel: +32 (2) 254 7854. Fax: +32 (2) 254 7855. Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 209 m. with
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 158 m. with one berth. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Depths vary from 3.0 m. at
one berth, depth 5.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile the upper quay to 2.5 m. at the lower quay.
cranes available. Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can swing in the turning basin
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can swing passing Hefbrug downstream Zemst Lock.
Grimbergen (Verbrande brug) in the Vilvoorde Dock.
STEVEDORES: Arrangements made by ship’s Agent.
Binst: Lat. 50␥ 59' 33" N, Long. 04␥ 22' 40" E. Opening/Closing Hatches: Carried out by ship’s crew.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. WASTE DISPOSAL: No facilities available.
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
886 6278.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No facilities available.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 88 m. with MEDICAL: No notice required for medical attendance. Hospital facilities
one berth, depth 5.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile available. In case of accident or emergency call phone number 100.
cranes available. FRESH WATER: Available at Wachtplaats Zemst Met
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can swing in the turning basin Drinkwaterautomaat using Euro coins for the meter. Other facilities not
downstream Zemst Lock. available but arranged via ship’s Agent.
FUEL: Jan Stallaert NV. Contact Eric van Dorst. Tel: +32 (2) 752 2532.
Bos Van AA: Lat. 50␥ 59' 33" N, Long. 04␥ 22' 40" E. Available by truck or barge at the following terminals, arranged via the
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. ship’s Agent: Zemst Lay-by, Binst, Wachtplaats Zemst Met
Operator: DD Shipping NV. Tel: +32 (5) 382 2211. Fax: +32 (5) 382 2214. Drinkwaterautomaat, Bos Van AA, Beamix Bel NV, DD Shipping NV
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 97 m. with Grimbergen, Hessenatie Logistics, Kanaalbus, Parmentier.
one berth, depth 3.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Only mobile REPAIRS: No shipyards in Brussels, but repairs possible in Antwerp. Minor
cranes available. deck and engine repairs possible. Divers available.
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can swing in the turning basin POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: General call, Ambulance/Fire Tel: 100.
downstream Zemst Lock. Police Tel: 101. Fire Tel: +32 (2) 219 4690, 512 2222. Police Tel: +32 (2)
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SECURITY/GANGWAY: Services of shore watchmen optional. RESTRICTIONS: Vessels with draft up to 9.0 m. can arrive/depart the
REGULATIONS: At night only the main gate of outer harbour on right locks at Terneuzen at any state of the tide.
bank is open. Navigation day and night. There are no restrictions for entering the locks at
Dangerous Goods: Vessels transporting dangerous goods may wait only LW for vessels with a draft not exceeding 9.75 m.
in the Badelage dock at Anderlecht or in the outer harbour. Bridges: There are three bridges across the Ghent/Terneuzen Canal,
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Official Holidays: 1 January (New Year); Easter namely at Sluiskil, Sas-van-Ghent and Zelzate. They open day and night, on
Monday; 1 May (Labour Day); Ascension Day; Whit Monday; 21 July (national signals by Pilots.
holiday); 15 August (Assumption Day); 11 November (Armistice Day); High tension cables cross the canal at the Rodenhuize and Langerbrugge
25 December (Christmas). Most offices closed on Saturdays. power-stations. Maximum airdraft permitted 48.90 m.
CONSULS: Tel: +32 (2) ARRIVAL: Notice of Readiness (NOR): NOR must be given in writing
Algeria 537 8133, 537 8241 and will generally not be accepted by the receivers before the ship has
Denmark 648 2525 berthed. Exceptionally, when the berth is occupied, the notice can be
Finland 735 4098 tendered as soon as the vessel has dropped anchor at Flushing or Terneuzen
France 220 0111 Roads, or has moored at a waiting berth.
Germany 770 5830 PILOTAGE: Pilot Boarding: For vessels approaching from the North:
Greece 648 1730 At MSB Buoy – 33 km. to Flushing, depth 8.0 m. (LW).
Iceland 512 5965 For vessels approaching from the South: At A1 Buoy – 52 km. to Flushing,
Italy 537 1934, 537 9056 depth 11.3 m. (LW).
Liberia 217 2300 Canal Pilot boards at Flushing. Pilot takes vessel to the berth in Ghent,
Luxemburg 733 9977 distance to Terneuzen Locks is 22 km., river depth 12.1 m. (LW).
Netherlands 230 3020 Also see ‘‘General – Pilotage’’ before first Belgium port.
Norway 646 0780 ANCHORAGES: The roads of Terneuzen offer a safe and spacious
Panama 733 9089 anchorage outside the fairway, at the so-called Pit of Terneuzen and at the
Portugal 539 3521 Everingen Channel. Depth is at least 14.9 m.
Spain 230 0340 VHF: Contact pilot-cutters via Channel 6, Flushing Radio via
Switzerland 230 6145 Channel 14 and Terneuzen Harbour via Channels 3 or 11. All
Tunisia 672 7555 communications with the Harbour Master’s Office in Ghent should go via
UK 217 9000 Channels 5 or 11.
TELEPHONES: Only placed for warships at one particular berth. VTS/RADAR: Scheldt Radar Chain.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Brussels Charleroi International Airport, 14 km. TUGS: Operator: URS and Multraship. Tel: +31 (115) 631 911.
SHORE LEAVE: Crew members allowed ashore without restriction, Facilities: Private tugs 21 – 65 tons BP. Tugs for entering locks meet vessel
subject to ISPS regulations. at Buoy No. 23. Tugs’ lines used. Number of tugs used depends on vessel’s
LOA.
REPATRIATION: Arrangements for repatriation can be made with Also see ‘‘Antwerp’’’.
Maritime Authorities on Antwerp Roads or at Brussels with the Harbour LOA Inbound Outbound
Authorities. Consuls in Brussels arrange for crew changes or repatriations Less than 125 m. 1 1
(Consulates closed Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays). Less than 125 m. with bow and/or stern thruster 1 0
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required. 125 – 200 m. 2 2
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None. 125 – 150 m. + bow thruster 1 1
GENERAL: Useful Telephone Numbers: 150 – 200 m. + bow thruster 2 1
Nieuwe Zeesluis [Link]: +32 (3) 860 6293. Fax: +32 (3) 860 6306. 125 – 200 m. + bow + stern thruster 1 0
Email: [Link]@[Link] 200 – 225 m. Oceandock N/S + OTT1 3 2
Pompstation Vliet. Tel: +32 (3) 886 9250 200 – 225 m. Oceandock N/S + OTT1 + bow thruster 2 1
Boulevardbrug, Willebroek. Tel: +32 (3) 888 0608 200 – 225 m. Oceandock N/S + OTT1 + bow + stern 2 1
Hefbrug Humbeek Sas. Tel: +32 (2) 251 5164 thruster
Hefbrug Tisselt, Willebroek. Tel: +32 (3) 886 3008 More than 225 m. Oceandock N/S + OTT1 4 2
Hefbrug Vilvoorde. Tel: +32 (2) 251 5873. More than 225 m. Oceandock S 3
Harbour Master. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6294 Minimum BP Inbound Outbound
Harbour Master’s office. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6296. Fax: +32 (3) 860 6305 (m.) (m.)
Harbour Master’s secretary. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6297. LOA less than 200 m. 2␺25T + 1␺20T 2␺25T + 1␺20T
Hefbrug Grimbergen (Verbrande brug). Tel: +32 (2) 251 5165 LOA more than 200 m. 3␺25T + 1␺20T 3␺25T + 1␺20T
Willemsbrug Grimbergen. Tel: +32 (2) 251 3656
Sluis Zemst (Lock). Tel: +32 (3) 860 6298, 860 6308. BERTHS: All docks in the port have direct access to the sea canal. The
Email: [Link]@[Link] quay at Sidmar Steel Factory has a depth of 13.5 m. but the draft is limited
AUTHORITY: Port de Bruxelles, (Port of Brussels Authority), Place des to 12.25 m.
Armateurs 6, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium. Tel: +32 (2) 420 6700. FAX: +32 (2) BULK FACILITIES: Grain: See ‘‘Agent’s Report’’.
420 6974. Cables: Bruportus. Email: portdebruxelles@[Link] Sifferdok: The installations of Euro-Silo at the end of the dock offer facilities
Web: [Link] Contact: Charles Huygens, General for all kinds of grain and derivatives. Quay length: 475 m. Storage capacity:
Manager. 130,000 tons heavy grain. A warehouse for flat storage of 114,000 tons.
Harbour Master, Rue de l’Avant-Port 2, Boite 1, 1000 Brussels, Belgium. Equipment: Two pneumatic discharge towers of 500 t.p.h. each; 2 screw
Tel: +32 (2) 247 9120. FAX: +32 (2) 215 3266. Contact: L. Byloos, Harbour unloaders of 700 t.p.h. each; 2 mobile cranes for grab discharge of barges;
Master. 2 train unloading stations of 500 t.p.h. each. 3 loading towers of 1,000 t.p.h.
Canal Authority: Waterwegen En Zeekanaal NV, Oostdijk 110, each; 2 loading stations for trains of 600 t.p.h. each.
2830 Willebroek, Belgium. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6211. Email: info@[Link] The Compagnie Belge de Manutention (CBM) situated on the left bank of
Contact: Leo Clinckers, Managing Director (Tel: +32 (3) 860 6274. the Sifferdok specialises in the handling of bulk cargoes such as pyrites, ores,
Fax: +32 (3) 860 6278). Captain FG Norbert Van Hoecke, Harbour Master phosphates, coal, cokes etc.
(Tel: +32 (3) 860 6294. Fax: +32 (3) 860 6305. Equipment: 2␺15 ton and 2␺10 ton cranes for grab discharge and
Email: [Link]@[Link]). 2 mobile cranes of 18 tons and 28 tons. Also mechanical shovels for the
discharge of bulk goods into rail-wagons. Storage capacity: 2,500,000 tons.
The same commodities are also handled by CBM at the Zuiddok; grab
discharge with 10 ton cranes.
GHENT: 51␥ 02' N 003␥ 44' E (See Plan) Rodenhuizedok: The new grain silo Ghent Grain Terminal can
accommodate vessels up to 80,000 tons. For unloading, there are two mobile
LOCATION: Linked to the North Sea via the Western Scheldt River, the pneumatics with a capacity of 700 t.p.h. and 450 t.p.h., and a mobile crane
lock complex at Terneuzen and the Ghent-Terneuzen Seacanal. with a capacity of 1,600 t.p.h.
PORT LIMITS: Northern boundary: Lat. 51␥ 11' N. For loading, there are two mobile posts and one fixed post with a total
Southern boundary: Lat. 051␥ 04' N. capacity of 2,400 t.p.h.
Port limits are at the border between the City of Ghent and the town of Vertical storage capacity is 120,000 tons.
Zelzate, i.e. at about 3 km. from the Dutch border. Horizontal capacity is 240,000 tons.
DOCUMENTS: Quay length is 800 m.
Customs: Mercatordok: Formerly the Petroleumdok. Multi-purpose dock – Steel and
1 Cargo Manifest No. 125 forest products, car terminal (Honda), Ro-Ro facility (two Jetties).
1 Stores List Sea Canal – Ghent Coal Terminal: Right Bank of Ghent-Terneuzen
1 Crew List, with the list of personal effects of the crew, such as cameras, Canal: Quays 2290 – 2380 inclusive.
guns, cigars, cigarettes, tobacco, alcohol. Quay Length: 700 m., max. draft 12.25 m.
Water Bailiff: Storage Capacity: 4,000,000 tons, open area on asphalted site.
Certificate for Civil Liability when the ship carries more than 2,000 tons Unloading/loading, wet/dry screening, breaking, blending and washing of
of oil in bulk solid fuels. Includes a cyclone washing installation.
1 Crew List Handling Equipment: 2␺20 tons cranes, capacity of 20,000 t.p.d. Paddle
1 Passenger List wheel loader capacity of 1,200 t.p.h.
Oil Register Tel: +32 (9) 255.02.11. Fax: +32 (9) 259.08.95.
Tonnage Certificate. Sea Canal – Sidmar: Steel plant situated on the right bank of the ship-canal
to Ghent, with 1,050 m. quay length of which it is the exclusive user. Maximum
MAX. SIZE: 80,000 d.w.t. depth at terminal 13.50 m. Equipment: for the loading of steel sheet and coils,
Westsluis Lock (Terneuzen): LOA 265 m., beam 34.0 m., draft 12.25 m. 1␺25 ton and 1␺35 ton crane. For grab discharge two portal cranes of
(FW). 25 tons each and 1␺15 ton crane.
Ghent-Terneuzen Seacanal: Length 31 km., width 150 – 200 m., depth Port Brochure (Vademecum): Full details of berths and operating
13.5 m. companies contained in Port Brochure are available from Commercial
Also see ‘‘Shipmaster’s Report’’ dated July 1983. Department, Ghent Port Company.
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OTHER FACILITIES: CONSULS: Austria, Central African Republic, Chile, Congo, D.R. of,
Fertilisers: Equipment for handling fertilisers is available at the Grootdok Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, India, Italy, Ivory Coast,
Quay No. 0270 (Manuport), Middendok Quay No. 0610-0620 (GTS), Korea, Mauritania, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Poland,
Sifferdok Quay No. 0830 (Stukwerkers); cranes for grab discharge, funnels Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Tunisia.
and conveyor belts. TELEPHONES: Only placed on board visiting warships.
Liquid Bulk: Liquid chemicals can be handled at the Rhone-Poulenc factory NEAREST AIRPORT: Antwerp International Airport, 60 km. Ostend
in Rieme, on the left bank of the Sea Canal, most commonly liquid sulphur, International Airport, 65 km. Brussels International Airport, 70 km.
phosphoric and sulphuric acid. No berths for LPG carriers exist in Ghent. BANKS: BBL, Voormuide 9, 9000 Gent
The Rodenhuizedok (Oiltanking) has 2 jetties for tankers up to 80,000 d.w.t. Fortis Bank NV, Stapelplein 31, 9000 Gent
The storage capacity is 600,000 cu.m. with possibility for storage of petroleum KBC Bank NV, Doornzelestraat 35, 9000 Gent.
and non-petroleum products.
In the Middendok (Locachim), there is possibility for storage of CUSTOMS: 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250 gm. tobacco or
non-flammable liquids (200,000 tons). 100 cigarillos. Wine is practically free. Spirits, one opened bottle per crew
member.
Containers: Can be handled on the right bank of the Sifferdok.
Ro-Ro: One double Ro-Ro berth with a fixed concrete ramp is situated at
SHORE LEAVE: No restriction of any kind. Seaman’s Book is sufficient.
Quay No. 1010/1020, and other Ro-Ro ramps are situated in the Noorddok REPATRIATION: All arrangements for crew changes and repatriation
and Mercatordok. can be made.
Concentrated Fruit Juice In Bulk: In the Sifferdok, there are 2 terminals SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Stella Maris, Hoge Weg 71, Ghent. Tel: +32 (9)
for handling fruit juice in bulk, with storage capacities of 42,000 tons (Citrus 251 1763. Free bus service every day to Stella Maris, city centre and back,
Coolstore) and 30,000 cu.m. (LD Citrus Juice Terminal). provided by the Ghent Port Company.
Also see ‘‘Cranes’’. SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: July 1983 Updated 1997.
TANKER FACILITIES: In June 1997, the Port Authority authorised a maximum LOA of 265 m.
Oil Tanking Ghent NV: Between Rodenhuizedok and Moervaart. Max. Terneuzen: Terneuzen locks are used to come into the canal system to
draft 12.25 m. Ghent. The authorities are extremely strict on the draft being 12.25 m. or less
Handling and Storage Facilities: Gas oil, petrol, kerosene, naphtha, pygas, so Masters should be warned when loading max. cargo for Ghent not to go
liquid fertilisers, caustic soda, sulphuric acid, methanol and edible oils. over 12.25 m.
Two jetties for sea-going vessels with 3 loading/unloading arms, capacity AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.
2,000 cu.m./hr. Terminal: Ghent Grain Terminal.
Two jetties for inland vessels, capacity 800 cu.m./hr. Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 680 m.
One jetty for bunker vessels. Draft restriction alongside: 12.50 m.
One jetty for handling sulphuric acid. Dock height at MLW: 12.25 m.
Connection into Central European Pipeline System. Spout air draft at MLW: 12.0 m.
Storage Capacity: Total 700,000 cu.m. utilising 60 tanks of 800 – 47,500 cu.m. Maximum outreach of spouts: 25 m. approx.
All tanks suited for blending operations and most are fitted with automatic Number of spouts: 2
measuring appliances. 16 tanks fitted with floating tops. Distance between spouts: Min. 50 m., max. 280 m.
ISO 9000 Certification. Commodities handled: All grain, seeds, derivatives
CRANES: All docks mentioned above are equipped with handy, powerful Storage capacity: 410,000 tonnes
cranes. Year built/last modified: 1978/1995
At the Sifferdok there are 4 multi-purpose cranes of 40 tons and Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 2␺550 on basis HG
3 tobogans. The Sifferdok and Zuiddok each have two bulk handling gantry Potable fresh water available: By barge
Contact Office: Ghent Grain Terminal NV
cranes of 15 tons and 10 tons respectively. Two floating cranes of 25 tons
Pleitstraat z/n
are also available.
9042 Gent
At the Port Arthur Quay there are 10 cranes of 5 tons, 8 cranes of 15 tons
Contact Tel: +32 (9) 345 9611
and 2 tobogans owned by Manuport.
Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes
At the Mercatordok Dock there are 3 cranes (2␺15 tons and 1␺40 tons).
Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes
STEVEDORES: Will be advised by Agents of ETA. Gangs must be Largest vessel loaded: 70,000 tonnes
ordered by noon in order to commence at 0600 hrs. next working day Amount loaded: 55,000 tonnes
(morning shift); by 1700 hrs. to commence at 0750 hrs. next morning (normal AGENT’S REPORT: June 1997.
working day); by 0700 hrs. to commence at 1400 hrs. same day (afternoon Terminal: Euro – Silo.
shift); by 1300 hrs. to commence at 1325 hrs. (half working day). Length of dock/Length with dolphins: 560 m.
Opening/Closing Hatches: Opening and closing is normally done by crew, Draft restriction alongside: 12.25 m. FW
if not otherwise specified by charter party. Spout air draft at MLW: 15.20 m.
Cargo Gear: Either shore or ship’s gear may be used. Maximum outreach of spouts: 25.0 m.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Skips and garbage containers can be provided Number of spouts: 3
through ship’s agent or Port Authority. Tel: +32 (9) 251 0457 or Distance between spouts: Mobile spouts
VHF Channel 11. Commodities handled: All grains and derivatives
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Small barge and tanker trucks are available and Storage capacity: 245,000 tonnes
can be ordered through ship’s agent or Port Authority. Tel: +32 (9) Designed loading rate/t.p.h.: 800 per spout
251 0457 or VHF Channel 11. Potable fresh water available: By barge
Contact Office: Euro-Silo NV
MEDICAL: Agents to be advised by radio or cable if urgent medical J. Kennedylaan 19, B-9000 Gent
assistance required. Ample hospital facilities available. Contact Tel: +32 (9) 251 2141
FRESH WATER: (For sea-going vessels). Supply by barge, to be ordered Contact Fax: +32 (9) 251 6074
at Port Commander’s Office. Dock access by vehicle permitted: Yes
FUEL: All grades are delivered either by barge or truck. At least 24 hours’ Is bunkering permitted alongside?: Yes
notice required. Owner/Operator of elevator: Euro-Silo NV
STORING: See ‘‘Storing’’ on page xiv. Largest vessel loaded: Panamax
1. Truck AUTHORITY: Ghent Port Co AMC, John Kennedylaan 32, Haven
2. – 3000 A, B-9042 Gent, Belgium. Tel: +32 (9) 251 0550. Fax: +32 (9)
3. Yes 251 6062. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
4. Yes Contact: Captain Dirk Vernaeve, Port Commander.
5. – Email: [Link]@[Link]
6. Yes.
SERVICES: All kinds of special services are available, e.g. tank-cleaning,
reception of waste oil, discharge of tank-washings or slops, compass HEMIKSEM: 51␥ 09' N 004␥ 20' E (See Plan)
adjusting, etc.
DRY DOCK: Wiedauwkaai (Voorhaven), two dry docks: OVERVIEW: The jetty is a private facility used solely for vessels
Length 130 m., breadth 13.0 m., draft 4.45 m. loading/discharging to the Vopak Terminal. The terminal has 94 tanks with
Length 75.85 m., breadth 11.0 m., draft 4.45 m. total capacity of 107,000 cu.m.
Tel: +32 (9) 258 2181. Fax: +32 (9) 258 0903. LOCATION: The Vopak Terminal is located on the east bank of the River
REPAIRS: Practically all kinds of deck and engine repairs are possible. Scheldt, approximately 5 n.m. SSW of Antwerp.
Radio and electronic apparatus can also be repaired. CHARTS: BA Charts No. 120, 139 and 1874.
De Pecker NV: Handelsdok-East: For supply of spare part, repair and DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Antwerp’’.
maintenance of engines and electro-mechanical equipment. Ship repairs. MAX. SIZE: 15,000 d.w.t. (ocean-going), 9,000 d.w.t. (inland waterways),
Tel: +32 (9) 251 1851. Fax: +32 (9) 251 8157 (repairs). LOA 174 m., draft 9.60 m. (LLW).
Werkhuizen F Ketels NV: Voorhaven: Ship and main engine repairs and DENSITY: 1000.
maintenance of propellers/shafts and rudders. PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Antwerp’’.
Tel: +32 (9) 255 5800. Fax: +32 (9) 251 6984. VHF: See ‘‘Antwerp’’.
SURVEYORS: All major Classification Societies have branch offices in BERTHS: The berth consists of a T-jetty, length 106 m., with dolphins at
Antwerp. either end with low impact fenders. Vessels berth either side to, dependent
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 100. Police Tel: 101. on tidal conditions.
Harbour Master’s Office Tel: +32 (9) 251 0457 or by VHF Channels 5 and 11. Also see ‘‘Plan’’.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not compulsory, but recommended. TANKER FACILITIES: Cargoes Handled: All types of chemicals.
TIME: Summertime, GMT plus 2 hours, from beginning of April to end of Cargo Handling Facilities: Cargoes are loaded and discharged through
October. Otherwise, GMT plus 1 hour. 6 in. stainless steel and mild steel pipelines. The jetty manifold has both
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year; Easter Monday; 1 May (Labour Day); chicksans and flexible hose connections, all being 6 in. ANSI 300 couplings.
Ascension; Whit Monday; 21 July (National Day); 15 August (Assumption); Gas return lines are diameter 3 in.
1 November (All Saints); 11 November (Armistice); Christmas Day. Work on Shore Personnel: The Shore Loading Supervisor boards the vessel prior
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BELGIUM Hemiksem
Loading/Discharging Rates: Loading rate is 250 t.p.h. and discharging CONTAINER FACILITIES: Monsin: Quayside length 3,131 m. Area
rate 350 t.p.h. per line. 73 ha. with a total of 91,000 sq.m. of warehouse space. Trimodal platform.
Tank Cleaning: Cleaning of cargo tanks containing poisonous residues is Covered dock 110 m. long, 26 m. wide, equipped with 2␺50 ton gantries and
prohibited. 1␺42 tons forklift.
FRESH WATER: Available at 20 t.p.h. (0.85 €/ton). Renory: Connected to the rail marshalling yard of Bressoux.
Riverside berth, depth 3.0 m.
FUEL: Not available. Trimodal platform. Container terminal with a 50 ton gantry crane. Area 5 ha.
SURVEYORS: The terminal has a laboratory on site. Major cargo with 8,000 sq.m. of warehouses and quayside length 1,692 m.
surveying organisations and classification societies are represented in 1␺50 ton mobile crane and 1␺50 ton forklift.
Antwerp. 550 m. rail lines connected directly to Kinkempois marshalling yard.
TELEPHONES: Available at terminal office. OTHER FACILITIES:
NEAREST AIRPORT: See ‘‘Antwerp’’. Port of Seraing: Ro-Ro quay for heavy, indivisible loads, up to 1,200 tons.
OPERATOR: Vopak Ltd, Vopak Hemiksem Terminal, Terlochtweg Pleasure Craft: 130 berths available.
60-64, 2620 Hemiksem, Antwerp, Belgium. Tel: +32 (3) 870 6241. TANKER FACILITIES: Petroleum Port of Wandre: There are nine
FAX: +32 (3) 887 8665. Web: [Link] Contact: Jan Verbeeck, wharves; area 59 ha. Storage tank capacity 200,000 cu.m.
Terminal Manager (Email: [Link]@[Link]). Peeters Frank, Head Direct access to an international highways network (E40, E25, E42 and
of Operations (Tel: +32 (3) 870 6247). E313).
AGENT: Vopak Agencies Antwerpen MV, St. Paullis Straat 42, CRANES: 140 gantry and mobile cranes.
2000 Antwerp, Belgium. Tel: +32 (3) 221 4422. Fax: +32 (3) 226 6261. Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’ and ‘‘Container Facilities’’.
Email: vopak_portagency@[Link] WASTE DISPOSAL: Available at each lock.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Drums are available at each lock.
FRESH WATER: Available.
LIEGE: 50␥ 38' N 005␥ 34' E (See Plan) FUEL: Available.
DRY DOCK: Shipyard with 140 m. transverse slipway.
OVERVIEW: The Port of Liege comprises 26 public docks and quays, NEAREST AIRPORT: Liege International Airport, Bierset, 10 km.
handling general and bulk cargoes, container, Ro-Ro and tanker vessels.
Port has excellent road and rail links including SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
London-Istanbul-Amsterdam-Basle-Paris-Rhur. DEVELOPMENTS: Albert Canal is being improved.
LOCATION: Along the banks of the Meuse and the Albert Canal, near Building of a 4th lock (25 m. wide) at the Lanaye Complex.
the border with the Netherlands. Extension works in Vise.
Creation of a new industrial port area between the Albert Canal and the
CHARTS: BA Chart No. 4140. River Meuse.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port of Monsin’s South Dock and Sheltered Dock AUTHORITY: Port Autonome de Liege, 14 Quai de Maestricht,
are compliant. B-4000 Liege, Belgium. Tel: +32 (4) 232 9797. FAX: +32 (4) 223 1109.
Permission to enter a Belgian port is obtainable by contacting Email: portdeliege@[Link] Web: [Link]
Email: ispsbelgium.reg9@[Link] Contact: E-L Bertrand, Administrative Manager.
Port Facility Security Officer: Monsin - North/South Docks. Tel: +32 (4)
232 9797. Email: portdeliege@[Link]
MAX. SIZE: LOA 134 m., beam 12.5 m., draft 3.4 m., airdraft 6.7 m. NIEUWPOORT: 51␥ 09' N 002␥ 43' E (See Plan)
RESTRICTIONS: Locks on canals.
Also see ‘‘Approaches’’.
OVERVIEW: Small port with yachting and fishing harbours.
Bridges: Merksem Bridge on Albert Canal, 6.7 m. air draft and Arches Bridge LOCATION: Between Ostend and Dunkirk on the west coast of Belgium.
on River Meuse 6.8 m. air draft at normal times.
APPROACHES: Port enjoys three access routes to the sea: CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1873 and 1872.
The Albert Channel, depth 3.4 m., length 129 km. with six locks, connects DOCUMENTS: Immigration requires:
Liege to Antwerp and with the Scheldt-Rhine. 2 Crew Lists
The River Meuse and the Juliana Channel give access to Rotterdam, 2 Passenger Lists
distance 310 km. Depths on River Meuse range from 2.4 m. at Namur to Passport or Seaman’s Books
3.4 m. at Liege. Ship’s Papers.
An east-west connection towards Dunkirk, length 362 km. with 32 locks, MAX. SIZE: LOA 82 m., draft 5.0 m.
accessible by vessels of 300 – 1,350 tons with the opening of the Centre PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Pilot station at inner end of West Pier.
Canal. ANCHORAGES: Good anchorage available in roads.
To enquire about access to ports at normal river discharge, contact VHF: Pilots operate on Channel 9.
Direction de la Navigation. Tel: +32 (4) 367 7048.
For information on flood water contact Etudes Hydrauliques Service.
TUGS: No tugs available.
Tel: +32 (2) 208 4054. BERTHS: Harbour entrance formed by two parallel piers running NW – SE,
giving access to inner harbour through straight channel. Wharf of 1,200 m.
BERTHS: 24.6 km. of public quays; 8 km. of private quays. One sheltered length. Depth in channel and harbour 3 m. (MLWS).
dock, 110 m. long, 26 m. breadth equipped with 4 warehouses, 10,000 sq.m. Yachting harbours with a capacity of 2,000 yachts.
total storage area, 130 berth marina.
Berth Length Depth Remarks CRANES: 3 and 5 ton cranes available.
(m.) (m.) WASTE DISPOSAL: Drums and skips placed alongside. No charges.
Port of Monsin SLOPS DISPOSAL: Small amounts can be handled in 50 litre drums.
South Dock 1,225 3.0 Bulk, containers Contact Teco, Tel: 237415.
North Dock 896 3.0 Bulk, containers MEDICAL: Hospital facilities at Veurne (10 km.).
Albert Canal 790 3.0 Bulk, containers FRESH WATER: Available.
In Meuse 1,150 Bulk, containers
Sheltered Dock 220 3.4 Bulk, containers
FUEL: Light and heavy gas oil available. No coal.
Port of Wandre 1,985 2.8 Petroleum DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Dunkirk’’.
Port of Coronmeuse 952 2.5 Bulk REPAIRS: Small repairs only.
Port Van Beneden 150 2.5 Bulk POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Maritime Police: Schengen Immigration
Port of the Croisiers-Cheravoie 158 2.5 Bulk Control Post, Filliaertweg 41, Nieuwpoort. Tel/Fax: +32 (58) 233045.
Port of Renory 1,691 2.5 – 3.0 Containers WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: 4.0 – 5.0 m.
Port of Sclessin 223 2.5 Bulk NEAREST AIRPORT: Ostend International Airport, 10 km.
Port of Ougree 422 2.5 – 3.4 Bulk
Port of Jemeppe 1,043 2.5 Bulk SEAMAN’S CLUBS: None.
Port of Seraing 550 2.5 Ro-Ro AUTHORITY: Vlaamse Overheid, Maritieme Dienstverlening en Kust,
Port of Ivoz-Ramet 880 2.5 Bulk Maritiem Plein 3, B-8400 Oostende, Belgium. Tel: +32 (59) 255459.
Port of Flemalle-Haute 730 2.8 Bulk Fax: +32 (59) 255441. Web: [Link]
Port of Engis-Ehein 699 3.0 Bulk Contact: Captain Jacques Loncke, MRCC-SAR Manager.
Port of the Ardennes 156 1.8 Bulk Email: [Link]@[Link]
Port of Argenteau 962 2.4 Bulk
Port of Semeries 458 3.0 Bulk
Port of Herstal 675 3.0 Bulk OSTEND: 51␥ 14' N 002␥ 55' E (See Plan)
Port of Hermalle-sous-Argenteau 2,250 3.4 Bulk
Port of Hermalle-sous-Huy 114 3.0 Bulk
Yacht Harbour 835 2.0 – 2.5 Bulk
OVERVIEW: Small port accessed via locks. Handles general cargo,
Ro-Ro, containers, small coastal tankers, ferries and fishing vessels.
Port of Tihange 479 2.5 Bulk
Port of Ampsin 675 2.5 Bulk LOCATION: On west coast of Belgium.
Port of Ombret 570 2.5 Bulk CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1872 and 1873.
Port of Statte 1,030 2.5 Bulk DOCUMENTS: The following are required for clearance inwards:
Port of Eclatement (Herstal) 855 2.5 Bulk 2 Bills of Lading
Port of Lanaye 2,405 3.4 Bulk 2 Bonded Stores Lists
Port of Vise 840 2.5 Bulk 4 Cargo Manifests
2 Crew Effects Declarations
BULK FACILITIES: All quays have facilities to load and discharge bulk 2 Crew Lists
cargoes. Silos for storage of sand and gravel also available. Customs Declaration outward bound prepared by Agents
Storage: Grain silos, total capacity 50,000 cu.m. Gravel/sand hoppers, total 2 Disembarking Passenger Lists
capacity 60,000 tonnes. 2 Embarking Passenger Lists
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General Declaration prepared by Agents CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Load Line Certificate Operator: Searoad Stevedores. Tel: +32 (59) 342220. Fax: +32 (59)
2 Maritime Declarations of Health 342229. Email: operations@[Link] Web: [Link]
2 Passenger Effects Declarations
2 Passenger Lists
Facilities: The terminal is located in the outer port adjacent to the Ro-Ro
terminal. There is 1␺100 tonne Fantuzzi Reggiane MCH 150 crane outreach
Radar and Safety Radio Certificates
46.0 m., with tower height 30.7 m., 2 reachstackers, parking area 2,000 sq.m.
2 Stores Lists
at the berths and additional 3,000 sq.m. within the port.
1 Tonnage Certificate.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. PASSENGER FACILITIES: Located in the Outer Port.
PFSO: Ronald Kreps, Harbour Master
OTHER FACILITIES:
(Email: [Link]@[Link]). Ro-Ro: Operators: Transeuropa Ferries. Tel: +32 (59) 340250.
Fax: +32 (59) 340251. Web: [Link]
MAX. SIZE: Bulk: Depth 10.0 m. Ferryways. Tel: +32 (59) 342224. Fax: +32 (59) 342229.
Containers: LOA 170 m., draft 7.2 m. Email: operations@[Link] Web: [Link]
Locks: LOA 106 m., beam 17.4 m., draft 4.6 m. (LW), depth 4.50 m. (LLWS). Berth 206 (will
Ro-Ro: LOA 180 m., depth 8.6 m. be moved to Zeewezen
Tankers: Beam 15.24 m., draft 7.01 m.
Name of berth Berth 105 201) Dock Tij Dock
DENSITY: 1003 – 1025. Vessel LOA 170 m. 160 m. 180 m. 170 m.
RESTRICTIONS: Traffic signals in accordance with IALA are shown at Depth 7.5 m. 7.7 m. 8.0 m. 8.6 m.
end of eastern harbour entrance pierhead. Length of bridge 55 m. 30 m. 60 m. –
Max. workable draft 5.40 m. in centre of canal from Oostende up to Width of bridge 6.5 m. 7.05 m. 7.05 m. –
Plassendale Bridge only. Harbour channel draft 9.14 m. Sea Lock Demey is Weight loading 270 t/bridge 140 t/bridge 360 t/bridge 180 t/bridge
on the Ostende-Bruges Canal. capacity
PILOTAGE: Compulsory. Link span Y – – –
Pilot boat, black hull, white number forward on both sides of hull, yellow Pontoon – Y Y Y
funnel black top, 1 n.m. north of Kwintebank Racon Buoy. Displays by day Quarter stern ramp – – Y Y
at top of mast, red square flag with letter ‘‘P’’ in white; by night lights prescribed Double deck loading Y – – –
by International Regulations. Contact ‘‘Wandelaar Approach’’ on VHF Height of quay MLLWS MLLWS MLLWS MLLWS
Channel 60. +6.8 m. +6.8 m. +6.8 m. +6.8 m.
Anchorage awaiting Pilot: Anchor to the NW of SW Akkaert Lightbuoy. Difference between 3.89 m. 3.89 m. 3.89 m. 3,89 m
Depths at least 18.0 m. (MLLWS). Advise on VHF Channel 65 from pilot boat high and low tide (mean tide) (mean tide) (mean tide) (mean tide)
or from ‘‘‘Traffic Centre Wandelaar’’. Preference in side to starboard starboard – –
From Pilot Station Ostend. ETA to ‘‘Pilot Station Ostend’’ via ‘‘Radio TANKER FACILITIES: Only small tankers. Discharge in the fishing port.
Ostend’’ at least 3 hours prior to arrival. Harbour Pilot boat will meet as far Max. LOA 86 m., max. beam 15.24 m., max. draft 7.01 m.
as Lat. 51␥ 15' 30" N, Long. 002␥ 52' E. Pilot boat shows by day red square
flag white ‘‘P’’; by night international prescribed lights. Ostend-Bruges Canal: Plassendale No. 3: Operator: Proviron Fine
Also see ‘‘VHF’’. Chemicals. Tel: +32 (59) 562100. Email: [Link]@[Link]
Web: [Link]
ANCHORAGES: Position Lat. 51␥ 15' 30" N, Long. 002␥ 52' 48" E. Depth Facilities: Berth handling vessels up to LOA 106 m., draft 5.4 m. and
7.0 m. (MLLWS). 2,000 tonnes. 10,000 sq.m. chemicals plant, cargoes handled include amines
PRATIQUE: Pratique obtained from Belgian Pilot. Any advice on health (TEA, TMA, etc.), aromatics and butylchloride.
matters also obtainable from Pilot services. Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Ostend Radio – OST. Tel: +32 (505) CRANES: Various cranes up to 36 tonnes capacity.
50801. Fax: +32 (505) 47400. Telex/Satcom: 81417. STEVEDORES: ETA to be advised weekdays before 0600 hrs. For
VHF: Contact ‘‘Wandelaar Approach’’ on Channel 60 and later contact Saturday or Sunday work advise before 1500 hrs. Fridays. All stevedoring
‘‘Traffic Centre Wandelaar’’ on Channel 65. arrangements made by Agents.
Pilot Station Ostend operates on VHF Channel 9 (only for pilotage Cargo Gear: No additional requirements.
matters).
Harbour Control on Channel 9
MEDICAL: Notice to Agents for medical attention 6 hours before arrival.
Hospital services available. Medical information can be obtained on R/T via
Mercatorlock on Channel 14
Ostend Radio. In an emergency call Tel: +32 (59) 709798.
Lock Demey on Channel 10
Fishery Lock on Channel 20. FRESH WATER: Available quayside in docks. Rate delivery
Also see ‘‘Pilotage’’ and ‘‘Anchorages’’. approx. 15 t.p.h.
TUGS: 1␺1,250 h.p. Government tug meets outside harbour. Tug lines FUEL: All grades.
optional. 1␺30 tonne BP privately owned. Additional tugs can be arranged SERVICES: Compass adjusting, radio and radar repairs.
at 12 hours’ notice. Tugs arranged via Port Control or Agent. DRY DOCK: In Fishing Port two slipways available, one 700 tons
Also see ‘‘Antwerp’’. deadweight, the other 300 tons; a 1,750 tons shiplift along the waterway.
BERTHS: Small dry dock located on the Ostende-Bruges Canal.
Outer Port: Also see ‘‘Flushing’’.
Berth Length Depth Remarks REPAIRS: All types deck and engine repairs.
No. (m.) (m.) POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 112. Police
101* 110 5.8 Emergency Ro-Ro only Tel: 701111, 701057. Ambulance Tel: 900. Fire Tel: 701010, 701086.
105* 170 7.5 Ro-Ro
Zeewezendock 2␺180 8.0 Ro-Ro
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not necessary.
501 – 502* TIME: GMT plus 1 hour. GMT plus 2 hours in summertime.
Cockerill Quay 3␺100 10.0 Bulk, general cargo LOCAL HOLIDAYS: 1 January (New Year); Easter Monday
201 – 203 (changeable); 1 May (Labour Day); Ascension Day (changeable, in May);
Deepwater Quay: Whit Monday (changeable); 21 July (Independence Day); 15 August (Our
204 110 † 8.0 Bulk, general cargo Mary Ascension Day); 1 November (All Saints’ Day); 11 November (Armistice
205 110 † 8.0 Bulk, general cargo Day); 25 December (Christmas Day). Cargo work can be arranged on those
206* 110 8.0 Ro-Ro, general cargo days at sufficient notice.
Tij Dock 404* 200 8.6 Ro-Ro CONSULS: Austria, France, Germany, Luxemburg, Monaco, Senegal,
NHM Terminal 2␺120 6.4 Bulk Spain and Tunisia.
608 – 609 TELEPHONES: No arrangements for placing on board.
Hout Dock 311, 313, 440 7.00 Project, timber, general cargo,
315 bulk NEAREST AIRPORT: Ostend International Airport, 5 km.
Vlot Dock 301 – 310 600 6.50 General cargo, bulk CUSTOMS: Tobacco: 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or
Zwaai Dock 130 6.00 Project, general cargo, bulk 250 gm. tobacco. Fresh supply weekly.
317 – 319 Wine and Spirits: 1 litre per man in opened bottles.
Zwaai Dock 320 60 4.50 Project, general cargo, bulk REPATRIATION: Through Immigration Officers and Maritime Police.
Ostende – Bruges Canal: Tel: 500925/6.
715 (Logghe) 40 7.00 Bulk, coal, sand
720, 730 (Proviron) 153 7.50 Chemicals only
DEVELOPMENTS: The following works are in hand:
⌻ dredging the main channel to 8.4 m. at CD
740 (Rodanar) 49 8.50 Sawn timber, general cargo
⌻ reinforcing the quay walls
760 (Damen) 170 10.00 Damen Shipyard
⌻ building a 300 m. diameter swinging area in the tidal harbour
770 (SKB) SKB dry dock
The next stage of the development plan includes:
780 – 790 (Seagate) 320 7.00 New berths for general cargo,
under construction ⌻ developing more parking spaces for the tidal harbour Ro-Ro berths
795 (Seminck) 100 7.00 New liquid gas terminal, ⌻ extending the deepwater quay by 300 m. and building another Ro-Ro
under construction berth
* Ro-Ro ramp ⌻ deepening the Ostend-Bruges Canal to match the new lock capacity
† LOA over a 5 km. length
⌻ developing industrial land in the inner port area
BULK FACILITIES: Located at the Deepwater Quay length 380 m. ⌻ building a new yacht harbour.
(Berths No. 204 – 205) and Cockerill Quay (Berths No. 201 – 202) length AUTHORITY: Stad Oostende, Havenmeesterij, Slijkensesteenweg 1,
320 m. is equipped to handle bulk and general cargo with 10,000 sq.m. of B-8400 Oostende, Belgium. Tel: +32 (59) 321687. Fax: +32 (59) 330387.
warehousing. Web: [Link] Contact: Patrick Vermandel, Harbour Master.
Aggregates Terminal: Operator: Hanson Aggregates. Email: [Link]@[Link]
Facilities: Located at the Deepwater Quay at Berth No. 204 handling sand AGHO: Autonomous Harbour (AGHO), Belgium. Tel: +32 (59) 340711.
and gravel. Includes a concrete mill. Fax: +32 (59) 340710. Contact: Captain Ronald Kreps, Harbour Master.
Also see ‘‘Berths’’. Email: [Link]@[Link]

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RUISBROEK, including Willebroek: Terminal Length
(m.)
Depth
(m.)
Remarks
51␥ 06' N 004␥ 20' E Van Gansewinkel NV 129 4.5
Deckx NV 114 4.5
Also see Brussels Kemira 236 6.5 Bulk stone granules
RCT Stevedoring NV 300 2.5 – 8.5 Bulk sand, stone,
OVERVIEW: Several quays along the Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal. commodities
LOCATION: On the Brussels-Scheldt Sea Canal, south of Antwerp in Willebroek Layby 140 5.0 Lay-by
Belgium. Belgian Scrap Company 350 3.5 – 5.5
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 120, 139 and 1874. TCT Belgium NV 230 8.0 Containers
Willebroek 58 4.5 Passenger
DOCUMENTS: Clearance inwards can be effected whilst the ship is at Denayer Papier NV/CMI 200 4.0 – 5.5
anchor, awaiting the tide at Oosterweel Anchorage (Antwerp Roads). Waterwegen en 156 4.0
The following forms are required for clearance inwards: Zeekanaal
1 Bonded Stores List Prebeton NV 179 4.5 – 5.0
1 Crew Effects Declaration G&G International 236 – 122 6.0 – 4.0 Ro-Ro
2 Crew Lists Matramat NV 139 5.5
1 Ship’s Stores List Alural Clijmans 110 4.5
1 Tonnage Certificate. Willebroek Beton NV 100 3.5
Cargo Manifest: After completion of loading, the ship receives a third Calandro 360 2.5 – 4.0
original copy. This copy is to be endorsed on the reverse side by the Terminal Promat International NV 140 6.0 Bulk gypsum
Manager at the following terminals and then collected by him against a receipt Eternit Platenafdeling 206 6.0
for the cargo:
Prayon NV, Mouterij Albert NV, DD Shipping NV Puurs, Van Also see ‘‘Brussels’’.
Gansewinkel NV, Deckx NV, Kemira, RCT Stevedoring NV, Belgian Scrap Line Handlers: The use of private line handlers is compulsory on the Sea
Terminal NV, TCT Belgium NV, Denayer Papier NV, Prebeton NV, Canal Brussels-Scheldt, supplied by Brabo CVBA. They come equipped with
G&G International NV, Matramat NV, Alural Clijmans, Willebroek Beton NV a mooring launch, ordered together with the Canal Pilot via Nieuwe Zeesluis
and Eternit Platenafdeling. Wintam.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam (lock) and Lock Zemst BULK FACILITIES:
are compliant.
The following terminals are compliant: Prayon Rupel NV chemical plant,
Alural, Clijmans:
Location: Lat. 51␥ 2' 56" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 35" E.
Mouterij Albert NV, DD Shipping NV Puurs, DD Shipping Grimbergen,
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
RCT Stevedoring NV, Belgian Scrap Terminal NV, TCT Belgium NV,
Operator: Alural Belgium NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 7200. Fax: +32 (3) 886 0634.
Matramat NV and Van Gansewinkel NV.
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 110 m., consisting of a closed
MAX. SIZE: Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam to Ruisbroek: LOA 180 m., beam concrete wall quay with depth 4.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
23.50 m., draft 8.5 m., airdraft 48.0 m. Only mobile cranes available.
Ruisbroek to Spoorbrug Willebroek: LOA 140 m., beam 16.50 m., draft
6.0 m., airdraft 32.0 m. Belgian Scrap Terminal NV:
DENSITY: 1010. Location: Lat. 51␥ 4' 20" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 51" E.
RESTRICTIONS: Bridges: Nijverheidsbrug (Puurs) has no airdraft Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
limitation, but max. width at bridge is 50.0 m. Operator: Belgian Scrap Terminal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 9480. Fax: +32 (3)
Boulevardbrug (Willebroek) max. width 17.66 m. There is no airdraft 860 9485.
limitation, but ships have to take into account that the bridge angle in the Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 350 m., with
open position is limited to 79␥ 13' 44". two berths. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Depths vary from 5.5 m. at
Spoorbrug (Willebroek) max. width 19.90 m. There is no airdraft limitation. the upper quay to 3.5 m. at the lower quay. Only mobile crane available.
Vredesbrug max. width 35.0 m. and airdraft 32.0 m. Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can be swung using the turning basin
Ringbrug (Expressbrug (Willebroek)) max. width 50.0 m. and airdraft in front of the terminal.
32.0 m.
Hefbrug Tisselt (Willebroek) max. width 35.0 m. and airdraft 32.0 m. Calandro:
maximum. Location: Lat. 51␥ 1' 02" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 56" E.
APPROACHES: Flushing and Antwerp Roads: Ships may have to Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
anchor at the Flushing Anchorage or at Oosterweel to await the tide. Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Ships proceed upstream on the incoming tide, arriving at Wintam Locks 860 6278.
at high water (HW). The lock is located just west of the point where the River Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 360 m., with
Rupel flows into the River Scheldt and is the access point to the Sea Canal two berths. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Depths vary from 3.0 m. in
Brussels-Scheldt, which leads to Brussels. the lower, 2.5 m. in the middle and 4.0 m. on the upper part of the quay.
Time of HW at Antwerp Roads is the determining time for entry into the Only mobile cranes available.
Wintam Lock, docking at slack water or the beginning of the ebb. Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can be swung passing the Jan
Bogaertbrug using the turning basin downstream of Zemst Lock.
Wintam Lock: The lock, length 250 m. and width 25.0 m., has rounded
vertical steel linings, acting as fenders. Only wooden or standard fenders are DD Shipping NV, Puurs (ex Grace):
allowed in the lock, so as to prevent any tyre fenders being torn off and Location: Lat. 51␥ 5' 24" N, Long. 04␥ 20' 44" E.
sucked into the lock’s mechanical parts. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Turning Basin No. 1: There is a turning basin, approximate dimensions Operator: DD Shipping NV. Tel: +32 (5) 382 2211. Fax: +32 (5) 382 2214.
170␺170 m., approximately 3 km. beyond Wintam Lock. Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 201 m., consisting of a closed
Also see ‘‘Bulk Facilities’’, ‘‘Other Facilities’’ and ‘‘Cargo Handling concrete wall quay with depth 9.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Facilities’’. No direct railway connection available.
PILOTAGE: Compulsory for the Sea Canal Brussels-Scheldt. Pilot to be Cargoes Handled: Bulk sand, stone and commodities.
ordered at least 2 hours prior to arrival at the Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam (lock) Turning Basin: The ship is to be swung around in Turning Basin No. 1,
by email or fax. proceeding astern for the last 700 – 800 m. to the berth. This is done to berth
Canal Pilot boards prior to leaving the Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam. Other than the vessel starboard side to on the right bank of the Canal.
the Pilot, no official will board the ship.
PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: ISPS: Ship’s ISPS compliance De Wip:
questionnaire is to be sent in accordance with the regulations prior to arrival Location: Lat. 51␥ 6' 39" N, Long. 04␥ 17' 56" E.
to Email: ISPSBELGIUM.REG9@[Link] or Fax: +32 (2) 233 7628. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
VHF: Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam listens on Channel 16 and works on Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Channels 10, 20 and 68. 886 6278.
Nijverheidsbrug (Puurs), Boulevardbrug Willebroek, Ijzerenburg Spoorbrug Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 301 m., consisting of a closed
Willebroek and Vredesbrug Willebroek, Ringbrug (Expressbrug) Willebroek, concrete wall quay with depth 4.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Hefbrug Tisselt Willebroek, Jan Bogaertbrug (Kapelle o/d Bos) work on Only mobile cranes available for discharging.
Channels 10 and 20. Turning Basin: There is a turning basin approximately 180 m. ␺ 180 m. in
TUGS: Tugs are ordered at least 4 hours prior to arrival Nieuwe Zeesluis front of the berth.
Wintam by email or fax, and are supplied by the URS of Antwerp.
Vessels with LOA of more than 120 m.: 1 tug compulsory Deckx NV:
Vessels with beam of more than 17 m. and a bow thruster: 1 tug Location: Lat. 51␥ 5' 02" N, Long. 4␥ 21' 06" E.
compulsory Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Vessels with beam of more than 17 m. and no bow thruster: 2 tug Operator: Deckx Algemene Ondernemingen NV. Tel: +32 (14) 377672.
compulsory Fax: +32 (14) 377677.
Vessels with draft of more than 7.0 m. and a bow thruster: 1 tug compulsory Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 114 m., consisting of a closed
Vessels with draft of more than 7.0 m. and no bow thruster: 2 tug concrete wall quay with depth 4.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
compulsory. Only mobile cranes available for discharging.
One tug is in most cases secured through the centre fairlead aft, well before Cargoes Handled: Stone granules for asphalt mixtures.
Wintam Lock.
BERTHS: Eternit Platenafdeling:
Terminal Length Depth Remarks Location: Lat. 51␥ 0' 33" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 55" E.
(m.) (m.) Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Prayon NV 600 6.5 – 8.5 Bulk liquids Operator: Eternit NV. Tel: +32 (15) 717171. Fax: +32 (15) 717179.
Hellegat 346 8.5 – 9.0 Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 206 m., consisting of a closed
Mouterij Albert NV 580 6.5 – 7.0 Bulk grain concrete wall quay with depth 6.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
DD Shipping NV 201 9.0 Bulk sand, stone, Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can be swung passing the Jan
commodities Bogaertbrug using the turning basin downstream of Zemst Lock.
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Hellegat: Willebroek Beton NV:
Location: Lat. 51␥ 5' 38" N, Long. 04␥ 20' 15" E. Location: Lat. 51␥ 2' 18" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 38" E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3) Operator: Willebroek Beton NV. Tel: +32 (3) 866 2166. Fax: +32 (3)
886 6278. 886 5768.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 346 m. Ship’s Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 100 m., consisting of a closed
fenders are normally not required. Depths vary from 9.0 m. at the upper quay concrete wall quay with depth 3.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
to 8.5 m. at the lower quay. Mooring lines are in normal mooring conditions Only mobile cranes available.
3-0-2 fore and aft. Only mobile cranes available.
Turning Basin: The ship is to be swung around in Turning Basin No. 1, Willebroek Layby:
proceeding astern for the last 400 – 500 m. to the berth. This is done to berth Location: Lat. 51␥ 4' 22" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 58" E.
the vessel starboard side to on the right bank of the canal. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
Kemira: 860 6278.
Location: Lat. 51␥ 4' 40" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 36" E. Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 140 m., consisting of a closed
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. concrete wall quay with depth 5.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Operator: Fertura NV, Goormansdijk 9, 2480 Dessel, Belgium. Only mobile cranes available. No direct railway connection available.
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 236 m., consisting of a closed Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can be swung in the turning basin
concrete wall quay with depth 6.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. 1,000 m. downstream of the quay.
Only mobile cranes available for discharging.
Cargoes Handled: Stone granules for asphalt mixtures. CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can be swung in the turning basin
500 m. upstream of Kemira. TCT Belgium:
Location: Lat. 51␥ 4' 15" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 58" E.
Matramat NV: Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Location: Lat. 51␥ 2' 56" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 45" E. Operator: TCT Belgium NV. Tel: +32 (3) 880 2700. Fax: +32 (3) 880 2718.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 230 m., consisting of a closed
Operator: Matramat NV. Tel: +32 (3) 866 5226. Fax: +32 (3) 866 5227. concrete wall quay with depth 8.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 139 m., consisting of a closed No direct railway connection available.
concrete wall quay with depth 5.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Container Facilities: Container terminal. Container handling via mobile
Only mobile cranes available. cranes.
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 150 m. can be swung in the turning basin Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can be swung in the turning basin
in front of the Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. in front of the terminal.

Mouterij Albert NV: OTHER FACILITIES:

Location: Lat. 51␥ 5' 29" N, Long. 04␥ 20' 27" E. Denayer Papier NV/CMI:
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV Location: Lat. 51␥ 3' 46.65" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 52.22" E.
Operator: Mouterij Albert NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 0411. Fax: +32 (3) 886 8399. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 580 m. with Operator: Denayer Papier NV. Tel: +32 (3) 886 7101. Fax: +32 (3) 886 7110.
two berths. Ship’s fenders are normally not required. Depths vary from 7.0 m. Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 200 m., consisting of a closed
at the upper quay to 6.5 m. at the lower quay. concrete wall quay. Depths vary from 4.0 m. at the upper quay to 5.5 m. at
Mooring lines are in normal mooring conditions 3-0-2 fore and aft. the lower quay. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Discharging of grain is in conducted via a pneumatic suction extractor and Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 150 m. can be swung in the turning basin
conveyor system. upstream passing the Vredesbrug.
Cargoes Handled: Bulk grain.
Turning Basin: The ship is to be swung around in Turning Basin No. 1, G and G International NV:
proceeding astern for the last 300 – 400 m. to the berth. This is done to berth Location: Lat. 51␥ 2' 39" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 42" E.
the vessel port side to on the left bank of the Canal. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: G and G International NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 2011. Fax: +32 (3)
Prebeton NV: 886 5804.
Location: Lat. 51␥ 3' 02" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 47" E. Facilities: The terminal has two closed concrete wall quays, the new quay,
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. length 236 m., has two berths and depth 6.0 m. The second closed concrete
Operator: Prebeton NV. Tel: +32 (3) 866 0167. Fax: +32 (3) 886 6178. wall quay has quay length 122 m. and depth 4.0 m. Ship’s fenders are
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 179 m., consisting of a closed normally required. Upstream part of the new quay has facilities for Ro-Ro
concrete wall quay with depth 4.5 – 5.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally handling. Only mobile cranes available other than the Ro-Ro facilities.
required. Only mobile cranes available. Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 150 m. can be swung in the turning basin
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 150 m. can be swung in the turning basin in front of the Waterwegen and Zeekanaal NV quay approximately 800 m.
in front of the Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV quay. (new quay) and 300 m. downstream of the quays.
Promat International NV: Willebroek, Passenger:
Location: Lat. 51␥ 1' 02" N, Long. 04␥21' 39" E. Location: Lat. 51␥ 3' 55" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 51" E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
Operator: Promat International NV. Tel: +32 (15) 718162. Fax: +32 (15) Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3)
718129. 860 6278.
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 140 m., consisting of a closed Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 58 m., consisting of a closed
concrete wall quay with depth 6.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required. concrete wall quay with depth 4.5 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Quay has dedicated facilities for discharging FGD, gypsum in bulk, capacity No direct railway connection available.
150 t.p.h. Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 150 m. can be swung in the turning basin
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 180 m. can be swung passing the Jan upstream passing the Vredesbrug.
Bogaertbrug using the turning basin downstream of Zemst Lock.
TANKER FACILITIES:
RCT Stevedoring NV:
Location: Lat. 51␥ 4' 27" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 48" E. Prayon:
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Location: Lat. 51␥ 5' 11" N, Long. 04␥ 20' 53" E.
Operator: RCT Stevedoring NV. Tel: +32 (3) 886 3711. Fax: +32 (3) Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV.
886 8235. Operator: Prayon NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 9200. Fax: +32 (3) 886 3083.
Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 300 m., with Facilities: The terminal has a closed concrete wall quay, length 600 m., with
three berths. Ship’s fenders are normally required. Depths vary from 2.5 m. three berths, and is well fendered so ship’s fenders are normally not required.
at the upper quay to 8.5 m. in the middle part and 2.5 m. at the lower quay. Depths vary from 6.5 m. at the upper quay to 8.5 m. in the middle part and
Only mobile cranes up to 10 tonnes SWL available for discharging. No direct 7.0 m. at the lower quay. The position for the ship’s manifold is clearly marked
railway connection available. on the quay. Mooring lines are in normal mooring conditions 3-0-2 fore and
Cargoes Handled: Sand, ore and commodities. aft. Only mobile cranes available.
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 130 m. can be swung in the turning basin Cargoes Handled: Liquids in bulk. Transshipment operations possible.
500 m. upstream of Kemira. Turning Basin: The ship is to be swung around in Turning Basin No. 1,
proceeding astern for the last 700 – 800 m. to the berth. This is done to berth
Van Gansewinkel NV: the vessel port side to the left bank of the canal.
Location: Lat. 51␥ 5' 04" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 10" E.
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. WASTE DISPOSAL: Arranged via Agent
Operator: Van Gansewinkel NV. Tel: +32 (70) 223100. Fax: +32 (70) 223101. SLOPS DISPOSAL: Arranged via Agent
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 129 m., consisting of a closed
concrete wall quay with depth 4.5 m., well fendered so ship’s fenders are FRESH WATER: Arranged via Agent.
not normally required. Only mobile cranes available for discharging. No direct Prayon NV: Available, various connections depending on ship connection
railway connection available. type, costing €0.85/cu.m.
FUEL: Arranged via Agent.
Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV: Available by truck or barge at the following terminals:
Location: Lat. 51␥ 3' 09" N, Long. 04␥ 21' 48" E. DD Shipping NV Puurs, Hellegat, De Wip, Van Gansewinkel NV, Kemira,
Owner: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. RCT Stevedoroing NV, Willebroek Layby, Belgian Scrap Terminal NV, TCT
Operator: Waterwegen en Zeekanaal NV. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6270. Fax: +32 (3) Belgium NV, Willebroek Passenger, Denayer Papier NV/CMI, Waterwegen
860 6278. En Zeekanaal NV, Prebeton NV, Matramat NV, Willebroek Beton NV,
Facilities: The terminal has one berth, length 156 m., consisting of a closed Calandro, Promat International NV and Eternit Platenafdeling.
concrete wall quay with depth 4.0 m. Ship’s fenders are normally required.
Turning Basin: Ships up to LOA 150 m. can be swung in the turning basin
DRY DOCK: See ‘‘Antwerp’’.
in front of the Waterwegen and Zeekanaal NV quay. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Ambulance Tel: 100. Police/Fire
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NEAREST AIRPORT: Brussels International Airport, 25 km. Certificate of Registry
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Antwerp Seafarers Centre, Italielei 72, Civil Liability Certificate
B-2000 Antwerpen, Belgium. Tel: +32 (3) 233 3475. Fax: +32 (3) 232 2910. 1 Crew Effects Declaration
Email: mtsantwerp@[Link] Web: [Link]/MTS 2 Crew Lists or Passenger Lists
Centre opening hours 1900 – 2300 hrs. daily. 1 Customs Declaration, outward bound (prepared by Agents)
2 Customs Provision Lists (prepared by Agents)
GENERAL: Useful Telephone Numbers: 1 Dangerous Goods List
Nieuwe Zeesluis Wintam. Tel: + 32 (3) 860 6293. Fax: +32 (3) 860 6306.
Email: [Link]@[Link] Derat (Exemption) Certificate
Pompstation Vliet. Tel: +32 (3) 886 9250 3 Freight Lists (prepared by Agents)
Boulevardbrug Willebroek. Tel: +32 (3) 888 0608 1 General Declaration (prepared by Agents)
Hefbrug Tisselt Willebroek. Tel: +32 (3) 886 3008 Load Line Certificate
Harbour Master. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6294 Maritime Declaration of Health
Harbour Master’s office. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6296. Tel/Fax: +32 (3) 860 6305 Oil Record Book
Harbour Master’s secretary. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6297. Safety Certificates
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: July 1999. 1 Stowaway List
Vessel: Chemical tanker, LOA 115 m., 8,200 d.w.t. Tonnage Certificate
The vessel concerned is equipped with a variable pitch (left-handed) ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
propeller and a bow thruster 620 h.p. The draft was 7.5 m. even keel in fresh MAX. SIZE: Outer Harbour: LOA 350 m., beam 55 m., draft 15.85 m.
water. (under-keel clearance 1.80 m.).
Location: Ruisbroek is located on the Willebroek Canal, south of Antwerp. Gas: 40,000 – 135,000 cu.m., LOA 350 m., beam 55.0 m., draft 12.0 m., no
Note: Ruisbroek is not to be confused with the other Ruisbroek, which is SW airdraft restriction.
of Brussels on the Charleroi Canal. Inner Harbour: LOA 400 m., beam 48.0 m., draft 15.54 m. (to be increased
Documents: Clearance: This was effected whilst the ship was at anchor, to 16.76 m.).
awaiting the tide at Oosterweel Anchorage (Antwerp Roads). Bruges: Beam 19.0 m., draft 6.30 m.
The ship’s Agent boards from the pilot launch, which also embarks the
Upper Scheldt Pilot. DENSITY: Outer Port 1025. Inner Port 1018 – 1020. Bruges 1012.
The following forms are required for port clearance: RESTRICTIONS: Vessels with draft greater than 12.0 m. are dependent
1 Certificate of Registry on tide for entry.
3 Crew Lists Access Channel: Pas van het Zand, beaconed; 2,000 m. long, 600 m.
1 Ship’s Stores/Bonded Stores List wide; depth Z (␤15.2 m.) LLWS over a width of 300 m.; direction NW/SE.
1 Tonnage Certificate.
Other than the Pilot, no official boarded the ship.
APPROACHES: Vessels approaching the port shall pass via either the
Clearance was quick and efficient. The bond was not sealed. deep-draft channel Het Scheur and Ribzand or coastal channel Wielingen.
The Customs receipt, for inward clearance, brought on board by the Agent, The access channel to the port of Zeebrugge, Pas van het Zand is
has to be delivered to the Terminal Manager at Prayon Rupel NV. approximate length 2,000 m. and width 600 m. with depth 15.50 m. (MLLWS)
Bill of Lading: After completion of loading in Safi, Morocco, the ship received over width 300 m. running NW – SE.
a third original copy. This copy was endorsed on the reverse side by the At the entrance the distance between the breakwaters is 720 m. and depth
Terminal Manager at Prayon Rupel NV, and then collected by him against a 15.50 m. (MLLWS). At least one hour prior to arrival at the Zand buoy, contact
receipt for the cargo. Zeebrugge Port Control on VHF Channel 71 for permission to proceed
inwards.
Pilotage: Arriving from the south, the Pilot was embarked at Wandelaar Pilot
Station. We anchored at the Flushing Anchorage, awaiting the tide. Changed All channels are under VTS control.
Pilots. Changed Pilots at Antwerp Roads, anchoring at Oosterweel, awaiting PILOTAGE: Wandelaar Pilot is stationed 2 n.m. west of the SW Akkaert
the tide. Buoys. Pilot will board small vessels in Zeebrugge Roads (draft less than
The ship had to proceed upstream on the incoming tide, arriving at Wintam 2.20 m. and in an emergency).
Locks at high water. The lock is located just west of the point where the River Arrival: At least 6 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station, and if changes
Rupel flows into the River Scheldt. The lock is the access point to the of 2 hours or more, vessels should inform ‘‘Pilot VTS Wandelaar’’ via
Willebroek Canal, which leads to Brussels. Oostende Radio (OST) or Radar Zeebrugge. Tel: +32 (50) 550801.
The time of high water at Antwerp Roads is the determining time for entry Fax: +32 (50) 547400. Telex/Satcom: 81417.
into the Wintam Lock, docking at slack water or the beginning of the ebb. The following information is required:
Changed Pilots at Wintam Lock. a) ship’s name
Tugs: A tug is secured through the centre fairlead aft, well before Wintam b) call sign
Lock. In our case, the tug was supplied by the URS towing company of c) nationality
Antwerp. The tug (32 tons bollard pull) proved to be more than adequate. d) destination
The tug that assisted the ship in the lock was kept on after departing the e) ETA pilot station (GMT)
lock. f) draft
There are two small tugs available on the Willebroek Canal, but they are g) cargo
thought to lack the power to handle ships of this size, in loaded condition. h) Agent
For vessels without a bow thruster, two tugs are recommended. i) LOA
Berthing: The ship was loaded with phosphoric acid, from Safi in Morocco, j) max. beam
to be discharged at the Prayon Rupel NV chemical plant. k) information regarding damage or malfunction of instruments or engine.
Willebroek Canal: According to the Pilot, the max. draft for the canal is 8.0 m., First report half an hour prior to entering VTS-SM zone (A North and A
and alongside the berth 7.5 m. There is a turning basin, estimated dimensions South buoys), to ‘‘Traffic Centre Wandelaar’’ on VHF Channel 65. Vessel to
250 m. ␺ 250 m., approximately 3 km. beyond Wintam Lock. The ship was confirm name, position, draft and destination of vessel.
swung around in the turning basin, proceeding astern for the last 700 – 800 m. Departure: Confirmation of Estimated Time of Sailing (ETS) and destination
to the berth. The ship was berthed port side to, on the west side of the Canal. via ship’s Agent should be passed to the Zeebrugge Pilot Station at least
Wintam Lock: According to the Pilot, the dimensions of the lock are length 2.5 hours prior to sailing.
250 m. and breadth 25.0 m. The lock wall has rounded vertical steel linings,
acting as fenders. Shore-Based Pilotage: In some cases shore-based pilotage is provided
Only wooden fenders are allowed in the lock. This is to prevent any tyre when pilotage is suspended due to weather conditions.
fenders being torn off and sucked into the lock’s mechanical parts. Pilotage in Inner Port (Port Pilots): Upon Arrival: If Pilot required from
Berth: The berth, a closed concrete wall quay, is well fendered. The ship’s lock to Inner Port, vessels should request Pilot via VHF Channel 68 as soon
fenders were not required. The position for the ship’s manifold is clearly as they can contact the Lockmaster Zeebrugge and notify him of their draft.
marked on the quay. Mooring lines were 3-0-2 fore and aft. Linesmen, Upon Departure: Through the ship’s Agent, Pilot should be asked for via
equipped with a mooring launch, were supplied by Brabo of Antwerp. Lockmaster’s Office, 1 hour prior to sailing.
Safety: The use of safety helmets and goggles is mandatory for all ship’s Oostende Coastal Station (OST): OST works continuously on VHF
crew members, when passing through the terminal from the ship to the Channels 16 and 27 and on MW 2182 kHz, 2484 kHz and 3178 kHz.
terminal’s entrance gatehouse. Tel: +32 (59) 706565. Fax: +32 (59) 701339.
AUTHORITY: Waterwegen En Zeekanaal NV, Oostdijk 110, Pilotage Service Address: Doverlaan 7, B-8380 Zeebrugge-Brugge 5.
2830 Willebroek, Belgium. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6211. Fax: +32 (3) 886 2198. Pilot VTS Wandelaar: Tel: +32 (50) 557700. Fax: +32 (50) 557744.
Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] Contact: Leo Clinckers, ANCHORAGES: Safe anchorage in Zeebrugge Roads for vessels of draft
Managing Director. Tel: +32 (3) 860 6274. Fax: +32 (3) 860 6278. up to 9.70 m. Vessels of draft more than 9.70 m. will be anchored if needed
Email: [Link]@[Link] Norbert Van Hoecke, Harbour Master. close to Buoy AN.
Tel: +32 (3) 860 6294. Fax: +32 (3) 860 6305.
Email: [Link]@[Link] PRATIQUE: Pratique is normally given at pilot station provided health
situation satisfactory. Any advice on health matters also obtainable from pilot
service.
VHF: All stations maintain a listening watch on Channel 16.
ZEEBRUGGE, including Bruges: 51␥ 20' N 003␥ 12' E Traffic Centre Wandelaar works on Channel 65. Port Control works on
(See Plan) Channel 71 (continuous watch), Lockmaster and inner port work on
Channel 68 (continuous watch). Tugs work on Channel 71 (continuous
OVERVIEW: The port is a major container and Ro-Ro port. It is also at watch), 13 and 8.
the seaward end of the canal to Brugge. VTS/RADAR: Vessel Traffic Service centre is located on the west entrance
LOCATION: Bruges is located in position Lat. 51␥ 13' N, Long. 003␥ 13' E. of the harbour in position Lat. 51␥ 21.6' N, Long. 003␥ 11' E.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 1872 and 1874. Radar Zeebrugge. Tel: +32 (50) 550801. Fax: +32 (50) 547400.
PORT LIMITS: A line drawn between the seaward end of the east and Telex/Satcom: 81417. Channels 69, 19 and 4.
west jetties. TUGS: Tugs’ lines used. Tugs join the vessel near Scheurzand Buoy on
DOCUMENTS: request or 1 n.m. from breakwater.
2 Bills of Lading Tugs available on 1 hour’s notice; extra tugs available on 4 hours’ notice.
4 Cargo Manifests From Scheurzand Buoy more than four tugs can be available with notice
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Towage service address: Unie van Reddings-en Sleepdiensten (URS), c/o BULK FACILITIES:
Zeebrugge Shipping and Bunkering Co NV, Kiwiweg 80, 8380 Zeebrugge.
Tel: +32 (50) 542411. Fax: +32 (50) 546098. Telex: 81138. Alzagri:
Also see ‘‘Antwerp’’’. Operator: Alzagri NV. Tel: +32 (50) 599471. Fax: +32 (50) 599860.
Email: mail@[Link] Web: [Link]
Outer Port: 4␺65 tons BP. Facilities: Bulk terminal along the Baudouin Canal handling sand, gravel and
Inner Port: 2␺65 tons BP. road materials. Total storage area 10,000 sq.m.
Quay length 180 m. and depth 7.0 m., mainly handles self-discharging
Salvage: Via Ostend Radio, via Port Control VHF Channel 71 or via URS. vessels. Only Rhine sand is unloaded from a concrete landing stage with a
BERTHS: Outer Harbour: grab crane with a capacity of 300 t.p.h. There is a conveyor length 80 m.
Terminal/Berth Length Depth Remarks from shore to storage yard.
No. (m.) (m.)
Alzagri No. 913 180 7.0 Bulk Borlix Terminal:
Operator: Borlix NV. Tel: +32 (50) 544861. Fax: +32 (50) 544942.
APM Terminal
Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
No. 120, 121, 122 900 15.0 Containers
Facilities: Terminal at Quay No. 303 has quay length 183 m., depth 7.0 m.
Belgian New Fruit Wharf
Terminal handles grains and derivatives and specialised cargo.
No. 401 – 403, 411, 412 1,103 14.5 General cargo, reefer,
Handling equipment includes 2 plungers, 3 dumping pits for lorries,
containers
weighing systems, shovels and several equipment for handling, screening,
Borlix No. 303 183 7.0 Bulk grain palleting and bagging installations.
CdMC No. 702, 704, 705, 825 15.0 Containers Storage 9␺2,250 tonne vertical silos, 29␺2,200 tonne tower silos,
703 (pontoon) 17␺12,500 tonne flat silos and 1␺1,500 tonnes warehouse with total capacity
CHZ No. 202 – 207 1,050 15.0 Containers, Ro-Ro 35,000 tonnes/50,430 cu.m.
ICO Leopold II Mole
No. 103 – 105 250 Munitions, bulk cargo De Loof Terminal:
ICO Multipurpose terminal Operator: Tel: +32 (50) 336301. Fax: +32 (50) 337105.
ICO Wielingen Dock, 10.0 Ro-Ro, containers Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quay No. 930, handling construction
No. 144 materials. Total area 10,000 sq.m.
De Loof bvba Bulk
Denolf Recycling Recycling Dumon Agro:
Euroservices NV 9.0 LPG/LNG Operator: Dumon Agro. Tel: +32 (50) 315161.
No. 101, 102 Storage capacity 2 silos, 11,300 tons each.
Flanders Cold Centre Reefer, containers
Fluxys, LNG No. 615 380 13.0 LNG Hanson Terminal:
Fluxys, peak shaving Bulk Operator: Hanson Aggregates Belgium NV. Tel: +32 (50) 557474.
installation Fax: +32 (50) 544321. Email: [Link]@[Link] Web: [Link]
Hanson Belgium Bulk sand, gravel
Aggregates NV Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quays No. 301 and 304. The terminal
Interbeton Bulk handles sand and gravel, having 2␺1,500 tonnes/hr. fixed conveyor
Marpos Reception facility discharging installations for self-discharging vessels, cement silos, concrete
Minne Port Services Bulk, general cargo plant, 2␺50 tonnes weighbridges with total area 55,000 sq.m.
Nieuwpoortse 6.3 Bulk
Handelsmaatschappij HELB:
P&O Ferries 530 7.2 Ro-Ro Operator: HELB, Krakeleweg 34, B-8000 Brugge 1. Tel: +32 (50) 315024.
Seaport Shipping & 617 6.3 Bulk, general cargo Facilities: Storage capacity 95 cells, 10,000 tons.
Trading
Sea-Ro Brittannia 880 10.0 Ro-Ro ICO:
Sea-Ro Canada Terminal 600 15.0 Ro-Ro Operator: ICO. Tel: +32 (50) 542488. Fax: +32 (50) 542442. Telex: 61608.
SeaRo Wielingen Dock 1,000 15.0 Ro-Ro Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
Superfast Ferries Ferry Facilities: Flat silo of 35,000 cu.m., bagging installation.
Tate & Lyle 200 14.0 Molasses Liquid food products and non-hazardous chemicals: Junction dock inner
100 6.5 port, Tameco has a jetty with water depth 12.5 m., area 2 ha. with 11 tanks
Toyota Ro-Ro with a total capacity of 27,000 cu.m.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Ro-Ro
Zeebrugge Drydock NV Dry dock Nieuwpoortse Handelsmaatschappij:
Zeebrugse Visveiling 700 8.0 Fish market Operator: NHM NV. Tel: +32 (50) 450180. Fax: +32 (50) 450181.
Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
Harbour Mole: Bunkering station: Five tanks, total capacity 20,450 cu.m. Facilities: Located at Quay No. 972, depth 6.3 m. The terminal handles bulk,
(bunkering from lighter, however, is possible on all quays). sand and gravel dredged off the English coast. There are 12 conveyors (one
Gas-freeing station (near bunkering station), capacity 4,000 cu.m. in mobile), two shovels, sieving, washing installation and warehouse. Discharge
gaseous nitrogen. rate 2,000 tonnes/hr. with total storage area 30,000 sq.m.
Maritime station: Equipped for the embarkation and disembarkation of
cruise ship passengers (hall, banking services, refreshment rooms, etc.). Seaport Terminal:
Operator: Seaport Shipping & Trading. Tel: +32 (50) 337602. Fax: +32 (50)
Inner Port at Zeebrugge: The water level in the inner port is Z (+3.50 m.) 341798. Email: [Link]@[Link]
at LLWS. Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quays No. 921, 922, 925, 926 and 927,
Pierre Vandamme Lock: The lock connects the tidal outer port with the total length 617m., depth 6.3 m. The terminal handles dry bulk and general
non-tidal inner port. Length 500 m., width 57.0 m., usable depth 18.50 m. and cargo. There are three warehouses total capacity 9,500 sq.m., 3␺250 t.p.h.
maximum water volume 527,000 cu.m. The lock has two lock gates and a mobile cranes, three mobile conveyors, bulldozers, weighing installation and
double lift bridge on each side. total storage area 20,000 sq.m.
The Visart Sealock: Length 210 m., width 19.7 m., sill depth 5.5 m. at LLWS.
The usable water depth in the lock varies from 5.5 – 9.0 m. Voeders Huys:
The Connection Dock: Length 3,200 m. from P Vandammelock to Baudouin Operator: Voeders Huys. Tel: +32 (50) 318038.
Canal. Width 210 m. at sealock exit, widening to 400 m. in first section, 600 m. Facilities: Storage capacity 84 cells, 8,000 tons.
in front of east quay of north inlet basin, and again 400 m. in front of west
quay of same basin to Baudouin Canal. Depth from sealock to north inlet WACO:
basin Z (15 m.) from north inlet basin to Baudouin Canal Z (5 m.) Operator: WACO. Tel: +32 (50) 318008, (16) 242643.
The North Inlet Basin: Length 1,130 m. with a width which varies between Facilities: Storage capacity 34 cells, 16,500 tons.
275 m. (south end) and 225 m. (north end), depth Z (14.5 m.)
CONTAINER FACILITIES: Outer Harbour:
The Baudouin Canal: Length between the old sealock and the bridge at
Dudzele 5.5 km. Width at water surface 70 m., width at bottom 22.0 m., depth APM Terminal:
6.40 m. and max. draft 6.30 m. Quays with a length of 450 m. in front of the Operator: APM Terminal. Tel: +32 (50) 502571.
former coke and glassworks. Email: zeeapmtmkt@[Link] Web: [Link]
The Turning Area Behind the Old Sealock: Length 500 m., width 175 m., Facilities: Located at Quays No. 120 – 122, south side of the Albert II Dock
will become operational in 2006. Quay length 900 m., depth 15.0 m. at all
depth 8.0 m.
states of tide.
Inner Port at Bruges: 7 super post-Panamax (outreach 22 containers) gantry cranes, 2 RMGs
The Baudouin Canal: Length between the bridge at Dudzele to the entrance (spanning over 6 rail tracks) up to 5 high, 15 straddle carriers (4 high), total
of the west dock 6,650 km. Width at water surface 125 m., width at bottom area 550,000 sq.m. of which 215,000 sq.m. is paved handling 500,000 TEU.
50 m., depth 8.0 m. Also see ‘‘Other Facilities’’.
The East Dock: Length 617 m., width 90 m., depth 8.0 m.
CHZ Terminal:
The West Dock: Length 1,818 m., width 90 m., depth 8.0 m. Operator: Container Handling Zeebrugge (CHZ). Tel: +32 (50) 543611.
The Industrial Dock: Length 2,300 m., width 125 m., depth 8.0 m. Fax: +32 (50) 547520. Email: [Link]@[Link]
The Junction Lock: Length 115 m., width 12 m., sill depth 4.0 m. Web: [Link]
Quays: Cranes: 2␺5 ton, 2␺8 ton. Facilities: Located at Quays No. 202 – 207. Quay length 1,050 m., depth
Berth No. Dock Length 15.0 m. at all states of tide. Return quay, length 310 m., is used for handling
both container and Ro-Ro vessels. Terminal handles vessels
921 – 923 (Quenastkaai) East Dock 389 m. 2,000 – 8,000 TEU. There are 11 gantry cranes (6␺65 tonne super
924 – 925 (Kaap Hoornkaai) East Dock 228 m. post-Panamax, 2␺40 and 2␺45 tonne post-Panamax, 1␺35 tonne),
926 (Albertakaai) East Dock 148 m. 21 straddle carriers (9␺40 tonne, 12␺35 tonne), reachstackers, 200 reefer
927 – 929 (Graaf Visartkaai) West Dock 315 m. points, 6 rail tracks total length 3,600 m. and total storage 420,000 sq.m.,
940 – 944 (Julius Sabbekaai) West Dock 520 m. capacity 6,700 TEU.

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OTHER FACILITIES: TANKER FACILITIES: No crude oils, only refined products delivered
with smaller vessels to private installations on the Baudouin Canal and in
BNFW Terminal: the Port of Bruges.
Operator: BNFW. Tel: +32 (50) 543111. Fax: +32 (50) 547231.
Company No. of Tanks Total Capacity
Email: bnfw@[Link] Web: [Link] (cu.m.)
Facilities: Located in the inner port, has total quay length of 1,103 m., depth Petrover 4 12,500
14.5 m. Quays No. 401, 402, 403, 411 and 412. Terminal equipped with three
Detavernier 3 3,500
covered conveyor systems for perishables (bananas, boxed fruit juice), four
L Francois 3 3,500
mobile Gottwald cranes, reachstackers, forklift trucks and six cooling
BBM 14 12,400
warehouses totalling 42,000 sq.m.
Traen Gebr 9 10,000
Bridgestone Tyre Terminal:
Operator: Bridgestone. Tel: +32 (50) 831644. Fax: +32 (50) 831630. Tate-Lyle Terminal:
Email: [Link]@[Link] Web: [Link] Operator: Tameco NV. Tel: +32 (50) 557055. Fax: +32 (50) 547415.
Facilities: Tyre handling centre with eight warehouses totalling 3,500 sq.m. Email: [Link]@[Link] Web: [Link]
and hard standing totalling 12,000 sq.m., located in the inner port, at Quays Facilities: The terminal, located at Quays No. 415 – 416, has quay length
No. 205 – 207 handling the supply of containers. 100 m. with depth to 6.5 m. and 200 m. with depth 14.0 m. Terminal primarily
handles molasses and has storage tanks handling other liquid products (oils
CdMC Terminal: and fats).
Operator: Compagnie de Manutention de Conteneurs (CdMC). Tel: +32 (50)
368000. Fax: +32 (50) 368009. Email: admin@[Link] Also see ‘‘Berths’’.
Web: [Link] LPG/LNG FACILITIES:
Facilities: Located at Swedish Quay in the Albert II Dock at Berths No. 702,
704, 705 and 703 (pontoon). Quay length 825 m. and depth 15.0 m. There Euroservices Terminal:
are 2 linkspans (1␺100 tonnes SWL, 1␺130 tonnes SWL), 10 tugmasters, Operators: Euroservices NV. Tel: +32 (50) 552888. Fax: +32 (50) 333912.
mafis, 10 reachstackers, 3 forklifts, 1 translifter and 1 mobile Lo-Lo crane. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
Belgian Bunker Oil Co Zeebrugge (Total). Tel: +32 (475) 255424, 709496.
CdMZ Terminal: Facilities: Located at the end of the Leopold II Dam in the outer port at Berths
Operator: CdMZ. Tel: +32 (50) 590059. Fax: +32 (50) 590050. No. 101 – 102. Quay has depth 9.0 m., draft 9.0 m. at LW. Vessels handled
Email: admin@[Link] Web: [Link] include chemical and gas carriers. Seven storage tanks total capacity
Facilities: Sea-Ro Canada Terminal near Canadakaai Berths No. 530 – 532. 80 cu.m. for liquid nitrogen, available on the dock side. Euroservices has
Hard-standing 270,000 sq.m. for 9,500 new cars. gathered experience in the field of purging and changing cargo grade by
serving most of the gas ships operating in the North Sea.
Flanders Cold Centre: Discharge Rate: Flow rate up to 3,000 cu.m./hr.
Operator: FCC. Tel: +32 (50) 559027. Fax: +32 (50) 550797. Bunkers: All grades available via pipeline and barge. Bunkering during
Email: johanclaes@[Link] Web: [Link] purging can be effected without loss of time.
Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quays No. 411 – 413. There are two
large deepfreeze warehouses temperatures 0 – 25␥C, with a total capacity of Fluxys Terminal:
132,000 cu.m., storing frozen meat, fish, dairy products and especially fruit Operator: Fluxys LNG. Tel: +32 (50) 366611, 366601. Fax: +32 (50) 366609.
juices (Tropicana 100,000 tonnes). Total area 137,000 sq.m., handling Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
equipment including two mobile Gottwald cranes, 1␺16 tonne grab crane for Facilities: In the outer port, Berth No. 615, length 380 m., depth 13.0 m.,
palletised cargo and containers, forklift trucks and reachstackers. handling the discharging and storage of LNG. Berth handles vessels
40,000 – 135,000 cu.m., LOA 350 m., breadth 55.0 m., draft 12.0 m. No
ICO: airdraft limitation. Terminal has 3␺240,000 cu.m. LNG tanks, discharge rate
Operator: ICO. Tel: +32 (50) 542488. Fax: +32 (50) 542442. 12,000 cu.m./hr., via 4␺16 in. chicksans and vapour return chicksan.
Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
Facilities: Located in the outer port at Berths No. 103 – 105, quay length Statoil:
250 m. Terminal munitions and storage of bulk goods. Operator: Tel: +32 (50) 461611. Fax: +32 (50) 599004.
Email: statoil@[Link] Web: [Link]
ICO Ro-Ro Terminal: Facilities: The terminal is in the inner port, receiving and measuring station
Operator: ICO. Tel: +32 (50) 542488. Fax: +32 (50) 542442.
for the gas, supplied via the Zeepipe pipeline from the offshore gas fields in
Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link]
front of the Norwegian coast. The capacity of this connection amounts to
Facilities: Located in the outer port at Berth No. 144, the terminal has depth
13 billion cu.m. per year. In Zeebrugge, the gas is submitted to a quality
10.0 m. and total area 160,000 sq.m. handling vehicles, trailers and
containers. control before further distribution to consumers in Belgium, France and Spain,
through a network of pipelines.
P and O Ferries Terminal:
Operator: P&O Ferries. Tel: +32 (2) 7106444. Web: [Link] STEVEDORES: 24 hours’ notice required to arrange gangs.
Facilities: Located in the outer port at Berths No. 106 – 108. Quay, length Cargo Gear: Discharge of general cargo and containers is usually by shore
530 m., depth 7.20 m., has 2␺180 tonnes SWL linkspans. gear. Heavy lifts by mobile crane or ship’s gear.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Service available through private contractors.
Sea-Ro Terminal: Garbage containers provided alongside. Contact ship’s Agent.
Operator: Tel: +32 (50) 557100. Fax: +32 (50) 557109.
Email: searo@[Link] Web: [Link]
SLOPS DISPOSAL: No special berth. Tanker trucks available from
private companies recognized by the government.
Facilities: Zweedse Kaai: Quays No. 702, 703 and 705, total length 825 m.,
depth 15.0 m. Storage area 10.5 ha. with 2␺400 m. rail tracks. Terminal Also see ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’ and ‘‘Tanker Facilities’’
handles Cobelfret ferries to Immingham. MEDICAL: Hospital at Bruges, Blankenberge and Knokke. Facilities
Brittanniadok: Quays No. 608, 609, 612 and 613, total length 880 m., depth available without prior notice.
10.0 m. Storage area 50 ha. with 8␺400 m. rail tracks. Terminal handles FRESH WATER: Available from the berths, rate 30 t.p.h.
Cobelfret ferries to Purfleet. FUEL: All grades of fuel and lubricants available. Can be supplied ex-wharf
Canadakaai: Quays No. 525, 527, 530 and 531, total length 600 m., depth or by barge provided advance notice given. There are five tanks (total capacity
15.0 m. Storage area 45 ha. with 4␺350 m. rail tracks. Terminal handles 20,450 cu.m.).
Ro-Ro vessels. Bunker Station: Belgische Bunkeroliemaatschappij, Administrative Office:
Wielingendok: Quays No. 140 – 143, total length 1,000 m., depth 15.0 m. Wetstraat 33, B-1040 Brussels.
Storage area 30 ha. with 40,000 sq.m. of dedicated inter-modal and Head Office: Zeestation, Leopold II Dam, B-8380 Zeebrugge. Tel: +32 (50)
distribution warehouses and a double-deck linkspan with double drive (SWL 542515. Fax: +32 (50) 550840.
560 tonnes), loadmate, 10 tugmasters, 1 reachstacker, 6 translifters and The bunkering station situated at the end of the mole delivers all grades
20 forklift trucks. of marine fuel. Supplies can be effected directly ex-wharf (Quays
Toyota Terminal: No. 101 – 102) or by barges and tank lorries throughout the port. The depot
Operator: Tel: +32 (50) 288902. Fax: +32 (50) 288945. is offering 24-hour service.
Email: [Link]@[Link] Operators are Messrs. Belgische, Bunkeroliemaatschappij.
Web: [Link] CHANDLERY: Offshore Facilities: For supply of fresh water or stores
Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quays No. 523 – 524 with two Ro-Ro and for transport of personnel by sea-going tugs available from Zeebrugge.
platforms at No. 525 – 527, one for deep-sea vessels and one for short-sea DRY DOCK: Operator: Stefaan Soenen. Tel: +32 (50) 841858.
vessels. Inner port 210,000 sq.m. (extendable to 400,000 sq.m.) with Mobile: +32 477 729937. Fax: +32 (50) 841239.
warehousing. Email: [Link]@[Link]
Facilities: Located in the Inner Port, dry dock length 106.67 m., width
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Terminal: 33.98 m. with inner breadth 22.0 m., handling vessels up to 7,000 tons.
Operator: Wallenius Wilhelmsen Lines Belgium. Tel: +32 (50) 557940.
Fax: +32 (50) 557949. Email: [Link]@[Link] REPAIRS: Ship Repair Companies:
Web: [Link] Langueville Zeebrugge. Tel: +32 (50) 337050. Fax: +32 (50) 335304
Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quays No. 530 – 532. The terminal Sea-Tech NV. Tel: +32 (50) 557340. Fax: +32 (50) 557341.
handles Ro-Ro vessels and contains the vehicle holding centre of Ford for SURVEYORS: Available through local Agents.
the European distribution of the Ford Mondeo. Total area 400,000 sq.m. POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: All emergency services are available
Equipment includes a fleet of mafis for the shipping of high and heavy through the Port Control, VHF Channel 71. Ambulance and Fire Tel: 100.
cargo. The other equipment is owned by stevedore Sea-Ro Terminal. Police Tel: 101.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Available. Only required when handling
Zeebrugse Visveiling Terminal: explosives.
Operator: Zeebrugse Visveiling NV. Tel: +32 (50) 544120. Fax: +32 (50)
545018. Email: info@[Link] Web: [Link] REGULATIONS: Port regulations and regulations concerning the
Facilities: Located in the inner port at Quays No. 440 – 444, length 700 m., handling of dangerous goods and explosives must be observed.
including a landing stage length 121 m., depth 8.0 m. The terminal handles Publications available on application via Web: [Link] or
fresh fish having 60 warehouses for storage and handling, 42 entrepots for by Email: [Link]@[Link] are as follows:
shipowners. Total area 210,000 sq.m. ⌻ Leaflet ‘‘Zeebrugge’’
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⌻ Port of Zeebrugge Information Brochure
⌻ Regulations for the port of Zeebrugge, the Sea Canal and the Docks
of Bruges
⌻ Special Regulations Concerning Transport
⌻ Tide Tables.
TIME: GMT plus 1 hour. Summertime GMT plus 2 hours.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: Port operations not affected by holidays.
WEATHER/TIDES: Tidal Range: Rising tide direction SW – NE,
average velocity 2 knots.
Outgoing tide direction NE – SW, average velocity 2 knots.
Tidal Differences: Mean tide +4.35 m. at HW; +0.70 m. at LW; +4 m. from
50 minutes before HW to 1.20 hours after HW; +3 m. from 1.40 hours before
HW to 2.50 hours after HW.
Spring tide +4.70 m. at HW; +0.40 m. at LW.
Neap tide +3.82 m. at HW; +1.05 m. at LW.
CONSULS: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and
Sweden.
TELEPHONES: This service is available aboard ships at all berths by
prior arrangement through the Agents.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Ostend-Bruges International Airport, 30 km.
Brussels International Airport, 120 km. from Bruges and 135 km. from
Zeebrugge.
CUSTOMS: Each crew member 200 cigarettes or 200 gm. tobacco.
Officers one open bottle of spirits.
SHORE LEAVE: When Immigration and Customs requirement have been
satisfied there is no restriction.
REPATRIATION: Brussels Airport. All facilities exist for changes of crews
and repatriation of seamen.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Seaman’s Book is sufficient.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Octopus Seamen’s Club, Ploegstraat 24,
8380 Zeebrugge. Tel: +32 (50) 551666.
DEVELOPMENTS: Completion of the Albert II Dock in the Western outer
port with the construction of new container terminal quays.
Construction of one additional rail track between Bruges and Zeebrugge
and two additional tracks between Bruges and Ghent.
Conversion of part of the inner port (Prince Philip Dock and former Ferry
Dock) into a tidal Ro-Ro port.
Construction of a 600 m. quay face for the Toyota Terminal, Southern Canal
Dock.
AUTHORITY: Port Authority Zeebrugge (MBZ), Isabellalaan 1,
B-8380 Zeebrugge, Belgium. Tel: +32 (50) 543211. Fax: +32 (50) 543224.
Email: mbz@[Link] Web: [Link]
Contact: Mr Pierre Kerckaert, General Manager. Captain Allain Van Mullem,
Senior Harbour Master. Tel: +32 (50) 543240. Fax: +32 (50) 543249.
Email: [Link]@[Link] Port Control. Tel: +32 (50) 546867.
Fax: +32 (50) 550350.

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