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PORT INFORMATION GUIDE Source: Harbour Master Port of Rotterdam January 1 2016
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The Port Information Guide of Rotterdam has been written for Masters of seagoing vessels,
shipping lines, publishers of nautical information and any other party that requires nautical or
mariner information about the Port of Rotterdam.
LEGAL DISCLAIMER
Port of Rotterdam makes every effort to make and maintain the contents of this document as
up-to-date, accessible, error-free and complete as possible, but the correctness and
completeness of these contents cannot be guaranteed. Port of Rotterdam accepts no liability
whatsoever for the occurrence and/or consequences of errors, faults or incompleteness or
any other omission in connection with the information provided by this document. In case of
any discrepancies or inconsistencies between this document and the applicable legislation,
including the port bye-laws, the latter will prevail.
TRADE REGISTER
The Port of Rotterdam Authority is registered with the trade register in the Netherlands under
no. 24354561.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INTRODUCTION 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS 4
RECORD OF CORRECTIONS 8
PART I
INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
PART II
NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
4. NOTIFICATIONS 21
4.1 General 22
4.2 Health 23
4.3 Immigration 24
4.4 Customs 24
4.5 Harbourmaster 25
5. DOCUMENTATION 29
5.1 General 30
5.2 Required documentation, to be available at all times 30
6. REPORTING 31
6.1 General 32
6.2 Issues to be reported 32
PART III
PORT DESCRIPTION & NAVIGATION
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7. PORT DESCRIPTION 33
7.1 General 34
7.2 Developments 34
7.3 Port location 34
7.4 Port limits 34
7.5 Load lines 34
7.6 Maximum size vessels 34
7.7 Time zone 35
7.8 Local holidays 35
7.9 Working hours 35
7.10 Traffic 35
7.11 Cargo 35
7.12 Charts and books 35
7.13 Shipping announcements for the port area 36
7.14 Pilot stations 36
7.15 Port infrastructure 36
7.16 Port accommodation and berths 41
7.17 Weather and tidal information 42
7.18 Webcams 45
8. PORT NAVIGATION 47
8.1 General 48
8.2 Speed 48
8.3 UKC 48
8.4 Right of way 49
8.5 Spacing of vessels 49
8.6 Passing arrangements 49
8.7 Restrictions 49
8.8 Inward bound vessels 50
8.9 Outward bound vessels 54
8.10 Shifting vessels 55
8.11 Docking 55
8.12 Display of signals and lights 56
PART IV
PORT SAFETY & SECURITY
9. PORT SAFETY 57
9.1 General 58
9.2 Emergency contacts 58
9.3 Emergency response equipment 58
9.4 Emergency coordination centre 59
9.5 Emergency scenarios 59
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PART V
NAUTICAL SERVICES & COMMUNICATION
PART VI
PORT OPERATIONS
PART VII
PORT SERVICES
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Record of
corrections
Date Page Correction subject Source
01/01/16 Policy LNG carrier inbound 56
01/01/16 Local holidays 41
18/01/16 Notification ETD 27
18/01/16 Notification Security 33
29/09/16 Chapter 1 4 10-27
27/10/16 Revision chapter 4.5.3 26
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1 Foreword
Harbour Master
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART I | 1. FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER
1. Foreword Harbourmaster
As harbourmaster, I wholeheartedly welcome you to the port of Rotterdam.
The Division Harbour Master Rotterdam (DHMR) is part of Havenbedrijf Rotterdam N.V. and
it is responsible for the safe, efficient and sustainable handling of shipping in which four core
objectives are paramount: safety, cleanliness, security and nautical efficiency.
The DHMR ensures the order and safety in the port 24/7 and to this end, carries out a
number of public tasks. Several authorities, such as the National Government and the
municipalities of Rotterdam, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Dordrecht, Zwijndrecht and
Papendrecht, have transferred the authorisation for these public tasks to the harbourmaster.
Due to its public tasks, the DHMR occupies a special position within Havenbedrijf Rotterdam.
A safe and efficient port is not only important for shipping, but also for people working in the
port and living in its vicinity. Safety, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, is maximized through a
strong combination of manpower and technology.
The Harbour Coordination Centre, the two vessel traffic centres, the eight patrol vessels and
the Inspection Department facilitate safe and smooth visits of vessels to the port of
Rotterdam.
Traffic handling
Efficiency is crucial for a port. Delays are expensive for the shipping companies and the port.
This calls for proper planning and support. The Vessel Traffic Services Department of the
DHMR supports the handling of the vessel traffic in the port area and it ensures that vessels
arrive in the port safely and can depart from the port on time. This reinforces the competitive
edge of the port of Rotterdam.
The VTS operators cooperate closely with the nautical partners: the pilots, linesmen and the
tugboat services.
Inspection
The Inspection Department checks that ships comply with the rules on dangerous cargo, that
their cargo is safely stored on board, and that shipping regulations are observed regarding
safety and the environment. In addition, it systematically inspects whether shipping
companies and agencies meet the legal, administrative reporting obligations, while not
overlooking efficiency. Together with our inspection partners, such as Customs and IL&T, it
ensures that the checks pose as little hindrance as possible to the ships.
Port security
The harbourmaster is also the Port Security Officer, who makes sure that the Port Security
Act is observed.
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Innovation
The port of Rotterdam is a dynamic environment. New developments occur in rapid
succession. Innovation is necessary in order to remain a world-class port and to attract new
activities in the future. Therefore, we continuously and pro-actively seek solutions and
projects that make the port of Rotterdam safer, smarter, more efficient and sustainable.
In addition, the DHMR strives to maintain the high quality of service it provides to customers
in order to facilitate port visits in a safe, smooth, clean and secure manner.
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2 Contact
information and
regulations
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART I | 2. CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
2.1 GENERAL
The harbourmasters office (the DHMR of the Port of Rotterdam Authority) is located in the
permanently manned Harbour Coordination Centre, at harbour number 1247, near the
Holland Amerika quay.
Visiting address: Wilhelminakade 909, 3072 AP Rotterdam
Postal address: P.O. Box 6622, 3002 AP Rotterdam
For operational maritime questions, messages, reports and repairs etc. please contact the
Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC).
Contacting Information:
Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC):
Tel.: +31 10 252 10 00
Fax: +31 10 252 16 00
Email: hcc@portofrotterdam.com
VHF Channel 14
The Harbour Coordination Centre is permanently manned and is primarily responsible for the
safety of traffic and navigation in the harbour basins and main waterways. Its tasks include
planning and control of shipping traffic, assigning berths in the entire port area, enforcing port
bye-laws and other regulations, patrolling the entire port area, keeping traffic ways clear and
coordinating information on all traffic movements. This department executes the ports
admission policy. The VTS stations provide all the necessary information regarding the
positions of ships etc.
For admission policy matters, requests for tidal windows, multi buoy mooring and other reports
such as port security, spills, emergencies etc., please contact the Harbour Coordination Centre.
Contact Information:
Harbour Coordination Centre (HCC):
Tel.: +31 10 252 1000
Fax: +31 10 252 1600
Email: hcc@portofrotterdam.com
VHF Channel 11
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INSPECTIONS
The Inspections Department is a permanently manned bureau which carries out the
administration of the dangerous cargo reports, supplies information about dangerous cargo,
and supervises the loading and discharging of dangerous goods. The bureau also maintains
discharge records of waste products of vessels delivered to the port reception facilities in the
Port of Rotterdam. They can be reached through the Harbour Coordination Centre.
Shipping announcements inform you about all activities in the port and amendments to the
regulations. An overview of the shipping announcements can be found at
https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/up-to-date-information/shipping-
announcements.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
Information about the applicable laws and regulations in the Port of Rotterdam, including
recent amendments, can be found at https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/port-
services/shipping-regulations.
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3 Arrival and
Departure
Checklists
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART II | 3. ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE CHECKLISTS
3.1 GENERAL
For quick reference when and what to report, please consult the checklists mentioned below.
ARRIVAL CHECKLIST FOR SHIPS WITH DRAUGHT BETWEEN 17.40 AND 22.55
METRES
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4 Notifications
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART II | 4. NOTIFICATIONS
4.1 GENERAL
Notification formalities
Dutch legislation has implemented the European directive 2010/65/EU that concerns
notification formalities for ships that arrive in and depart from the ports of member states.
This directive stipulates the obligation for each EU member state to set up an electronic
platform enabling seagoing ships (arriving at and departing from seaports) to report using a
single electronic system. This is the Maritime Single Window (MSW).
The directive also indicates which information (the notification formalities) must be reported
by maritime shipping.
Harbourmaster notification
The RMCS designates the harbourmaster of Rotterdam as the locally authorised authority for
the ports of Rotterdam, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Maassluis, Dordrecht and Moerdijk and for
the anchorages, loading and unloading installations in the entrance areas of Rotterdam
located within Dutch territorial waters to which authority the Harbourmaster notification must
be reported.
The notifications received by the harbourmaster are forwarded to the central SafeSeaNet
system, which is managed by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA).
Notifications
Arrival and departure notification
This notification concerns the identification of a seagoing ship (name and identification
numbers), its port of destination, its expected time of arrival / departure (ETA, ETD)
and the total number of persons on board.
Within the framework of the Customs legislation, the expected time of arrival (ETA) and
the actual time of arrival (ATA) of the ship must also be reported.
Reporting dangerous goods
This notification is intended for seagoing ships that transport dangerous or
contaminated goods. At arrival and departure, they must provide extensive information
about the transported dangerous or contaminated goods on board, the quantities of
these goods, and their precise location on board. In addition, they must confirm that a
stowage plan or manifest is on board and indicate where (and from whom) extensive
information about the cargo can be obtained. These ships must also report upon
departure from a harbour.
Reporting ship-generated waste
For the effective planning of waste management, a seagoing ship must report data
about waste. Data that must be reported include the following: general details
concerning identification of the ship, times of arrival and departure, and the last harbour
and date of discharging the ship-generated waste. It must also be indicated whether
waste will be deposited at a port reception facility, type and quantity of the ship-
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generated waste and loading residuals that should be discharged and/or kept on board,
and the maximum remaining stowage capacity.
Security notifications
Prior to calling at a port, seagoing ships must provide security information that includes
the following: information about the ship, contact details, information about the ship
security plan and the International Ships Security Certificate (ISSC), information about
ship-to-ship activities, and the last 10 visited port facilities.
Port State Control notification
This notification stems from the Port State Control directive. The captain, the operating
company or agency of a ship, which is on its way to a port and which is eligible for an
extensive inspection, must report this.
Data that must be reported concern the following: ships identification, planned duration
of stay in the harbour, planned activities in the harbour, planned legal inspections and
maintenance activities, date of the last extensive inspection. For tankships, the data
that must be reported concern the following: configuration, condition of the cargo and
ballast tanks, volume and nature of the cargo as well as the actual time of arrival (ATA)
and actual time of departure (ATD).
In addition to this, there is the local Regeling Meldplichtige Zeeschepen Rotterdam 2015
(English: 2015 Rotterdam Regulation of Mandatory Reporting for Seagoing Ships), which
further regulates a number of matters.
All the notifications must be reported electronically in the reporting portal of the
harbourmaster in the Port Community System (PCS) of Portbase (www.portbase.com) via a
form drafted by the Harbour Master.
For the Port of Rotterdam, the PCS functions as the gateway of the Maritime Single Window
(MSW).
4.2 HEALTH
Source: Municipal Health Service (GGD) of Rotterdam.
PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
The master has to complete and sign a Maritime Declaration of Health (MDoH). The
standard international form has to be used.
In case one of the questions in the MDoH has been answered by yes, or in case of other
quarantine problems:
advise the pilot, the ship agent and the Harbour Coordination Centre
mail the MDoH to porthealthauthority@portofrotterdam.com or fax the MDoH to 010
252 1600
keep the person responsible for medical care on board, to answer any questions.
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In case of an epidemic threat, the master can be requested to report the health situation on
board to the Harbour Coordination Centre (see Chapter 2)
4.3 IMMIGRATION
Source: https://www.dutch-immigration.nl/uk_info_rivpol.htm
Under the Schengen agreements, Rotterdam is a "European external border". This means
that all crewmembers of ships calling at the port of Rotterdam have to be checked.
Immigration formalities are handled by the Rotterdam-Rijnmond Seaport Police, boarding the
vessel usually upon arrival.
Before a ship enters the port of Rotterdam, administrative checks are already carried out,
based on the data provided by the Master or his agent. A risk analysis is conducted by
means of computerized systems. Based on this risk analysis, vessels are targeted for
physical inspection. During a physical inspection, the Master should have crew and
passengers' lists, travel documents available, and the crew on board vessels may be
checked.
To issue visas to seafarers from specific countries, the Seaport Police reception desk is
staffed with specially trained officers and has the required resources.
MORE INFORMATION
More information on Immigration formalities is available on www.dutch-immigration.nl or via
Seaport police Rotterdam-Rijnmond
St-Jobsweg 6,
3024 EJ Rotterdam
Tel: +31 900-8844
Email address: info@rijnmond.politie.nl
Website: www.politie.nl
4.4 CUSTOMS
Source: www.belastingdienst.nl/wps/wcm/connect/nl/douane_ucc/douane_ucc
On 1 May 2016, the new European Customs Code, known officially as the Union Customs
Code or UCC, went into effect.
This UCC will affect all businesses importing or exporting goods to or from the European
Union. Gradual implementation will take place through 2020.
Portbase will ensure that the services within the Port Community System of Rotterdam are
automatically adjusted for customers to comply with the new regulations.
One of these services is to assist agents to notify the actual date/time of arrival (ATA) of the
the vessel at a specific location in the port to Customs.
MORE INFORMATION
More information on Customs procedures and -declarations is available on the Dutch
Customs website: www.douane.nl/english
Contact:
Belastingdienst Douane Rotterdam Haven (B-DRHV)
Reeweg 16
3088 KA ROTTERDAM
Tel.: 0800 0143
Website: www.douane.nl/english
4.5 HARBOURMASTER
4.5.1 ETA
Upon arrival of any ship in the port of Rotterdam the master of the ship (or a representative
designated by him) is responsible for sending a Notice of Arrival. In Rotterdam, creating and
sending a Notice of Arrival is supported by Portbases PCS (Port Community System)
(www.portbase.com).
Sending a Notice of Arrival and having it accepted by the harbourmaster includes creating a
Unique Call Reference Number (UCRN). All other notices to the harbourmaster can only be
sent when the UCRN has been made available.
The message as created by the PCS of Portbase complies with FAL Form 1 General
Declaration, as described in the Revised IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic
Business (2011). Furthermore, the message encompasses all elements that are mandatory
according to local by-law: Regeling Meldplichtige Zeeschepen Rotterdam 2015.
The Notice of Arrival should be sent at least 24 hrs. before ETA Pilot Station; in special
cases (ships having a draught of 17.40 m or more; ships carrying a cargo consisting of LNG)
the notice must be sent at least 48 hrs. before ETA PS. Updates of the Notice of Arrival must
be sent whenever the ETA Pilot Station has been changed for more than 30 minutes, to
inform the harbourmaster of the changed ETA Pilot Station.
4.5.2 ETD
Before departure of any ship in the port of Rotterdam the master of the ship (or a
representative designated by him) is responsible for sending a Notice of Departure. As with
the Notice of Arrival, creating and sending a Notice of Departure is supported by Portbases
PCS (Port Community System) (www.portbase.com).
The message created by the PCS of Portbase complies with FAL Form 1 General
Declaration, as described in the Revised IMO Compendium on Facilitation and Electronic
Business (2011). Furthermore, the message encompasses all elements that are mandatory
according to local bye-laws: Regeling Meldplichtige Zeeschepen Rotterdam 2015.
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The Notice of Departure should be sent at least 6 hrs. before ETD Berth. Updates of the
Notice of Departure must be sent whenever the ETD Berth has been changed for more than
30 minutes, to inform the Harbourmaster of the changed ETD Berth.
Before arrival of any ship in the port of Rotterdam, the master of the ship (or a representative
designated by him) is responsible for sending information on the Security status of the ship,
the Ship Security Pre-Arrival Information (SSPI). In Rotterdam, the SSPI notice is supported
by Portbases Port Community System PCS (www.portbase.com).
The message to the Harbourmaster created by the PCS complies with the SSPI form of EU
Directive 2010/65/EU on reporting formalities for ships arriving in and/or departing from ports
of the Member States.
The Ship Security Pre-Arrival Information should be provided prior to arriving in Rotterdam
(a) at least 24 hours in advance; or
(b) at the latest, at the time the ship leaves the previous port, if the voyage time is less than
24 hours; or
(c) if the port of call is not known or it is changed during the voyage, as soon as this
information is available.
Updates to the SSPI notice should be sent as soon as they are known.
At arrival of any ship in the port of Rotterdam, the master of the ship (or a representative
designated by him) is responsible for sending in information on the amount of dangerous
goods on board the ship. In Rotterdam, this information is sent via the Notification of
Dangerous Goods, which is supported by the Portbases PCS (Port Community System)
(www.portbase.com).
The message as created by the PCS of Portbase complies with the FAL Form 7 IMO
Dangerous Goods Manifest, as described in the Revised IMO Compendium on Facilitation
and Electronic Business (2011). Furthermore, the message encompasses all elements that
are mandatory according to local bye-laws: Regeling Meldplichtige Zeeschepen Rotterdam
2015.
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4.5.5 Waste
Upon arrival of any ship in the port of Rotterdam, the master of the ship (or a representative
designated by him) is responsible for sending information on the amount of waste on board
the ship. In Rotterdam, this information is sent via the Notification of Waste Disposal, which
is supported by the Portbases PCS (Port Community System) (www.portbase.com).
The message as created by the PCS of Portbase complies with the proposed FAL Form on
waste delivery to port reception facilities. Furthermore, the message encompasses all
elements that are mandatory according to local bye-laws: Regeling Meldplichtige
Zeeschepen Rotterdam 2015.
The Notification of Waste Disposal, containing information on the amount of waste on board
the ship, should be sent at least 24 hrs. before ETA Pilot Station.
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5 Documentation
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART II | 5. DOCUMENTATION
5.1 GENERAL
The Port of Rotterdam Authority places importance on complying with rules and regulations.
Therefore, the vessel can be subjected to inspection by inspectors of the Transport and
Environmental Safety Department or Port State Control. Because port operations take place
around the clock, these inspections take place during the day or night. To ensure a smooth
operation, we advise to keep the required documentation and certificates (or certified copies
of certificates) readily available at all times.
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6 Reporting
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART II | 6. REPORTING
6.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels staying in the port of Rotterdam are obliged to report a number of
issues/events, or request permission. This section lists all the requirements for reporting to
port authorities.
Sunk in collision or in any way out of control or See 9.5 HCC Ch. 11 Verbal
in situations that may endanger the safety of
shipping
Embarking / disembarking passengers and See 10.3 PFSO Ask Ask
crew terminal terminal
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7 Port Description
PORT OF ROTTERDAM
PART III | 7. PORT DESCRIPTION
7.1 GENERAL
The port provides facilities for cargo handling, storage and distribution. The port area also
accommodates an extensive industrial complex.
Most major carriers include Rotterdam in their services. From this strategically located port,
the containers destined for other European countries are then forwarded by feeder services,
inland vessels, railway or trucks.
The size of the ports industrial area and its position at the gateway of the European inland
waterway network makes the port of Rotterdam ideally located for the transhipment of cargo.
The port of Rotterdam is well equipped for handling bulk and general cargo, coal and ores,
crude oil, agricultural products, chemicals, containers, cars, fruit, and refrigerated cargo.
Facilities for ship repair, maintenance and storage are available. The port is never closed
because of ice. Indeed, even in severe winters when drift ice is present in the river, the traffic
of seagoing vessels continues uninterrupted.
For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the website:
https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en.
7.2 DEVELOPMENTS
Rotterdam is constantly improving its port. Major developments are described at:
https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/the-port/port-development.
The following destinations are accessible for sea going vessels via the Maas Entrance:
Rotterdam/Europoort
Vlaardingen
Schiedam
Dordrecht
Moerdijk
Papendrecht
Zwijndrecht
Volkerak locks (connection to Antwerp)
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There are no restrictions regarding length and beam. Maximum draught is 22.55 metres.
Not every berth can accommodate maximum size vessels, check the berth information first.
7.10 TRAFFIC
With 30.000 seagoing vessels and 110.000 inland vessels visiting us each year, the port of
Rotterdam is characterized as having dense shipping traffic. Within the regional port area,
cargo ship movements are over 400,000, while total ship movements amounts to 1 million
each year.
For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the website
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-statistics/Pages/default.aspx
7.11 CARGO
Annually 430 million tons of goods are handled of which more than 110 million tons of IMO
classified dangerous goods.
For more information on the port of Rotterdam, visit the website
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-statistics/Pages/throughput.aspx
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Sea buoy for ships with draught less than 17.4 metres is the Maascenter buoy, position
5200.9N, 00348.8E as of 11/05/09), Racon M (on 3 and 10 cm), Iso 4s.
ANCHOR AREAS
Area Anchor Use VHF
berths
Anchor Long term anchorage (entering Maas Approach
area 1 Eurogeul channel after 24 hours), (poor reception),
for vessels with a draught from VHF 01;
17.40 up to 22.55 metres telephone +31-
10-252-2803
Anchor Short term anchorage (entering Maas Approach
area 2 Eurogeul channel within 24 (poor reception),
hours), for vessels with a draught VHF 01;
from 17.40 up to 22.55 metres. telephone +31-
10-252-2803
Anchor Diameter Vessels that cannot anchor in Maas Approach,
area 3 1,2 nM number 4 or 5 anchor area VHF 01
North because of their draught.
Maximum draught is 17.4 metres.
Anchor Diameter For LNG carriers only. Maas Approach,
area 3 East 1,2 nM VHF 01
Anchor Diameter Vessels that cannot anchor in Maas Approach,
area 3 1,2 nM number 4 or 5 anchor area VHF 01
South because of their draught.
Maximum draught is 17.4 metres.
Anchor area 3 North is preferred
over 3 South (due to SW winds
one can drift into the Eurogeul)
Anchor A-D: 1,0 nM For vessels coming from the west Maas Approach,
area 4 East E-R: 0,6 nM and south. VHF 01
Vessels larger than 180 m: A-D
Vessels smaller than 180 m: E-R
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Anchor A-G: 1,0 nM For vessels coming from the west Maas Approach,
area 4 H-U: 0,6 nM and south. VHF 01
West Vessels larger than 180 m: A-G
Vessels smaller than 180 m: H-U
Anchor A-H: 1,0 nM For vessels coming from the Maas Approach,
area 5 I-W: 0,6 nM north and north west. VHF 01
Vessels larger than 180 m: A-H
Vessels smaller than 180 m: I - W
Emergency For emergencies only. Maas Approach,
anchor VHF 01
area for
deep
draught
vessels
Emergency For emergencies only. At a depth Maas Approach,
anchor of 23.10 metres MLLWS, the VHF 01
area for diameter is 2700 metres.
deep
draught
vessels
PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE
The Maas Entrance is an area extending from the port entrance Noorderhoofd 3.5 nautical
miles seawards and extending 600 metres to the north and south of the leading lights 112
where so indicated by warning signs on the rivers.
If the wind increases to Beaufort 9 it is recommended to depart the anchorage ahead of time
and keep the vessel going, especially during north westerly winds.
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Anchor area 5:
Bulkers 190x23x10 metre: 4,7 metres
Container vessels 180x25x10 metre: 5,9 metres
Container vessels 350x43x14,5 metre: 4,4 metres
Tankers 250x43x14,5 metre: 3,6 metres
PRECAUTIONARY AREA
The precautionary area has an area to be avoided, marked by the Maasgeul buoy, position
5200.9N, 00348.8E as of 11/05/09. The pilot station is located in the vicinity of the
Maascenter buoy (5201.1N, 00348.8E).
PRINCIPAL MARKS
Europlatform (5200N, 00316.5E). Light 4 x Mo (U) 15s.
Red and white, helicopter platform, prominent weather observation platform and light tower.
Goeree platform (5155.5N, 00340.2E). Light Fl (4) 20 s, Horn (4) 30s. Racon T.
Red and white chequered tower, mounted on a platform (helicopter landing site) on piles.
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CHANNELS
EUROGEUL CHANNEL
The Eurogeul channel is 25 nautical miles long, 600 metres wide, direction 082.5, depth
reducing from 24.5 to 24.0 metres MLLWS and is designed for ships with a draught of
between 17.40 and 22.55 metres.
The Eurogeul channel starts 1.4 miles west of the Euro 1 buoy. The bottom consists of sand,
uneven in the west part, flatter in the east part. The Eurogeul channel is flanked on both
sides by dredged areas 300 metres wide, which are less deep than the central channel at
22.00 metres MLLWS.
The Eurogeul channel is entered N of Euro light buoy (5158N, 00310E). The distance
between buoys is 2.9 nautical miles.
Once in the Eurogeul channel, a vessel can turn halfway in the turning basin between buoys
E7 and E9. The turning basin diameter is 2700 metres, depth 24.30 metres MLLWS. In
emergencies this turning basin can also serve as an anchorage for vessels with a draught of
up to 21.35 metres.
MAASGEUL BUOY
The Maasgeul buoy is where the Eurogeul channel ends and the Maasgeul channel starts.
The Maasgeul buoy is surrounded by a precautionary area. This area can be extended to
inside the breakwaters when pilotage is amended and Shore Based Pilotage is given. In this
case, the pilot will board inside the breakwaters.
MAASGEUL CHANNEL
The Maasgeul channel is 6 miles long. Direction 112.0, depth 24,30 metres MLLWS
The bottom consists of sand and is flat. There are no banks.
The centre line of the channel is indicated by white leading lights, Iso 4s.
In the event of an emergency, and before entering the Maasgeul channel, a deep draught
vessel can anchor in the emergency anchorage area situated to the northeast of the
Maasgeul buoy, or use this area as a turning basin.
BREAKWATERS
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FAIRWAYS
Nieuwe Waterweg After leaving the Maasgeul channel, the Splitsingsdam separates
the Nieuwe Waterweg from the Calandkanaal. The Splitsingsdam is
a separation mole. The centre line of the entrance to the Nieuwe
Maas river is 107.0 and is indicated by red leading lights, Iso 6s.
Minimum depth 14.20 metres MLLWS. Near Maassluis a ferry
crosses the river.
Nieuwe Maas The Nieuwe Waterweg river becomes the Nieuwe Maas river.
Minimum depth 13.80 metres MLLWS to Waalhaven, from
Waalhaven to Erasmusbrug 10.85 metres MLLWS, after
Erasmusbrug 6.85 metres MLLWS.
Calandkanaal The direction of the entrance to the Caland Canal and Beer Canal
is 116.0, the central line is indicated by green leading lights,
occulting 6s. Minimum depth 22.75 metres MLLWS.
Beerkanaal Entry to the Europoort area is via the Beer Canal
The direction of 192.5 is indicated by green leading lights,
occulting 3s. Minimum depth 22.6 metres MLLWS.
Oude Maas When passing the Oude Maas, two bridges must be passed: Botlek
bridge and Spijkenisse bridge.
Permission is required to navigate this river with seagoing vessels
with a length of 175 metres or more, or a beam of over 25 metres,
or if the draught is more than 8.80 metres (in fresh water) for
destination Dordrecht or 8.00 metres for destination Moerdijk
Permission must be requested via Vessel Traffic & Operations 24
hours prior to arrival, see communication procedure
Minimum depth Oude Maas 9.60 metres MLLWS to Spui. After
Spui 9.40 metre MLLWS.
One power line crosses the river, situated at +45.00 metres NAP.
Another storm surge barrier has been constructed across the Hartel Canal, which will close
simultaneously with the one located on the Nieuwe Waterweg. This barrier is being closed for
testing purposes once a year
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Trial closures will be announced well in advance through shipping announcements and
agencies. Shipping announcements concerning the port area can be obtained from the
website www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Bekendmakingen/
Generally speaking, a vessel should not exceed a draught, in accordance with this
contractual or nautical depth. A vessel with a draught, exceeding this specified draught, is
only allowed to sail after permission from the harbourmaster.
The master can obtain information on actual depth via Vessel Traffic & Operations (see
Section 2.2)
If you do not know the port number of the location you are seeking, you can look it up at one
of the information points at petrol stations or parking areas in the vicinity of Rotterdam. These
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are indicated along motorways by I Rotterdamse haven. The information points are shown
on the back of the map.
If you are carrying hazardous cargo, you must follow the route for hazardous substances.
This means that sometimes you have to deviate from the numbers indicated by the signs.
However, you will continue to find yourself on the route given by the port signposting.
When gale force winds are expected (Beaufort 8), weather forecasts are transmitted at
00.50, 01.50, 02.50, etc. on VHF channel 19 by the Harbour Coordination Centre.
WIND
All measured at Hook of Holland:
Prevailing winds: W SW, force 4 or 5
Relative frequency of wind forces greater than force 7 Beaufort: 2%
TIDE
GENERAL
In a period of 24 hours there are 2 high waters and 2 low waters, with different amplitudes
(i.e. one high water is higher than the other, one low water is lower than the other).
A special phenomenon manifests itself at Hook of Holland, which has a double low tide with
the second low water lower than the first.
AT SEA
Strong and sustained winds from the north-west raise water levels along the Dutch coast.
Strong and sustained winds from the south-east have the opposite effect.
ON THE RIVER
The timing and actual tidal levels in the waterway depend greatly on the wind and state of the
river.
When the river outflow is low (in the summer and winter), HW and LW levels are about 0.1 to
0.2 metres lower than predicted.
When the river outflow is high (in the spring and autumn), HW and LW levels may be more
than 0.1 metre higher than predicted.
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During spring tides with strong W to NW winds, the river level may increase by 1 metre or
more.
Mean tidal range is 1.70 metres, and spring tidal range is 1.80 metres.
TIDAL CURRENT
ON THE RIVER
When the discharge of the Rhine river is high because of melt water from the Swiss
mountains (in the spring) or during heavy rainfall, the river is running in full spate. In that
situation, the outgoing current at Hook of Holland and Maassluis (5155N, 00415E) can
exceed 3 knots. If, in addition, the prevailing winds are from the E and S, then there may be
little or no ingoing current at Hook of Holland.
Further upriver the rate and duration of the ingoing stream are reduced.
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During spring tides and with strong W to NW winds, the duration of the ingoing current is
increased. The current is stronger near the axis of the river than at the side of the river.
SEA CONDITIONS
The wind and tide strongly influence the sea conditions in the approach to the Maas
entrance. Storm conditions may make entering the harbour hazardous. The main effects are:
Storm force winds from the NW cause a rough sea with a possible ground swell at the time of
LW. Wave heights may exceed 6 metres. The best time to enter is from about 2 hours before
to 2 hours after HW, especially about HW. Reducing speed to let the waves run faster than
the vessel is recommended in these circumstances.
Storm force winds from the SW cause less severe seas. The best time to enter is 1 to 2
hours after HW, when the strength of the ingoing current will have decreased and the ship
will be less likely to swing to starboard when entering. A ground swell can occasionally arise
while the ebb current is running. A confused sea can occur when an outflowing current meets
a strong westerly wind.
FOG
All measured at Hook of Holland.
The frequency of visibility at Hook of Holland less than 1,500 metres is 1,4%.
The frequency of visibility at Hook of Holland less than 500 metres is 0,6%.
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ICE
The navigation from sea to Rotterdam is open at all times.
WATER DENSITY
(Depending on seasonal, tidal and meteorological influences.)
Europoort: generally ranges from 1025 kg/m3 at high water to 1012 kg/m3 at low water,
depending on seasonal, tidal and meteorological influences.
Botlek: between 1,000 and 1020 kg/m3.
Waalhaven: around 1,000 kg/m3.
More detailed information may be obtained via the harbourmasters office, see Chapter 2.
SEICHES
Seiches appear in the Europoort area with extremes near the Rozenburg locks.
Under extreme conditions a tidal difference of 0,20 metres can occur.
Although seiches are hard to predict, they will be taken into consideration in the daily
predictions whenever possible. For online updates visit:
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/up-to-date/Hydrometeo/
7.18 WEBCAMS
A map with the locations of webcams and their links can be found at:
www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Port/port-in-picture/Pages/WebcamsMap.aspx
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8.1 GENERAL
Draught figures are related to a draught of density 1.025 T/m3 unless stated otherwise.
8.2 SPEED
Container vessels with destination Waalhaven, sailing on Nieuwe Maas between kilometre
mark 1014 and 1004 have a maximum speed of 5 to 6 knots (due to squat effect). There are
no other speed restrictions in force. However, it is forbidden for your wake to hinder or cause
damage.
8.3 UKC
Ships with a draught Rivers: 10% of the ships draught UKC
of between 00.00 Beer Canal and Caland Canal 1.00 metre UKC
and 17.39 metres Port basins: 0.50 metre UKC
Berth: always afloat, recommended 0,30 metre.
For certain container ships destined for Waalhaven/Eemhaven an UKC
of 1.00 metre is sufficient if various conditions are met. For details
check with your agent.
Ships with a draught The Plan of Entry for the Eurogeul and Maasgeul will be calculated in
of between 17.40 accordance with a probabilistic method. In the most unfavourable
and 22.55 metres circumstances (including squat, movement of the ship and other
uncertainties), the ship has a minimum UKC of 1.00 metre everywhere.
Under normal circumstances, the ship will have considerably more.
Because the ship is sailing against the incoming tide, the maximum
draught upon departure is 21,50 metres.
Berth:
Always afloat
Recommended 0.50 metre UKC
Over the tide operations (OTTO) are allowed in the Port of Rotterdam.
If OTTO is requested, the vessel will be advised to enter port within a certain time frame and
to discharge sufficient cargo to a certain draught.
If the plan is not executed accordingly, the agent will receive notice for touching bottom (the
so called aan de grond fax).
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Dredgers will keep clear of vessels showing the International Signal for vessels constrained
by their draught.
Other vessels should give the dredger a wide berth when passing and should make this
intention clear in order not to interrupt the dredging operations.
8.7 RESTRICTIONS
Whenever visibility decreases to less than 700 metres on any part of the intended sailing
route, pilotage may be mandatory for Pilotage Exemption Certificate holders
When in a part of the Rotterdam area visibility decreases to less than 500 metres, the
Department of Vessel Traffic & Operations will enforce the following rules:
Visibility between 200 and 500 metres: If the ship requires tugs, the Department of
Vessel Traffic & Operations will consult the pilot association and tugboat companies as to
whether the ship can sail.
Visibility less than 200 metres: The Department of Vessel Traffic & Operations will always
contact the pilot as to whether the ship can sail.
If the vessel has a draught between 17.40 and 22.55 she is not allowed to enter port if
visibility is less than 500 metres in the Europoort area.
Traffic guidance is supplied by VTS when visibility is less than 1,000 metres on the river or
less than 2,000 metres in the approach area and Europoort.
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Oude Maas, Moerdijk, If ships length is more than 175 metres, or its width is more than 25
Dordrecht metres, permission must be obtained from the harbourmasters office
(see Chapter 2).
Berths for tankers Tankers loaded with or not cleaned of dangerous goods may berth in
the Petroleumhavens only (see Section 11.3) The harbourmasters
office can permit deviation from this rule (see Chapter 2) for non-
tankers.
Draught These ships receive a Plan of Entry at least 6 hours before arrival. This is
between 17.40 a message that indicates the time at which the ship should be at the
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and 19.99 rendezvous point (5159.0N, 00300.0E) and the time at which she is
metres expected to pass the Maas Entrance (in detail lower leading light of the
Maasgeul channel (5158.9N, 00404.9E).
Entry time depends on traffic (except in the case of tidal windows and in
case of extreme wind conditions also on wave conditions).
If more than one vessel with a draught of more than 17.40 metres is
scheduled to navigate in the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, an interval
of at least 45 minutes is prescribed between these vessels.
The pilots will confirm the Plan of Entry by a sailing plan. After confirmation
by the harbourmaster, permission will be granted by Traffic Control.
Once the pilots are on board, should the ship expect that the passing time of
the lower leading light (112) will deviate by more than 15 minutes, the
appropriate sector must be notified accordingly.
Pilot station: see paragraph 11.3
The Eurogeul channel is entered via the Eurogeul Approach Area near the
Euro buoy (5157.7N, 00310.0E).
The planned speed for the Eurogeul channel is about 10 knots, and for the
Maasgeul channel about 8 knots.
Tankers: see IMO Ships Routeing part G for mandatory route.
Draught of These ships receive a Plan of Entry at least 6 hours before arrival. This is
between 20.00 a message that indicates the time at which the ship should be at the
and 21.95 rendezvous point (5159.0N, 00300.0E) and the time at which she is
metres expected to pass the Maas Entrance (in detail lower leading light of the
Maasgeul channel (5158.9N, 00404.9E)).
Entry time depends on traffic and vertical tide, time of arrival will be around
High Water Hook of Holland.
If more than one vessel with a draught of more than 17.40 metres is
scheduled to navigate in the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, an interval
of at least 45 minutes is prescribed between these vessels.
The pilots will confirm the Plan of Entry by a sailing plan. After confirmation
by the harbourmaster, permission will be granted by Traffic Control.
Once the pilots are on board, should the ship expect that the passing time of
the lower leading light (112) will deviate by more than 15 minutes, the
appropriate sector must be notified accordingly.
Pilot station: see Section 11.3
The Eurogeul channel is entered via the Eurogeul Approach Area near the
Euro buoy (5157.7N, 00310.0E).
The minimum speed to enable passing the channels is 7 knots over the
ground.
The maximum speed will be given, with a maximum of 11 knots over the
ground to prevent squat in the Eurogeul.
Tankers: see IMO Ships Routeing part G for mandatory route.
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Draught These ships receive a Plan of Entry at least 6 hours before arrival. This is
between 21.96 a message that indicates the time at which the ship should be at the
and 22.55 rendezvous point (5159.0N, 00300.0E) and the time at which she is
metres expected to pass the Maas Entrance (in detail lower leading light of the
Maasgeul channel (5158.9N, 00404.9E).
The entry time depends on traffic, vertical tide and horizontal tide, and the
time of arrival will be around High Water Hook of Holland. It is advised to
avoid a cross current at the Maas Entrance of more than 1.7 knots, because
a maximum drift angle of 18 and a maximum speed over ground of 7 knots
or a maximum speed through the water of 5.5 knots are the acceptable
limits.
If more than one vessel with a draught of more than 17.40 metres is
scheduled to navigate in the Eurogeul and Maasgeul channels, an interval
of at least 45 minutes is prescribed between these vessels.
The pilots will confirm the Plan of Entry by a sailing plan. After confirmation
by the harbourmaster permission will be granted by Traffic Control.
Once the pilots are on board, should the ship expect that the passing time of
the lower leading light (112) will deviate by more than 15 minutes, the
appropriate sector must be notified accordingly.
Pilot station: see Section 11.3
The Eurogeul channel is entered via the Eurogeul Approach Area near the
Euro buoy (5157.7N, 00310.0E).
The minimum speed to enable passing the channels is 7 knots over the
ground.
The maximum speed will be given, with a maximum speed of 11 knots over
the ground to prevent squat in the Eurogeul channel.
Tankers: see IMO Ships Routeing part G for mandatory route.
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8.11 DOCKING
TANKERS WITH DANGEROUS GOODS
Tankers with dangerous goods must dock in such a way that they can depart from a port
basin by sailing ahead, unless this is impossible because of their draught or other nautical
circumstances. If sailing ahead is impossible, this should be reported - preferably well in
advance - to HCC.
See Harbourmasters Office in Chapter 2.
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Vessels with a draught of 7 metres or more or with a length of 135 metres or more, whilst in
the Oude Maas, must show the same signals.
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9.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides all information regarding emergencies.
RPA 1
LxBxT = 21,3 x 5,7 x 1,50, no firefighting equipment, total crew 2, working in any part of the
port, 75 metre of oil absorbing boom on board.
RPA 2
LxBxT = 21,3 x 5,7 x 1,50, firefighting equipment 300 m3/hr, no pre-wetting, 1,5 m3 foam on
board, total crew 3, working in any part of the port, 75 metre of oil absorbing boom on board.
RPA 5
LxBxT = 7,9 x 2,9 x 1,1, no firefighting equipment, total crew 2, RHIB type, working in the city
area, no oil booms on board.
RPA 10, 11
LxBxT = 28.8 x 8.22 x 2.5, firefighting equipment 3 x 450 m3/hr, pre-wetting, 9,0 m3 foam on
board, total crew 3, working in the city area, bollard pull 15 Tons, 100 metre of oil absorbing
boom on board.
RPA 14
LxBxT = 30,2 x 8,0 x 3,0, firefighting equipment 1 x 2700 m3/hr, no pre-wetting, 2 x 600
m3/hr, 15 m3 foam on board, total crew 3, working in the Europoort area, 100 metre of oil
absorbing boom on board.
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RPA 15
LxBxT = 30,2 x 8,0 x 3,0, firefighting equipment 1 x 2700 m3/hr, no pre-wetting, 2 x 600
m3/hr, 15 m3 foam on board, total crew 4, sea going vessel, working in the Europoort and
Maasvlakte area and at in the approaches of Rotterdam, 100 metre of oil absorbing boom on
board.
RPA 16
LxBxT = 31,3 x 8,2 x 2,5, firefighting equipment 3 x 450 m3/hr, pre-wetting, 9,0 m3 foam on
board, total crew 4, sea going vessel, working in the Europoort and Maasvlakte area and at
in the approaches of Rotterdam, bollard pull 15 Tons, 100 metre of oil absorbing boom on
board.
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SPILLS
The Port Bye-laws state that all spills have to be reported to Harbour Coordination Centre:
VHF 11.
Failure to comply with these Bye-laws is punishable by law.
Details to be reported: name of ship, name of berth, activity or incident.
See also Chapter 2 Harbour Masters Office.
COLLISIONS/GROUNDING
On losing anchors or chain, running aground, anchored in port, sunk by collision or in any
way out of control or in situations that may endanger the safety of shipping, contact Harbour
Coordination Centre: VHF 11.
Details to be reported: name of ship, position, nature of situation.
See also Chapter 2 Harbourmasters Office.
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10.1 GENERAL
Being familiar with the procedures regarding security is the concern of all port of Rotterdam
visitors.
This chapter provides all relevant information on security in the port of Rotterdam.
Bunkers that arrive in barges do not need to be reported. This is a security matter between
the barge and the ship.
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Services
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11.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides the information regarding all nautical services in the port of Rotterdam.
11.2 VTS
VTS AREA
The Rotterdam VTS area extends for 38 nautical miles seawards of the port entrance to 2
nautical miles east of the Van Brienenoord bridge and 4 nautical miles east of the
Spijkenisse bridge across the Oude Maas river, including all adjacent harbour basins.
The VTS area is divided into sectors, each sector having its own designated VHF channel.
These sector channels are meant for VHF communication on regular shipping traffic items.
VHF channel 11 is meant to be used in special cases, which are mentioned in other
paragraphs.
COMMUNICATION LANGUAGE
The language to be used in the Rotterdam VTS area:
Sector Maas Approach, Pilot Maas, Maas Entrance: English, secondary Dutch
All other sectors: Dutch, secondary English
VTS SERVICES
In order to control overall communication, the VTS operator will give information only when:
ships are in each others vicinity, but have no visual contact;
ships intend to carry out a manoeuvre that deviates from the usual traffic pattern;
traffic guidance is considered necessary by Rotterdam VTS. More extensive traffic
information can be expected during calamities, in the event of defects, and in difficult
navigational circumstances.
Navigational information, such as position, is requested:
- in the approach area: a description of traffic in the vicinity and a warning of any risk of
running aground.
- in each sector: longitudinal, transverse, and moving information in relation to common
reference points, possibly with additional information on passing distances, sailing speeds
and traffic.
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TRAFFIC INSTRUCTIONS
Under shipping law, traffic instructions are mandatory orders of the Harbour Master that are
given on the sector channel concerned or the Traffic Centre channel.
See map VHF channels in VTS sectors at:
https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/port-services/vts-services-and-vhf-
communication-procedure-port-of-rotterdam
COMMUNICATION PROCEDURES
Communications upon arrival in the VTS area
Who All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listen out and only report manoeuvres
that deviate from the usual traffic flow)
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Communication just before starting undocking procedures or to obtain any information not
directly related to traffic in the VTS area
Who All seagoing vessels (all other traffic listen out and only report manoeuvres
that deviate from the usual traffic flow).
When Just before departure or shifting or when one needs any information not
directly related to traffic.
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https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/port-services/vts-services-
and-vhf-communication-procedure-port-of-rotterdam
11.3 PILOTAGE
PILOTS
The pilotage authority for the port of Rotterdam is the Regional Pilots Corporation Rotterdam-
Rijnmond.
The Pilots are supported by their company Loodswezen Nederland BV, which is
responsible for equipment etc.
More information on pilotage can be found at www.loodswezen.nl/.
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PILOT AREAS
The pilot service for the Rotterdam-Rijnmond area includes Europoort, Rotterdam,
Vlaardingen, Schiedam, Maassluis, Dordrecht, and Moerdijk.
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Start
no
no
no
no
Pilotage not mandatory if
Is the vessel shifting inside a port area? no tugboats are needed
(see list of port areas) yes and after permission
obtained
via Traffic Control **
no If tugboats are needed, a
pilot is mandatory
Pilotage mandatory
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Notes:
* Registered means the vessel is acknowledged as a certain type of small vessel listed in a
national register. Some of these types are exempted from pilotage.
LIST OF AREAS
Please find below a listing of harbours with a petroleum regime, harbour basins and port
areas.
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Upon departure
Ships with a draught of more than 17.4 metres: automatically do not send any message other
than the regular ones.
Ships with a draught of less than 17.4 metres, when pilotage is amended: automatically do
not send a message, you will be notified by the pilot
Ships that insist on embarking or disembarking the pilot via a helicopter: send a message 12
hours before departure (see below). Extra charges are involved.
PILOT CUTTER
Located one mile south of the Maascenter buoy: black vessel with yellow stripes and white
superstructure, with the word Pilot in white letters on either side
SMALL TENDER
Yellow open tender surrounded by a black fender.
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LARGE TENDER
Yellow tender with a white superstructure, with the word Pilot in black letters on either side.
HELICOPTER
The helicopter is yellow. It is sometimes replaced by a white one with red stripes.
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Restrictions:
- Minimum visibility 800 metres, at 46 metres above sea level
- Maximum wind force 10 (55 knots)
- Severe turbulence and icing conditions at or below 46 metres above
sea level
PILOT STATIONS
Boarding station for ships with draught between 0 and 14.29 metres
By small or large tender 4 miles west southwest of Maascenter buoy, 5159.0N, 00347.0E,
1 pilot boarding
By helicopter, for ships coming from the north: exact position will be advised via VTS, 1 pilot
boarding
By helicopter, for ships coming from the west: in the eastbound lane of TSS Maas West Inner
/ Outer, exact position will be advised via VTS, 1 pilot boarding.
The decision on whether the pilot comes on board via a tender or helicopter is made by the
pilot.
If pilotage is amended, no additional costs will be charged for using the helicopter.
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Boarding station for ships with a draught between 17.40 and 22.55 metres
At rendezvous point 5159.0N, 00300.0E..2 pilots boarding by helicopter.
Disembarkation station for ships with draught between 0 and 14.29 metres
Pilot will disembark at the MO buoy.
Disembarkation station for ships with a draught between 17.40 and 22.55 metres
Pilot will disembark at the Euro E buoy.
WHERE
Shore Based Pilotage is only available between the normal pilotage boarding position at
Maascenter buoy and the Maas Entrance off the Traffic Centre Hook of Holland (5158.9N,
00406.8E).
EXCLUDED VESSELS
Seagoing vessels with a draught of more than 14.30 metres
Seagoing vessels which, in view of their condition, are required by the competent authority to
use an on-board pilot
Seagoing vessels that are incapable of adequate communication
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Seagoing vessels for which it is determined, or has been determined, that SBP cannot be
used safely
Seagoing tanker vessels with a length of more than 125 metres
Seagoing tanker vessels with a length of less than 125 metres which are carrying dangerous
goods in bulk corresponding to IMO classes 2,6 and 3 (inflammable liquids whose lower flash
point is equal to, or less than 55 degrees Celsius, and where such liquids are immiscible with
water at all ratios)
If the captain does not have an adequate knowledge of Dutch or English and if he has not
called in at Rotterdam an average of at least twelve times over the previous two years (of
which at least 6 times in the last year)
Vessels heading out to sea with a length of more than 125 metres and / or with a draught of
more than 9 metres
Seagoing vessels which - it is reasonable to assume - could be piloted by helicopter under
the above mentioned conditions.
For vessels approaching from the sea with a length of more than 125 metres and / or a
draught of more than 9 metres which are eligible for SBP, the time of entry is dependent on
the prevailing hydro-meteorological conditions.
The above shall be without prejudice to the fact that, taking all circumstances into account,
any vessel can be denied access to SBP, either permanently or for a given period of time.
Particularly vessels with a length of more than 170 metres and/or with a draught of more than
9 metres should take the latter point into account.
The master making use of SBP must report to the pilot immediately:
on the reception of all advice, repeating all courses and speeds and any other advice
required when and how he deviates from the advice given by the pilot.
Arrival
Ships destined for Europoort will receive the pilot on board close to buoy Maas 5, pilot ladder
on starboard side (always).
Ships with destination Nieuwe Waterweg will receive the pilot on board close to buoy NW7,
pilot ladder on starboard side (always).
Departure
Ships coming from the Nieuwe Waterweg will disembark the pilot close to buoy NW6.
Ships coming from the Europoort will disembark the pilot close to buoy CA6.
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11.4 TUGS
If you do not have a pilot on board and wish to use tugs, you might nonetheless consider
requesting a pilot, because pilots are very skilled in directing tugboats.
TUGS AVAILABLE
The number of tugs may vary throughout the year, and the numbers mentioned below are
averages.
Bollard pull 28 45 Tons: 13
Bollard pull 50 65 Tons: 15
Bollard pull 70 80 Tons: 5
Tugboat types: conventional, ASD-type and tractor tugs.
All the tugs are equipped with proper rubber fenders on the front and the stern.
RENDEZVOUS POINTS
Ships with destination Rendezvous point
Yangtzehaven, Europahaven, close to 5159.0N, 00404.0E
Amazonehaven, Hartelhaven,
Petroleumhaven no. 6
Beneluxhaven, Petroleumhaven nos. 4, and close to 5158.5N, 00406.0E
5
Britannihaven and Petroleumhaven no. 7 close to 5156.5N, 00410.0E
Werkhaven no. 2, St. Laurentshaven, close to 5155.0N, 00415.0E
Chemiehaven, Peutroleumhaven nos. 1,2
and 3
Eemhaven no. 1, Prins Johan Frisohaven, close to 5153.7N, 00420.0E
Prinses Beatrixhaven, Prins Willem
Alexanderhaven, Waalhaven, Merwehaven,
Wilhelminahaven
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If your ship has a special place at the ships side for a tug to push, inform the tug master.
The normal way of towing in Rotterdam is that the tug will use its own line from the towing
winch. The towing line comes from the tugs for or aft winch depending on the type of tug.
Towing on the winch makes the tug very flexible. Depending on the situation the tug will
adjust the length of the towline. A short towline gives a quicker reaction.
Keep ready extra heaving lines, as the heaving line needs to be thrown to the tugboat (and
therefore needs a monkey fist). The extra heaving lines can be used in case the first throw
misses. Dont add any weight to the normal weight of the monkey fist as this is a danger to
the crew on the tug boat.
The tugboat crew will connect a messenger line to the heaving line, which can be heaved in
by hand to speed up the operation. The messenger line can be put on the gypsy head to
heave in the real tug line.
Be aware that when you tie up a tug at the bow, that a tug operating under the bow of a ship
involves a risk, due to the interaction affects and the risk will increase with a higher ships
speed. Recommended speed to be not more than 4 knots. In other positions the tug can be
tied up with a speed of 6 knots maximum.
Avoid starting and stopping of the engine and avoid maximum rudder. If the tug boat has
slack on its line, and the ships crew is in the process of connecting the tug line, the wash of
the propeller will affect the tugs manoeuvrability, and the line might become tight again. This
is a big risk for the ships crew. For this reason, try to keep a constant speed.
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11.5 MOORING
If the ship is in one of the following categories, use of the services of the boatmen or of the
ships crew to secure the lines is mandatory:
ships longer than 75 metres
tankers
Exemption: if the ship is shifting along the same pier, without letting go all lines.
On the shore side boatmen are equipped with special winch cars, fitted with a hydraulic
winch with a SWL of 1,2 Tons and spot lights for berthing at night time.
This winch car can also assist with bringing the ships gangway in position.
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Seagoing vessels with a length of 120 metres or less must have at least 0,1 x length over all
room for mooring, with a minimum of 10 metres.
Seagoing vessels with a length of more than 120 metres must have at least 0,1 x length over
all room for mooring, with a minimum of 15 metres and a maximum of 35 metres.
ORDERING
You can order mooring services via VHF channel 11.
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12.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides you with an overview of the VHF channels of patrol vessels, tugs, intra
ship and inter ship.
See map VTS sector channels on
https://www.portofrotterdam.com/en/shipping/port-services/vts-services-and-vhf-
communication-procedure-port-of-rotterdam
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13 Cargo
Operations
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13.1 GENERAL
This chapter describes the rules and regulations concerning cargo operations in the port of
Rotterdam.
During the transfer of a dangerous or noxious substance, use shall be made of a vapour
return line if the transfer takes place between:
seagoing tanker and inland tanker and pursuant to the Bulk Chemical Code or the
transport regulation for inland barges, the noxious or dangerous substance must be
transported in a tank with a connection for a vapour return line or be transported in
closed conditions;
seagoing tanker and seagoing tanker and pursuant to the Bulk Chemical Code the
noxious or dangerous substance must be transported in a tank with a connection for
a vapour return line;
inland tanker and inland tanker and pursuant to the transport regulation for inland
barges, the noxious or dangerous substance must be transported in closed
conditions;
tankships and substances mentioned in the list of substances causing stench or
hindrance are involved;
tankships and substances mentioned in Annex 3 of the port regulations.
The transfer of gas as referred to in the Gas Carrier Code or the ADN (transport regulations
for inland barges) between two tankers is prohibited.
It is prohibited to berth a ship or lie at berth alongside a ship that is involved in the transfer of
a gas as referred to in the Gas Carrier Code or the ADN (transport regulations for inland
barges).
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Reporting the loading of dangerous and noxious substances, see Section 4.5
During the cleaning, other than washing with crude oil, of a tankers cargo spaces which
contain or have until recently contained dangerous liquids, berthing may only take place
alongside the tanker:
by a ship that is taking over a prewash or cargo residues, as referred to in the P&A
manual of the vessel.
by no more than two tankers if the cleaning is taking place in closed conditions.
As long as the tankers referred to in paragraph 2, sub b, are berthed alongside, the tanker is
prohibited from opening the cargo tanks after cleaning in closed conditions unless the tank
atmosphere is below twenty percent of the lowest explosion level or the tank atmosphere is
below the limit as mentioned in the TLV list from the substance last carried in the cargo tank.
The Municipal Executive may restrict or forbid the cleaning and if atmospheric conditions are
such that they could cause danger, damage or hindrance due to the release of the
substances in question in these conditions.
It is prohibited to clean the cargo tanks of a tanker carrying liquefied gases unless the ship is
berthed alongside an installation that has a licence granted by the competent authority.
pursuant to the Environmental Management Act for carrying out the cleaning work and this
installation accepts the residues of the liquefied gases.
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The cleaning of cargo tanks in closed conditions on board a tanker is only allowed if the
tanker is appropriately equipped and the cleaning takes place in accordance with the
cleaning handbook as referred to in MARPOL.
It is prohibited to clean cargo tanks which contain residues of dangerous or noxious
substances on board a tanker if:
a seagoing tanker is involved and the substances must be transported, pursuant to
the Bulk Chemical Code, in a tank with a connection for a vapour return line, or
substances mentioned in the list of substances causing stench or hindrance are
involved, or
benzene, benzene mixtures having 10% benzene of more, formaldehyde (37%) or
styrene is involved, unless:
o the tanker is washed in closed conditions and no gas or vapour escapes into
the open air as a result of the cleaning operations except over a short period
during the start of the drying of the tank, or
o the tanker is berthed alongside an installation that has a licence granted by
the competent authority for carrying out the cleaning work and which accepts
the vapours released by the cleaning operations.
BALLAST WATER
There are no restrictions for taking in or discharging ballast water.
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14.1 GENERAL
From cleaning a vessel to underwater inspections, this section contains information on the
rules and regulations regarding ship operations in the port of Rotterdam area.
In line with international regulations the maximum sulphur content may not exceed the
following values: 1.50% until July 1 2010, 1.00% from July 1 2010, 0.10% from January 1
2015. Sulphur scrubbing will be an acceptable method for compliance. So fuel with a higher
sulphur content may be used as long as the sulphur oxides are removed from the exhaust
gas to a level comparable to low sulphur fuel.
In addition the European Unions Marine Fuel Sulphur Directive also introduced a 0.1%
maximum sulphur requirement for fuels used by ships at berth, buoy arrays and dolphin
constructions (within 2 hours after mooring) in EU ports from January 1 2010.
Cold work - repairs not involving and with no risk of fire or sparks
These repairs need to be reported to the Harbour Coordination Centre if:
the vessel is temporarily immobilized.
the repairs are performed on a tanker that is or has been loaded with dangerous
goods.
To request such a permit, contact the Harbour Coordination Centre, see Chapter 2 or
download the form on www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/contact-support/Pages/forms-
checklists.aspx
Hot work - repairs involving or with a risk of fire or sparks
Before starting these repairs, a permit from the Harbour Coordination Centre is mandatory
for:
all tankers.
all ships that are or have been loaded with dangerous goods.
hot work in engine rooms or ballast and other tanks for all other ships.
ships located in a Petroleumhaven: see berths for the list of Petroleumhaven.
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Note: in those ports where the so-called Petroleumhaven regime is in force, it is prohibited
to cause open fire.
On completion of the job report again.
In addition, an operational report to the Harbour Coordination Centre is required. Your agent
should take care of this. This report shall contain: name of ship, date of commencement of
repairs, duration of repairs, berth, nature of repairs, location of repairs, by whom repairs will
be carried out, any cargo operations, bunkering etc. during repairs, cargo on board and
stowage, effect of repairs on ships manoeuvrability and time and duration of immobilized
situation.
See Chapter 2 on contacting the Harbour Coordination Centre.
Underwater cleaning of a vessel is allowed provided that the hulls is coated with Ecospeed
hull protection system and the Directorate General for Public Works and Water Management
(RWS) and the local berth operator have granted permission.
An officially appointed company can also perform the cleaning of a propeller. In the port of
Rotterdam only a few companies are permitted to perform this operation.
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PORT OF ROTTERDAM
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15.1 GENERAL
This chapter describes all relevant inspections that one can expect in the port of Rotterdam.
The Dutch Port State Control is carried out by the Transport and Water Management
Inspectorate of the Netherlands. It deals with approximately 1,400 inspections each year.
Inspections take place on board, ensuring that these ships meet international safety, security
and environmental standards, and that crewmembers have adequate living and working
conditions.
Contact details:
Port State Control the Netherlands
P.O. Box 8634
3009 AP ROTTERDAM
Tel.: +31-70-4564500
Fax: +31 10 202 35 20
Email: psc@ivw.nl
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16.1 GENERAL
Thanks to the enormous quantities handled and short lines of supply from the refineries,
Rotterdam is one of the worlds largest bunkering ports.
Reporting bunkering
Bunkering of fuel and lubricated oil must be reported by the skipper of inland vessels or the
captain of a ship. Bunkers over land should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer of
the port facility called at.
See www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-
regulations/Documents/Certified%20Port%20Facility%20Security%20Officers%20.pdf
for a list of Port Facility Security Officers.
Report to VHF channel 14, Harbour Coordination Centre. The report must be made by the
skipper of inland vessels or the captain of a ship, at least 30 minutes but no more than 6
hours before the start of bunkering.
REPORTING SPILLS
Routine bunker operations entail a certain degree of risk regarding pollution by oil spills,
which threaten safety, the maritime environment and consequently the quality of silt that is to
be dredged. The Port Bye-laws state that all spills have to be reported to the Harbour Master
immediately. Failure to comply with these Bye-laws is punishable by law. Details to be
reported: name of ship, name of berth, activity or incident.
See also Section 9.5
BUNKER CHECKLIST
In order to prevent and minimize the number of spills, the Port of Rotterdam Bunker Checklist
has been introduced. This checklist has to be fully completed and signed by both the
seagoing vessel's officer of duty and the skipper of the bunker barge before bunker transfer
can commence.
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In general, you will order supplies of potable water before arrival via your agent. Your agent
will arrange that the water barge arrives at the right time. If you are in port, you can order
water supplies either directly or via you agent. There is one supplier:
16.4 STORES
WHEN LOADING STORES IS PROHIBITED
Bunkering and loading stores is prohibited for:
oil tankers: during crude oil washing, if the bunker barge is not type N or C (local
regulations for transport of dangerous goods by barges).
chemical tankers: during open washing of dangerous goods, except that discharging slops
necessary for discharging washing water is allowed.
gas tankers: prohibited during discharge or loading.
Ship's stores can be ordered via your agent. Rotterdam is an excellent place to order you
provisions and other things you may need. Numerous companies are active in this field. Your
agent will be able to advise you on this matter. Storing is prohibited when cleaning or venting
tanks.
Stores over land should be reported to the Port Facility Security Officer of the port facility.
See www.portofrotterdam.com/en/Shipping/rules-
regulations/Documents/Certified%20Port%20Facility%20Security%20Officers%20.pdf
for a list of Port Facility Security Officers.
More information on store services can be found at
www.rotterdamportinfo.com/results.cfm?sbranch=Equ
Vessels which are at anchor on the roads of Rotterdam can contact www.simacharters.com
or +31-10-4346387 for special tender service.
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16.6 WASTE
PORT RECEPTION FACILITIES FOR SHIP-GENERATED WASTE AND CARGO
RESIDUES
In accordance with Marpol 73/78 and EU-directive 200/59/EG, ports are obliged to ensure
port reception facilities for the reception of residues of oil and noxious liquid substances and
of garbage, adequate to meet the needs of ships using them, without delay to these ships.
Complying with these regulations the Port of Rotterdam has designated a number of
companies which are entitled to collect or receive and process (harmful) waste from ships.
Reception companies collect waste against set tariffs, which may be obtained from these
companies via the shipping agent. Collecting waste may take place by means of barges or
trucks.
A fee for all ships will be incorporated in the port dues, differentiated with respect to the main
engine capacity. Part of the costs, which the fee does not cover, shall be paid directly to the
reception facility on basis of type and quantity of waste actually delivered by the ship.
Ships which are engaged in scheduled traffic with frequent and regular port calls and give
sufficient evidence of an arrangement to ensure delivery of ship-generated waste and
payment of fees in a port along the ships route, may be exempted from these fees by the
Inspectorate of transport and Watermanagement (www.ivw.nl)
Reporting delivery
1. The captain of a seagoing ship carrying on board ship-generated waste and other noxious
substances or residues of noxious substances, shall ensure that his intention to deliver
those substances is reported to the harbour master, at least 24 hours prior to the
commencement of the delivery. (See Section 4.9)
2. When reporting, it shall be communicated simultaneously to which designated company
the delivery will be made, which noxious substance will be delivered and the quantity
thereof.
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16.7 REPAIRS
More information on repair companies can be found at
www.rotterdamportinfo.com/results.cfm?sbranch=ShiBui
16.8 DE-RATTING
Ship Sanitation Certificates (former Deratting Certificates)
Applications for Ship Sanitation Certificate inspections can be submitted to the GGD. The
GGD is responsible for issuing Ship Sanitation Certificates in the port of Rotterdam.
16.9 SURVEYORS
More information on surveyors can be found at
www.rotterdamportinfo.com/
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SEAMANS STORES
There are two seamans stores in the port of Rotterdam. Transport is provided free.
Opening times:
Monday Friday 10.00 21.00, Saturday 10.00 18.00, occasionally Sunday 09.00 12.00.
Store at berth number 4053, 3rd Petroleumhaven
Store at berth number 6220, Dintelhaven
Consult the Port numbers & route on www.portofrotterdam.com.
16.13 TRANSPORT
Rotterdam Airport (distance - 6 km from downtown Rotterdam)
Rotterdam Airportplein 60
3045 AP ROTTERDAM
Tel.: + 31 10 446 34 44
www.rotterdam-airport.nl
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