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PORT

INFORMATION
GUIDE
BREMERHAVEN

JULY 2020
INITIATED BY IN ASSOCIATION WITH

SUPPORTED BY

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PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

BREMERHAVEN
UN Code: DEBRV
Port ID: 20315

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

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

The Port Authority of Bremerhaven (Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt / HBH) makes every
effort to make and maintain the contents of the Guidelines on Port Entry as up-to-date,
accessible and complete as possible, but the correctness and completeness of these
contents cannot be guaranteed. In case of any discrepancies or inconsistencies between the
Guidelines and the applicable legislation, including the bye-laws, the latter will prevail.

CONTACT PORT

Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt


Steubenstrasse 7b
27568 Bremerhaven
Germany

CONTACT PERSON FOR PORT INFORMATION

Capt. Insa Kühle, Head of Port Operation


insa.kuehle@HBH.Bremen.de

WEBSITE OF THE PORT

https://www.hbh.bremen.de/

WEBSITE OF THIS DOCUMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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TABLE OF CONTENT

GENERAL INTRODUCTION 3
TABLE OF CONTENT 4

PART I
INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATION

1 FOREWORD HARBOUR MASTER 10


1.1 GENERAL 11
1.2 PORT PERFORMANCE 11

2 CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS 12


2.1 GENERAL 13
2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION 13
2.3 RULES AND REGULATIONS 13
2.4 EXEMPTIONS AND PERMITS 14
2.5 IMPORTANT LAWS AND RULES FOR THE HARBOUR 14

PART II
NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

3 ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE 15


3.1 GENERAL 16
3.2 DANGEROUS GOODS AND WASTE 16

4 NOTIFICATION 17
4.1 GENERAL 18
4.2 HEALTH 18
4.3 IMMIGRATION 18
4.4 CUSTOMS 19
4.5 ETA 19
4.6 SHIFTING/ETD 20
4.7 DANGEROUS GOODS 20
4.8 WASTE (GARBAGE) 21
4.9 WASTE (SLUDGE AND OILY RESIDUES) 21

5 DOCUMENTATION 22
5.1 GENERAL 23
5.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS 23

6 REPORTING 24
6.1 GENERAL 25

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PART III
PORT DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION

7 PORT DESCRIPTION 26
7.1 GENERAL 27
7.2 DEVELOPMENTS 27
7.3 PORT LOCATION 27
7.4 PORT AREA 27
7.5 LOAD LINES 28
7.6 WATER DENSITY 28
7.7 MAXIMUM SIZE VESSELS 28
7.8 TIME ZONE 28
7.9 LOCAL HOLIDAYS 28
7.10 WORKING HOURS 29
7.11 TRAFFIC 29
7.12 CHARTS 29
7.13 PILOT STATIONS 29
7.14 ANCHOR AREAS 29
7.15 WEATHER AND TIDAL INFORMATION 29

8 PORT NAVIGATION 30
8.1 SPEED 31
8.2 UKC 31
8.3 RESTRICTIONS 31

PART IV
PORT SAFTEY AND SECURITY

9 PORT SAFETY 32
9.1 GENERAL 33
9.2 COLLISIONS/GROUNDINGS 33
9.3 SPILLS 33

10 PORT SECURITY 34
10.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITY (ISPS) 35
10.2 PORT FACILITIES 35

PART V
NAUTICAL SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION

11 NAUTICAL SERVICES 36
11.1 GENERAL 37
11.2 VTS 37
11.3 PILOTAGE 38
11.4 RIVER WESER PILOTAGE 38
11.5 DOCKING / HARBOUR PILOTS 39
11.6 TUGS 39
11.7 MOORING 40

12 NAUTICAL COMMUNICATION 41
12.1 VHF CHANNELS PORT AUTHORITY 42

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PART VI
PORT OPERATION

13 CARGO OPERATIONS 43

13.1 GENERAL 44
13.2 CONTAINER TERMINALS 44
13.3 FRUIT TERMINALS 44
13.4 CAR TERMINAL 44
13.5 TANKER TERMINAL 45
13.6 PASSENGER TERMINAL 45

14 VESSEL OPERATIONS 46
14.1 GENERAL 47
14.2 LOWERING BOATS & RAFTS 47
14.3 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR 47
14.4 UNDERWATER INSPECTION/CLEANING 47
14.5 BALLAST WATER AND SCRUBBER EFFLUENT 48

15 PORT INSPECTIONS 49
15.1 GENERAL 50
15.2 PORT STATE CONTROL 50
15.3 INSPECTIONS FROM OTHER PARTIES 50

PART VII
PORT SERVICE

16 PORT SERVICES 51
16.1 GENERAL 52
16.2 FUEL AND LUBRICATION OIL 52
16.3 REPORTING SPILLS 52
16.4 BUNKER CHECKLIST 52
16.5 FRESH WATER 52
16.6 STORES 52
16.7 SHORT BASED ELECTRICITY 52
16.8 REPAIRS 53
16.9 DERATTING 53
16.10 SURVEYORS 53
16.11 MEDICAL 53
16.12 SEAMEN´S MISSION 53
16.13 TRANSPORT 54
16.14 FLOATING / MOBILE CRANES 54
16.15 BALLAST 54
16.16 GANGWAY SERVICE 54
16.17 WATCHMEN 54
16.18 SLOP RECEPTION 54

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RECORD OF CORRECTIONS
Date Page Correction subject Source
2011 May 32 Developments
2011 Dec. 22 Immigration
2012 June 32 Developments
2012 June 61 Address update
2013 April var. Address updates
2013 July 59 Address updates, Locks in Bremerhaven
2014-2019 var. Address and information updates
2020 July 48 Ballast water and scrubber effluent
2020 July var. Address and information updates

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CHIEF HARBOUR MASTER AND HEAD OF DEPARTMENTS
Capt. Andreas Mai, Chief Harbour Master Ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven

Capt. Uwe Kraft, Dept. Harbour Master Bremen and Head of Safety and Hazardous goods

Capt. Andreas Meyns, Dept. Harbour Master Bremerhaven and Head of Security and nautical issues

Capt. Raimond Claußen, Head of Safety and Hazardous Goods Department Bremerhaven

Capt. Joachim Bothe, Head of Vessel’s Operating Department Bremen

Capt. Insa Kühle, Head of Vessel’s Operating Department Bremerhaven

Mr. Thomas Uhlhorn, Administration Department of the Port Authority

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1 FOREWORD
HARBOUR
MASTER

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PART I - INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATION PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

1.1 GENERAL

Welcome to the port of Bremerhaven. I, the Harbour Master, together with my staff
and other organizations like the Federal Waterway Administration, the Water police,
the Pilot Associations and others am responsible for the safe and easy conduct of
the vessels’ passages and stays within the port area.
Bremerhaven is known for its high standards on safety while maintaining the
efficiency of the port activities. In order to continue on this level we make available
to the port users a 24/7 service.
This allows the port users, whenever necessary, to receive the attention and co-
operation necessary to cope with unexpected situations. In return I hope to receive
the necessary co-operation from your side.

1.2 PORT PERFORMANCE

I strongly believe that the safe and environmental friendly performance of a port
ensures economic continuity. Prevention is best to avoid problems in safety,
environmental and security matters. Thus controls and inspections of different
enforcement agencies are taking place.
The number of incidents and accidents has steadily decreased over the last years.
This has been achieved by active communications with all parties involved in port
operations including ship masters and owners’ representatives.
In order to continue on these improvements we invite you to comment and advice
on procedures you have encountered during your port stay.

Capt. Andreas Mai


Chief Harbour Master of the ports of Bremen and Bremerhaven

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2 CONTACT
INFORMATION AND
REGULATIONS

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PART I - INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATION PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

2.1 GENERAL
The Harbour Master’s Office is located near the Columbus Kaje.

Address:
Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt
Steubenstrasse 7b
27568 Bremerhaven

2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION


The Harbour Master can be reached during normal working hours.

The Vessel Traffic & Operations Department is continuously manned and primarily
responsible for the traffic and navigation in the harbour. Its task includes planning
and control of shipping traffic, assigning berths in the entire port area and
coordinating information of all traffic movements.

For notification (ETA/ETD ships etc.), requests for harbour- pilots, tugs, mooring
men etc. and reports such as on port security and in case of emergencies contact
Port Operation Office:
Phone: +49 (0)471 596 13417
Fax: +49 (0)471 596 13423
E-Mail: debrv-traffic@hbh.bremen.de
VHF: Channel 12

Hazardous Materials, Transport and Environmental Safety


The Transport and Environmental Safety Department is a working hours 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.
Contact the department:
Phone: +49 (0)471 596 13405
Fax: +49 (0)471 596 13422
E-Mail: gefahrgut@hbh.bremen.de

After hours contact the Port Operation Office.

For reporting dangerous goods via electronic message: via the agent or ships
reporting office.

2.3 RULES AND REGULATIONS


The rules and regulations in the port contribute to the safe, efficient and
environmentally responsible handling of shipping traffic.
The international rules of the IMO, such as the SOLAS convention and its
amendments and national regulations are in force in the port of Bremerhaven.
Based on the Bremen/Bremerhaven Port Act and Port Bye - laws, the Port Rules on
dangerous substances contain additional, specific regulations for ships carrying
dangerous cargo.
An overview of the port laws and information can be found under following link:

http://www.hbh.bremen.de/sixcms/detail.php?gsid=bremen02.c.740.de

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PART I - INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFORMATION AND REGULATION PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

2.4 EXEMPTIONS AND PERMITS

The Harbour Master can grant exemptions from specific regulations.


Permissions can also be granted for special activities such as repairs.
To obtain information or to apply for permits contact the Port Operation Office.

2.5 IMPORTANT LAWS AND RULES FOR THE HARBOUR

Please consult our website at


http://www.hbh.bremen.de

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3 ARRIVAL AND
DEPARTURE

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PART II - NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

3.1 GENERAL
All ships have to be reported to the Port Authority by electronic message latest 24 hours
before arrival. Any changes to be reported immediately.
Tankers and ships carrying dangerous cargo must send an additional message including
details of the cargo (i.e. quantity, category according Maritime Pollution Appendix II etc.).
For further details see chapter 4 Notification.

3.2 DANGEROUS GOODS AND WASTE


Additional notifications are required for dangerous goods on board ships and for
ship wastes. For further information see chapter 4.7, 4.8 and 4.9.

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4 NOTIFICATION

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PART II - NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

4.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels arriving, staying in or leaving the port of Bremerhaven are
obliged to make previous notification on a variety of subjects listed below.

4.2 HEALTH
Free Pratique is normally granted automatically.
Formalities are handled by the Port Health Authority, boarding vessel usually upon
arrival.
Vessels should prepare the “Maritime Declaration of Health”.
This form is according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and contains:

• a list of ports the vessel has entered during the last 30 days
• statement of health of crew/passengers
• if vessel has entered an area with infectious diseases
• sanitary measures
• particulars of any case of illness or death on board
• fumigated cargo/containers
• valid Sanitation Control Certificate or Exemption Certificate
• ship’s particulars

Finally a crew list IMO FAL Form 5 is needed.


Vaccination services will be carried out on request.

Contact:
Hafenärztlicher Dienst Bremerhaven
Freiladestrasse 1
27572 Bremerhaven

Phone: +49 (0)471 596 13794/5 or +49 (0)172 4226426 (24 h)


Fax: +49 (0)471 596 13853
E-Mail: office-brhv@hafga.bremen.de
Website: www.Lmtvet.bremen.de

4.3 IMMIGRATION
Prior to arrival the master shall provide an actual crew and passenger list
(IMO FAL Form 5).
For all foreign crewmembers and passengers it is compulsory to have valid passport
documents to enter German territory or to stay in the harbour.
Formalities are handled by Federal Police, boarding the vessel usually on arrival.

Contact:
Grenzpolizei
Bundespolizeirevier Bremerhaven
Senator-Borttscheller-Str. 1
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 9022970
E-Mail: bpol.bremerhaven@polizei.bund.de

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4.4 CUSTOMS
Free Port Area:
Container Terminal
Columbus- Kaje with Passenger Terminal & Fruit Terminal
Überseehafen (Nordhafen, Osthafen)
Kaiserhafen II & III

At all other berths customs will board the vessel on arrival.

On arrival following documents must be available


Cargo document (cargo manifest, bill of lading)
Crew effects declaration (IMO FAL form no. 4)
Vessel store declaration (IMO FAL form no. 3)

For more information on custom matters contact:


Zollkommissariat Bremerhaven See
An der Neuen Schleuse 10a
27568 Bremerhaven

Phone: +49 (0)471 74442


Fax: +49 (0)471 76030
E-Mail: sprsuz.bhvs@hzaol.befinv.de

4.5 ETA
Bremerhaven Port Radio VHF- Channel 12
Bremerhaven North Lock Radio VHF- Channel 10
Fischereihafen Lock Radio VHF- Channel 10

All ships are obliged to report their ship data and details of security measures according
to SOLAS XI- 2 to the Port Authority by electronic message latest 24 hours before
arrival. In the event of changes to the last notification, these shall be correctly notified
not later than 6 hours prior to arrival. In case of shorter voyages, notification shall be
effected upon departure from the previous port.
Data relating to statistic information on the cargo may be submitted after arrival of the
ship as well.
Additional notification for tankers:
Unpacked flammable liquids, liquefied gases, liquid chemicals or pumpable liquids
hazardous to the aquatic environment carried in bulk on board tankers must be notified,
including following details:
Mass of consignments
name of substances
hazard class and UN number
pollution category assigned by MARPOL Annex II if and when applicable.
Notification also applies to empty tankers which are not gas free. In this case, details of
previous cargo must be notified. Empty tankers with inerted cargo tanks must be notified
stating in addition that they are inerted.
Message must include:
ship’s name
GRT
date and time of arrival
freshwater draft in meters
length of ship
particulars on special cargo (heavy lifts, outreaching cargo etc.).

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The electronic ETA message must be sent directly into the port community system or
alternatively via local agent or directly to the ship reporting service, where the data will
be processed against a service fee.

Bremerhaven/Bremen Ship Reporting Service:


BREMER SCHIFFSMELDEDIENST Kapt. P. Langbein e.K.
Überseetor 20
28217 Bremen

Phone: +49 (0)421 384827


Fax: +49 (0)421 3808887
E-Mail: ebox@bsmd.de

4.6 SHIFTING/ETD

All ships are requested to send an ETD- Message to Bremerhaven Port Authority at
least 2 hours before shifting or sailing. Any change has to be reported immediately.

4.7 DANGEROUS GOODS

Consignments of dangerous cargo due to be brought into the port area whether for the
purpose of cargo handling or in transit, must be notified electronically to the respective
cargo handling facility via the Dangerous Goods Information System of the ports of
Bremen / Bremerhaven.
The electronic message may be sent directly or alternatively via local agent into the port
community system or directly to the Bremen Ship Reporting Service, where the data is
processed in against a service fee.

In particularly justified cases the respective cargo facility may agree to a different way to
submit the notification. The notification is required at the latest prior to arrival of the
consignment in port. Notwithstanding the previous obligations, dangerous goods of the
hazard classes 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.5, 5.2 (with subsidiary risk of class 1), 6.2 and 7, shall be
notified latest 12 hours prior to arrival of consignment in port. For goods of class 7,
copies of all legally required documents shall be attached to the notification.
German ordinance on particular requirements for the entry of vessels into German
territorial waters must be observed.

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4.8 WASTE (GARBAGE)

Waste notification specifying the amount and type of waste on board and indicating the
intended disposal has to be effected to the port authority by electronic message 24
hours before arrival.
According to local regulations garbage of any kind accumulated during vessels stay in
the harbour has to be disposed prior to sailing.
For normal household waste receptacles will be placed on board upon arrival. The
number of receptacles depends on vessels size and number of crew.
Receptacles are collected prior to sailing.
Charges will be collected with harbour dues.
Apart from household waste other types of waste require different receptacles which can
be ordered via agent or directly from the waste collector.

4.9 WASTE (SLUDGE AND OILY RESIDUES)

The waste notification (see above 4.8) shall include the amount of sludge, slops and
bilge- water on board and intended to be disposed.
Barges or road tankers for reception of slop, oily waste etc. are available.
The Pre-Transfer-Checklist is to be obeyed (see appendix 8 Bremen Port Ordinance on
our homepage: http://www.HBH.Bremen.de ).

All ships are charged with a fee for the disposal of waste. The fee is charged irrespective
of the actual use of the reception facilities. To receive a reimbursement of the substantial
part of the disposal expenses a reimbursement application is to be submitted to the
harbour due department. The expenses are reimbursed up to certain maximum
amounts.

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5 DOCUMENTATION

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PART II - NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

5.1 GENERAL

The Port of Bremerhaven Authority places importance on complying with rules and
regulations. Therefore the vessel could be subject to inspections by inspectors of the
Transport and Environmental safety department or Port State Control. Since port
operations take place around the clock, these inspections may take place at day and
night time. To ensure a smooth operation, we advise to keep the documentation and
certificates mentioned in chapter 5.2 available at all time.

5.2 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

All certificates and documents issued under:


SOLAS 74
MARPOL 73/78 (especially garbage record book, oil record book)
Load Line 1966

For general and bulk-cargo vessels:


Dangerous goods manifest with stowage plan arrival and departure
Document of compliance/certificate of fitness
Cargo loading or unloading plan for bulk carriers.

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6 REPORTING

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PART II - NOTIFICATION, DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

6.1 GENERAL
Masters of vessels staying in the port of Bremerhaven are obliged to report a number of
issues /events, or request for permission:

Casualties and accidents on board


Fire
Damages of vessel or port facilities
Sinking or grounded vessel
Collisions
Vessels loosing cargo, fuels or others
Restricted manoeuvrability
Any pollution of the harbour
Intention to lay- up the ship
Repairs
Anchoring in port
Loosing anchors or chain
Embarking/Disembarking in the locks
Under water inspections
Engine trials
Hot works
Lowering boats and rafts
Intention to disable the main engine
Other circumstances endangering or susceptible of creating a danger for persons or
objects.

Report to:
Port Operation Office
Phone: +49 (0)471 596 13416
Fax: +49 (0)471 596 13423
VHF: Channel 12

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PART III - PORT DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

7.1 GENERAL
Main port activities are the handling of containers, automobiles, fruits and
passengers.
Several shipyards are in operation with facilities of any kind of repair and dry-
docking.

7.2 DEVELOPMENTS
Offshore-Terminal planned located close to Blexen Roads.

7.3 PORT LOCATION


The Port of Bremerhaven is situated about 32 nautical miles from the North Sea at
53 ° 33, 5´N, 008° 33, 2´ E
UNLOC Code DEBRV
Port ID number 20315

7.4 PORT AREA


The port is divided into the Überseehafen area and the Fischereihafen area. Except for
the container-, passenger- and part of the fruit terminal the port is protected by locks.

Nordschleuse / North-Lock 350 x 42 m, depth 10,4 m


Kaiserschleuse / Kaiser Lock 300 x 55 m, depth 10,4 m
Fischereihafenschleuse –lock 181 x 32,5 m, depth 7,8 m
and 106 x 12 m, depth 5,8 m
VHF channel 10

The nautical supervision of the Port of Bremerhaven Authority covers following areas:

Stromkaje
Columbuskaje
Überseehafen
Kaiserhafen
Fischereihafen

Other Harbour Basins belong to the city of Bremerhaven and are mostly used by
pleasure boats. Access to these basins is via Neuer Hafen lock: 50 x 14 m, depth 2,95
m, VHF channel 69.

Terminals and berths along river Weser:


Columbuskaje Length 1020 m water depth 9 - 11 m
Passenger and fruit terminal

Stromkaje Length 4920 m water depth 12 - 15 m


(Container terminal)

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Terminals and berths protected by locks:

Kaiserhafen II & III water depth 10,5 m


(Car and RoRo Terminals, Ship Yard)
Verbindungshafen water depth 9 - 11 m
(Fruit terminal, ship yard, oil terminal)

Kaiserhafen I water depth 8,5 - 10,5 m


(Ship yard)

Fischereihafen water depth 5 - 7,5 m


(Handling of fish, timber, gravel, feedstuff, wind power plants, ship’s repair and dry-
docking)

Rem: All depths subject to change.

7.5 LOAD LINES


North Atlantic Winter Zone II,
Winter November 1 to March 31, Summer April 1 to October 31.

7.6 WATER DENSITY


The density of the water in the harbour varies from 1008 - 1011 gram/litre

7.7 MAXIMUM SIZE OF VESSELS


Container Terminal 400 m approx.
Überseehafen 335 m
Fischereihafen 210 m

The maximum dimensions do not necessarily apply to all berths, quays or areas within
the port.

7.8 TIME ZONE


UTC + 1 hr
Night of last Saturday to Sunday in March and in October change to Daylight Saving
Time (UTC + 2 hrs) rsp. versus.

7.9 LOCAL HOLIDAYS


New Year, Good Friday, Easter, Labour Day, Whitsunday, -Monday, German Nat.
Holiday, Christmas

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7.10 WORKING HOURS


Official working hours Monday - Friday 08:00 to 16:00 but within port area 24/7 service.

7.11 TRAFFIC
International shipping lines and European feeder services.
About 7000 ships call the port every year.
The port is connected to the hinterland by railway and highway.
Nearest airport with domestic and international flights is situated at Bremen (65 km).

7.12 CHARTS
Int. 1413, D 87 Deutsche Bucht / German Bight
Int. 1456, D 2 Mündungen/Mouths Jade/Weser
Int. 1457, D 4 River Weser

7.13 PILOT STATIONS

see chapter 11.3

7.14 ANCHOR AREAS

For vessels awaiting berth there are some roads:

Neue Weser Nord Position 53°54´N 007°49´E water depth 18 - 21 m


Neue Weser Süd Position 53°51´N 007°50´E water depth 14 - 20 m
Hoheweg Position 53°47´N 008°08´E water depth 13 - 19 m
Fedderwarden Position 53°43´N 008°16´E water depth 6 - 11 m
Blexen Roads Position 53°31´N 008°34´E water depth 10 - 13 m

7.15 WEATHER AND TIDAL INFORMATION


Mainly SE to W-wind forces 4 - 5 Bft.
Bremerhaven is normally ice-free, ice occurs only in extreme frost periods.
Mean High Water Level 4,45 m LAT
Mean Low Water Level 0,66 m LAT
The tidal range is about 3,8 m with tidal currents from 2,5 to 3,5 knots. In a period of
approx. 24 hours there are 2 high and 2 low waters.
Strong and sustained winds from north-west raise water levels along the German coast
and in the rivers; wind from south east has the opposite effect.
For information regarding traffic, weather, tides, current, sea conditions etc. contact VTS
Bremerhaven Weser Traffic VHF channel 7.

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PART III - PORT DESCRIPTION AND NAVIGATION PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

8.1 SPEED
There are no speed limitations within the port area. However, it is sailor’s good practice
to avoid danger and damage by swell and wash of waves.

8.2 UKC
A safe Under Keel Clearance is required. At berth the vessel should always be afloat,
recommended 1% of ships width.

8.3 RESTRICTIONS
Ships approaching or leaving the harbour may have a tidal window depending on water
depth at berth / in locks, tidal forecast and required UKC.

Fog restrictions:
Tankers with a total amount of cargo more than 2000 mtons are prohibited to proceed
on the river Weser if the visibility is less than 1000 m. Smaller tankers need a visibility of
500 m.

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PART IV - PORT SAFETY AND SECURITY PORT OF BREMERHAVEN

9.1 GENERAL
For emergency assistance in the case of an incident or accident on board and to alert
the police, fire fighters or ambulance, you can contact the Harbour Master’s Office via
VHF 12 or dial 112 (emergency phone number of the fire brigade) on telephone. Report
name of ship, berth and nature of calamity and maintain a listening watch VHF 12.

9.2 COLLISIONS/GROUNDINGS
On loosing 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 Master’s Office VHF 12 and report name of ship,
position and nature of situation.

9.3 SPILLS
All spills have to be reported to the Port Operation Office immediately. Failure to comply
with these laws is punishable by law.

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10.1 DESIGNATED AUTHORITY (ISPS)


The designated authority is the Port Authority:

Hansestadt Bremisches Hafenamt


Steubenstrasse 7b
27568 Bremerhaven

24- hours Point of Contact in Bremerhaven:

Harbour Master’s Office


Phone: +49 (0)471 596 13416
Fax: +49 (0)471 596 13423
E-Mail: debrv-traffic@hbh.bremen.de

10.2 PORT FACILITIES


Port facilities and port facility security officers can be
found on http://gisis.imo.org

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11.1 GENERAL
This chapter provides information regarding all nautical services in the port and on the
river “Weser”.

11.2 VTS
The VTS on the river Weser is mandatory for all vessels over 50 m in length and all
vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. It is controlled by the Water and Shipping
Directorate with its sub- organization Wasser- und Schifffahrtsamt Bremerhaven by
Bremerhaven- Weser- Traffic.
The port of Bremerhaven does not maintain an own VTS, this service is covered By the
WSA for the port area outside the locks.

Reporting points:
All vessels (inward and outward bound) shall report before navigating on the river Weser
stating vessel’s name, position, dimensions and destination as follows:
Bremerhaven Weser Traffic
- Lightbuoy No 3a/Neue Weser Roads or light buoy No A1 (inbound) on channel 22,
Outbound before entering the river Weser and leaving the port of Bremerhaven.

Watch keeping:
Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch as follows:
Bremerhaven Weser Traffic
Neue Weser
Lightbuoy No 3a/Neue Weser Roads to lightbuoy No 19/H Roads (inbound)
Lightbuoy 19/H Roads to lightbuoy No 4a (outbound) on channel 22 VHF.
Lightbuoy No 19/H Roads to lightbuoy No 37 on channel 02 VHF.
Lightbuoy No 37 to lightbuoy No 47/48 on channel 04 VHF
Lightbuoy No 47/48 to lightbuoy No 63 on channel 07 VHF.

Alte Weser
Lightbuoy No 1a to lightbuoy No 16a/A16 (inbound) on channel 22 VHF
Lightbuoy No 16a/A16 to lightbuoy No A2 (outbound) on channel 22 VHF

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11.3 PILOTAGE
The river Weser pilotage area is divided into two districts: Sea pilots (mouth of river
Weser to Bremerhaven) and river pilots (Bremerhaven to Bremen). For ports south of
Bremerhaven change over of pilots take place off Bremerhaven in vicinity of river
Geeste.
For berthing in Bremerhaven docking pilots board vessels near Stromkaje (Container
terminal). Ships bound for the Fischereihafen are boarded north of river Geeste mouth.

11.4 RIVER WESER PILOTAGE


Pilotage is compulsory for:

all tankers except less than 60 meters in length and or 10 meters in width.
all seagoing vessels with a length over all of 90 meters or more or a beam over all of 13
meters or more or a draught of more than 8 meters.

Under normal weather conditions the pilot vessel is cruising 5 miles north of
Wangerooge lighthouse at buoys Weser3/Jade 2.
In rough weather the pilot vessel is cruising at the inside position near light buoy 17.
On request the pilot will board by helicopter if an approved landing or winching area
meeting the international standards is available. On special request pilots ma also
picked up from pilot cutter west of Helgoland.

Following vessels must take the pilot at Light Vessel “German Bight” when inbound:
Tankers with a length over all of 150 meters or more or a breadth over all of 23 meters
or more, Bulk carriers with a length of 250 meters and more or a B.o.a. of 40 meters and
more or a draft of more than 13, 5 meters.
All other vessels with a L.o.a. of 350 meters or more or a B.o.a. of 45 meters or more.

Boarding equipment for Sea and River pilots:


Normal pilot ladder without manropes or boat lines. Pilot lifts will be accepted.

Ordering procedure on arrival:

Requests shall be sent to:


Weser / Jade Pilot Bremerhaven
via VHF Channel 6 or
Phone: +49 (0)471 944 242
Fax: +49 (0)471 944 24 39 or
E-Mail: dispo@weserjadepilot.de

When taking the pilot at German Bight Light Vessel a 24 hour notice is required.
A 12 hour notice is required when taking the pilot at the boarding station near Racon
buoy Weser3/Jade2.

Following particulars to be transmitted:


vessel’s name
overall length, largest width, actual draft in fresh water (all in meters)
ETA at light vessel/boarding position
port of destination.

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Corrected ETA messages should be sent three and one hour prior to arrival by VHF
channel 6 to pilot vessel.

Pilots can also be ordered to any port of sailing in the North Sea 24 hours prior to
sailing.

In case helicopter transfer of the pilot is required, the request should be sent 24 hours in
advance to the pilot station by stating in addition to the above information whether a
marked winching or landing area is provided indicating where this area is located.
An updated ETA message should be sent 6 hours in advance, while the exact time of
arrival has to be transmitted 2 hours in advance.

Short term requests for helicopter transfer of pilots will be accepted, but in this case no
guarantee will be given that the transfer is performed at the time desired.

Boarding equipment for sea and docking pilots:


Normal pilot ladders without manropes or boatlines.

Ordering procedure on departing for sea pilots:

Requests for pilotage shall be sent to the pilot station not later than 2 hours prior to
sailing by stating as well the sailing draft in meters.

For vessels departures between 1900 hours and 0800 hours the pilot has to be ordered
latest at 1700 hours.

11.5 DOCKING / HARBOUR PILOTS


Docking pilots will board incoming ships north of the Container Terminal “Stromkaje”.
Ships bound for the “Fischereihafen” will be boarded near river Geeste entrance.

Pilotage is compulsory for oil-, gas- or chemical tankers of more than 60 meters in length
or 10 meters in breadth and for all other sea going vessels of more than 90 meters in
length and/or 13 meters in breadth. Service is available 24 hours a day. Requests shall
be made at least 1 hour 15 minutes prior to arrival or departure via:
Harbour Master Office:
Phone: +49 (0)471 596 13416/7 or
VHF: Bremerhaven Port Radio, VHF channel 12.

11.6 TUGS
Tug service providers need a license from the Harbour Master. Services have to be
ordered directly or via the agent. Port operation office to be informed on towage provider
ordered. For boarding and/or unboarding docking pilots tugs and a pilot cutter are used.
A sufficient number of tugs from different tug companies is available day and night.
No extra charge for using tug lines.
Contacts:
Bugsier Phone +49 (0)471 487422/33 E-Mail: einsatzleitungBHV@bugsier.de
Festma Phone +49 (0)471 44488 E-Mail: office@festma.de
Boluda Phone +49 (0)421 3488219 E-Mail: operationsbremerhaven@boluda.eu
Svitzer Phone +49 (0)471 29001-9011 E-Mail: Bremerhaven@Svitzer.com

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11.7 MOORING
Mooring service providers need a license from the Harbour Master. Services have to be
ordered directly or via the agent. Port operation office to be informed on mooring service
provider ordered. Use of boatmen is compulsory.
It is the Master’s responsibility to ensure a safe and efficient mooring throughout
vessel’s stay in the port.

Contacts:
Bugsier Mooring Service Phone +49 (0)471 4844821 E-Mail: mooring@bugsier.de
Festma Vertäu Phone +49 (0)471 44488 E-Mail: office@festma.de
Svitzer Towage GmbH Phone +49 (0)471 290019011 E-Mail: bremerhaven@svitzer.com

Guidelines for Master for Mooring

These guidelines are a copy of a section of the OCIMF Mooring Equipment Guidelines:

Mooring lines should be arranged as symmetrically as possible about the midship point
of the vessel. (Symmetrical arrangement is more likely to ensure good load distribution
than an asymmetrical arrangement).
Breast lines should be oriented as perpendicular to the longitudinal centre line of the
vessel and as far aft and forward as possible.
Spring line should be oriented as parallel as possible to the longitudinal center line the
vessel.
The vertical angle of the mooring lines should be kept to a minimum
Generally, mooring lines of the same size and type (material) should be used for all
leads. If this is not possible due to available equipment, all lines in the same service, i.e.
breast lines, spring lines, head lines, etc. should be the same size and type. For
example, all spring lines could be wire and all breast lines synthetic.
If tails are used on the wires, the same size and type of tail should be used on all lines
run out in the same service.
Mooring lines should be arranged so that all lines in the same service are about the
same length between the vessel’s winch and the shore bollard. Line elasticity varies
directly with line length and shorter lines will assume more load.

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12.1 VHF CHANNELS PORT AUTHORITY


Port Authority: Bremerhaven Port Radio VHF 12

North Lock Radio VHF 10


Kaiser Lock Radio VHF 10
Fischereihafen Lock Radio VHF 10

Ship to ship: VHF 08

River Authority: Bremerhaven Weser Traffic VHF 07

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13.1 GENERAL
This chapter lists the main Terminal Operators

13.2 CONTAINER TERMINALS

NTB North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven GmbH & Co.


Senator-Borttscheller-Strasse 14
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 94464-00
Fax +49 (0)471 94464-29
Website: http://www.ntb.eu
E-Mail: Sekretariat@ntb.eu

Eurogate Container Terminal Bremerhaven


Senator-Borttscheller-Strasse 1
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 1425-02
Website: http://www.eurogate.eu
E-Mail: ctb@eurogate.eu

MSC Gate Bremerhaven GmbH & Co. KG


Senator-Borttscheller-Strasse 1
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 1425-02
Website: http://www.mscgate.de

13.3 FRUIT TERMINALS


Heuer Port Logistics GmbH
Steubenstrasse 5
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 4873-0
Website: http://www.heuerlogistics.de
E-Mail: info@heuerlogistics.de

13.4 CAR TERMINAL


BLG Automobile
Senator-Borttscheller-Strasse 1
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 48403
Website: http://www.blg.de
E-Mail: kontakt@automobile.blg.de

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13.5 TANKER TERMINAL


UTG Unabhängige Tanklogistik GmbH
Barkhausenstraße 37
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 94690-0
Website: http://utg-tanklogistik.de/
E-Mail: info@utg-tanklogistik.de

13.6 PASSENGER TERMINAL


CCCB
Columbus Cruise Center Bremerhaven
Columbuskaje 1
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 902625-0
Website: http://www.cruiseport.de
E-Mail: info@cruiseport.de

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14.1 GENERAL
This section contains information on the rules and regulations regarding ship operations
in the port area.
It is not permitted:
to use incinerators
to conduct bottom or propeller cleaning
to fish without a permit

Painting and cleaning can be done, provided measures are in place to prevent spillage
into water or pollution or contamination of adjacent areas or objects.

14.2 LOWERING BOATS & RAFTS


Before lowering boats and rafts contact Port Authority VHF 12 for permission.

WARNING:
Be advised that on River Weser there is a strong tidal current which might not be
suitable to conduct life boat drills.

14.3 MAINTENANCE & REPAIR


The requirements to report repairs or request permission depends on the nature of the
repairs and type of ship.

Cold work - Repairs not involving and with no risk of fire or sparks
These repairs need to be reported to the Harbour Master’s Office if the vessel is
temporarily immobilized.

Hot Work - Repairs involving or with a risk of fire or sparks


Before starting repairs, a Harbour Master’s permit is compulsory for hot work:
in cargo holds, ballast tanks and bunker tanks of ships and within a range of 30 meters
from deck cargo and open hatches,
on tankers and other ships carrying dangerous goods outside closed accommodation
quarters,
on deck of ships bunkering fuel and lubricating oils,
within a range of 30 meters of ships mentioned above.

Hot work is only permitted when an approval is given by the authority in written form.
For repair and hot work on tankers special regulations are in force.

Exceptions to these regulations apply if:


a ship is in a shipyard or other area that has a permit to carry out the work concerned
Permission has been granted by the Port Authority

14.4 UNDERWATER INSPECTION/CLEANING


Inspection activities outboard or under water and requests must be reported to the
Harbour Master’s Office.
On completion of the inspection, report again.

Underwater and propeller cleaning is not permitted in the port of Bremerhaven.

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14.5 BALLAST WATER AND SCRUBBER EFFLUENT


Ballast water is permitted to be discharged into port waters only when in compliance with
standard D1 (exchanged at sea in designated exchange areas) or standard D2 (treated
to conform with the Ballast Water Performance Standard) of the Ballast Water
Convention.
Scrubbers may be operated for the cleaning of exhaust gases, to comply with the
sulphur limits of MARPOL Annex VI. However, the discharge of effluent from open loop
scrubbers into port waters is prohibited. Scrubber sludge is to be disposed of into port
reception facilities (see 4.9).

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15.1 GENERAL
This chapter describes all relevant inspections that one can expect in the port of
Bremerhaven.

15.2 PORT STATE CONTROL


The Paris Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Port State Control
aims at eliminating the operation of sub- standard ships through a
harmonized system of Port State Control inspections on foreign ships in
the Paris MOU ports. The organization with its member states covers the
waters of the European coast and the North Atlantic basin from Canada
to Europe.

More information on Port State Control can be found on


http://www.parismou.org and http://www.emsa.eu, the website of the
European Maritime Safety Agency.

The German Port state Control is carried out by:


BG Verkehr
Dienststelle Schiffssicherheit
Brandstwiete 1
20457 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0)40 36137100
Fax: +49 (0)40 36137295
E-Mail: psc@bg-verkehr.de
Website: http://www.see-bg.de

15.3 INSPECTIONS FROM OTHER PARTIES


During ship’s stay in the harbour, the ship may be visited by officials representing the
Harbour Master’s Safety Department / Dangerous Goods Department or the Water
Police for inspections and checks on standards for cargo handling and regulations, such
as port rules. Furthermore, MARPOL inspections may be carried out on behalf of State
Port Control.
Port Authority Officers are entitled to supervise the correct disposal of ship waste and to
take samples of the fuel used at berth, in order to verify the sulphur content.
The ship’s management is responsible for ensuring that officials have access to all
relevant ship’s documents and facilities.

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16.1 GENERAL
All kind of services are available in the port of Bremerhaven.

16.2 FUEL AND LUBRICATION OIL


All kind of fuels and lubrication oils are available.

16.3 REPORTING SPILLS


All bunker operations entail a risk of pollution or oil spills. The port Bye- laws state that
all spills have to be reported to the Harbour Master’s Office immediately. Failure to
comply with these Bye- laws is punishable by law.

16.4 BUNKER CHECKLIST


In order to prevent oil spills, a Pre Bunker Checklist has been introduced. This checklist
has to be completed and signed by both the ship’s officer on duty and the skipper of the
bunker barge or driver of the road tanker before bunker transfer can commence.
See appendix 8 Bremen Port Ordinance on our homepage http://www.HBH.Bremen.de .

16.5 FRESH WATER


Fresh water connections are available at all major berths, no water barges available.
In general, a supply of potable water is ordered before arrival via ship’s agent.

16.6 STORES
Ship’s stores can be ordered via agent. Supply will be delivered to all major berths.

16.7 SHORE BASED ELECTRICITY


Shore based electricity is available only for service boats.

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16.8 REPAIRS
All kind of ship repairs can be conducted by several ship yards. Dry docks
and floating docks for vessels up to 335 m in length available.

Ship yards:

Lloyd - Werft Bremerhaven


Internet: http://www.lloydwerft.com

Bredo Dry Docks


Internet: http://www.bredo.de

Heise Schiffsreparatur GmbH


Internet: http://www.heise-schiffsreparatur.de

16.9 DERATTING
Certificates can be renewed by:

Port Health Authority


Hafengesundheitsamt Bremerhaven,
Freiladestrasse 1
27572 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 59613791
E-Mail: www.lmtvet.bremen.de

16.10 SURVEYORS
All major classification societies have representatives in Bremerhaven.

16.11 MEDICAL
There are 3 hospitals in Bremerhaven.

16.12 SEAMEN´S MISSION


Seaman’s mission / club offers recreational facilities, telephone, internet and
exchange services as well as transport to and from the ship. It is located at the
North Lock.

Seaman’s Club Welcome


An der Nordschleuse 1
27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 42444
Website: http://www.seemannsmission.org
or https://www.dsm-bremerhaven.de/english/
E-Mail: welcome@seemannsmission.org

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16.13 TRANSPORT
Next airport with domestic and international flights is situated in Bremen
(65 km from Bremerhaven). Internet: http://www.airport-bremen.de

16.14 FLOATING / MOBILE CRANES


Cranes with a lifting capacity of up to 600 tonnes and mobile cranes are
available.

16.15 BALLAST
No fixed ballast reception facilities available ashore, but dirty ballast can be
discharged into barges or road tankers.
Clean ballast can be discharged.

16.16 GANGWAY SERVICE


Service is available but not compulsory. Gangways will be delivered by
mooring service.

16.17 WATCHMEN
Watchmen are not compulsory but can be hired. Requirements as per ISPS-Code and
plans to be obeyed.

16.18 SLOP RECEPTION

A waste notification specifying the amount of sludge slops and bilge water on board
indicating also the intended disposal has to be effected 24 hours before arrival. See
also waste notification form.

Karl Nehlsen GmbH & Co. KG UTG Unabhängige Tanklogistik GmbH


Brückenstrasse 25 Barkhausenstrasse 37
27568 Bremerhaven 27568 Bremerhaven
Phone: +49 (0)471 9413586 Phone: +49 (0)471 94690-23
E-Mail: waste@nehlsen.com E-Mail: info@utg-tanklogistik.de
Website: www.nehlsen.com Website: www.utg-tanklogistik.de

Ascalia Kreislaufwirtschaft GmbH


Peutestrasse 57-59
20539 Hamburg
Phone: +49 (0)40 7809820
E-Mail: hs-entsorgung@ascalia.de
Website: www.hs-entsorgung.de

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