BERMUDA General

GENERAL (See Plan) Murray’s Anchorage has draft 10.97 m.

The Great Sound has draft 10.36 m.
Five Fathom Hose has unlimited draft.
GEO-POLITICAL: PRATIQUE: Pratique granted on 24-hour basis and can be obtained by
Capital City: Hamilton. radio to ‘‘Health Bermuda’’ requesting free pratique be granted. If any
Nationality: (noun) Bermudian, (adjective) Bermudian. suspected disease or fever on board advise ‘‘Health’’ as well as Agent.
Population: 66,536. PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION: Contact Bermuda Harbour Radio on
COMMUNICATIONS: VHF Channel 16 when 30 miles from Bermuda. The port security level is
International Direct Dial Code: 1-441. available upon request. Any change in ETA should be advised immediately
Number of Internal Airports: 1. to Bermuda Harbour Radio. Requests for tug assistance or other special
Major Languages Spoken: English (official), Portuguese. requirements will be relayed by Bermuda Harbour Radio to the Agent.
ECONOMY: ISPS: The following information to be sent to Bermuda Harbour Radio at
Currency: 1 Bermudian Dollar (BMD) of 100 Cents. least 48 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station so as to ensure that entry
Exchange: (as of May 2008) into port is not delayed. Ships giving less than 48 hours’ notice will be
US$ 1.00 ␦ BMD 1.00 considered for entry into port on case-by-case basis, and only where an
BMD 1.00 ␦ US$ 1.00 emergency is proven to exist. All other vessels should expect delays.
Exchange rates under licence from XE.com Notification of vessel’s arrival to be advised to
Main Industries: International business, tourism and light manufacturing. Email: dutyofficer@marops.bm or Inmarsat C: 581 431 010 110 or
584 431 1010 120.
ENVIRONMENT: The following information should be included:
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. 1. Ship’s name
Other Maritime Claims: Exclusive Fishing Zone: 200 n.m. 2. Ship identification number
Coastline Extent: 103 km. 3. Country of registry
Climate: Subtropical; mild, humid; gales, strong winds common in winter. 4. Call sign
Natural Resources: Limestone and pleasant climate fostering tourism. 5. MMSI
Natural Hazards: Hurricanes (June to November). 6. Satcom numbers (voice, fax and telex)
Terrain: Low hills separated by fertile depressions. 7. Vessel’s type
8. Vessel’s g.r.t., net and d.w.t.
9. LOA ( metres)
HAMILTON, including Freeport: 32␥ 17' N 064␥ 47' W 10. Beam
11. Draft (metres)
(See Plan) 12. Nature of cargo
13. If cargo is hazardous, state IMDG code(s)
OVERVIEW: Port primarily handles cruise vessels, bulk cement, pleasure 14. Any propulsion or steering problems
craft and is a bunkering port. 15. Present position at time of this report
The port of Freeport, Ireland Island, situated in the port of Hamilton at the 16. Course
old British Dockyard, is used mainly by the Royal Navy, Shell Bunkering and 17. Speed
cruise ships in summer. 18. ETA at the sea buoy (Bermuda Pilot Station)
LOCATION: On the west of Hamilton Island, Bermuda. 19. Are approach charts for Bermuda carried on board?
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 334, 332 and 1073. 20. What is the reason for calling at Bermuda?
DOCUMENTS: 21. Please provide Passenger List and Crew List (or include as an email
6 Cargo Manifests, if discharging attachment if available electronically)
Clearance from Previous Port 22. Is the vessel in possession of a valid Ship Security Certificate?
2 Crew Effects Declarations 23. By which authority was it issued?
4 Crew Lists 24. What is the ship’s present security level?
Derat Certificate 25. List the vessel’s last ten ports of call indicating the ship’s security
4 Passenger Lists level at each
2 Provision Lists 26. Were any special or additional security measures in effect at these
Ship’s Register. last ten ports during the ship to port interface
27. Please advise of any ship-to-ship interaction at last ten ports and what
Cruise Ships: Customs require: security procedures were put into effect.
1 Bermuda Vessel Report (Customs No. 49)
Clearance from Last Port of Call Documents:
4 Crew Lists* Crew List
1 Crew Effects Declaration ISSC
4 Lists of All Disembarking Passengers* Last 10 Ports of Call List
4 Lists of All Non-United States Citizens in Transit* (on ships from and Passenger List.
returning to the United States) VHF: Operated by Bermuda Harbour Radio. Contact on Channels 10, 12,
4 Lists of All Transit Passengers* 16, and 26.
1 Maritime Declaration of Health Bermuda (VRT) on Channels 16, 26 and 28.
1 Stores List. VTS/RADAR: VTM system in operation.
(* Plus 1 of each of these forms for Agents) TUGS: 1␺2,150 i.h.p. and 2␺3,200 i.h.p. Tugs normally join vessel in
Forms may be secured in advance for prospective vessels. harbour if requested. Tugs ordered depend on the size of the vessel and
Notes: weather conditions. Tug’s lines used during normal tug operations.
1. A facility for examining disembarking passengers and luggage must Also see ‘‘Pre-Arrival Information’’.
be provided. No passenger or luggage is to be allowed to board the BERTHS: Docks and tugs are agreed upon between Agent and Pilot prior
tender without Custom’s approval. to arrival. Advise Bermuda Harbour Radio upon completion of berthing and
2. All documentation for passengers on vessels from, and returning to, when getting underway.
the United States who are not US citizens must be seen by the Hamilton: Drafts are governed by depth of water in channel approaches to
Customs Official. the harbour.
3. All disembarking passengers and luggage must be seen by the Also see ‘‘Approaches’’.
Customs official. Berth Length* Draft Remarks
4. Persons purchasing a ticket in Bermuda must complete an (No.) (m.) (m.)
Immigration Embarkation Card which should be lodged with the Purser 1 155 7.92
Port layout allows ships in excess of
on embarkation. Similarly persons arriving by air and leaving by sea 155 m. in length to be
must lodge their duplicate immigration cards with the Purser on accommodated. Primarily a
embarkation. It is required that the Purser pass all such cards to the passenger berth.
Duty Customs Official prior to the vessel’s departure. No. 5 and 6 189 7.92 Primarily a passenger berth.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant. 7 198 7.92 A small Ro-Ro ramp is provided at
PFSO: Scott Simmons (Email: scott@rccbermuda.bm). Berth No. 7 West.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 213.3 m., draft 7.92 m. 8 137 7.01 Berths No. 7 and 8 provide facilities
Largest Vessel: LOA 214.2 m., draft 8.07 m. for container operations, with approx.
1.8 ha. open area.
DENSITY: 1025. No. 8 East 76 4.87 Primarily a lay-by berth.
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted by draft of 7.92 m. and length 213.3 m. Freeport: (West End Development Corporation) 32␥ 19' N, 64␥ 50' W
Daylight piloting only. Commercial 244 9.75 Bulk cement and Shell Company of
APPROACHES: Draft in approach channel 7.92 m. (MLW). (South Basin) Bermuda bunkering facilities.
Also see ‘‘Notices’’. Max. LOA 183 m.
PILOTAGE: Pilot ordered by Agent on receipt of vessel’s ETA (72, 48 and King’s Wharf 305 10.36 Passenger ship berth for winds
24 hours). Boats black hull with orange or white superstructure with ‘‘Pilots’’ (North Basin) below 20 knots. Bearing surface
or ‘‘Pilot Rescue’’ on side. 152 m., consisting of 2 dolphins
If vessel’s ETA alters, Bermuda Harbour Radio, which is in direct contact 152 m. apart with central dock
with pilot station, can be informed on VHF Channels 10, 12, 16 and 26. 91.4 m. long. Vessels berthing must
Pilotage is confined to daylight hours only with exception of vessels calling drop anchor about 183 m. from dock
for medical aid, some of which are handled offshore. to facilitate vacating the berth. One
Pilot Boarding: Pilot boarding will occur either at the sea buoy or other or two tugs mandatory for
assigned deep-draft embarkation position. Maintain a listening watch on VHF berthing/unberthing, depending on
Channel 12 for Bermuda Pilots when within 12 miles of the sea buoy. size of vessel and weather
conditions. Usually port side berthing.
ANCHORAGES: Grassy Bay and Great Sound. These anchorages are * Length of berth.
used mainly by passenger liners as they are close to Hamilton Harbour and
are protected from heavy weather. Also used by large vessels carrying out TANKER FACILITIES: Shell bunkering berth, Freeport, Ireland Island.
extensive repairs. Discharge lines 8 in. and 10 in. No slop discharge facilities.

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CRANES: 2␺275 ton Texex HG275 and 1␺165 ton P&H C-165.
STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent after receipt of ETA. Average
discharge general cargo 10 t.p.h.
Gangs and Priorities: Bermuda operates with a maximum of three gangs
although this can reduce when breakbulk or refrigerated cargo is being
handled, or for the tying-up and letting-go of cruise ships. Gang Allocation
Rules (BSA No. 97 15-3-79) are:
1. The first vessel to arrive to have all available gangs.
2. The second vessel to arrive to have one gang on arrival.
3. The third vessel to arrive will get labour from one or two when it
becomes available.
4. When it is necessary for full utilisation of labour, all vessels must work
maximum overtime in order to retain gangs.
Hours of Work (Longshoremen):
Straight time Monday/Friday 0800 – 1200
1300 – 1700
Double time Monday/Friday 1800 – 2200
Saturday 0800 – 1600
Sunday and 0800 – 2200
Public Holidays
Meal hours 0700 – 0800
1200 – 1300
1700 – 1800
Note: Normally the port stops Sunday/Friday inclusive at 2200 hrs. Should
work proceed past 2200 hrs. it would be at double time. If required by the
Union, a half hour meal break could be taken between 0400 hrs. and
0430 hrs.
Work stops at 1600 hrs. on Saturday until 0800 hrs. on Sunday, unless
vessel is being worked through to a finish for sailing that night or early the
next day.
Good Friday and Christmas Day are not worked on the Bermuda waterfront.
BALLAST: Ships calling at Bermuda are directed not to discharge water
inside the 200 m. depth contour around Bermuda.
POLLUTION: Contact Bermuda Harbour Radio on VHF
Channel 16 immediately in the event of accidental pollution discharge while
in local waters.
WASTE DISPOSAL: Hunt’s Sanitation Services. Tel: +1 (441)
236 7477. Fax: +1 (441) 236 9472.
David A Atcheson Ltd. Tel: +1 (441) 238 8972
Skips are provided. Pick-up by arrangement, about twice a day, at a time
of mutual convenience.
SLOPS DISPOSAL: Hunt’s Sanitation Services.
By tanker truck to regular berth, capacity about 2,500 imperial gallons.
Also see ‘‘Waste Disposal’’.
MEDICAL: No notice required for medical attention except for critical cases.
First-class hospital facilities available. Vaccination Certificates required for
all seamen.
FRESH WATER: Available alongside at Berths No. 6 – 7, by truck
(capacity 4 tons), or by barge. Order prior to arrival to avoid delay.
FUEL: Grades available from Shell or Esso: Bunker C fuel oil, viscosity
100 SSF at 50␥C. Diesel oil. Viscosity 3616 at 37.7␥C.
DRY DOCK: Only yacht slipways available.
REPAIRS: All types minor deck and engine repairs can be carried out.
Also major temporary repairs. Electronic repairs possible.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Emergency Tel: 911. Air Sea Rescue
Tel: +1 (441) 297 1010.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Infrequent/occasional ships visiting any of
Bermuda’s ports will require security guards to be arranged on a case-by-case
basis with the port facility concerned so that access points to the dock are
manned in accordance with that port’s security plan. The exact security guard
requirements will obviously vary depending upon the ship and/or port security
level.
REGULATIONS: Contact the Port Security Officer prior to any scheduled
testing of ship security alerting system while in Bermuda waters.
Visitors: Four days’ notification is required to obtain a visitor’s pass to permit
access to a ship. Access passes to the container/cargo docks are handled
through the Corporation of Hamilton. Changes to the visitor’s pass system
are anticipated and notice of such changes will be provided.
TIME: Local time GMT minus 4 hours (October to April). GMT minus 3 hours
(0200 hrs., last Sunday in April to 0200 hrs. last Sunday in October).
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Good Friday; 24 May (Bermuda
Day); Queen’s Birthday (celebrated annually in June); Cup Match (Thursday
and Friday before first Monday in August); Labour Day (1st Monday in
September); 11 November (Remembrance Day); 12 November (public
holiday); Christmas Day; 26 December (Boxing Day).
NOTICES: Government Notice No. 196:
Dated 27th April 1979.
(CIRCULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE &
PORTS SERVICES)
The attention of all mariners is drawn to the dangers and hazards of close
approach to the reefs which surround Bermuda, especially to the north and
west of the Islands. They extend in places to a distance of 12 miles from the
visible land and are virtually unmarked by navigational aids at their
extremities.
Ships on passage with no intention of calling at Bermuda are advised to
give the Islands a berth of at least 30 miles, observing that little distance is
lost on the passage by so doing and nothing is gained by a closer approach.
On the contrary, stranding or shipwreck has occurred all too often through
the years with pollution of the surrounding reefs and beaches and destruction
of the ecological life as well as possible ruin of the economy of the Islands.
Ships making for Bermuda are advised to do so from the east and south
as the only entrance to the sheltered waters is at the SE of the Islands off
St. George’s. Here Pilots are available and can be embarked in daylight
hours. Entry at night is dangerous and prohibited and close approach in dark
hours should not be attempted without local knowledge.
See guidelines for compiling and submitting information (page xi)
BERMUDA
Government Notice No. 197:
Dated 27th April 1979.
Ships approaching Bermuda should contact the Bermuda Harbour Radio
which is manned day and night on Channel 16 (VHF) or 2182 kHz or 500 kHz
W/T giving vessel’s name, call sign and position. Only after clearance has
been given and instructions issued should ships – in daylight only – approach
within 3 miles of St. David’s Head on a heading from 240 – 300␥. On no
account should any other approach be made without local knowledge and
large scale charts.
Pilots are available in this area for those who require them and are
compulsory for all commercial vessels making entry to these Islands.
Admiralty Notices to Mariners No. 1114:
Dated 15th June 1979.
NORTH ATLANTIC – BERMUDA ISLANDS
5. Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme care in the approaches to
Bermuda Islands, owing to the existence of extensive reefs which encircle
the Islands and which are a constant hazard to navigation. North Rock Lt.
(32␥ 28.5' N, 64␥ 46' W approx.) and the outer sea buoys may not be reliable
through lack of maintenance due to inaccessibility, except in very calm
weather.
Implementation of IMO-adopted Area to be Avoided:
1. Mariners are advised that at 0001 hrs. GMT on 1 December 1985 an
Area to be Avoided (ATBA) was established covering the offshore
reefs on the northern coasts of Bermuda.
2. The limit of a Restricted Area is:
a) Gibbs Hill Light (Lat. 32␥ 15.1' N., Long. 64␥ 50.0' W. approx.).
b) Lat. 32␥ 08.00' N, Long. 64␥ 53.00' W
c) Lat. 32␥ 12.00' N, Long. 65␥ 10.00' W
d) Lat. 32␥ 24.00' N, Long. 65␥ 10.00' W
e) Lat. 32␥ 39.00' N, Long. 64␥ 53.00' W
f) Lat. 32␥ 39.00' N, Long. 64␥ 38.00' W
g) Lat. 32␥ 32.00' N, Long. 64␥ 29.00' W
h) St. Davids Light (Lat. 32␥ 21.8' N, Long. 64␥ 39.0' W approx.).
Bermuda Department of Marine and Port Services.
CONSULS:
Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Italy,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and USA.
TELEPHONES: Can be placed on board vessel when alongside.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Bermuda International Airport, 16 km.
CUSTOMS: Customs allow about one carton cigarettes and limited amount
of spirits per person.
REPATRIATION: Excellent facilities available for repatriation and crew
changes.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required by all crew going ashore.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Bermuda Sailor’s Home, Richmond Road,
Hamilton. Tel: +1 (441) 295 5598. Facilities: Restaurant, bar,
accommodation, library, games, sports arranged.
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: December 1994.
Pilotage: There are 10 Pilots who operate on a rotation basis. Least depth
is in the Dundonald Channel and Two Rocks Passage approaching Hamilton.
Passenger vessels over 26 ft. anchor in Grassy Bay just North of the
Dundonald Channel. Official max. draft is 26 ft.
Berthing: Vessels berth starboard side to with tug assistance. During a long
stay vessels often have to shift up and down the wharf to make room for
other ships making short calls. At one time the bow was overhanging the
end of the quay by 100 ft. but even in this position ship can be well secured.
Cargo Operations: Two container gangs can be worked at all times. At
weekends additional men are available from other areas within the
stevedoring firm and a third gang can be made up.
Fresh Water: Not readily available in large quantities due to a water
shortage. Price when available is $15.0 a ton. We managed without buying
any in spite of a prolonged stay.
Stores: Very expensive and would suggest only plan on buying essentials
from supermarket in small quantities.
Discharge Averages:
Rolls of newsprint 22.07 t.p.h.
Vehicles and parts (Ro-Ro) 44.37 t.p.h.
Breakbulk 30.72 t.p.h.
Breakbulk items off container vessel 27.58 t.p.h.
Containers 19.19 TEU/hr.
SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: November 1998.
Vessel: Tanker 41,000 d.w.t.
Berth: Ireland Island.
Berthing: The berth lies NE – SW. It consists of a flat faced quay with a
knuckle projecting out from the eastern end. Two steel floating fenders were
located between the quay and ship.
There is a large Cable and Wireless warehouse to the west and the Shell
fuel dock to the east of the berth.
Mooring: The ship berthed starboard side to. Mooring arrangement was
2-2-2 fore and aft. All mooring lines were secured to conventional mooring
bollards on the quay. All leads were short to medium in length.
Ladder: The ship’s gangway/ladder was landed aft of the cargo manifold
on to the quay (see ‘‘ Plan’’).
Cargo Handling Facilities: The ship’s manifold was connected to the
shore manifold by flexible hose.
There are 2␺10 in. connections on the quay to the west of the discharging
manifold (see ‘‘ Plan’’).
AUTHORITY: Department of Marine & Ports Services, PO Box HM180,
Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda. Tel: +1 (441) 295 6575. FAX: +1 (441)
295 5523. Contact: Harbour Master.
AGENT: Meyer Agencies Ltd, 75 Front Street, PO Box HM 510, Hamilton
HMCX, Bermuda. Tel: +1 (441) 296 9798 (after hours 297 0664).
Fax: +1 (441) 295 4556.
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ST. GEORGE’S, St George’s Is: 32␥ 22' N 064␥ 41' W
(See Plan)
Also see Hamilton
OVERVIEW: Port handles tankers, passenger vessels and pleasure craft.
Cargo is no longer handled.
LOCATION: Between St. George’s Island and St. David’s Island in the
north part of Bermuda.
CHARTS: BA Charts No. 868 and 1315.
DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
ISPS COMPLIANCE: Port is compliant.
MAX. SIZE: LOA 214.5 m., draft 8.53 m.
Tankers: 38,000 d.w.t., LOA 213.4 m., draft 10.3 m.
DENSITY: 1025.
RESTRICTIONS: Entry to St. George’s Harbour restricted waterline
length of approximately 182 m. and by draft of 8.53 m. (HW). Murray’s
Anchorage restricted by draft of 11.58 m. (HW).
PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
ANCHORAGES:
a) Five Fathom Hole, located at the end of the harbour, is the point
where Pilots embark/disembark. Used by vessels not required to enter
or those awaiting daylight.
b) Murray’s Anchorage, used instead of Five Fathom Hole during times
of heavy weather (daylight hours only). Also, by vessels unable enter
St. George’s Harbour and wishing to take on water, carry out repairs,
etc. A stand-by anchorage for vessels waiting berth at Esso Oil
bunkering pier and for vessels leaving this pier and awaiting daylight.
c) St. George’s Harbour, when weather conditions such that Five Fathom
Hole and Murray’s Anchorage unsuitable to land ill/injured persons.
For short stays only, subject to size.
PRATIQUE: Pratique granted on 24-hour basis and can be obtained by
radio by sending message via VRT to ‘‘Health Bermuda’’ requesting free
pratique be granted. If any suspected disease or fever on board advise Health
Authorities as well as Agent. Vaccination certificates required for all seamen.
VHF: Operated by Bermuda Harbour Radio. Contact on Channels 10, 12,
16 and 26.
VTS/RADAR: System installed at the signal station at Fort St. George.
TUGS: Three tugs available, 1␺2,150 h.p. and 2␺3,200 h.p. Tugs normally
join vessel in harbour if requested. Tugs not compulsory (except for cruise
ships) and ordered depending on the size of the vessel and weather
conditions. Tug’s lines used during normal tug operations.
BERTHS: Dock and tugs agreed upon between Agent and Harbour Master
prior to ship’s arrival.
St. George’s as a Port of Discharge: Stevedores advised the
51st meeting (1974) of The Bermuda Shipping Association that as
St. George’s is no longer being used for cargo, all gear and equipment have
been removed from the port. In the event of discharge taking place at
St. George’s there will be an ‘item of cost’ for transport of gear and equipment
from Hamilton to St. George’s. Similarly an ‘item of cost’ is applicable to
discharge at Freeport (Dockyard).
Berth Length Max. draft Remarks
(m.) (m.)
Penno’s Wharf 228 8.53 Cruise ship or cargo-handling
berth. Large area on western end
for bulk cargo discharge.
Hunter’s Wharf 102 8.53 Concrete jetty with steps for
small boat berthing. Large
vessels berthed at Pennos Wharf
overhang up to 76 m. over
Hunter’s Wharf in depths up to
9.14 m.
Ordnance Island 48.7 7.9 No cargo-handling facilities.
Cruise ship terminal
accommodating LOA 198 m.
TANKER FACILITIES: Esso Oil Pier: Esso Oil Berth, within port of
St. George, is purely a bunkering and petroleum discharge pier situated on
the southern side of Murray’s Anchorage. Two dolphins, centre platform and
walkways. Vessels up to LOA 213.4 m. and 38,000 d.w.t. can be
accommodated. Discharge lines 8 in. and 10 in. No slop discharge facilities.
Berthing: The berth was rebuilt in 1980 about 12 m. further out (the old pier
debris was left in place). Ships are moored to four buoys, forward and aft
centreline and offshore on the beam also to bollards on the shoreline and
on the two breasting dolphins. Ships normally approach from the north with
two tugs alongside forward and aft. The anchor may be dropped and
3 – 4 lengths of chain run out. A launch will take the mooring ropes, usually
to the forward buoy first, to the aft buoy and then to the breasting dolphins.
When the ship is in position, all other moorings are sent out; those to the
shoreline last. Two ropes are required to each of the offshore buoys, one to
the fore and aft buoys and to four bollards ashore, two or four spring lines
to the dolphins. Length of breasting lines must be at least 228 m. long to
reach shore.
Caution: The ropes to the buoys must be kept taut at all times; particular
care must be paid to these moorings during the hurricane and winter seasons.
Occasionally ships may be berthed heading NE. In strong winds from SW
to NE vessel will not be berthed, nor be permitted to remain alongside if wind
shifts onto the dock.
Cargo: Two or more 8 in. hoses are used for the discharge of cargo. The
ship’s cargo boom may be used to connect or support the hose. Maximum
pressure on the hose 100/120 p.s.i.g. There are several cargo lines. Tankers
carrying more than one grade to St. George’s should arrange the cargo to
permit discharging two or more grades simultaneously. Hand radios are used
during the cargo operations.
Esso Oil Terminal: Tankers and Large Vessels for Bunkers:
a) It is an oil terminal requirement that a Pilot remains on board at all
times while alongside the terminal.
b) It is a terminal requirement that all vessels on completion of either
discharging or bunkering/ballasting leave the berth and proceed either
to sea, or wait daylight.
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c) One tug is mandatory for berthing and unberthing and a second tug
depending upon weather and other conditions decided by the Master
and Pilot, and the Agent will be informed accordingly.
d) Tug requirements for unberthing outside normal working hours must
be discussed well in advance between Master and Pilot (and Agent
informed) as it may take up to four hours before the second tug is
available at the terminal. Weather conditions, especially at weekends
during the winter months, must be assessed and if any likelihood of
strong northerly winds, precaution should be taken of ordering a tug(s)
or if necessary have a tug standing-by in readiness.
e) Max. draft alongside not to exceed 10.3 m. and/or LOA 213.4 m.,
38,000 d.w.t. unless under exceptional circumstances and permission
authorised by Esso Management.
Liquid Gas Carriers and Smaller Vessels for Bunkers: It is mandatory to
have a tug for berthing liquid gas carriers but depending upon conditions
prevailing at the time, the Master and Pilot will decide whether or not a tug
is advisable for unberthing.
General: The over-riding factor must be for the safety of the ship at all times
and the Pilot with his local knowledge and skill will advise the Master (who
probably is unfamiliar with Bermuda waters) as to the advisability of the
necessary assistance required.
Pilot detention will be paid at an hourly rate from the time the vessel is
secured alongside as this is not in his normal line of duty. He is retained at
the request of the terminal as a precautionary measure should the ship have
to be moved at short notice.
STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent after receipt of ETA. Average
discharge general cargo 10 t.p.h.
Also see ‘‘Hamilton’’.
MEDICAL: No notice required for medical attention except for critical cases.
First-class hospital facilities available.
FRESH WATER: Available. Order prior to arrival to avoid delay.
FUEL: Grades available: Bunker C fuel oil, viscosity 122 SSF at 50␥C.
Diesel oil, viscosity 3616 at 37.7␥C.
DRY DOCK: Only yacht slipways available.
REPAIRS: All types minor deck and engine repairs can be carried out.
Also major temporary repairs.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Tel: 911 and request service. Air Sea
Rescue Tel: +(441) 297 1010.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE CENTRE: Rescue Co-Ordination
Centre, Bermuda Harbour Radio. Tel: 911 (Emergency), +(441) 297 1010.
Fax: +(441) 297 1530. Email: operations@rccbermuda.bm (Duty Officer
24 hours). Telex: Inmarsat C (581) 431010110. Telex: Inmarsat C (584)
431010120. MMSI: 003100001 (MF and VHF DSC). SSB R/T: 2,182 kHz or
4,125 kHz USB. VHF Channels 16 or 27.
SECURITY/GANGWAY: Not required.
TIME: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
LOCAL HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
NOTICES: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
TELEPHONES: Can be placed on board vessels when alongside.
NEAREST AIRPORT: Bermuda International Airport, 3 km.
CUSTOMS: Customs allow about one carton cigarettes and limited amount
spirits per man.
REPATRIATION: First-class facilities available for repatriation and crew
changes.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required by all crew members going
ashore.
SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: January 1999.
Vessel: Tanker.
Berth: Esso Oil Pier.
Berthing: The berth lies ENE – WSW. It consists of a jetty platform and two
dolphins connected by catwalks. The length of the berth is 54.9 m., with depth
alongside 35 ft. at CD. The berth, connected to the shore by a walkway, is
located 137 m. off the shore line.
There are two mooring buoys located in line with the quay and two offshore
from the berth (see ‘‘Plan’’).
Mooring: Two springs fore and aft are run to the dolphins. Two breast lines
fore and aft are either run to the dolphins or, for large ships, to the shore. If
to the shore, then long leads approximately 140 m. Mooring lines were
secured to conventional mooring bollards on the dolphins and shore.
Two head and stern lines are run to the buoys in line with the berth, one
line from the bow and one line from the offshore quarter are run to the two
offshore mooring buoys. All leads to the mooring buoys are greater than
150 m. (see ‘‘Plan’’).
AUTHORITY: Department of Marine and Ports Services,
PO Box HM 180, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda. Tel: +(441) 295 6575.
FAX: +(441) 295 5523. Contact: Harbour Master.
AGENT: Meyer Agencies Ltd, Water Street, PO Box GE 04, St. George’s,
Bermuda. Tel: +(441) 297 2303 (After hours Tel: +(441) 297 0664).
Fax: +(441) 292 1583.
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