INFORMATION for PORT ANTWERP, Belgium

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  • Name : ANTWERP
  • Country : Belgium
  • Location Type : Port
  • UN/Locode* : BE ANR
  • MMSI MID Code : 205

  • Geographical Coordinates :
  • Latitude : 51.3024902
  • Longitude : 4.31146049

  • Port authority contact details :   GOOGLE  

  • *United Nations Code for Trade and Transport Locations,
    developed and maintained by UNECE since 1981.
EXTENDED INFORMATION :

GENERAL
Port Size : Large
Port Type : River Tide Gate
Shelter : Good

ENTR. RESTRICTIONS
Tide : No
Ice : Yes
Swell : No
Other : Yes

MAX. DRAFTS & LOA
Overhead Limits : Yes
Channel : 12.2 m
Anchorage : 21.3 m
Cargo Pier : 12.2 m
Oil Terminal : 7.6 m
Tide : 4 m
Vessel LOA : Unlimited

AMENITIES
Good Holding Ground : n.a.
Turning Area : Yes
1st Port of Entry : Yes
ETA Message : Yes

PILOTAGE
Compulsory : Yes
Available : Yes
Local Assist : Yes
Advisable : n.a.
TUGS
Salvage : No
Assist : Yes

QUARANTINE
Pratique : Yes
SSCC Cert : Yes
Other : n.a.

COMMUNICATIONS
Telephone : Yes
Telefax : Yes
Radio : Yes
Radio Tel : Yes
Airport : Yes
Railway : Yes

LOAD / OFFLOAD
Wharves : Yes
Anchor : n.a.
Med Moor : n.a.
Beach Moor : n.a.
Ice Moor : n.a.

UTILITIES
Medical Facilities : Yes
Garbage Disposal : Yes
Degauss : n.a.
Dirty Ballast : Yes
CRANES
Fixed : Yes
Mobile : Yes
Floating : Yes

LIFTS
100 Tons Plus : Yes
50 - 100 Tons : Yes
25 - 49 Tons : Yes
0 - 24 Tons : Yes

SERVICES
Longshore : Yes
Elect : Yes
Steam : Yes
Navig Equipment : Yes
Elect Repair : Yes

SUPPLIES
Provisions : Yes
Water : Yes
Fuel oil : Yes
Diesel Oil : Yes
Deck : Yes
Engine : Yes

OVERHAULING
Repair : Major
Dry Dock : 301 meters and over
Marine Rail : n.a.


EXPLANATORY NOTES :
PORT SIZE - Classification is determined on several decisive factors such as area, facilities and wharf space
PORT TYPE - The main water area of the port.
SHELTER - Provided protection against wind, sea and swell on the spot where port operations are effected. Anchorage shelter is one assured by the use of lighters for cargo handling.
ENTR. RESTRICTIONS - Factors of nature's origin that might prevent ship's entrance in port - ice, swell, etc.
OVERHEAD LIMITS - Indicative parameter showing the presence of a bridge or overhead power cables.
TIDES - Average value in meters. For US ports and US territories it is given in feet.
GOOD HOLDING GROUND - Mariners' confirmed anchorage seabed where an anchor will hold.
TURNING AREA - A place within the port provided for vessel's turning.
1ST PORT OF ENTRY - A port providing clearance of foreign origin goods and crew before Customs and Immigration Authorities. At the First Port of Entry vessels coming from overseas are required to submit a quarantine clearance.
ETA MESSAGE - Indicates the requirement to submit ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) Notice for that port.
PILOTAGE - Either it is a must or advisable usage of pilotage is directed.
TUGS - Showing the option of using a tug for docking or in need of assistance during anchorage.
LOAD/OFFLOAD - Applicable for the areas where usual port operations are performed.
MEDICAL FACILITIES - Refers to any form of premises for giving medical assistance and accommodation of seamen within the port.
GARBAGE DISPOSAL - Indicated the option to dispose garbage at the pier while being moored or at the anchorage by lighters.
DEGAUSSING - Indicates the availability of degaussing facility.
DIRTY BALLAST - It refers to a port that may receive dirty ballast contaminated with oil and/or chemicals.
CRANES/LIFTS - Provides information about the availability of cranes by type and lifting capacity in tons.
SERVICES - Advises the provision of ordinary and most usual port services.