VTS Manual - Belfast Harbour

Section: 3 Rev No. 02
Title: Traffic Management Issue No. a
e. On anchoring or berthing
Vessels Outward or Shifting Berth should report as follows:
a. ETD should be sent at least 2 hours in advance if a Pilot is required or 15
minutes in advance if a Pilot is not required.
b. When ready to depart requesting Traffic Clearance
c. On departing the berth
d. On passing Buoy No 12
e. On passing the Fairway buoy
Note: this section excludes pilot boats, work boats and tugs; these vessels report
only when departing the berth.
3.1.8 Vessel Transit Reports
The following reports should be Vessel-initiated; however, prompt the vessel with a
reminder if necessary.
3.1.8.1 Pre Arrival Information - Prior Entry to Belfast AOR
3.1.8.1.1 Vessels requiring Pilot
Vessels requiring a pilot are required to send ETA off the Fairway Lt Buoy (54°
41‟.71N 005° 46‟.23W) 6 hours and 2 hours in advance stating:
Vessel‟s name
Maximum draught
Last port
Master‟s name
Any defects / deficiencies
Dangerous goods declaration
If less than 100m LOA and not carrying hazardous cargo in bulk pilot boarding
position required (Fairway buoy or Beacon No 12)
Date: 18.08.2008 Page: 3-4
Doc: VTS Manual