Α PORT OF GARSTON 1 ARRIVAL PACK Page 1. Introduction to the Port and General Directions. 2 2. Bunkering Code of Practice. 5 3. Waste Management 8 4. Hot Work, External Repairs and Scraping 9 5. Pilotage and Linesmen. 10 6. Diving 11 Annex 1 Annex 2 Annex 3 Annex 4 Annex 5 Annex 6 Annex 7 Annex 8 information) Telephone Numbers and vhf channels Bunker Checklist Hot Work Permit Port Waste Reception Locations Towage Guidelines Passage Plan River Mersey Liverpool Seafarer s Centre- Information Pack Port Emergency Plan (Please contact the Port of Garston for further
2 1. Introduction to the Port. General Information, Telephone Numbers and vhf channels Welcome to the Port of Garston, one of 21 ports within the UK operated by Associated British Ports. Although an independent Statutory Harbour Authority, the port does lie within the Competent Harbour Authority limits of the Port of Liverpool. As such, vessels proceeding to Garston are subject to: Port of Liverpool- Navigation Guidelines Port of Liverpool- General Directions Port of Liverpool- Pilotage Directions These three notices may be found at www.merseydocks.co.uk INFORMATION FOR VESSELS ENTERING THE PORT OF GARSTON. TIDAL INFORMATION: The datum of predictions for the Port of Garston is Chart Datum, which is 4.93m below Ordnance Datum (Newlyn), which approximates to the lowest astronomical tide at Liverpool. The times and heights are predictions for Gladstone Dock, Liverpool. These predictions are computed by Proudman Oceanographic Laboratory. (Copyright Reserved) The controlling factor to entering Garston Docks is the depth in the approach channel, however every effort is made to maintain the channel to Chart Datum, by means of regular dredging. MHWS 9.34m above datum MHWN 7.45m above datum MLWS 0.96m MLWN 2.88m High Water GARSTON = High Water predicted at Gladstone Dock + 4.00 minutes ENTRANCE CHANNEL, EAST and WEST DOLPHINS & DOCKS: The entrance channel to Garston Docks is marked by leading lights. The lights are mounted on lighting towers on the western quay of Stalbridge Dock; the northern-most light is mounted on the tower situated about midway along the river wall of this quay, the southern-most on the tower at the southern extremity of the quay. These lights are fixed and red in colour, have a range of 10 miles, and when seen in line, one above the other, mark a course of 125 degrees (T). Each light has an arc of illumination of 10 degrees. Orange fluorescent strips 3.05m x 0.3m, mounted vertically below these two lights, act as day marks to indicate the same approach. A dolphin is situated on the eastern side of the channel 137.2m (450 ft) from the east side of the lock entrance, it is 36.6m (120ft) from the river wall. At night, a fixed red light, with characteristic Fl.R.2s, is exhibited on a lattice tower at the northern end of this jetty.
A dolphin is situated on the western side of Stalbridge Channel, 219,4m (720ft) from the west side of the lock entrance. At night, a green light, with characteristic Fl.G.2s, is exhibited on a pole mast in the centre of the dolphin. The dolphins mark the respective eastern and western sides of the southern end of the channel leading to the lock entrance. The west bull nose of Stalbridge Lock entrance is marked, at night, by two fixed green lights, and Docking signals. Stalbridge Dock is entered through a lock 84.12m (276 ft) in length and 19.81m (65 ft) in width, the sill is 0.72m below Chart Datum. Vessels of up to 75.0m in length can be locked in through this entrance during the period 3 hours before to 3 hours after High Water (depending on draught). The maximum sized vessel which can be accepted is 152.4m (500 ft) in length and 19.2m (63ft) in beam. Larger vessels enter/leave the Docks in the period approximately 1 hour before to 30 minutes after High Water, when the Docks are open through to the River Mersey. Old Dock and North Dock are entered via Stalbridge Lock and then a cut from Stalbridge Dock through to Old Dock 45m (147ft) in length and 19.81m (65ft) in width, however the sill is 1.41m above Chart Datum. North Dock is entered by means of a further cut from Old Dock, 30m (98 ft) in width, and although the sill has been removed mariners are advised not to assume a greater depth of water than its original height of 1.50m above Chart Datum. DREDGING OPERATIONS: Regular dredging of the Stalbridge Channel is necessary, and Masters, and others in charge of vessels must keep clear of the dredger. The dredger carries the shapes and lights prescribed in the Collision Regulations. REGULATIONS FOR ENTERING AND BERTHING AT GARSTON DOCKS: Vessels entering Garston Docks must obtain docking and berthing instructions before proceeding to dock. Docking and Berthing instructions can be supplied through (Call sign) Stalbridge on Hague Channel 20, or through Liverpool Port Operations (Call sign) Mersey Radio on Hague Channels 12, Information on depths of water in the Stalbridge Channel and the latest local Notice to Mariners, can also be supplied through these channels. Reduced Visibility Mariners intending to enter or leave the Docks in conditions of poor visibility are advised to contact the duty Pier master at Stalbridge Marine Control (VHF Channel 20), who will advise what the visibility is at Stalbridge Lock. Vessels will not normally be allowed to navigate in the River Mersey or the approach channels when visibility is reported to be less than 0.3 miles (three cables) in the area through which the vessel intends to navigate. Mariners should refer to MDHC Notice to Mariners No. 27-2007. Docking Signals A horizontal strip of red light on the western side of the lock entrance signifies the dock is full or the entrance blocked. A horizontal strip of white light signifies vessels can proceed direct to the dock. No vessel shall enter Stalbridge Channel or proceed beyond G6 buoy when signals denoting the entrance is blocked, are exhibited. 3 Anchoring: The nearest safe anchorage is at Middle Deep, approximately 2.5 miles WNW of the lock entrance. No vessel shall anchor in Stalbridge Channel, nor moor alongside the Jetty at the entrance to Stalbridge Lock, except in the case of sudden emergency.
2. Oil Spills and Bunkering Code of Practice 4 Any spills (of oil or hazardous and noxious liquids) must be reported to the Dock Master immediately (as required by the Merchant Shipping Regulations, including Prevention of Oil Pollution Regulations 1996). Any oil noted in the dock should also be reported immediately. All vessels must comply with the current Acts and Orders relating to spillage of oil in navigable waters. ABP will hold any offending vessels responsible for any damage or costs that may arise from spillage. Vessels that do spill oil may be prosecuted. Bunkers are available by road/barge and can be arranged through your agent. The vessel and supplier must comply to the Port of Garston Bunkering Code of Practice and ensure that the pre-bunkering checklist is completed prior to commencing bunkering operations. 2 Cont. Α PORT OF GARSTON Bunkering Code of Practice 1. Definitions 2. Notification 3. Distribution and Responsibility 4. Before the bunkering operation commences 5. During bunker transfer 6. After completion of the operation 7. Actions in case of oil spills Appendix I: Contact Nos. Appendix II: Safety checklist prior to bunkering 1. DEFINITIONS The term receiving vessel means a vessel that receives bunkers either from another vessel or road tanker. The term bunkering vessel means a ship or barge that delivers bunkers to a receiving vessel. The term bunkering vehicle means a road tanker or other vehicle that delivers bunkers to a receiving vessel. 2. NOTIFICATION Notification shall be made via the agent to the Dock Master or his Assistant by telephone or directly to Marine Control via VHF Channel 20.
5 Notification shall include information about: the name of the receiving vessel the name of the bunkering vessel or the name of bunkering company if a road tanker. the time and location of the bunkering the quantity to be bunkered the type and grade of bunkers to be loaded 3. DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONSIBILITY The Master or Chief Engineer aboard the receiving vessel shall, prior to the bunkering operation, appoint a crew member who has the authority to order the pumping to stop if necessary. The person onboard the receiving vessel and the Master of the bunkering vessel or the driver of the bunkering vehicle are obliged, within their respective areas of responsibility, to take all necessary precautions to prevent the release of bunker oil into the water or onto the shore. 4. BEFORE THE BUNKERING OPERATION COMMENCES A Safety checklist before bunkering Appendix I, must be completed. All scuppers on the receiving vessel and the bunkering vessel shall be plugged. Tank goose-necks shall be equipped with suitable means of protection against overfilling. The Master of the bunkering vessel or the driver of the bunkering vehicle shall familiarise themselves about the maximum pumping pressure that the product may be received and the quantity to be filled to each tank. The hose from the bunkering vessel or the bunkering vehicle shall be securely connected to the manifold onboard the receiving vessel and rigged in such a way that it will not be damaged by any movements of the vessel. Only hoses that are approved for the purpose and have been tested during the previous 12 months may be used. Checks shall be carried out to ensure all valves that are in use on the receiving vessel are set to the correct tanks. Safe communications shall be established between the receiving vessel and the bunkering vessel or the bunkering vehicle. Communications shall be maintained until the bunkering operation is completed and the bunkering hose is disconnected. 5. DURING BUNKER TRANSFER Hose connections shall be continually checked for leakage. The appointed crew-member shall be attendance during the entire bunkering operation and shall be in such a place that he may immediately order the halt of pumping should this be called for due to overfilling or otherwise.
6 The oil level in the tanks shall be carefully monitored and the greatest caution exercised during the topping off of tanks. 6. AFTER COMPLETION OF THE OPERATION Prior to blowing out the hoses with air, the responsible officer shall ensure that there is adequate space in the tank being filled to receive its contents. The hose of the bunkering vessel or the bunkering vehicle shall be disconnected in such a way that oil is not spilled. Drip trays shall be used. The hose shall be blanked off prior to being retrieved by the bunkering vessel or bunkering vehicle. Gaskets and a complete set of bolts shall be used to attach the blank flange. 3. Location of Ship-Generated Waste Reception Points at the ABPmanaged berths of the Port of Garston Location in Port North Dock Stalbridge Dock Stalbridge Dock Stalbridge Dock Mobile on demand Location on Berth North West Berth at entrance to timber compound. By Armitt Shed At juncture of East Berth and Coal Berth At juncture of East Berth and Coal Berth (plastics only) dedicated skip for International Catering Waste. ABP Garston provides covered bins at fixed locations around the dock estate for the disposal of domestic garbage and food waste originating from within the European Union. A licensed waste contractor, Bagnall & Morris, empties these bins on a regular basis. These facilities are available to ships on ABP-managed berths at all times. Ships crews are expected to use the appropriate bins for the waste to be disposed of. They are also expected to make sure the waste is placed totally inside the receptacle and that the lid is shut firmly to prevent birds, rodents or rain from getting in or the contents escaping. Some wastes from ships cannot be treated as ordinary garbage and have special handling requirements. Some level of waste stream separation or segregation is, therefore, required on board. Oily garbage and solids should be separated from general garbage and separate arrangements made with licensed waste contractors for collection. Paint tins still containing paint are now treated as special waste and can only go to licensed disposal sites. They should be dealt with accordingly and collected by an approved contractor. Details of approved contractors are held with the Dock Master. Any vessel arriving from outside the European Union, or having made a previous visit to a non-european Union country, and declaring that she has food waste to unload, is deemed to have food waste requiring disposal of under the requirements of the Animal By-Products Regulations, 2003. A dedicated steel 8 cubic yard skip, approved by the State Veterinary Service, is provided by the Port and all domestic refuse and food waste from these ships must be brought ashore in leak-proof bags and deposited in the approved skip, which will have been placed close to the gangway. This dedicated skip is periodically transported to an approved waste site by Bagnall & Morris Ltd, for appropriate deep fill or incineration under the Animal By-Products Regs., 2003.
7 ALL WASTE MUST BE DECLARED TO ABP- GARSTON 24 HOURS BEFORE LANDING 4. External Repairs, scraping and Hot Work. Undertaking of external repairs or scraping must be in compliance with the following terms: Measures should be taken to prevent any matter falling into the dock as the Dock Master may direct. Before commencing and during the operation of scraping / chipping, tarpaulins or canvas must be in place to prevent any refuse falling into the Dock waters. No Hot Work shall be carried out by ship s crew or their contractors without first obtaining a Hot Work Permit from the Dock Master. Your Agent can arrange this. 5. Pilotage and Linesmen
Pilotage requirements are as stipulated in MDHC Pilotage Directions. 8 In summary, all vessels with a l.o.a of 82 metres or greater are required to engage a Mersey Pilot for voyages to/from Garston. Vessels shifting within Garston and not entering the Mersey are not required to engage a pilot unless tug assistance is required. Any vessel sailing to or from Garston and not required to carry a pilot shall complete and adhere to a Passage Plan. A River Mersey Passage Plan is attached to Annex 6. All vessels arriving and departing Garston are required to employ linesmen licensed by the Port. Vessels warping or shifting within the enclosed Garston Dock are not required to engage linesmen if sufficient crew can be safely landed ashore prior to the shift to carry out linesmen duties. 6. DIVING
9 Diving activities undertaken by visiting vessels either arranged directly by the vessel or through her agent, MUST obtain written permission before diving operations commence. It is the responsibility of the company/person hiring the divers to ascertain their competence for the work and to control and monitor the diving activities. All permission to dive forms is issued by ABP s marine department. And may be obtained directly from the Dock Master or through the agent. 7 Notice to Masters(5 point PPE) "Please ensure that when working in operational areas onboard ship and ashore, you and your crew wear safety footwear, safety helmets, high visibility clothing, hand protection (gloves) and eye protection (safety glasses, goggles or visors) during your stay in port".
Annex 1. Telephone Numbers and vhf channels 10 Please contact the Port Office for telephone number of the Garston Dock Master Emergency Services: 999 VHF Channels: Garston Marine Control: Channel 20 Liverpool VTS: Channel 12
Annex 2. Ξ Garston 11 Safety Checklist-Pre Bunkering. This safety checklist is to be completed before the commencement of any bunkering operation. One copy to be retained on board, one copy to be retained by the supplier and one copy forwarded to the Dock Master, Garston via agent. Adequate supervision of the bunkering operation is to be maintained at all times by supplier and receiver. 1. Are there adequate NO SMOKING signs positioned and being observed? 2. Are there adequate fire fighting appliances available? 3. Is there an agreed ship/barge or ship/shore communication system? 4. Are proper gaskets and manifolds employed? 5. Are drip trays in position? 6. Are unused bunker connections properly blanked? 7. Are scuppers / drains effectively plugged? 8. Have maximum and minimum transfer rates been agreed? 9. Have emergency stop signals and shutdown procedures been agreed? 10. Is there a supply of counter pollution equipment nearby? 11. Are bunker hoses safely secured at the manifold? 12. have all unused valves in the bunker system been checked, closed and locked? 13. Are all bunker hoses properly rigged and free from twists? Supplier Receiving Vessel Type of bunkers delivered Quantity of bunkers delivered. Declaration We have checked the items on this checklist and are satisfied that answers given are correct to the best of our knowledge. For Supplier Name. Signature Time and date Berth.. For Receiving V/L Name Signature.. Time and Date.. Berth.
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