Port of Antwerp, Belgium

Port Overview

Latitude	51 ° 14 ' N	Longitude	4 ° 25 ' E
Time Zone	GMT +1	UNCTAD Code	BEANR
Breakbulk Facilities	√	Container Facilities	√
Dry Bulk Facilities	√	Liquid Facilities	√
Gas Facilities		RoRo Facilities
Passenger Facilities		Multipurpose Facilities
Credits	Data supplemented by Ahlers Agency Antwerp, port agents.

Port Map

Port description

Location: The port of Antwerp is situated 75km from the North Sea on the River Scheldt.
General overview: Antwerp is a municipal port with cargo handling by private firms. An important multi-product industrial port covering an area of over 14,000ha with over 4,800,000m² of covered storage areas, 45% of throughput is transit cargo.
The older part of the port has been made accessible for Panamax vessels.
Cargoes include: Petroleum products, ores, coal, steel products, crude oils, cereals, fertilisers, paper and cellulose, sugar and fruit.
Traffic figures: The port handles approx 152,300,000t of cargo annually. This includes approx 28,000,000t of dry bulk cargoes and 33,300,000t of liquid bulk. Approx 6,000,000TEU's handled annually.
Load Line zone: North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max size: Largest vessel handled: "Main Ore" (bulk carrier), 275,000DWT.

Pre Arrival Information

ETA's: ETA should be advised at least 6 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station and again when 2 hours from the pilot station. The message should include cargo (with IMO identification if applicable), agent and dimensions (GT, LOA, width). ETA's sent by the vessel's agent are accepted if it is mentioned that the ETA has been sent in the name of the Master.
The ETA message should also contain the following:

A.	Ship name, callsign, state
B.	Time UTC
I.	Destination
J.	Pilot
O.	Deepest draft in metres and centimetres
T.	Agent
U.	Dimensions, type
X.	Remarks

Documentation required:

1.	Document	Copies
1.	Crew List	2
2.	Passenger List	2
3.	Stores list	4
4.	Customs Declaration	2
5.	Health Declaration	1

Communications: Scheveningen and Ostend Radio stations operate throughout 24 hours.
Satellite communications are possible.
VHF:

Authority	VHF Ch
Calling & Safety	74
VTS Centre	18
Bridges	62
Dock Master	63
Radar	02, 60
Pilots	61

All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on Ch 74 whilst in the city docks.
Information on berths should be passed on Ch 63.
Information on bridges should be passed on Ch 62 except for Petroleumbridge which uses Ch 26.
Information broadcasts on Ch 18 after prior notification of broadcast on Ch 74.
Locks:

Name	VHF Ch
Boudewijnsluis (51°16.7'N°°004°20.0'E)	08, 71
Van Cauwelaertsluis (51°16.6'N 004°19.9'E)	08, 71
Royerssluis (51°14.5'N 004°24.2'E)	74
Kattendijksluis (51°14.2'N 004°24.3;E)	22
Kallosluis (51°16.0'N 004°18.0'E)	08, 74
Zandvlietsluis (51°20.8'N 004°17.2'E)	06, 79
Winthamsluis	68

Health regulations: Free pratique is granted on arrival.
Derat and Derat Exemption Certificates renewed.
Customs and immigration: Immigration: Check validation of all ship's documents. Non EC citizens (passengers) should have a valid visa. There are no restrictions on crew providing they are not signing off.
Standard messages: None, except for vessels with draft restrictions which will be advised of river tidal levels.
Notices of readiness: Normally tendered on arrival at pilot station or on berthing.

Navigation

Sea buoys, fairways and channels: The approach is from either the Wandelaar or Steenbank Pilot Stations, then the Westerschelde and Schelde lead directly to the river berths at Antwerp or the locks, which give access to the entensive wetdocks.
Turn numbers for passage through the locks are allocated in rotation and signals at each lock entrance indicate the turn number of the vessel to enter the lock. Reports should be made on VHF radio requesting a turn number as follows:

For Zandvlietsluis and Berendrechtsluis	On passing No 65A Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (51°22'N 004°08'E)
For Boudesijnsluis and Van Cauwelaertsluis	On crossing the boundary to Zandvliet Radar (51°21'N 004°14'E)
For Royerssluis	On passing No 116 Lightbuoy (port hand) (51°14'N 004°22'E)

Pilot: Pilotage company: Loodswezen regio Scheldemonden.
Port(s) served: Vlissingen, Terneuzen, Ghent and Antwerp.
Contacting pilot: Traffic Centre Steenbank (VHF Ch 64) and Traffic Centre Wandelaar (Ch 65) can be contacted throughout 24 hours.
To make contact by mail, telephone or fax refer to the "Address" section.
Other ETA's: Verkeerscentrale Vlissingen (Tel: +31 118 424790; Fax: +31 118 472503) should be contacted at least 24 hours before arrival if bound for an anchorage in Westerschelde and again 6 hours before arrival. If bound for a port contact should be made at least 6 hours prior to arrival.
The reports should contain information on the carriage of any dangerous substances and contaminants.
Pilotage in the Westerschelde is compulsory for all vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods in bulk or vessels in ballast which are not gas free. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels with an LOA of over 80m. Pilotage is also compulsory for vessels with a draught greater than 5.5m transiting from Steenbank to Vlissingen Ost via Ostgat.
Language(s) used: The following languages are used in the port:

1.	Between the pilot and pilot vessel, Dutch.
2.	Onboard the vessel to be piloted, English, or sometimes German.
3.	Between the pilot and VTS, Dutch.
4.	Between vessels, Dutch with pilot onboard; English without.
5.	Between pilot and tugs, Dutch.
6.	Between pilot and linesmen, Dutch.
7.	Between pilot and shore based authorities, Dutch.
Pilot boarding position: Pilots board in the following positions:
1.	Steenbank Pilot boards 1nm W of Schouwenbank Buoy (Racon).
2.	Wandelaar Pilot boards 2nm W of SW Akkaert Buoy.

Pilotage distances: Distances from pilot stations to:

	Steenbank	Wandelaar
Anchorage	24nm	34nm
Nearest berth	25nm	35nm
Farthest berth (Antwerp Schelde Quay No 1)	75nm	85nm

Helicopter operations: Pilotage helicopter rendezvous points are at:

1.	From Maasvlakte Rotterdam 2nm W of Schouwenbank Buoy with a radius of 4nm; 5nm W of MW3 Buoy with a radius of 5nm.
2.	From Koksijde (south) 2nm SW of Goote Bank buoy with a radius of 4nm.

Helicopter hoisting operations are not possible if winds exceed force 10. Operations are not possible if horizontal visibility is less than 3/4nm or vertical visibility is less than 60m.
Min length of vessel for day operations is 125m and 150m at night.
Multiple pilots: A single pilot is used for vessels bound for Vlissingen. For Terneuzen and Ghent more than one pilot may be used. For Antwerp more than one pilot is always used.
Overcarried pilots: If a pilot is overcarried to the north, the landing place depends on the vessel's destination. If overcarried to the south, pilots are disembarked at Dover.
Anchorages: A reserved anchorage for government vessels and pleasure craft is established off the W bank of the river, between a position 0.65nm below St Anna Pier (51°13.3'N 004°23.5'E) and 0.65nm above.
The anchorage is divided into 3 sections, whose limits are indicated by beacons on the W bank. The central section is reserved for government vessels.
The E limit of the anchorage is indicated by buoys and lightbuoys (special purpose). The anchorage zone is also covered by the red sectors of a light at the rear N beacon and by the light at St Anna Pier.
Tidal range and flow: Nil within docks, within the River Scheldt: mean spring range 5.5m; mean neap range 4.0m.
Dock density: 1000.
Weather: Prevailing winds: SW'ly.
Charts: BA 139, 120, 325, 1406. Admiralty pilot NP28, NP 286(1).
Traffic schemes: There is a VTS for the Schelde and Estuaries (VTS-SM). There are a number of sectors each with an individual VHF Channel. Vessels are required to contact eirther Wandelaar or Steenbank 30 minutes prior to entering the VTS-SM sector, then again on entering the sector. Vessels smaller than 1,150t are not required to report.
Restrictions: From N to S the locks, all on the E bank except Kallosluis, which give access to the wetdocks and basins are (dimensions in m):

Lock	Length	Width	Sill Depth	Notes
Zandvlietsluis (50°20.8'N 004°17.2'E)	500	57	13.1
Berendrechtsluis (close S of Zandvlietsluis)	500	68	13.5
Boudewijnsluis (51°16.7'N 004°20.0'E)	360	45	9.1	Vessels less than 45,000t
Van Cauwelaertsluis (close S of Boudewijnsluis)	270	35	9.4
Kallossluis (Sluis van Kallo) (51°15.9'N 004°17.1'E)	360	50	11.4
Royerssluis (51°14.5'N 004°24.2'E)	180	22	5.9
Kattendijksluis (550m S of Royerssluis) Reported disused	110	24.8	3.0	Vessels < 6.4m draft

Tugs: There are approx 60 tugs available, operating in a pool, (400-11,000bhp).
For vessels proceeding to the river berths off Antwerp the use of two tugs is recommended. Depending on the type of tug used vessels may have to provide their own hawsers. Tug Masters are Flemish speaking and controlled by the pilot.

Berths and Cargo

Names/Nos:

DOCKS:		Length (m)		Depth (m)
Right bank docks:
Amerikadok		2,355		7.5-14.6
Albertdok		5,124		9.5-12.0
2de Havendok		1,680		10.7
3de Havendok		2,110		11.6-14.7
Leopolddok		3,827		12.0
Hansadok		5,243		12.0-15.2
4de Havendok		2,350		12.0-13.2
5de Havendok		4,495		12.0
Industriedok		1,640		12.0
Marshalldok		3,656		12.0
6de Havendok		3,785		15.2
Graandok		1,213		6.2-10.2
Churchilldok		5,036		15.2
Kanaaldok "B1"		3,249		16.7
Kanaaldok "B2"		800		16.7
Kanaaldok "B3"		2,549		15.2
Delwaidedok		4,660		16.7
Left bank Docks:
Waaslandkanaal		2,680		18.0
Zuidelijk Insteekdok				18.0
Noordelijik Insteekdok				18.0
Doeldok		1,200		18.0
Vrasenedok		4,400		18.0
TERMINALS:
A.B.T. (ANTWERP BULK TERMINAL) handling ores, coal phosphate, pyrites:
Location	Harbour 750-772
Berthing length	1,000m
Draught	16.7m
Unloaders	2 x 50t, discharge rate coal 1,800tph, ore 2,000tph, pet coke 1,100tph. Outreach 36m. Airdraft 26.2m
Gantry cranes	5 x 25t, discharge rate coal 650tph, ore 420tph, pet coke 420tph. Outreach 42m, Airdraft 15m
Conveyor belt	9,000m - iron ore 65,000tpd
Storage	Yards of 80ha
Location	Harbour 508-514
Berthing length	800m
Draught	16.5m
Gantry cranes	5 x 25t, discharge rate coal 800tph. 3 x Outreach 41.6m. Airdraft 17m. 1 x Outreach 47.1m. Airdraft 21m. 1 x Outreach 49.1m. Airdraft 21m.
Conveyor belt	6,000m
Storage	Yards of 45ha
OIL INSTALLATIONS:
Operator	No of Berths		Quay No		Draft (m) FW
ADPO	1		1111		13.7
AGT	1		1125		13.7
Belgium Ref Co	2		661 - 665		12.4 - 14.9
Esso/Exxon	5		383		8.8
			417		11.8
			ES15 - ES16		5.1
LBC	1		275		10.9
Nafta B	2		641 North		14.0
			641 South		9.1
Noordnatie	6		227		10.3
			229		10.3
			231		9.7
			239		10.3
			241		10.6
			243		9.7
Oiltanking	5		621 - 623		4.8 - 12.8
			625 - 627A		6.4 - 10.6
			627B		10.6
Petroplus	5		283 - 285		10.0 - 10.6
			279 - 281		10.9
			281 Jetty		12.4
Total Fina	8		Pier 457		10.0
			Pier 461		9.4
			Pier 467		9.4
			Pier 469		10.0
			Pier 471		8.8
			Jetties 481 - 489		12.1
VOPAK	ACS		503		12.8
	Eurotank		399		10.9
SUGAR TERMINALS:
Name	Antwerp Sugar Terminal N.V.
Length	700m
Draught	10m
Equipment	Six loading cranes. Average output per shift 2,400t
Storage	Capacity for 118,000t

Name	Manufert N.V.
Length	800m
Draught	12.8m
Equipment	Three spiral bag loaders, 1 bulk loader, 5 cranes. Average output per shift 3,500t for bulk
Storage	Capacity for 300,000t

Name	Havenbedrijf Noord Natie N.V.
Length	359m
Draught	13.7m
Equipment	Two toboggan, 4 cranes. Average output per shift 2,300t
Storage	Capacity for 100,000t
CEREAL TERMINALS:
Name	Sobelgra
Length	620m
Draught	14.6m
Equipment	Discharging: Five mobile elevators, 1 fixed elevator and 1,300tph grab unloader. Loading: Two mobile elevators. Total rate discharging 2,300tph, total rate loading 1,600tph. Max outreach Discharging 27m, Loading 22m. Max Airdraft Discharging 18.5m, Loading 18m.
Capacities	Discharging: storage silos 110,000t, loading area 55,000m²

Name	Samga
Length	850m
Draught	11.2m
Equipment	Discharging: One mobile elevator. Loading: Five fixed loading bridges Max outreach Discharging 18.5m Loading 25m. Max airdraft Discharging 17m Loading 18m.
Cargo	Discharging 600tph, loading 1,900tph
Capacities	Discharging: storage silos 120,000t. Loading area 20,000m²
FERTILISER TERMINALS:
Name	Manufert N.V.
Quay No	516-518, Canal Dock B1- connected by conveyor
Surface	92,000m²
Length	400m
Equipment	Four 8t cranes, handling capacity of 200tph. Three loaders. Loading & bagging capacity 2,500t per shift. Barges loaded by dedicated loader rate 750tph.
Storage	Flat silo suitable for storing 100,000t of bulk fertiliser. Warehouse space 20,600m², capacity of 105,000t of fertiliser

Name	Northern Manuport N.V.
Surface	260,000m²
Length	2,200m
Depth	12.1m
Equipment	Eleven 8-20t shore cranes, 1 x 20t bulk crane, 2 combined bag/bulk loading installations
Storage	Specialised sheds 145,000m²
Capacities	Bulk cargo 10,000tpd, bagged goods 2,500tpd. The bagging capacity is 4,000-5,000tpd
GENERAL CARGO FACILITIES:
STEEL TERMINALS:
Name	Coil Terminals N.V.
Quay No	502-504, Canal Dock B1
Length	400m
Surface	55,654m²
Storage	Two sheds of total 15,750m²
Equipment	Four shore cranes with a lift of 25-35t, 1 x 80t mobile crane, 6 x 35t overhead travelling cranes, 12 trailers, 4 trucks and 2 locomotives for handling railway wagons

Name	Nova & Hesse-Noord Natie Stevedoring N.V.
Quay No	486-500, Churchill Dock
Length	1,169m
Draught	15.2m
Surface	127,332m²
Storage	Largest warehouse 23,060m²with 10 sliding roof sections
CONTAINER FACILITIES:
Name	North Sea Terminal S901-S915 (Scheldt River berths)
Length	1,124m
Surface	789,624m²
Depth	14m LLWS
Equipment	Cranes 6 x 64-73t, outreach 52m, 2 x 65-75t, outreach 56m. lifting capacity, 52 saddle carriers, 11 reach stackers/heavy forklifts, 512 reefer plugs. CFS. Ro-Ro pontoon planned.

Name	Europa Terminal S851-S869 (Scheldt River berths)
Length	1,124m
Surface	664,678m²
Depth	14.3m LLWS
Equipment	Cranes 8 x 60-73t. Outreach 6 x 43m, 2 x 45.3m. 50 saddle carriers, 12 reach stacker/heavy forklifts, 400 reefer plugs. CFS. Ro-Ro pontoon.

Name	Delwaidedok 700-730 (Hesse-Noordnatie)
Length	2,140m plus an additional 150m
Surface	1,498,438m²
Depth	15m
Equipment	Cranes 11 gantry, 4 conventional. Lifting capacity 35-120t, outreach 32.5-37.5m. 66 straddle carriers, Ro-Ro pontoon, container repair shop on Quay 720. Rail link.

Name	Delwaidedok 732-748 (P&O Ports Holding)
Length

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