Ordering a pilot – Region Rotterdam-Rijnmond

ABSTRACT of the regulations for obtaining a pilot for vessels with a draft less than 17,37 m. (57”00”) arriving at Maas Centre.

Arrivals, departures and Shifting

E.T.D. to: Captainsroom Rotterdam Port Authority via (in order of preference).
Phone: +31(0)10 252 24 33 / VHF Ch. 19.

Operational matters Pilot service

Please contact Chief Pilot in charge (24-hours service)
Phone : +31(0)889003117
Fax : +31(0)889003119
E-mail : loodsdienstleiding.vch@loodswezen.nl
Special orders helicopter service – 12 hours in advance-
E.mail : helipilot@loodswezen.nl

Operational safety criteria for receiving a pilot by helicopter 2007.PDF

E.T.A. / E.T.D. messages

a.		E.T.A. messages compulsory, at least 6 hours before arrival at the pilot station.
b.		Deep draft vessels (> 17,37 meters) have to announce their E.T.A. at least 72 hours before arrival at the rendez-vous position (52*N/03*E). A more specified E.T.A. report is required.
c.		E.T.D. messages compulsory, at least 3 hours before departure.
d.		Deviations in E.T.A. of more than 1 hour to be reported.

 CONTENTS of E.T.A.message

IMO standard – Res. A 648(16)
A:		Ship’s name & callsign.
B:		Date & time group transmission of E.T.A. (first 2 digits: date, last 4 digits: time. UTC if default, state if LOCAL time).
I:		Date & time group (see above) expected at boarding position and the words MAAS CENTRE.
J:		Request pilot.
O:		Deepest draft in meters and centimetres (4 digits).
U:		Length o.a. & GT.
X:		Destination.

Non-compliance with the regulations might cause delay and / or extra costs.

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