BERMUDA

BERTHING: Docks and tugs are agreed upon between Agent and Pilot
Bermuda prior ship’s arrival.
Hamilton: Drafts are governed by depth of water in channel approaches
GENERAL: (See Plan) to the Harbour, i.e. 26 ft. MLW.
* Length of Berth
GEO-POLITICAL: Berth Length* Draft Remarks
Capital City: Hamilton. (ft.) (ft.)
Nationality: Bermudian. No. 1 510 26 Port layout allows ships in
Population: 63,000. excess of 510 ft. in length to
COMMUNICATIONS: be accommodated. Primarily
International Direct Dial Code: 1 441. a passenger berth.
Number of Internal Airports: 1. Nos. 5 and 6 620 26 Primarily a passenger berth.
Major Languages Spoken: English (official), Portuguese. No. 7 650 26 A small Ro/Ro ramp is
ECONOMY: provided at Berth No. 7 West.
Currency: 1 Bermudian Dollar (BMD) of 100 Cents. No. 8 450 23 Berth Nos. 7 and 8 provide
Exchange: (as of July 2002) facilities for container
US$ 1.00 ␦ BMD 1.00 operations, with approx. 5.5
BMD 1.00 ␦ US$ 1.00 acres of open area.
Main Industries: Tourism; finance; insurance; structural concrete No. 8 East 250 16 Primarily a lay-by berth.
products; paints; perfumes; pharmaceuticals; ship repairing. Freeport: (West End Development Corporation) 32␥ 19' N., 64␥ 50' W.
ENVIRONMENT: Commercial 800 32 Bulk cement and Shell
Territorial Sea: 12 n.m. (South Basin) Company of Bermuda
Other Maritime Claims: Exclusive Fishing Zone: 200 m. bunkering facilities.
Coastline Extent: 103 km. Max. length of vessel 600 ft.
Climate: Sub-tropical; mild; humid; gales; strong winds common in King’s Wharf 1,000 34 Passenger ship berth for
winter. (North Basin) winds below 20 knots.
Natural Resources: Limestone; pleasant climate fostering tourism. Bearing surface 500 ft.,
consisting of 2 dolphins
500 ft. apart with central dock
300 ft. long. Vessels berthing
HAMILTON, including Freeport: 32.17 N. 64.47 W. must drop anchor about
(See Plan) 600 ft. from dock to facilitate
vacating the berth. One or
DOCUMENTS: two tugs mandatory for
Ship’s Register. berthing/unberthing,
Derat Certificate. depending on size of vessel
Clearance from Previous Port. and weather conditions.
5 Crew Lists. Usually port side berthing.
5 Passenger Lists. Murray’s Anchorage:
2 Provision Lists. — 36
2 Crew Personal Effects Lists, i.e. cameras, binoculars, The Great Sound:
cigarettes, etc. — 34
6 Cargo Manifests, if discharging. Five Fathom Hole:
Cruise Ships: Customs require: — Unlimited
(Note: Forms may be secured in advance for prospective vessels.) CRANES: 1 ␺ 225 ton Amhoist 9310, 1 ␺ 165 ton P & H C-165.
5 Crew Lists.* STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent after receipt of ETA. Average
1 Crew Declaration. discharge general cargo 10 t.p.h.
5 Lists of All Disembarking Passengers.* Gangs and Priorities: Basically Bermuda operates with a maximum of
5 Lists of All Transit Passengers.* 3 gangs although this can reduce when breakbulk or refrigerated cargo
5 Lists of All Non-United States Citizens in Transit.* (on ships from are being handled, or for the tying-up and letting-go of cruise ships.
and returning to the United States) Gang Allocation Rules (BSA No. 97 15-3-79) are:
1 Stores List. 1. The first vessel to arrive to have all available gangs.
1 Declaration of Health. 2. The second vessel to arrive to have 1 gang on arrival.
Clearance from Vessel’s Last Port of Call. 3. The third vessel to arrive will get labour from 1 or 2 when it
1 Bermuda Vessel Report. (Customs No. 49) becomes available.
(* Plus 1 of each of these forms for Agents) 4. When it is necessary for full utilisation of labour, all vessels must
Note: work maximum overtime in order to retain gangs.
1. A facility for examining disembarking passengers and luggage Hours of Work (Longshoremen):
must be provided. No passenger or luggage is to be allowed to Straight time Monday/Friday 0800 – 1200 hrs.
board the tender without Custom’s approval. 1300 – 1700 hrs.
2. All documentation for passengers on vessels from, and returning Double time Monday/Friday 1800 – 2200 hrs.
to, the United States who are not U.S. Citizens must be seen by Saturday 0800 – 1600 hrs.
the Customs Official. Sunday and 0800 – 2200 hrs.
3. All disembarking passengers and luggage must be seen by the Public Holidays
Customs Official. Meal hours 0700 – 0800 hrs.
4. Persons purchasing a ticket in Bermuda must complete an 1200 – 1300 hrs.
Immigration Embarkation Card which should be lodged with the 1700 – 1800 hrs.
Purser on embarkation. Similarly persons arriving by air and Note: Normally the port stops Sunday/Friday inclusive at 2200 hrs.
leaving by sea must lodge their duplicate immigration cards with Should work proceed past 2200 hrs. it would be at double time. If required
the Purser on embarkation. It is required that the Purser pass all by the Union, a half hour meal break could be taken between 0400 hrs.
such cards to the Duty Customs Official prior to the vessel’s and 0430 hrs.
departure. Work stops at 1600 hrs. on Saturday until 0800 hrs. on Sunday, unless
APPROACHES: See ‘‘Notices’’. vessel is being worked through to a finish for sailing that night or early
PILOTAGE: Pilot ordered by Agent on receipt of vessel’s ETA (72, 48 the next day.
and 24 hrs.). Pilot boards vessel approximately 2 miles East of Island Good Friday and Christmas Day are not worked on the Bermuda
with St. David’s Lighthouse bearing 240␥ True. Boats black hull with waterfront.
orange or white superstructure with ‘‘Pilots’’ or ‘‘Pilot Rescue’’ on side. MEDICAL: No advance notice required for medical attention if other than
If vessel’s ETA alters, Bermuda Harbour Radio which in direct contact critical cases. First-class hospital facilities available. Vaccination
with Pilot station can be contacted by VHF Channels 10, 12, 16, 26. Certificates required for all seamen.
Pilotage is confined to daylight hours only with exception of vessels TANKERS: Shell bunkering berth, Freeport, Ireland Island. Discharge
calling for medical aid – some of which handled off-shore. lines 8 in. and 10 in. No slop discharge facilities.
ANCHORAGES: Grassy Bay and Great Sound. These anchorages are DENSITY: 1025.
used mainly by passenger liners as they are close to Hamilton Harbour FRESH WATER: Available alongside at Berths Nos. 6-7, by truck
and are protected from heavy weather. Also used by large vessels (capacity 4 tons), or by barge. Order prior arrival to avoid delay.
carrying out extensive repairs. FUEL: Grades available from Shell or Esso: Bunker ‘‘C’’ fuel oil, viscosity
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted by draft of 26 ft. and length 700 ft. Daylight 100 SSF at 122␥F. Diesel oil. Viscosity 3616 at 100␥F.
piloting only. CONSULS:
MAX. SIZE: Largest ship to enter to date, length 703 ft., draft 26.5 ft. Belgium, Bolivia, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
HEALTH: Pratique granted on 24-hour basis and can be obtained by Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and U.S.A..
wireless by sending message via VRT to ‘‘Health Bermuda’’ requesting REPAIRS: All types minor deck and engine repairs can be carried out.
Free Pratique be granted. If any suspected disease or fever on board Also major temporary repairs. Electronic repairs possible.
advise ‘‘Health’’ as well as Agent. DRY DOCKS: Only yacht slipways available.
VHF: Operated by Bermuda Harbour Radio. Contact on Channels 10, GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not required.
12, 16, and 26. OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Usually carried out by stevedores.
Bermuda (VRT) on Channels 16, 26 and 28. CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Customs allows about 1 carton cigarettes
VTM system in operation. and limited amount of spirits per man.
TUGS: 3 tugs available, 1␺1,200 i.h.p. and 2␺3,200 i.h.p. Tugs normally REPATRIATION: First-class facilities available for repatriation and crew
join vessel in harbour if requested. Tugs ordered depending on the size changes.
of the vessel and weather conditions. Tug’s lines used during normal AIRPORT: Distance from airport 10 miles. Connections to all parts of
tug operations. world. Average 15/20 flights per day.

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 BERMUDA
TIME: Local time GMT minus 4 hours (October-April). GMT minus Discharge Averages:
3 hours (0200 hrs., last Sunday in April – 0200 hrs. last Sunday in Rolls of newsprint 22.07 tons per hour
October). Vehicles and parts (Ro-Ro) 44.37 tons per hour
HOLIDAYS: New Year’s Day; Good Friday; Bermuda Day (May 24th); Breakbulk 30.72 tons per hour
Queen’s Birthday (celebrated annually in June) June 17th in 1991; Cup Breakbulk items off container vessel 27.58 tons per hour
Match (Thursday and Friday before first Monday in August); Labour Day Containers 19.19 T.E.U. per hour
(1st Monday in September); Remembrance Day (November 11th);
Public Holiday (November 12th); Christmas Day, Boxing Day (December SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: November 1998.
26th). Berth: Ireland Island.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: 911. Air Sea Rescue 2971010.
Vessel: Tanker 41,000 d.w.t.
TELEPHONES: Can be placed on board vessel when alongside.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required by all crew going ashore. Berthing: The berth lies N.E. – S.W. It consists of a flat faced quay with
GARBAGE DISPOSAL: Hunt’s Sanitation Services. Tel: 236-7477. a knuckle projecting out from the Eastern end. Two steel floating fenders
Fax: 236-9472. were located between the quay and ship.
David A. Atcheson Ltd. Tel: 238-8972 There is a large Cable and Wireless warehouse to the West and the
Skips are provided. Pick-up by arrangement, about twice a day, at a Shell fuel dock to the East of the berth.
time of mutual convenience. Mooring: The ship berthed starboard side to. Mooring arrangement was
WASTE OIL DISPOSAL: Hunt’s Sanitation Services – see above. 2-2-2 fore and aft. All mooring lines were secured to conventional
By tanker truck to regular berth, capacity about 2,500 imperial gallons. mooring bollards on the quay. All leads were short to medium in length.
SEAMAN’S CLUBS: Bermuda Sailor’s Home, Richmond Road, Ladder: The ship’s gangway/ladder was landed aft of the cargo manifold
Hamilton. Tel: 295-5598. Facilities: Restaurant, bar, accommodation, on to the quay (See ‘‘ Plan’’).
library, games, sports arranged. Cargo Handling Facilities: The ship’s manifold was connected to the
NOTICES: Government Notice No. 196: shore manifold by flexible hose.
Dated 27th April 1979. There are 2␺10 in. connections on the quay to the West of the
(CIRCULATED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF MARINE & discharging manifold (See ‘‘ Plan’’).
PORTS SERVICES)
The attention of all mariners is drawn to the dangers and hazards of AUTHORITY: Department of Marine & Ports Services, P.O. Box
close approach to the reefs which surround Bermuda, especially to the HM180, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda. Tel: (441) 295-6575. FAX: (441)
North and West of the Islands. They extend in places to a distance of 295-5523. Contact: Harbour Master.
12 miles from the visible land and are virtually unmarked by navigational AGENT: Meyer Agencies Ltd., 75 Front Street, [Link] HM 510,
aids at their extremities.
Hamilton HMCX, Bermuda. Tel: (441) 296-9798 (After hours 297-0664).
Ships on passage with no intention of calling at Bermuda are advised
to give the Islands a berth of at least 30 miles, observing that little Fax: (441) 295-4556.
distance is lost on the passage by so doing and nothing is gained by a Shipping, Freight, Insurance, Travel Agents. Marine repairs,
closer approach. On the contrary, stranding or shipwreck has occurred Tug/Barge Operators, stevedoring Operators, P&I Reps.
all too often through the years with pollution of the surrounding reefs
and beaches and destruction of the ecological life as well as possible
ruin of the economy of the Islands. ST. GEORGE’S: 32.22 N. 64.41 W. (See Plan)
Ships making for Bermuda are advised to do so from the East and
South as the only entrance to the sheltered waters is at the S.E. of the DOCUMENTS: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
Islands off St. George’s. Here Pilots are available and can be embarked PILOTAGE: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
in daylight hours. Entry at night is dangerous and prohibited and close ANCHORAGES: (a) Five Fathom Hole, located at Eastern end of Island
approach in dark hours should not be attempted without local knowledge. and is point where Pilots embark/disembark. Used by vessels not
Government Notice No. 197: required to enter or those awaiting daylight. (b) Murray’s Anchorage,
Dated 27th April 1979. used instead of Five Fathom Hole during times of heavy weather
Ships approaching Bermuda should contact the Bermuda Harbour (daylight hours only). Also, by vessels unable enter St. George’s Harbour
Radio which is manned day and night on Channel 16 (VHF) or 2182 kHz and wishing to take on water, carry out repairs, etc. A stand-by anchorage
or 500 kHz W/T giving vessel’s name, call sign and position. Only after for vessels waiting berth at Esso Oil bunkering pier and for vessels
clearance has been given and instructions issued should ships – in leaving this pier and awaiting daylight. (c) St. George’s Harbour, when
daylight only – approach within 3 miles of St. David’s Head on a heading weather conditions such that Five Fathom Hole and Murray’s Anchorage
between 240␥ and 300␥. On no account should any other approach be unsuitable to land ill/injured persons vessel proceeds directly to
made without local knowledge and large scale charts. St. George’s Harbour and anchors for short stays only, subject to size.
Pilots are available in this area for those who require them and are RESTRICTIONS: Entry to St. George’s Harbour restricted waterline
compulsory for all commercial vessels making entry to these Islands. length of approximately 600 ft. and by draft of 28 ft. at H.W. Murray’s
Anchorage restricted by draft of 38 ft. H.W.
Admiralty Notices to Mariners No. 1114: MAX. SIZE: Largest ship to enter to date – length 704 ft. However, size
Dated 15th June 1979. controlled by max. draft of 28 ft., displacement and weather conditions.
NORTH ATLANTIC – BERMUDA ISLANDS HEALTH: Pratique granted on 24 hour basis and can be obtained by
5. Mariners are advised to navigate with extreme care in the
wireless by sending message via VRT to ‘‘Health Bermuda’’ requesting
approaches to Bermuda Islands, owing to the existence of extensive
Free Pratique be granted. If any suspected disease or fever on board
reefs which encircle the Islands and which are a constant hazard to
navigation. North Rock Lt. (32␥ 28.5' N., 64␥ 46' W. approx.) and then advise Health as well as Agent.
outer seabuoys may not be reliable through lack of maintenance due to VHF: Operated by Bermuda Harbour Radio. Contact on Channels 10,
inaccessibility, except in very calm weather. 12, 16, and 26.
VTS: System installed at the signal station at Fort St. George.
Implementation of IMO-adopted Area to be Avoided. TUGS: 3 tugs available, 1␺1,200 h.p. and 2␺3,200 h.p. Tugs normally
(1) Mariners are advised that at 0001 hrs. GMT on 1st December, join vessel in harbour if requested. Tugs not compulsory (except for
1985 an Area to be Avoided (ATBA) will be established covering the cruise ships) and ordered depending on the size of the vessel and
offshore reefs on the Northern coasts of Bermuda. weather conditions. Tug’s lines used during normal tug operations.
(2) The limit of a Restricted Area is to be: BERTHING: Dock and tugs agreed upon between Agent and Harbour
(a) Gibbs Hill Light (Lat. 32␥ 15.1' N., Long. 64␥ 50.0' W. approx.). Master prior ship’s arrival.
(b) Lat. 32␥ 08.00' N., Long. 64␥ 53.00' W. St. George’s as a Port of Discharge: Stevedores advised the
(c) Lat. 32␥ 12.00' N., Long. 65␥ 10.00' W. 51st meeting (1974) of The Bermuda Shipping Association that as
(d) Lat. 32␥ 24.00' N., Long. 65␥ 10.00' W. St. George’s is no longer being used for cargo, all gear and equipment
(e) Lat. 32␥ 39.00' N., Long. 64␥ 53.00' W. have been removed from the port. In the event of discharge taking place
(f) Lat. 32␥ 39.00' N., Long. 64␥ 38.00' W. at St. George’s there will be an ‘item of cost’ for transport of gear and
(g) Lat. 32␥ 32.00' N., Long. 64␥ 29.00' W. equipment from Hamilton to St. George’s. Similarly an ‘item of cost’ is
(h) St. Davids Light (Lat. 32␥ 21.8' N., Long. 64␥ 39.0' W. approx.). applicable to discharge at Freeport (Dockyard).
Bermuda Department of Marine and Port Services. Berth Length Max. draft Remarks
GENERAL: Port of Freeport, Ireland Island, situated in the Port of
Hamilton at the old British Dockyard is used mainly by the Royal Navy, Penno’s Wharf 750 ft. 28 ft. Cruise ship (New cruise ship
Shell Bunkering and cruise ships in Summer. terminal completed 1991) or
cargo-handling berth. Large area
SHIPMASTER’S REPORT: Updated 1994. on Western end for bulk cargo
Pilotage: There are 10 Pilots who operate on a rotation basis. Least discharge.
depth is in the Dundonald Channel and Two Rocks Passage approaching Hunter’s Wharf 335 ft. 28 ft. Concrete jetty with steps for
Hamilton. Passenger Vessels over 26 ft. anchor in Grassy Bay just North small boat berthing. Large
of the Dundonald Channel. Official max. draft is 26 ft. vessels berthed at Pennos Wharf
Berthing: Vessel berths starboard side to with tug assistance. During a overhang up to 250 ft. over
long stay vessels often have to shift up and down the wharf to make Hunter’s Wharf in depths up to
room for other ships making short calls. At one time the bow was 30 ft.
overhanging the end of the quay by 100 ft. but even in this position ship Ordnance Island 160 ft. 26 ft. No cargo-handling facilities. New
can be well secured. cruise ship terminal completed
Cargo Operations: Two container gangs can be worked at all times. At May 1994, capable of berthing
weekends additional men are available from other areas within the 650 ft. cruise ships.
stevedoring firm and a third gang can be made up. STEVEDORES: Ordered by Agent after receipt of ETA. Average
Fresh Water: Not readily available in large quantities due to a water discharge general cargo 10 t.p.h.
shortage. Price when available is $15.0 a ton. We managed without Also see ‘‘Hamilton’’.
buying any in spite of a prolonged stay. MEDICAL: No advance notice required for medical attention if other than
Stores: Very expensive and would suggest only plan on buying essentials critical cases. First-class hospital facilities available. Vaccination
from supermarket in small quantities. certificates required for all seamen.

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TANKERS: Esso Oil Pier: Two dolphins, centre platform and walkways. Mooring: Two springs fore and aft are run to the dolphins. Two breast
Vessels up to 700 ft. in length and 38,000 d.w.t. can be accommodated. lines fore and aft are either run to the dolphins or, for large ships, to the
Discharge lines 8 in. and 10 in. No slop discharge facilities. shore. If to the shore, then long leads approximately 140 m. Mooring
Berthing: The berth was rebuilt in 1980 about 40 ft. further out (the old lines were secured to conventional mooring bollards on the dolphins and
pier debris was left in place). Ships are moored to 4 buoys, forward and shore.
aft centreline and offshore on the beam also to bollards on the shoreline Two head and stern lines are run to the buoys in line with the berth,
and on the 2 breasting dolphins. Ships normally approach from the North one line from the bow and one line from the offshore quarter are run to
with 2 tugs alongside forward and aft. The anchor may be dropped and the 2 offshore mooring buoys. All leads to the mooring buoys are greater
3 – 4 lengths of chain run out. A launch will take the mooring ropes, than 150 m. (See ‘‘Plan’’).
usually to the forward buoy first, to the aft buoy and then to the breasting
dolphins. When the ship is in position, all other moorings are sent out; AUTHORITY: Department of Marine and Ports Services, P.O. Box
those to the shoreline last. The minimum number of ropes is: 2 to each HM 180, Hamilton HM AX, Bermuda. Tel: (441) 295-6575. FAX: (441)
of the offshore buoys, 1 to the fore and aft buoys and to 4 bollards ashore, 295-5523. Contact: Harbour Master.
2 or 4 spring lines to the dolphins. Length of breasting lines must be AGENT: Meyer Agencies Ltd., Water Street, [Link] GE 04,
minimum 750 ft. long to reach shore. St. George’s, Bermuda. Tel: (441) 297-2303 (After hours 297-0664).
Caution: The ropes to the buoys must be kept taut at all times; Fax: (441) 292-1583.
particular care must be paid to these moorings during the hurricane and Shipping, Freight, Insurance, Travel Agents. Marine repairs,
Winter seasons. Occasionally ships may be berthed heading N.E. Tug/Barge Operators, Stevedoring Operators, P and I Reps.
In strong winds from S.W. to N.E. vessel will not be berthed, nor
be permitted to remain alongside if wind shifts onto the dock.
Cargo: Two or more 8 in. hoses are used for the discharge of cargo.
The ship’s cargo boom may be used to connect or support the hose.
Maximum pressure on the hose 100/120 p.s.i.g. There are several cargo
lines. Tankers carrying more than one grade to St. George should
arrange the cargo to permit discharging two or more grades
simultaneously. Hand radios are used during the cargo operations.
Requirements for Vessels Using the Esso Oil Terminal:
1. Tankers and Large Vessels for Bunkers:
(a) It is an Oil Terminal requirement that a Pilot remains on board at
all times while alongside the Terminal.
(b) It is a Terminal requirement that all vessels on completion of either
discharging or bunkering/ballasting leave the berth and proceed
either to sea, or wait daylight.
(c) One tug is mandatory for berthing and unberthing and a second
tug depending upon weather and other conditions decided by the
Master and Pilot, and the Agent will be informed accordingly.
(d) Tug requirements for unberthing outside normal working hours
must be discussed well in advance between Master and Pilot (and
Agent informed) as it may take up to 4 hours before the second
tug is available at the Terminal. Weather conditions, especially
at weekends during the winter months, must be assessed and if
any likelihood of strong Northerly winds, precaution should be
taken of ordering a tug(s) or if necessary have a tug standing-by
in readiness.
(e) Max. draft alongside not to exceed 34 ft. (10.3 m.) and/or length
700 ft., 38,000 d.w.t. unless under exceptional circumstances and
permission authorised by Esso Management.
2. Liquid Gas Carriers and Smaller Vessels for Bunkers:
(a) It is mandatory to have a tug for berthing liquid gas carriers but
depending upon conditions prevailing at the time, the Master and
Pilot will decide whether or not a tug is advisable for unberthing.
3. General:
The over-riding factor must be for the safety of the ship at all
times and the Pilot with his local knowledge and skill will advise
the Master (who probably is unfamiliar with Bermuda waters) as
to the advisability of the necessary assistance required.
Pilot detention will be paid at an hourly rate from the time the
vessel is secured alongside as this is not in his normal line of
duty. He is retained at the request of the Terminal as a
precautionary measure should the ship have to be moved at short
notice.
DENSITY: 1025.
FRESH WATER: Available. Order prior arrival to avoid delay.
FUEL: Grades available: Bunker ‘‘C’’ fuel oil, viscosity 122 SSF at 122␥F.
Diesel oil, viscosity 3616 at 100␥F.
CONSULS: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
REPAIRS: All types minor deck and engine repairs can be carried out.
Also major temporary repairs.
DRY DOCKS: Only yacht slipways available.
GANGWAY/DECK WATCHMEN: Not required.
OPENING/CLOSING HATCHES: Usually carried out by the stevedores.
CUSTOMS ALLOWANCES: Customs allow about one carton cigarettes
and limited amount spirits per man.
REPATRIATION: First-class facilities available for repatriation and crew
changes.
AIRPORT: Distance from airport 2 miles. Connections to all parts of
world. Average of 15/20 flights per day.
TIME: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
HOLIDAYS: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
POLICE/AMBULANCE/FIRE: Police 911; Ambulance 911; Fire 911;
Air Sea Rescue 297-1010.
TELEPHONES: Can be placed on board vessels when alongside.
IDENTIFICATION CARDS: Required by all crew members going
ashore.
NOTICES: See ‘‘Hamilton’’.
GENERAL: Esso Oil Berth, within Port of St. George, is purely a
bunkering and petroleum discharge pier situated on the Southern side
of Murray’s Anchorage.

SHIP OFFICER’S REPORT: January 1999.

Berth: Esso Oil Pier.
Vessel: Tanker.
Berthing: The berth lies E.N.E. – W.S.W. It consists of a jetty platform
and 2 dolphins connected by catwalks. The length of the berth is 180 ft.
(54.9 m.), with depth alongside 35 ft. at Chart Datum. The berth,
connected to the shore by a walkway, is located 450 ft. (137 m.) off the
shore line.
There are 2 mooring buoys located in line with the quay and 2 offshore
from the berth (See ‘‘Plan’’).

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