Alameda

Size limits

Max draught 10.6m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to June 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Tides

Range 2.0m.

Approach

Access channel dredged to 10.5m.

Tugs

Available from a number of private companies based in the area.

Charts and publications

BA 8050, 8051. Admiralty Pilot NP8.

NOAA 18650, 18649. US Coast Pilot No 7.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Available at The Bay Ship & Yacht Yard.

Dry docks

The Bay Ship & Yacht Yard have a small drydock.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available from a number of companies in the San Francisco Bay area.

Medical

Facilities in Alameda City.

Transport

Nearest airport: Oakland International Airport.

Nearest railway: The port is linked to 3 major railroads by the Alameda Belt Line Railroad.

Where it is

The port of Alameda, in the city of Alameda, California, is situated on an island across the inner harbour channel from Oakland.

The port

The port area includes Alameda Island, formerly the home of the Alameda Naval Complex, located on the W side, which closed in 1997. Now known as Alameda Point, some piers are still used by naval vessels, while the area awaits redevelopment. The main commercial port facility for the Island, which includes the Alaska Basin, was formerly owned by a private company, Encinal Terminals and was the largest privately owned steamship terminal in the US. The DelMonte Company also operated a large private facility at Alameda port. Latterly, a large part of the port area is being redeveloped with some quays and piers still in use.

What are the pilot arrangements at Alameda?

Compulsory. Available from San Francisco Bar Pilots.

What time zone is Alameda in?

Local time at Alameda is UTC−8. Clocks go to UTC−7 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−8 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the water density at Alameda?

1025.

Which load line zone is Alameda in?

North Pacific Seasonal Tropical Area, Tropical Mar 1 to June 30 and Nov 1 to Nov 30, Summer Jul 1 to Oct 31 and Dec 1 to Feb 28/29.

Who carries out Port State Control at Alameda?

Port State Control at Alameda: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Alameda?

The UN/LOCODE of Alameda is USNGZ.

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