Anacortes

Size limits

Max LOA 287.25m, beam 50m, draught 13.4m, 193,049DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer zone.

Tides

Mean spring range 2.3m; mean neap range 0.5m. Rate 3kts (max).

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

From the main NS shipping channel in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, the channel into the port of Anacortes is an unrestricted channel, length 30nm, depth 30.0m (min).

Guemes Channel is entered from Rosario Strait through an area of water bounded on its N side by the S coast Cypress Island and to the S by Fidalgo Island. The channel lies between Guemes Island and Fidalgo Island, which is 0.5nm wide at its narrowest part, and extends 3nm E to give access to Anacortes. The channel has depths from 10.5m to 33m; the main part of the channel has been wire swept to a depth of 10.0m.

The port and its facilities line the S shore of Guemes Channel and are entered direct from the fairway through the channel.

The refinery piers at March Point are approached direct from the E end of Guemes Channel.

Anchorages

Vessels anchor in depths of 15.5-17.8m, 0.8nm ENE of Cap Sante Waterway No 2 Light (red triangle on a dolphin) (48°30.7'N 122°35.9'W).

Tugs

Tugs are available throughout 24 hours, VHF Ch 10, for ship assist services. Most vessels use 2 tugs for berthing and 2 tugs when leaving berths. Foss Maritime (Tel: +1 800 562 2856) and

Crowley Marine (Tel: +1 206 340 2903) supply tugs.

Mooring

Port side alongside dock for dry bulk; starboard side for logs.

At the refinery piers the tidal stream may set a vessel onto the berth and the use of an anchor in berthing is recommended. When using the inside berths care must be taken against setting southwards into shallow water.

Charts and publications

BA 80. Admiralty Pilot NP25, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16, Tugs monitor Ch 10.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Quarantine: Enforced in accordance with the regulations of the US Public Health Office.

Customs and immigration

Immigration: For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

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 for hulls and engines. A slip can accommodate vessels up to LOA 46m. A ship lift with a load rating of 5,000t can handle vessels up to LOA 106.7m and 22.8m beam.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunker "C" fuel and light diesel available from Texaco and Shell Refineries at Anacortes.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Nearest hospital: Island Hospital, 2.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Anacortes Regional Airport, 5.6km.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Anacortes is situated on the innermost point of the Juan de Fuca Strait in the state of Washington. It is approx 90nm from the open Pacific Ocean.

The port

A natural deep water port which has three marine terminals providing general cargo berths and tanker facilities at March Point. There are also marina facilities at Cap Sante Boat Haven. Principle cargoes handled include bulk cargo, break bulk cargo, petroleum, crude oil, fuel oil, LPG, passenger and chemical products.

Traffic

Approx 344,000t of cargo and 30 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Anacortes?

Compulsory for vessels over 350GT.

What time zone is Anacortes in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Anacortes?

The deepest berth listed is at Marathon Petroleum Anacortes Refinery: 13.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Anacortes?

1025.

Which load line zone is Anacortes in?

Summer zone.

Who carries out Port State Control at Anacortes?

Port State Control at Anacortes: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Anacortes?

The UN/LOCODE of Anacortes is USOTS.

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