Cold Bay

1. Cold Bay Pilot boards55°01.7′N 162°30.6′W

Size limits

LOA 122m, draught 7.0m, beam 16.7m, 6,000DWT.

Load line zone

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Tides

Extreme HW, 3.5m; MHW, 2.1m; mean tide level, 1.28m; MLW, 0.0m; extreme LW -1.07m.

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

Approach

The port is approached through the Gulf of Alaska and Cold Bay.

Anchorages

The best anchorage in Cold Bay, with good protection from sea and swell, is near the head of Leonard Harbor (55°07'N 163°31'W). The depths are from 29-40m.

Restrictions

Cannot dock in winds 60mph or over.

Tugs

None.

Charts and publications

BA 4969. Admiralty Pilot NP23.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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

Communications

VHF: The port office monitors Ch 06 or 16.

US Weather Service monitors Ch 16, 24 hours a day, Harbour Master can be contacted via this service.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

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

No facilities available locally. Nearest are at King Cove.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water is available at the City Dock.

Medical

A clinic with MLP, on duty, is available. Medical evacuation can be made by plane to Anchorage. Life flight is available upon request to the MLP.

Transport

Peninsula Airways operate 6 flights per week.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0800-1700hrs.

Where it is

Cold Bay Dock is located at Cold Bay village within Cold Bay on the SW coast of Alaska.

The port

Cold Bay was an important logistics centre during World War II, its airport has long paved runways providing a regional centre for air transport and international traffic. Cold Bay Village is located on the W side of the N part of Cold Bay, 16nm inside the entrance to the Bay. The area is designated as a Most Environmentally Sensitive Area. There is one, single 'T' shaped pier in the harbour area. A ferry service runs from Cold Bay to False Pass.

Where does the pilot board at Cold Bay?

The pilot boards at Cold Bay, 55°01.7′N 162°30.6′W.

What time zone is Cold Bay in?

Local time at Cold Bay is UTC−9. Clocks go to UTC−8 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−9 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Cold Bay?

The deepest berth listed is at Cold Bay Dock: 7.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

Which load line zone is Cold Bay in?

North Pacific Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Oct 16 to Apr 15, Summer Apr 16 to Oct 15.

Who carries out Port State Control at Cold Bay?

Port State Control at Cold Bay: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Cold Bay?

The UN/LOCODE of Cold Bay is USCDB.

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