PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Dieppe
Pilot
updated May 2010Compulsory within 4nm of the jetty heads for all vessels, except those less than 50m in length, which are both equipped with VHF and not carrying dangerous substances or hydrocarbons.
Pilotage is provided by La Seine callsign "Pilote Dieppe". Hours are from 2 hours before to 1 hour after HW.
Vessels requiring a pilot should send ETA at least 24 hours before arrival and at least 5 hours before arrival in Dieppe Roads stating ETA in Dieppe Roads and draught.
Vessels should contact the Pilot Station again at least 3 hours before ETA stating any delay over 2 hours or inability to make the tide.
On departure vessels must request a pilot from the Rouen pilot office by telex or fax after obtaining permission from the port 3 hours in advance (before 1800hrs LT for intended departure between 2100hrs and 0600hrs next day).
Pilots board between 1 to 2nm from the jetties. Vessels should not attempt to enter the port if the weather prevents the pilot boarding.
Key data
updated Feb 2022Size limits
LOA 151.67m, beam 24.2m, 12,746DWT.
Water density
1025.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
Range 8. 5m springs, 4.9m neaps.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transmanche Terminal | — | 142 m | 1 |
| Paris Basin | — | 138 m | 2 |
| Canada Basin | — | 152 m | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Feb 2022Approach
The port is entered directly from seaward and entered through a channel maintained at a depth of 5.0m. The harbour entrance has a width of 100m and lies between the heads of 2 converging jetties.
The channel, within the roots of the jetties, is lined with quays, and has a width of 75m and is maintained at 5m.
Traffic schemes and VTS
All vessels should contact harbour master on arrival in Dieppe Roads.
Anchorages
The anchorage for vessels waiting to enter Dieppe is in the vicinity of "D1" Lightbuoy (E cardinal) (49°57.0'N 001°01.0'E), bottom sand and shingle or sand and shells, good holding ground. There are wrecks close W 0.6nm and 0.3nm SE of the lightbuoy.
A recommended anchorage is 0.3nm ENE of the lightbuoy.
The anchorage is exposed to winds from W, through N to NE and in such conditions vessels may find it preferable to heave to or seek shelter elsewhere.
Restrictions
The port is only accessible to large vessels, other than cross-channel ferries, from 2 hours before until 1 hour after HW, due to the strength of the tidal streams across the entrance.
Tugs
Two tugs are available for berthing if required.
Charts and publications
BA 2148, 1355. Admiralty Pilot NP28, NP286(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2010ETA and pre-arrival notices
Vessels should contact the harbour master 24 hours before arrival at Lightbuoy DI (49°57.1'N 001°01.3'E), stating ETA, length, draught, and if pilot required.
Communications
VHF: Port Control and pilots: Ch 12.
Vessels should contact the Lookout on VHF Ch 12 on arrival in Dieppe Roads. A continuous listening watch should be maintained on VHF until berthed.
Notice of readiness
NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.
Health
Request for pratique to be made on arrival at the pilot station. Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.
Customs and immigration
Customs allowances: For each crew member 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits.
New Customs Forms to be completed, for vessels sailing between 2 French ports.
Immigration may require Crew List and valid passports to be shown.
Inspections
Port State Control here: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.
ISPS
Position: Head of Sea Defense.
Address: 22 Rue Monge, Paris, F-75005, France
Tel: +33 01 40 81 85 30
Fax: +33 01 40 81 70 53
Mob: +33 06 17 15 01 80
Email: [email protected]
For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Feb 2022Repairs
Repairs of all kinds can be carried out.
Dry docks
There is a drydock on the W side of Arriere-Port handling vessels up to LOA 120m, beam 17m and draught 6.0m. Also a ship lift with cradles, capacity 310t.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Diesel and fuel oil bunkers are available by road tanker.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Hôpital Centre Hospitalier, 3.4km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Dieppe - Saint-Aubin Airport, 7.8km.
Nearest railway: Ancienne gare de Douvrend, 20.6km.
Working hours
Normally 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs. Overtime possible.
About Dieppe
updated Feb 2022Where it is
Dieppe is located on the N coast of France.
The port
The port consists of 2 moles enclosing a harbour area of 12ha. The Outer Harbour covers 5ha and has 870m of quayage. The Inner Harbour covers 4ha and 150m of quayage. The port also has 4 docks which are used for handling cross channel Ro-Ro, bulk, fishing, liquid, heavy load and general cargo vessels.
Traffic
Approx 1,200,000t of cargo and 95,000 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Dieppe
What are the pilot arrangements at Dieppe?
Compulsory within 4nm of the jetty heads for all vessels, except those less than 50m in length, which are both equipped with VHF and not carrying dangerous substances or hydrocarbons.
What time zone is Dieppe in?
Local time at Dieppe is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
What is the water density at Dieppe?
1025.
Which load line zone is Dieppe in?
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Who carries out Port State Control at Dieppe?
Port State Control at Dieppe: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Dieppe?
The UN/LOCODE of Dieppe is FRDPE.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Dieppe say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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