Harlingen

1. Harlingen boarding, all other vessels Pilot boards53°19.7′N 005°08.0′E
2. Harlingen boarding, hazardous cargo Pilot boards53°18.5′N 004°56.0′E

Size limits

Draught 6.7m, LOA 148.5m, beam 21.5m, 11,579DWT

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 2.1m (spring), 1.7m (neaps).

Tidal streams in Harlingen roads run N and S, the ingoing (N going) stream beginning at +0555 HW Helgoland and the outgoing (S going) at -0040 HW Helgoland with average maximum rates of 1.75kts and 1kt, respectively.

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

Approach

The main approach from the North Sea is made by channels leading inward from Zeegat van Terschelling (53°20'N 005°05'E); a secondary approach is provided by channels leading inward from Zeegat van Texel (52°59'N 004°44'E). The harbour is entered between moleheads. Depths in the navigational channel are maintained at 7.0m by dredging.

The bottom in the tidal harbours consists of soft mud and vessels may lie aground without risk.

Anchorages

Outer Anchorage: Temporary anchorage can be found for vessels of appropriate size in the roads at the S end of Kimstergat, not more than 0.5nm N of the harbour entrance; larger vessels should anchor in Vliestroom.

Restrictions

Navigation Locks: Tjerk Hiddessluizen (0.5nm NE of Harlingen Rear Leading Light) gives access to Van Harinxmakanaal. The larger of two navigation locks is 127.5m long, 12m wide and with a depth of 3.1m below MLLWS (4.4m below NAP) over the outer sill. A road bridge, vertical clearance 5.7m when closed, spans the W end of the locks; communication with lock keeper by VHF radio.

The lock between Voorhaven and Oude Buitenhaven has a navigable width of 16m and a depth over sill of 3.25m below CD.

Tugs

Available.

Charts and publications

BA 1457, 8244. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

On shifting berth and before departure, vessels should report name and destination.

Communications

Radio: Communications should be sent via Scheveningen Radio, which operates throughout 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Inmarsat communication is possible.

VHF: Port Control: Ch 16, 11.

Pilotage: Terschelling area Ch 02 and Ems area Ch 06.

Pilot ordering: Tel: +31 596 613672, Fax: +31 102 644011.

Hiddes Locks: Ch 22.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered as per Charter Party, throughout the day or night.

Documents

Copies of the above documents should be sent to the agent, Customs, Immigration and Police authorities.

Health

Application for free pratique is not necessary. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates can be renewed.

Customs and immigration

The customs allowances are 5 litres of spirits for the total crew and 200 cigarettes for each person.

Immigration procedures are carried out by the agent.

Port State Control here: Paris 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

The Netherlands has a separate National Authority for all of the following areas:

Rotterdam, Curacao, Netherland Antilles, Amsterdam, Zeeland Seaports, Groningen Seaports, Moerdijk, Dordrecht, The Hague, Harlingen and Den Helder.

For further ISPS information see IMO website https://www.imo.org.

Repairs

All types of repairs undertaken by shipyard at head of Industriehaven.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Oil fuels supplied by lighter or road tanker.

Stores: Available.

Medical

There is a hospital nearby MCL Harlingen, 2.4km from the port.

Crew change

Full crew change is available.

Transport

Nearest airport: Amsterdam (Schiphol), 120km.

Airport facilities: Domestic and international flights and air freight facilities.

Nearest railway: Harlingen.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Fri 0730-1200hrs and 1300-1730hrs. Overtime is possible.

Where it is

Harlingen is located on the NW coast of the Netherlands bordering the Waddenzee.

The port

The port mainly handles aggregates, cement, reefer, containers, timber, forest products, break bulk, dry bulk, passengers, animal feeds and liquid cargo.

Traffic

Approx 2,700,000t of cargo, 20,000 TEU and 1000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Harlingen?

The pilot boards at Harlingen boarding, all other vessels, 53°19.7′N 005°08.0′E. Harlingen has 2 pilot boarding places.

What time zone is Harlingen in?

Local time at Harlingen is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Harlingen?

The deepest berth listed is at Harlingen Port Terminal: 6.70 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Harlingen?

1025.

Which load line zone is Harlingen 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 Harlingen?

Port State Control at Harlingen: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Harlingen?

The UN/LOCODE of Harlingen is NLHAR.

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