Immingham

Size limits

LOA 366m, draught 14.4m, beam 59.994m, 318,080DWT.

Water density

1017.

Load line zone

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

MHWS 6.4m. MHWN 3.2m. Spring rate ingoing stream 3kts; outgoing stream 3.5-5kts.

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

Approach

From the River Humber, the access to Immingham Dock is through an entrance lock which is approached between Eastern and Western jetties. The entrance lock has a length of 256.2m, width 27.4m and there is a depth over the inner sill of 11.3m at MHWS and 9.7m at MHWN. The lock has 3 pairs of gates, which can divide it into an outer part 96m length and an inner part 160m length. The lock can be entered at any state of the tide. Depths in the entrance to Immingham Dock vary. Vessels of up to 10.36m draught in water density of 1017 accommodated in the wet dock.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Routeing measures are established in the approaches to the River Humber and include a number of TSS and Precautionary areas. Traffic Lanes are marked by lightbuoys, light floats and light vessels. Approach and departure lanes from and to the NE, E and SE intersect in a Precautionary Area, centred 5nm ESE of Spurn Head. A single TSS leads W and NW into the Humber.

Inbound vessels should not enter the river past Spurn Lightfloat without first obtaining permission from VTS Humber. Vessels should then proceed in accordance with entry and berthing instructions provided by Immingham Port Control.

Oil Terminal, Bulk and Gas Terminals: Any vessel on a Humber Passage Plan (any vessel of 40,000DWT or over, whether laden, part laden, or light, or with a draught of 11m or over and Gas Carriers of 20,000m³ capacity and above irrespective of draught) should board two pilots at Humber Lightbuoy and should report to VTS Humber on VHF Ch 12 when passing the Reporting Points listed in the Humber Passage Plan booklet.

Anchorages

Large vessels awaiting a pilot should anchor in the deep water anchorage centred 3.5nm SE of Humber Light vessel. The limits of the anchorage, which contains 3 designated anchor berths, are marked by 4 light buoys (cardinal). Local experience indicates that on occasions the actual tidal stream considerably exceeds the predicted rate. Vessels anchoring in this area, on occasions when there are fast tidal streams should keep well clear of other anchored vessels and buoys.

Caution: Vessels anchored in this area have been known to drag anchor in a N direction at a rate of 2kts towards and over gas pipelines situated 4nm N.

Restrictions

The lock entrance is 256.2m length and 27.4m width.

Dangerous cargo vessels will not be berthed/unberthed in wind speeds over 40kts or visibility less than 0.5nm. Vessels carrying a dangerous substance in bulk or in ballast not gasfree are prohibited movement in visibility of 0.5nm.

Tugs

If insufficient tugs are available, the vessel will not be allowed to proceed up river.

ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM TERMINALS (APT):

APT may also require standby tug(s) and pilot to be in attendance whilst a vessel is at the berth. Standby tugs will normally moor at the East or Western Jetty, subject to weather conditions.

A safety tug is on station outside Immingham Dock. The tug listens on VHF Ch 69, 12, 16 and 68.

Mooring

EAST TERMINAL - EASTERN JETTY: The vessel is to remain moored in accordance with the instructions made by the Port Authority. The Master must ensure mixed mooring types are not used on the same lead and all moorings and mooring equipment must be in good condition.

Moorings must be properly tended throughout to prevent the vessel moving off the jetty fenders and to prevent the vessel surging on the berth. Each mooring must be adjusted to ensure equal weight is taken on each rope. Adjustment of moorings should take place on slack water.

Power for the adjustment of moorings must be available throughout the period of stay alongside.

Automatic tension systems must not be left in automatic and manual brakes to be fully applied.

ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM TERMINALS (APT):

Two Assistant Mooring Masters will board vessels 100,000DWT and over from a tug at Buoy No 63A to assist in arrangement of moorings fore and aft. (An exception to this will be for vessels which are regularly at the terminal and which the Marine Controller deems not necessary).

In addition, vessels between 60,000DWT and 99,999DWT on their first visit to the terminal (and subsequent visits if deemed necessary by the Marine Controller) may also be required to place onboard Assistant Mooring Masters.

In the event of mooring launches being unable to operate in adverse weather conditions, ship mooring may be carried out using shore messenger ropes with agreement between the Master/Pilot and APT Berthing Master.

Charts and publications

BA 3496, 1188, 3497, 1190. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

If vessel taking fuel oil bunkers at IOT state if connection forward and or aft of cargo manifold.

Notice of readiness

NOR is normally accepted as the time the vessel anchors to await orders.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

Notices and regulations

If a vessel is fitted with an inert gas system the tanks must be fully inerted prior to commencement of loading.

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

ISPS Designated Authority: Transport and Security Directorate (TRANSEC) of the Department for Transport.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Operations.

Address: TRANSEC Department for Transport, 5th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 944 2844 (24 hrs)

Fax: +44 207 944 2175

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing, in line with EU regulations associated with the ISPS Code, to extend maritime security requirements to ships operating in domestic service and to port facilities serving them. The requirements would be based on those applicable to sea going vessels and generally would apply to domestic ships operating in 'sea areas', and which carry over 12 passengers or are over 500GT. Sea going ships which are certified to carry more than 250 passengers and tankers, especially those carrying oil and gas products, are considered as having the potential to be a target for attack.

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

Repairs

All types of repairs available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water:

Immingham Oil Terminal: Available at all berths.

Killingholme South Jetty: Available ex berth.

Immingham East and West Jetties: Available ex berth.

Immingham LPG Terminal: Available at berth.

Immingham Dock: Available at all berths.

Immingham Bulk Terminal: Available ex berth.

Humber International Terminal: Available at Berry.

Bunkering:

Immingham Oil Terminal: At main berths fuel oil is delivered by 8in hose at up to 350tph; gas oil and marine diesel is delivered by barge. Bunkers are not available at Berth No 3.

At the coaster berths gas oil and marine diesel are available through a 2.5in hose at up to 60tph. At Berth No 6 fuel oil is available through an 8in loading arm.

Killingholme South Jetty: Available by barge only but not during cargo operations.

Immingham East and West Jetties: Available by barge only.

Immingham LPG Terminal: Available by barge only.

Immingham Dock: Available by road or barge.

Immingham Bulk Terminal: Available by barge only.

Humber International Terminal: Available by road or barge.

Stores:

Immingham Oil Terminal: Stores may be delivered to berths by road vehicle or barge. Berth No 3 has a 500kg SWL stores crane. There are terminal restrictions as to when storing by barge or jetty can be undertaken.

Killingholme South Jetty: Small quantities may be delivered by trolley along the jetty walkway. Larger quantities may be delivered by barge but not when cargo is being worked.

Immingham East and West Jetties: Stores to be delivered by hand trolley or barge.

Immingham LPG Terminal: Stores may be delivered by road or barge.

Immingham Bulk Terminal: Stores may be delivered by road or barge.

Humber International Terminal: Stores may be delivered by road or barge.

Medical

Grimsby, Scartho Road Hospital.

Transport

Nearest airport: Humberside, Kirmington (16km).

Nearest railway: Habrough (9km).

Working hours

The port is open throughout 24 hours. Normally Mon-Thu 0800-1700hrs, Fri 0800-1600hrs.

Shifts: 0600-1400hrs and 1400-2200hrs available with flexibility of starting times and overtime as required.

Where it is

Immingham is situated on the S bank of the Humber Estuary on the east coast of England,10nm from Spurn Point.

The port

Immingham is the UK's largest dry bulk handling port. The Port has numerous specialist terminals within the enclosed dock and at the three riverside terminals: Humber International Terminal (HIT), Immingham Bulk Terminal and Humber Sea Terminal (located at Killingholme). Tetney Monobuoy terminal has a separate entry.

Principal imports: Chemicals, fertilisers, iron ore, crude minerals and ores, liquid acids and petroleum products, coal, vehicles, timber, general cargo.

Exports: Vehicles, chemicals, iron and steel, petroleum, coke and petroleum products.

Traffic

Approx 45,000,000t of cargo (including 3,700,000t of coal), 36,500 TEU and 7,000 vessels are handled by Grimsby and Immingham annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Immingham?

Compulsory. The port of Immingham is included in The Humber pilotage area.

What time zone is Immingham in?

Local time at Immingham is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Immingham?

The deepest berth listed is at Humber International Terminal: 14.40 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Immingham?

1017.

Which load line zone is Immingham 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 Immingham?

Port State Control at Immingham: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Immingham?

The UN/LOCODE of Immingham is GBIMM.

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