PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Le Legue/Saint Brieuc
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilots speak French and English. The pilot boards vessels in the vicinity of Le Legue Lightbuoy (safe water) 48°34.3'N 002°41.2'W. Should certain conditions prevent the use of this position, then vessels will be requested to make for the entrance to the buoyed channel until the pilot is able to board.
Key data
updated Aug 2018Size limits
LOA 120m, beam 16m, draught 5.5m, 5,000DWT.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Tides
11.4m (MHWS), 8.8m (MHWN).
Approach
updated Aug 2018Port limits
The position of the port's seaward boundaries at which an approaching vessel is considered "arrived" is Fairway Buoy (Le Legue Buoy).
Traffic schemes and VTS
No traffic system in operation.
Anchorages
Anchorage, while waiting to enter harbour, can be obtained approx 1.5nm ENE of Pointe du Roselier in depths of approx 4.0m, sand, with good holding ground. With strong NE winds vessels are recommended to anchor S of Le Rohein and with strong NW winds in Mouillage de Binic.
Restrictions
The inner basin is entered via a lock and connected by a passage. The lock has a usable length of 85m and a width of 14m.
Entrance one hour before to one hour after high tide (neaps) and two hours before to 1.5 hours after high tide (spring).
Transit time from the pilot station to the inner basin is 01:30 hour through a lock.
Tugs
No tugs available.
Charts and publications
BA 2029, French 7154, 7128. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).
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 Aug 2018Repairs
Available.
Dry docks
Drydocks not available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available at quay.
Bunkers: Available via road tanker.
Stores: Fresh stores available.
Medical
Hospital approx 4km. General doctor, dentist and optician available at the port.
Crew change
Crew change is possible with appropriate visas. Outgoing visas can be obtained through vessel's agent.
Transport
Nearest airport: Tremuson, Saint Brieuc Armor (domestic), 7km.
Nearest railway: In port (for goods). Station in town, 3km.
Working hours
Shift 1: 0800-1200hrs, shift 2: 1330-1800hrs. Overtime possible for weekdays only, no weekends.
About Le Legue/Saint Brieuc
updated Aug 2018Where it is
Le Legue/Saint Brieuc is situated on the River Gouet.
The port
The port handles general and dry bulk cargo, includes an outer and inner basin.
Questions about Le Legue/Saint Brieuc
What are the pilot arrangements at Le Legue/Saint Brieuc?
Pilots speak French and English.
What time zone is Le Legue/Saint Brieuc in?
Local time at Le Legue/Saint Brieuc is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.
Which load line zone is Le Legue/Saint Brieuc 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 Le Legue/Saint Brieuc?
Port State Control at Le Legue/Saint Brieuc: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Le Legue/Saint Brieuc?
The UN/LOCODE of Le Legue/Saint Brieuc is FRSBK.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Le Legue/Saint Brieuc 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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