Leer

Size limits

LOA 89m, beam 13.17m, 4,775DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

In harbour, nil. In River Leda, 2.5m.

Water level can sink around 1m in high E'ly winds.

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

Approach

Directions for entering the harbour:

Leading lights: From a position in Die Ems abeam Leerort the alignment (116.5°) of leading lights (each a red mast with white bands and a platform, 6m in height and 27m apart) standing 230m SE of Leerort, leads into the entrance of Die Leda.

Then a narrow maintained fairway, maintained depth 3.4m below CD, leads to the lock entrance. Navigation at night is aided by Leda Light beacons Nos 1 to 4 (port and starboard hand, each a mast with platform, 5m in height) standing near the banks of the river.

Restrictions

Lock at entrance has length 192m, width 26m, depth over sill 7.0m at MHW. The lock is spanned by a road drawbridge.

Lock and bridge operations: Weekday operating hours of the lock are between 0600 and 1900hrs from 1st Mar to 31st Oct and between 0700 and 1800hrs from 1st Nov to the end of Feb. Special opening times apply at weekends and public holidays. A vessel can request use of the lock on VHF radio or by repeatedly making the sound signal. Request should be made in good time. Vessels waiting to enter can berth temporarily in the outer approach to the lock.

Tugs

One tug is available. For larger tugs, see Emden.

Charts and publications

Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP283(1)

ETA and pre-arrival notices

ETA to be advised 24 hours prior to arrival.

Communications

VHF: From Emden and Leer Ch 12, Leer Lock Ch 13, Ems-Traffic Ch 15, Bunkers Ch 10, 13.

Port Contacts: Tel: +49 491 978 2490, Fax: +49 491 978 2239.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates issued.

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: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt und Hydrographie.

Position: Head of Maritime Shipping Department.

Address: Bundesamt fur Seeschifffahrt u. Hydrographie (BSH) Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency Section S42 - Martime Security

Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 78

20359 Hamburg, Germany

Tel: +49 40 3190 7420

Fax: +49 40 3190 5009

Mob: +49 40 3190 7777

Web: http://www.deutsche-flagge.de/

Email: [email protected]

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

Where it is

Leer is situated on the N bank of Die Leda, accessed by an entrance lock and located close to the River Ems, approx 75km from the estuary.

The port

A harbour of 38ha water with an average depth of 5.5m. Leer deals mainly with transhipment of dry bulk and general cargo between sea going and inland waterway vessels.

What are the pilot arrangements at Leer?

Not compulsory. Ems Pilot VHF Ch 12.

What time zone is Leer in?

Local time at Leer 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 Leer?

1000.

Which load line zone is Leer 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 Leer?

Port State Control at Leer: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Leer?

The UN/LOCODE of Leer is DELEE.

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