New York & New Jersey

1. New York Pilot boards40°26.8′N 073°48.5′W

Size limits

LOA 396m, beam 53.6m, draught 14.8m, 202,181DWT.

Water density

Variable.

Load line zone

Summer Zone for ships over LOA 100m and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of LOA 100m or less, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Tides

Range 1.37m neaps, 1.52m springs.

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

Approach

The main harbour is divided into Lower Bay and Upper Bay by The Verrazano Narrows, a passage approx 0.6nm wide. The entrance to Lower Bay is obstructed by an extensive bar, intersected by several channels, the principal of which is Ambrose Channel. From the inshore end of Ambrose Channel, project depth of 13.7m, the main channel leads through Lower Bay and The Narrows into Upper Bay and the mouth of the Hudson River.

West side: From Anchorage channel the Global Marine terminal is entered through the Port Jersey channel, depth 12.49m.

Two channels, Arthur Kill and Kill van Kull which separate Staten Island from the New Jersey mainland, lead N from the W part of Lower Bay and W from Upper Bay, respectively to Newark Bay. The Kill Van Kull channel and Newark Bay channel has a project depth of 13.7m, providing access for 5,000TEU container vessels to the Port Newark and Elizabeth Port Marine Terminals.

Deepening of the Arthur Kill channel to 12.49m from Kill Van Kull channel to Howland Hook (New York Staten island Container GCT Terminal) continues, also a 1nm portion S of Howland Hook to 12.19m.

East side: East River channel, a channel leading from Long Island Sound, enters the NE part of Upper Bay, leads to Brooklyn Marine Terminal and Red Hook container terminal.

Bay Ridge channel off Anchorage channel leads to South Brooklyn Marine terminal.

For the latest controlling depths of the terminal channels the Port Authority should be consulted.

Traffic schemes and VTS

Call: New York Traffic

Temporary Reporting Points: These reporting points may be used in the event of loss of surveillance capability. The VTS will inform users if these temporary Reporting Points are in effect.

Restrictions

Bayonne Bridge: the major project to raise the height of the bridge has been completed. The decked has been elevated by approx 20m, so that larger vessels can pass underneath. The maximum clearance height for ships is now 65.5m, depending on tide height. Vessels should check before transit.

Submarine cables exist in the approaches and entrance to New York Harbour extending from Ambrose Lighthouse SW to the mainland and in the whole area extending from Ambrose Channel N to Long Island and then E, SE and S from that lighthouse. A submarine pipeline exists between the S side of Lower Bay and Long Beach, passing close N of Sandy Hook.

HARBOR DEEPENING PROJECT to 15.24m.

Although most of the project's contracts have been completed, to Port Jersey and Port Newark/Elizabeth, With the exception of two small areas within the southernmost crossing, the controlling depth across the Upper Bay utility crossings is 14.32m (47 feet) MLW.

There are two small areas within the southern crossing that have a controlling depth of 14.0m (45.9 feet) MLW and 14.2m (46.6 feet) MLW respectively, both of which are just west of centre channel. Pilots are aware of these locations and, if necessary AND if conditions permit, the assigned pilot will manoeuvre around them.

Extensive shoaling is located on the inside of the turn at Bergen Point imposing a significant navigational limitation at this critical turn. Buoys have been relocated to mark the shoal. Additionally there is sporadic shoaling within Newark Bay.

Restrictive Guidelines for Port Jersey Channel: Arriving or Departing from Global Terminal, times for these jobs will be set up by pilots through applicable tug dispatch office.

UP TO 12.5m (41 ft):

Arriving anytime

Departing anytime.

12.5m - 13.4m (41-44 ft):

Arriving between 1 to 2 hours AFTER Low or High Water Battery. Vessels missing window will be required to wait for next window.

Departing between 1 to 2 hours AFTER Low or High Water Battery. Vessels missing window will be required to wait for next window.

GREATER THAN 13.4m (44 feet) - Vessel draught plus rise in tide up to 14.32m (47 ft).

Arriving Maximum draught of 14.32m (47 ft)

Departing Maximum draught of 14.32m (47 ft).

Additional Notes and Restrictions:

No bunker barges shall be alongside moored cruise ships on arrivals or departures.

Departures with draught over 12.8m (42 ft) require three tugs.

No backing into Global Terminal unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. Backing into Global must be pre-approved by servicing docking pilots and, if approved, at least three tugs and slack water will be required.

Additional waterways information regarding Coast Guard Activities New York Area of Responsibility is available online in the "Waterways Operation" section at: http://www.firstnynj.com.

Charts and publications

BA 3458, 3204, 2860. Admiralty Pilot NP68, NP286(5).

US 12331, 12332, 12333, 12334, 12335, 12337, 12338, 12339, 12342, 12363, 12402. US Coast Pilot 2.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Notice of readiness

Regulations for tendering the NOR vary from facility to facility.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

Contact New York Public Health, Tel: +1 718 553 1685.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

Contact Tel: +1 800 973 2867. Immigration: Contact New York Tel: +1 718 553 5499, New Jersey Tel: +1 973 645 3239 x 389.

See additional notes in General Information Section regarding US Customs and Border Protection Policy for crew members signing off ships from the New York area.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Clean Vessel Incentive Programme: Vessels that cut air emissions are to receive financial incentives from the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey. Incentives will be awarded to ships achieving a score of 20 points or higher based on the World Port Climate Initiative's Environmental Ship Index. New York would be the second US port, after LA, to adopt the scheme.

Further points will be awarded to vessels that participate in the port's speed reduction programme, which requires that vessels slow to no more than 10kt, starting 20nm from the harbour entrance.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Ship repair work can be undertaken by several companies.

GMD Shipyard has Panamax graving and deep water pier space, with the largest dry dock facility in New York City, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

Dry docks

Drydocking facilities are available at Staten Island, Brooklyn and New Jersey. The main drydocks are:

Brooklyn. Graving dock, length 332m, width 43m.

Brooklyn. Largest floating dock, lift 16,000t, length 176m, width 30m.

Staten Island. Largest floating dock, lift 8,000t, length 147m, width 35m.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Stores: Available.

Medical

A hospital is available within 1.6km of every terminal.

Crew change

Available contact Hermes Transportation, Tel: +1 718 274 1400.

Transport

Nearest airport: Newark International, Kennedy International and La Guardia Regional.

Nearest railway: Conrail provides on-dock, double stack service at Port Newark/Elizabeth Port Authority Marine Terminal.

Airport facilities: All facilities available.

Launches: Launch to ships at anchorage, Tel: +1 718 727 7303.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs; 1300-1700hrs. Overtime possible at night and on Sundays and holidays. Saturday ordinary working day, but time and a half paid.

Where it is

New York is situated on the E seaboard of the United States with the port located between Manhattan, Brooklyn and New Jersey.

The port

The port of New York and New Jersey is the major port on the East Coast, handling a diverse range of cargoes, including cruise ships, containers, Ro-Ro, bulk, break bulk, heavy lifts and petroleum products. Marine terminals are located throughout the harbour, most prominently along the Brooklyn waterfront in New York City and along the shores of Newark Bay in New Jersey. The port is one of the leading container centres in North America, with a total of 6 separate container terminals. It is also leading automobile import/export centre and is home to numerous petroleum terminals. Many of the general cargo facilities are owned and/or managed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. The city of New York also owns several marine facilities. Cargo operations are privatised, private terminal operators lease marine terminals from the Port Authority and run the day to day cargo operations.

Imports: Motor vehicles, worked monument stone, furniture, beer, glazed ceramic flags, wine, paper and paperboard, coffee, fruit juice, bananas, other fruits, ethyl alcohol, vegetables and seats.

Exports: Waste paper, ferrous waste, sawn wood, antiknock preps, motor vehicles, paper and paperboard, film plates & sheets, plastic waste, animal feed preps, auto parts, rough wood, food preparations, polymers of propylene and worn clothing.

Traffic

Approx 120,000,000t of cargo, 8,900,000TEU and 663,000 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at New York & New Jersey?

The pilot boards at New York, 40°26.8′N 073°48.5′W.

What time zone is New York & New Jersey in?

Local time at New York & New Jersey is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at New York & New Jersey?

The deepest berth listed is at Port Liberty Bayonne: 14.80 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at New York & New Jersey?

Variable.

Which load line zone is New York & New Jersey in?

Summer Zone for ships over LOA 100m and Winter Seasonal Area for ships of LOA 100m or less, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Who carries out Port State Control at New York & New Jersey?

Port State Control at New York & New Jersey: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of New York & New Jersey?

The UN/LOCODE of New York & New Jersey is USNYC.

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