PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Papenburg
Pilot
updated Jan 2017Pilotage is available from Emden Pilots and compulsory for vessels from LOA 90m and over or 13.0m beam and over.
Pilot Ordering: Inbound vessels should send requests for pilots at least 12 hours prior to arrival at the pilot boarding position.
Outbound vessels should request pilotage at lease 4 hours before departure from ports or berths in the Ems. For all departures between 2100-0700hrs the request for pilots should be sent before 1800hrs.
Key data
updated Jan 2017Size limits
LOA 250m, beam 43m, draught 5.5m, 9,000DWT.
Seeschleuse Lock: Dimensions, length 152m, width 26m, depth over sill 6.0m.
Dockschleuse: Gate only, no chamber, for exceptionally large vessels, width 45m, depth over sill 7.0m.
Largest vessel handled: "Norwegian Jewel", 92,500GT, passenger liner, draught 7.7m.
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
Range 2.8m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brill Papenburg Logistics Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Sieve Canal Peat Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Industrial Port North | — | — | 4 |
| BERA Terminal | — | — | 1 |
| Dever Harbour | — | — | 3 |
| Industrial Port South | — | — | 2 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2017Approach
The locks are approached from Die Ems through Vorhafen, a temporary wait tidal basin. Vessels must be ready to leave this basin at short notice.
Traffic schemes and VTS
The Vessel Traffic Service is mandatory for vessels of LOA 40m or more, including pushed or towed composite units.
Vessels entering the VTS area must maintain a continuous listening watch on VTS Centre Ems Traffic Ch 15 (at Lightbuoy No 77 to Papenburg) or Ch 16.
Anchorages
Available in Emden roads, sheltered with a depth of 6.0m.
Restrictions
Seeschleuse Lock: Length 154m, width 26m, depth over sill 6.0m. Working hours, winter 0700-1800hrs, summer 0600-2000hrs. Night operations are possible.
Dockschleuse Lock: Width 46m, depth over sill 7.0m, has no chamber and is used for exceptionally large vessels only.
Night berthing and unberthing are permitted subject to a max LOA 145m and draught 5.5m. Dangerous cargoes can be handled.
Tugs
One tug "Gerd Bliede" 600hp, 8t bollard pull.
Charts and publications
BA 3510. US Publications 192m. Admiralty Pilot NP55, NP286(2).
Reporting before arrival
updated Jan 2017Communications
VHF: Norddeich Radio, Ch 16.
Emden Pilot (inbound): Ch 09. Tel: +49 4922 9235 8936. Fax: +49 4922 9235 8937. Email: [email protected].
Emden Port (outbound): Ch 12. Tel: +49 4921 24000. Fax: +49 4921 32919. Email: [email protected].
EMS Traffic: Ch 15, 16, 18, 20, 21. Tel: +49 4927 1877281. Fax: +49 4927 187787. Email: [email protected].
Papenburg Lock: Ch 13, 16. Tel: +49 4661 94670. Fax: +49 4961 946720.
Health
None.
Inspections
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
Port services
updated May 2010Repairs
Repairs of all kind undertaken by two shipbuilding and repair yards. Spare parts are available. Divers available.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available alongside and by barge.
Bunkering: MOG, MDO,HFO available by bunker barge and road tanker.
Stores: Available.
Medical
Marien Hospital, Papenburg.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Bremen, 120km.
Nearest railway: Papenburg.
Working hours
Mon-Fri 0700-1700hrs; Sat 0700-1300hrs.
About Papenburg
updated Jan 2017Where it is
Papenburg is situated 25nm above Emden on the River Ems.
The port
The port opens onto the Sielkanal via two entrance locks, the Seesschleuse lock 154m in length and 26m in width, for general use, and very large vessels, with up to 43m beam can enter the harbour by the shipyard Dockschlease lock, width 46m. Facilities are available for general cargo vessels and bulk carriers, with passenger vessels also using the port. There are two shipbuilding and repair yards in the port.
The main cargoes handled are peat, project cargo, fertilisers, timber and building materials.
Traffic
Approx 728,000t of cargo, 100TEU, 1,260 vessels, 1,200 passengers handled annually.
Questions about Papenburg
What are the pilot arrangements at Papenburg?
Pilotage is available from Emden Pilots and compulsory for vessels from LOA 90m and over or 13.0m beam and over.
What time zone is Papenburg in?
Local time at Papenburg 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 Papenburg?
1000.
Which load line zone is Papenburg 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 Papenburg?
Port State Control at Papenburg: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Papenburg?
The UN/LOCODE of Papenburg is DEPAP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Papenburg 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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