Rockland

Size limits

In harbour: Max LOA 213m and max draught 4.5m.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range, 3.2m (springs), 2.4m (neaps). Rate 1kt.

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

Approach

A federal project provides for an approach channel 5.2m depth and 3 branch channels depth 4.2m each with a turning basin, leading to the northern, western and south-western parts of the waterfront. All channels are buoyed.

Port limits

A line from Rockland Breakwater Light S to Battery Point.

Anchorages

A channel, 460m wide, is left between Areas A and B. No vessel may anchor in the channel or within 0.15nm of any wharf without permission.

Tugs

Two small motor launches, used as tugs, are available at Rockland. Tugs up to 1,800hp are available at all times at Belfast.

Charts and publications

DMA 13302, 13305, 13307. Admiralty Pilot NP68.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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

Communications

High seas: Chatham Radio WCC 500kHz.

Reporting: Distress, weather, AMVER to USCG 2,182kHz.

VHF: Marine Operator: (Coastal Communications, Camden Radio) Ch 16, 24 and 26.

Harbour Master: Ch 09, 11 and 16.

Restricted channels: USCG Ch 83A and 22A. Ferries: Ch 19.

Notice of readiness

As per Charter Party provisions.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

For crew not to be detained onboard each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

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

A commercial fishing corporation has a repair yard with marine railways and cranes up to 50t on Atlantic Point. The largest railway can handle vessels up to length 68m, beam 12.1m, displacement 1,200t and draught 4.8m.

Hull, engine and electronic repairs can be made. The nearest port where vessels can be drydocked is Boston

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available, alongside only.

Bunkering: Available by coastal tankers.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Pen-Bay Medical Centre, Tel: +1 207 596 8000 for all emergencies.

Crew change

Available.

Transport

Nearest Airport: Knox County Regional Airport.

Working hours

Throughout 24 hours.

Where it is

Rockland is situated on W Penobscot Bay, Maine.

Traffic

Approx 103,000t of cargo handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rockland?

Compulsory for all foreign vessels with a draught of 2.7m or over.

What time zone is Rockland in?

Local time at Rockland is UTC−5. Clocks go to UTC−4 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−5 on 7 Nov 2027.

Which load line zone is Rockland in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Rockland?

Port State Control at Rockland: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rockland?

The UN/LOCODE of Rockland is USRKD.

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