Rouen

Size limits

LOA 292m, beam 45m, draught 10.5m, 181,074DWT.

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 3-7m at the estuary, 2.5-3m in port.

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

Approach

Buoy "RP": Located on the W of Carosse Road in position 49°28.7'N 000°01.1'W, black light buoy with red and white vertical stripes.

Buoy "RNA": Located on NW of Carosse Roads in position 49°28.7'N 000°05.4'W, black light buoy with horizontal red stripe.

Port limits

The port upstream stretches from Rouen to La Bouille. The port limits include the two waiting areas in the roads located at approx 8-9nm from the entrance to the river.

Anchorages

An anchorage is available at La Carosse Roads, in 2 waiting areas where depth is approx 12.0m salt water at LW. The anchorage is exposed to NNW winds, the holding ground is good.

Restrictions

Large vessels are unable to proceed about Pont Guillaume-le-Conquerant, which has a vertical clearance of 8m.

Tugs

There are 4 tugs available from 1,045-1,715hp. Oil tankers or vessels loaded with hazardous cargoes shall always have a hanging towline ready to be hooked by a tug.

Mooring

Spring Tide Bore: During Spring Tide, masters shall comply with Port instructions, on VHF Ch 73, when tide coefficient is over 85, the rising tide (corresponding to local low water time) causes vessels to shift and may cause mooring lines to break. Moorings shall be heaved tight half an hour before expected local low water and the vessel's engine shall be ready for immediate starting. The harbour master's oOffice may require the use of shore lines. It is recommended that a pilot be onboard at that time, for further details contact pilots or port officers.

Charts and publications

BA 2879, 8136. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels should advise ETA Rade de la Carosse at least 48 hours in advance or on departure from the previous port if under 48 hours. Confirmation should be advised 5 hours before arrival to the harbour master or the pilots, giving details of arrival draught and speed. Delays over 1 hour or ETA earlier that 1 hour, must be advised at least 3 hours before arrival. Reports should be sent directly to the Rouen Port Harbour Master by Fax: +33 2 35 10 24 09, or by Telex: +42 770575 (pilosrd 770575F), Email: [email protected].

ETD must be request a pilot by fax 2 hours in advance and before 1800hrs for movements between 2000hrs and 0600hrs LT.

Communications

Call sign: "Rouen Port" & "Rouen Port Control"

VHF: VHF channels 16, 68 and 73

Telephone: 33-2-3552-5400

Facsimile: 33-2-3552-5402

Telex: 42-771541 (PARAOUEN 771541F)

Email: [email protected]

Port Authority

Telephone: 33-2-3552-5456

Facsimile: 33-2-3552-5413

Call sign: Rouen Port Control

VHF: VHF channels 16 and 17

Tugs

VHF: VHF channels 10 and 13

Telephone: 33-2-3570-0358

Facsimile: 33-2-3588-7078

Standard messages

Berthing pier name and bollard number given by radio when vessel approaches Rouen.

Notice of readiness

NOR to be tendered according to instructions on the relevant Charter Party.

Health

Pratique granted when vessel alongside.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificates can be renewed.

In case of serious personal injury or sickness, call the harbour master's office or Honfleur Radio Station on VHF Ch 73 or 16 to get fast medical care. Contact the agent.

Customs and immigration

Custom Officers board the vessel in Rouen only and request usual documents in duplicate. Seals are applied to the bonded stores when vessel is in port. Exception is made for cruise vessels provided that an official request has been made to the Custom Office to keep bars open for the exclusive use of the passengers. Otherwise, usual European restrictions as regard to cigarettes and alcohol are in force.

Immigration formalities are carried out by the agent.

Notices and regulations

Fog detectors at Radicatel, Caudebec, Mesnil-sous-Jumieges, Duclair, Val-des-Leux, La Bouille and Le Petit-Couronne, provide reports of visibility on the river. The bore detectors installed at Duclair and La Bouille help predict the time of bore arrival in the port. Reports are centralised by the Port of Rouen Information Centre, which will transmit then on request, any time day or night to all those navigating on the Seine, (VHF Ch 73). In foggy weather, it is possible to call Rouen-Port station to obtain information on visibility in the river.

Berthing: Berths in Rouen are indicated to vessels by the pilot embarking at Caudebec, subject to subsequent changes, which the harbour master's office reserves the right to make. Ships would then notify the number of tugs they wish to have available on arrival. Berthing place is confirmed by the harbour master's office when ship passes La Bouille.

When berthing at the relevant quay, the berth is indicated by the name of the quay and the number of the bollard opposite the upstream extremity of the vessel.

Draught and speed of vessels: Draughts allowed for navigation each day up or down river are determined by the Seine pilotage office. Masters are requested to give accurate details when reporting their draught. Only the figure for maximum draught is of interest to the pilotage office. Incorrect reporting of draught may have serious consequences. Seine pilots have standing instructions to leave vessels on the Roads or at their berths if they are convinced that the master has incorrectly reported his vessel's draught. It is further requested that masters arrange to have derricks lowered, that accurate indication be given of vessel's speed up or down river and that their radar be in good working condition.

Movement reporting systems: Two radar stations are located respectively E of Honfleur and on the N bank of the river at Radicatel, both station are operated from Honfleur. The system is compulsory for all commercial vessels and covers the working area of the Honfleur radar (49°26'N 000°14'E) at a range of 20nm and along the Upper Seine to Pont Jeanne d'Arc.

The Control Centre is located at the harbour master's office, and is in operation throughout 24 hours. Mariners should contact the Control Centre 48 hours before arrival in Rade de la Carosse.

Vessel carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances must report to pilots any defects to propulsion machinery, steering or anchor gear, mooring winches or radar equipment. The Port Authority will require the master of such vessels to complete a questionnaire.

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

Repairs

There are several repair berths in the port, repairs of all kinds can be carried out. Divers are available.

Dry docks

A floating dock 180m length, 33.5m width, with a lifting capacity of 14,000t. Size, 180m x 25m, fitted with 2 cranes of 10t and 15t capacity.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available at the quays.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Hospital Center University De Rouen, 4.5 km.

Crew change

Repatriation can be carried out easily for most destinations via Rouen or Paris and transit visas can be obtained for the transit between airports and vessel. Convenient hotels and restaurants are available for seamen in transit and a Seaman's Club is at crew's disposal.

Transport

Nearest airport: Orly and Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airports, Paris, 130km.

Airport facilities: Domestic connections and with London and Amsterdam from Boos Airport (15km).

Nearest railway: Rouen 5km from the port.

Working hours

Port works Mon to Fri from 0730-1730hrs with 2 hour meal breaks between 1130-1330hrs, or continuously from 0600-2200hrs on the following day. Sat, 0730-1130hrs or 0600-2200hrs. No work on Sun except if overtime is ordered.

Where it is

Rouen is a sea port located on the River Seine, approx 60nm from the sea in northern France.

The port

The port area of Rouen has formed an economic alliance with Le Havre and Paris called "HAROPA". Rouen is the main access to the upper ports close to Paris and can offer its customers a wide choice of facilities along the length of the Seine Valley, where small river coasters can be loaded. Approx 120km separate Rouen from Paris. Rouen has a hinterland of 22,000,000 consumers within a radius of 200km.

Rouen is a leading European port and has over 12,600m of quayage plus many berths on dolphins which can accommodate a large variety of vessels.

Traffic

Approx 29,000,000t of cargo, 700,000TEU, 3,000 vessels and 66,000 passengers are handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Rouen?

Inbound vessels should advise ETA Rada de la Carosse at least 48 hours in advance or on departure from previous port if under 48 hours.

What time zone is Rouen in?

Local time at Rouen is UTC+1. Clocks go to UTC+2 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+1 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Rouen?

The deepest berth listed is at Terminal Carue: 11.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Rouen?

1000.

Which load line zone is Rouen 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 Rouen?

Port State Control at Rouen: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Rouen?

The UN/LOCODE of Rouen is FRURO.

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