St Malo

Size limits

LOA 229m, beam 32.26m, draught 9.0m, 81,800DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range 13.5m.

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

Approach

The channel is indicated by leading lights.

Port limits

A vessel is considered "arrived" when within a 3nm radius of Grand Jardin Lighthouse.

Restrictions

Entry is restricted to vessels with LOA less than 150m; beam less than 21m (between 150m/152m LOA and 21m/22m beam, lines plans must be faxed) and draught should be less than 9.0m. Entry lock opens from 2.5 hours before high tide until 2.5 hours after high tide.

Tugs

Tugs are available.

Charts and publications

BA 2700, 3659. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify pilot station of ETA 12 hours prior to arrival with confirmation 4 hours before arrival.

Communications

VHF: Pilots: Ch 12, 16 (Hours: 3.5 hours before to 1.5 hours after HW). (Ch 09 for yachts and sailing boats).

Port: Ch 12, 16. 24 hours. Vessels over 1,600GT carrying hydrocarbons or dangerous substances should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 12 and contact Saint-Cast Signal Station (Semaphore de Saint-Cast) Call: Saint-Cast, Frequency: Ch 16, daylight hours only.

Notice of readiness

NOR should be tendered in accordance with the Charter Party.

Health

Request for pratique to be made on arrival at the pilot station.

Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates issued.

Customs and immigration

Customs allowances: For each crew member 200 cigarettes and 1 bottle of spirits.

New Customs Forms to be completed, for vessels sailing between 2 French ports.

Immigration may require Crew List and valid passports to be shown.

Notices and regulations

Speed limit for Avant-port is 5kts, 3kts in the wet basin.

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

Repairs of all kinds are possible.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Fuel by road tanker. Notice of 24 hours required.

Stores: Available.

Medical

St Malo.

Transport

Nearest airport: St Malo/Dinard (12km).

Airport facilities: Regular flights to Channel Islands.

Nearest railway: St Malo - cargo and passengers.

Working hours

Mon to Sat 0800-1200hrs and 1400-1800hrs.

Where it is

St Malo is located on the NW coast of France.

The port

The major traffic through the port is carried by bulk carriers, although facilities for ferries, Ro-Ro and general cargo vessels exist.

What time zone is St Malo in?

Local time at St Malo 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 St Malo?

The deepest berth listed is at Vauban Basin: 9.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at St Malo?

1025.

Which load line zone is St Malo 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 St Malo?

Port State Control at St Malo: Paris MOU, Indian Ocean MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of St Malo?

The UN/LOCODE of St Malo is FRSML.

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