Stanley

1. Stanley (FIPASS) pilot boarding place Pilot boards51°39.2′S 057°48.8′W

Size limits

Max. Draught 8.2m.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

Tides

Mean maximum range about 1.1m, mean minimum range about 0.7m. Tidal range in Stanley Harbour can reach a maximum of 2m at Spring.

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

Approach

Minefield maps are available on request from the Joint Services Explosives Ordinance Disposal (JSEOD) Office in Stanley.

Mare Harbour: The outer channel into Mare Harbour has a least depth in the fairway of 11.5m, with a max safe draught of 10.0m. Vessels with a draught of up to 9.0mcan enter East Cove at any state of tide. Vessels are not permitted to enter this area without permission from the Queen's Harbour Master.

Port limits

The territorial sea extends up to 12nm off the Falkland Islands

The following co-ordinates are supplied to assist masters in establishing the Territorial base lines:

Points between Cape Carysfort (East Falkland), Cape Percival (West Falkland) and Macbride Head (East Falkland) joined to form the "base lines".

Traffic schemes and VTS

Reporting on arrival or departure: The Reporting Line is a line joining the positions 51°31'S 057°44'W (Volunteer Point) and 51°41'S 057°43'W (Cape Pembroke). This line forms the outer limit of Berkeley Sound and Port William.

Berkeley Sound: All vessels entering or departing from Berkeley Sound should pass their Reporting Line crossing time inward or outward. A twenty four hour watch is kept on VHF Ch 16 and Ch 10 for this purpose.

If a vessel enters or leaves Berkeley Sound out of office hours and for any reason is unable to pass a report, the agent or representative should pass it to the authorities by 1000hrs the following morning.

Port William and Stanley Harbour: All vessels entering or leaving Port William should report their Reporting Line crossing time. This information should be passed as the vessel enters or leaves and not retrospectively.

It is especially important from the safety viewpoint that all vessels should report as they enter or leave.

The agent or representative may do this, provided that the report is passed as the Reporting Line is crossed.

Any vessel wishing to enter Stanley Harbour should give its entry time at the Reporting Line and its estimated time at the Narrows.

Any vessel wishing to leave from a jetty or anchorage in Stanley Harbour should seek permission by VHF from the harbour authorities before getting underway.

If there are any language difficulties, it may be necessary to request the agent or representative to pass this information to the authorities.

Note: These requirements are compulsory for vessels licensed to engage in transhipment operations in Falklands Waters.

Anchorages

Note: The "IW3" Buoy in position 51°40.29'S 057°49.82'W has a three-point mooring system extending 153m around the buoy.

Tugs

Not available.

Charts and publications

BA 1614, 2505, 2512, 2536, 2547, 2550. Admiralty Pilot NP6. NP286(7).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Any vessel entering or leaving Berkeley Sound outside office hours and unable to send a report should inform the Authorities through the agent by 1000hrs the following morning.

Vessels intending to enter Stanley Harbour should not only provide the entry time at the Reporting Line but also provide the estimated time at the Narrows.

Vessels intending to leave a jetty or anchorage in Stanley Harbour should obtain permission by VHF from the harbour authorities before getting underway

Communications

VHF: Call "Fishops" or "Stanley Port Control" on Ch 16 or 10 (24 hours). R/T (office hours only), 2182kHz and 4066.1kHz.

Harbour Master: Ch 16, 10.

FIPASS Berth Manager: Ch 16, 09.

Customs & Immigration: Ch 12.

Stanley Police: Ch 16, 10.

Out of office hours, the VHF watch is maintained by Cable and Wireless Plc, who will take all routine reports and in emergency will immediately alert harbour staff. Use the same callsign "Fishops" or "Stanley Port Control".

All vessels should keep a good listening watch on Ch 16 while at anchor within Falklands Harbours.

The Royal Falkland Island Police also monitor Ch 16 and HF 2182kHz (Tel: +500 27222), and can be called in an emergency, callsign "Stanley Police".

Note: Ch 16 is a calling and distress frequency only. No other conversation should take place on this channel.

Health

Ship Sanitation Control inspection in accordance with International Health Regulations can be carried out and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate issued.

Notices and regulations

Vessel Identification: All vessels using the harbours should be correctly marked with their name on port and starboard bow and at the stern with the name and port of registry.

In addition, all fishing vessels must display their radio callsign either on the hull or superstructure.

All vessels engaged in loading, discharging or carrying Dangerous Goods or bunkering operations must display International Code Flag "B" or at night, an all around Red Light.

Pilot ladders: All vessels must provide a properly secured pilot ladder which conforms to SOLAS standards to enable Customs, Fisheries Department officials and others to board safely.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Royal Falkland Islands Police.

Contact person: Duty Officer

Address: Ross Road, Stanley, Falkland Islands.

Tel: +500 27222

Fax: +500 27227

Email: [email protected]

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: FIPASS is able to provide up to 70t of fresh water without notice at a rate of 25tph. With a minimum of 24hrs notice, 100t of water can be supplied. With two days notice, 200t of water can be supplied (with the possibility of more). Fresh water is not normally available at FIPASS on weekends, unless prior arrangement has been made. Fresh water is also available at the East Jetty at a rate of 12 - 15tph.

Bunkering: Bunkers are available from licensed tankers in Berkeley Sound or on the centre and east berths at FIPASS. Contact Stanley Services Ltd, Tel: +500 22622; Fax: +500 22623; telex 2438. Four days notice is required before bunkers can be supplied.

Stores: Available.

Medical

Medical and dental services are available at the King Edward Memorial Hospital, Stanley.

Crew change

By arrangement with agent, depending on availability of flights.

Transport

Nearest airport: Mount Pleasant Airport, 60km. There are 3 passenger flights per fortnight to the UK and a fortnightly flight to Punta Arenas in Chile (weekly during summer months).

Stanley Airport: Inter-island flights only.

Working hours

Normally 0800-1200hrs, 1330-1630hrs.

Where it is

Port Stanley is located on the E coast of East Falkland Island.

The port

The port has one jetty belonging to the Falkland Island Company and a floating jetty (FIPASS) of 3 berths operated by Byron McKay Port Services. The remaining jetty (public jetty) is used for passengers landing from small craft only.

Mare Harbour is a naval harbour, approx 32nm W of Stanley, comprising an SBM with storage tanks ashore, a jetty and Ro-Ro berth.

Where does the pilot board at Stanley?

The pilot boards at Stanley (FIPASS) pilot boarding place, 51°39.2′S 057°48.8′W.

What time zone is Stanley in?

Local time at Stanley is UTC−3. No summer time.

What is the water density at Stanley?

1025.

Which load line zone is Stanley in?

Southern Winter Seasonal Zone, Winter Apr 16 to Oct 15, Summer Oct 16 to Apr 15.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Stanley?

The UN/LOCODE of Stanley is FKPSY.

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