PORT GUIDE · FOR OFFICERS, MASTERS AND SHORE TEAMS
Tomil Harbour
Pilot
updated Aug 2015Pilotage is available continuously on request via agent but is not compulsory. Pilots board in position 9°28.50'N 138°08.50'E, about 0.7nm SE of Entrance Rock.
Key data
updated May 2010Size limits
Max LOA 183m, beam 13m, draught 11.0m. Ships of 13,000GT can use the dock to discharge cargo.
Load line zone
Tropical.
Tides
Springs 1.8m, neaps 1.3m.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomil Harbour | — | — | 4 |
| Vital - Yap Terminal | 8.50 m | 140 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated May 2010Approach
From a position approx 0.7nm ESE of Entrance Rock (09°28.9'N 138°08.3'E), awash at LW, the track leads NW through the entrance, passing (positions relative to Entrance Rock):
NE of a 3.7m patch (0.22nm ENE) on the W side of the entrance, then:
NE of a stranded wreck (0.17nm ENE) lying on the edge of the reef.
Between No 2 Light Beacon and No 1 Light Beacon (0.25nm NE), marking the entrance, then:
NE of No 4 Beacon (0.22nm NNE).
Then the track leads N into the harbour, passing between beacons marking the edges of the reefs on either side.
Port limits
Tomil Harbour shall include the body of waters encompassing the Colonia pass and it's surrounding areas and all navigable waterways connected therewith, the anchorage and the turning basin near the dock at Colonia to 1nm SSE of Buoy No.1.
Traffic schemes and VTS
Arrival, departure and all traffic related to the harbour must report to Yap State Port Control.
Anchorages
Anchorage is available in the inner channel at position 09°31'N 138°07.5'E, with a depth of 30.0m.
Anchorage is prohibited in the vicinity of the submarine cables laid between the harbour entrance and the settlement.
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on arrival and departure. Port State Control must be notified upon arrival and departure.
Tugs
There are no tugs available.
Mooring
Port control will assign berthing.
Charts and publications
BA 1485. Chart 81187. Admiralty Pilot NP60.
Reporting before arrival
updated Aug 2015ETA and pre-arrival notices
Notice of ETA should be given 48hrs prior to arrival via agent - Yap Port Control - and vessels should also contact Yap Port Control when 8.6nm - 4.3nm from harbour entrance.
Communications
SSB Radio monitors 7976.5kHz and 7978.5kHz (0730-1630hrs).
VHF: Yap Port Control: Ch 16 and 13, maintains a 24 hour watch on these channels.
Pilot: Ch 13, 19.
Standard messages
Shipmasters are required to send a fax or email to inform the port: ETA, No sick crew onboard, LOA, draught, any dangerous cargo onboard.
Notice of readiness
When the ship has been cleared by the Port Authorities, lowering of the Yellow Flag will be the sign that the ship is ready to off load.
Documents
The Port Authority requires 5 copies of all documents.
Cargo documentation: Agent must prepare documents and provide a ship copy before departure.
Health
No requirements.
Customs and immigration
No requirements.
Flags
The Yap Flag is to be exhibited.
Notices and regulations
Copies of local regulations will be given to the Master upon arrival.
Inspections
ISPS
For ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org
Port services
updated Aug 2015Repairs
Slipway with a capacity of 75t located at 9°30.859'N 138°7.467'E. Minor repairs available.
Dry docks
LOA 250m, depth 10.0m.
Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available. Agent should be notified 2 days in advance if water or bunkering is required.
Medical
Hospital, clinics and dentist are available.
Crew change
Available.
Transport
Nearest airport: Yap International Airport, 2km.
Airport facilities: International and local flights are available 3 times weekly.
Working hours
Normally 0730-2330hrs.
About Tomil Harbour
updated May 2010Where it is
Tomil Harbour (Yap Colonia International Port) is situated on the SE side of Yap Island.
The port
Imports: Canned goods, frozen meat, vegetables, rice, timber, cloth and electronics.
Exports: Copra, fish and clothes.
Traffic
Approx 45,000t of cargo and 100 vessels are handled annually.
Questions about Tomil Harbour
What are the pilot arrangements at Tomil Harbour?
Pilotage is available continuously on request via agent but is not compulsory.
What time zone is Tomil Harbour in?
Local time at Tomil Harbour is UTC+10. No summer time.
What is the maximum draft at Tomil Harbour?
The deepest berth listed is at Vital - Yap Terminal: 8.50 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
Which load line zone is Tomil Harbour in?
Tropical.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Tomil Harbour?
The UN/LOCODE of Tomil Harbour is FMYAP.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Tomil Harbour 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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