Yorktown

Size limits

LOA 184m, beam 32.2m, draught 11.13m, 51,218DWT.

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Tidal streams follow the general direction of the channel except in its narrower parts where they have a tendency to set on to the shoals. The rate of the tidal streams and the times of slack water vary in the river.

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

Approach

York river is formed by the junction of Pamunkey river and Mattaponi river at West Point, 29nm above its entrance. It has a broad fairly straight channel which is well marked.

Anchorages

Anchorage may be obtained in York river above Tue Marshes Lighthouse in depths of 11.0-18.3m.

Restrictions

All vessels in York River are to proceed at reduced speed to prevent damage to the facilities on both sides of the river below Coleman Memorial Bridge, situated 6.5nm W of the entrance. There is a speed limit of 12kts above Tue Marshes Lighthouse.

Coleman Memorial Bridge: Has 2 swing spans with a vertical clearance of 18m when closed. It spans the river between Yorktown and Gloucester Point, 0.5nm NE.

Charts and publications

BA 2919. Admiralty Pilot NP69.

ETA and pre-arrival notices

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

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

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.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available

Bunkering: Available

Medical

Nearest hospital: Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital (10km).

Transport

Nearest airport: Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (11km).

Where it is

Yorktown is approx 45nm WNW of Cape Henry and due N of the ports of Hampton Roads in Virginia.

The port

Main traffic handled at Yorktown is pulpwood, petroleum products, military supplies and shellfish.

What are the pilot arrangements at Yorktown?

Pilotage is compulsory in the York River for foreign vessels and United States vessels in foreign trade.

What time zone is Yorktown in?

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

What is the maximum draft at Yorktown?

The deepest berth listed is at Yorktown Refinery (Giant): 11.13 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Yorktown?

1025.

Which load line zone is Yorktown in?

Summer Zone for ships over 100m in length and Winter Seasonal Area for ships 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 Yorktown?

Port State Control at Yorktown: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Yorktown?

The UN/LOCODE of Yorktown is USYKW.

What crews who called at Yorktown 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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