Dangerous Goods by Sea

The following information is required by the Harbour Master, in writing, in respect of the advance notice of entry of all dangerous substances arriving by sea into any South Wales port , for discharge or in transit

The advance notice must contain the following information from masters of vessels or their agents and must be received at least 24 hours prior to the arrival at the port limits.

In the event of vessels bound to a South Wales port whose passage time is less than 24 hours, the report should be sent by fax or email from the last port of call to ensure that the details have been received prior to the vessel's arrival at the Nab/Needles thus avoiding any unnecessary delay.

Non Tankers

a) Vessel Details

• Name and call sign of vessel

• Nationality of vessel

• Overall length, draught and beam of vessel

• Intended destination within the Harbour Area

• ETA pilot station

• Last Port of Call

 
b) Dangerous Substances being carried (Specify for discharge or in transit) 

• Correct technical name of dangerous substances

• UN number

• Quantity of each substance

• Classification

• Details of the number and type of packages to be individually handled (where appropriate)

 
c) In the case of Explosives (Specify for discharge or in transit) 

• UN number

• Class

• Division

• Compatibility group

• Net explosive content
  NOTE: NO STORAGE PERMITTED WITHIN HARBOUR AREA

Tankers (Vessels under 1600GRT/GT)

a) Vessel Details

• Name and call sign of vessel

• County in which tankers is registers

• Overall length, draught and beam of vessel

• Intended destination within the South Wales Area

• ETA pilot station

• Last Port of Call

b) Dangerous Substances being carried (Specify for discharge or in transit)

• Correct technical name of dangerous substances

• UN number

• Quantity of each substance

• Classification
   

Tankers (Vessels over 1600 GRT/GT)

a) Vessel Details

• Name and call sign of vessel

• Country in which tanker is registered

• Overall length, draught and beam of vessel

• The Harbour where the master intends first to berth the tanker, ie anchorage or berth

• Intended destination within the Harbour Area

• ETA Pilot Boarding Station

• Last Port of Call

• Nature and quantity of any chemicals, gas or oil carried by the tanker

• Whether tanker is fitted with an inert gas system and, if fitted, is fully operational

• Whether the cargo tanks have an atmosphere which has been rendered non-flammable

• Whether or not a certificate has been issued in respect of the tanker:

If its cargo includes chemicals, that it complies with the IMO Code for Ships carrying Dangerous Chemicals; and
If its cargo includes gas, that it complies with the IMO Code for Existing ships carrying Liquid Gases

b) Vessel Defects

Defects in the hull, machinery or equipment of the tanker, which may:

• Effect materially the safe manoeuvrability of the tanker; or

• Effect materially the safety of other vessels in or in the vicinity of; or

• In the approaches to the Harbour; or

• Constitute a hazard to persons or property on land or in the vicinity of the Harbour.

Constitute a hazard to persons or property on land or in the vicinity of the Harbour.

c) Dangerous Substances being carried (Specify for discharge or transit)

• Correct technical name of dangerous substance

• UN number

• Quantity of each substance

• Classification