Pilotage at the approach of the port (sea pilots)
Upon arrival
Wandelaar Pilot is stationed 2 miles West of the "SW Akkaert"-buoys.
Pilot will board small vessels on Zeebrugge roads (less than 2.20 m draught and emergency).
At least 6 hours prior to arrival at the pilot station, and if changes of two hours or more, vessels should inform :
- "Pilot VTS Wandelaar" via Oostende radio (OST) or
- "Radar Zeebrugge" tel: +32-(0)50-55 08 01, fax: +32-(0)50-54 74 00, telex and satcom 81417.
The following information will be required:
- Ship's name
- Call sign
- Nationality
- Destination
- ETA Pilot Station in UTC
- Draught
- Cargo
- Agent
- L.O.A.
- Max. beam
- Information regarding damage or malfunction of instruments or engine.
First reporting one half hour before entering VTS-SM zone ("A North"- and "A South"-buoys) to: "Traffic centre Wandelaar", VHF channel 65. Message to confirm name, position, draught, destination of vessel.
Upon departure
Confirmation of ETS and destination via agent should be passed to the Zeebrugge Pilot Station at least two and a half hours prior to sailing.
L.O.A. (shore-based pilotage)
In some cases shore-based pilotage is provided when pilotage is suspended due to weather conditions.
