1. NAME OF PORT

2. GENERAL REMARKS

Principal activities and trade.
Latest population figures and date.
Number of ships or tonnage handled
per year.
Maximum size of vessel handled.
Copy of Port Handbook if available

3. ANCHORAGES

Designation, depths, holding ground, shelter afforded

4. PILOTAGE

Authority for requests. 

Embarkation position.. 

Regulations. 

5. DIRECTIONS

Entry and berthing information. 

Tidal Streams. 

Navigational aids. 

6. TUGS

Number Available and maximum hp. 

7. WHARVES

Names, number or positions. 

Lengths. 

Depths alongside. 

Heights above Chart Datum. 

Facilities available. 

8. CARGO HANDLING

Containers, lighters, Ro-Ro etc. 

9. CRANES

Brief details and maximum capacity 

10. REPAIRS

Hull, machinery and underwater. 

Ship and boat yards. 

Docking or slipping facilities. 

Give size of vessel handled or dimensions. 

Hard and ramps. 

Divers. 

11. RESCUE AND DISTRESS

Salvage, lifeboat, Coastguards, etc. 

12. SUPPLIES

Fuel with type and quantities available. 

Fresh water with rate of supply. 

Provisions. 

13. SERVICES

Medical. 

De-rating. 

Consuls. 

Ship chandlery. 

Tank cleaning. 

Hull painting. 

14. COMMUNICATIONS

Road, rail and air services available. 

Nearest airport airfield. 

Port radio and information service with frequencies and hours of operating. 

15. PORT AUTHORITY

Designation, address and telephone number. 

16. SMALL CRAFT FACILITIES

Information and facilities for small craft (e.g. yachts) visiting the port. 

Yacht Clubs, berths etc. 

17. VIEWS

Photographs (where permitted) of the approaches, leading marks, the entrance to the harbour etc. 

Picture post cards may also be useful