Arrival First Sea Pilot Station (AFSPS)
Also known as: afsps, arrival first sea pilot station, first sea pilot station arrival
The moment a vessel arrives at the first designated sea pilot station before entering a port or pilotage area.
Arrival First Sea Pilot Station is used in shipping and chartering to establish a clear operational reference point before port entry. It marks the vessel’s arrival at the offshore location where a sea pilot boards or is scheduled to board the vessel. AFSPS is often referenced for the purpose of issuing notices of readiness, measuring time, or determining when contractual obligations such as laytime or demurrage may begin. It is particularly relevant at ports where pilot boarding occurs well outside the port limits and prior to navigating restricted waters.
