Bideford (GBBID)

The port, located in the town of Bideford, consists of a 300m NAABSA (Not always afloat but safely aground) quay. A variety of cargo is handled within the port including ball clay, aggregates, forest products (logs and sawn timber) construction materials and salt. The "MS Oldenburg" launches from either Bideford or Ilfracombe to the island of Lundy. The service regularly transports goods and passengers to and from the island. The port is steeped in history with the first mention of the town in the Domesday Book (1086), which mentions a valuable fishery in the area. The port continued to expand and by the 16th century Bideford was Britain's third largest port.

North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.

Bideford port is situated inland on the River Torridge, in the northern region of Devon.

Max LOA 120m, beam 15.2m, draught 5.1m, 4,327DWT.

Approx 11,000t of cargo handled annually.

As defined by the port, there are no routine anchorages within the limits of the port or within the Taw and Torridge pilotage area. Vessels waiting orders or tides for entry will normally anchor in Lundy Roads in position 51° 10' 651N, 004° 38' 882W or Clovelly Roads 51° 00' 303N, 004° 22' 956W. Locations are used entirely at the Masters discretion. Note: In the event of an emergency and only during pilotage may it be possible to drop anchor/s anywhere in the channel but only at the discretion of the pilot or with the approval of the Harbour Master. It is worth noting that all water above Appledore will dry out 3 hours either side of High Water.

The estuary is approached via a buoyed channel with leading lights for navigation over Bideford Bar. Vessels proceeding to Bideford Town Quay from sea should negotiate the preferred shipping channel under the centre span of Torridge Bridge (a road bridge, 0.7nm downstream of Bideford) which exhibits a flashing orange light on both up and downstream elevations.

BA 1160. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

RNLI station located at Appledore (4.2km). The lifeboat station operates an all-weather Tamar class lifeboat as well as an inshore B class Atlantic 85 lifeboat. Appledore RNLI Station contact information: Telephone: +44 1237 473969 Mon-Fri - 0900-1500. Sat - 1030-1400 throughout the Summer. Sun - 1100-1500 from late Spring and throughout the Summer. Bideford Coastguard Rescue Team: Telephone: +999

Tidal river.

The quay offers one month mooring for vessels and an agreement must be in place with the Harbour Master prior to arrival.

The pilotage district of the Port of Bideford lies within a line drawn 270° for 2nm from Baggy Point (51°09.0'N 004°16.0'W), then 180° to the coast. Compulsory for vessels: 1. LOA over 50m. 2. Over 350GT. 3. LOA over 20m which are certified to carry more than 12 passengers, carrying dangerous substances in bulk and are hampered in any way. It is worth noting that a pilotage is encouraged for any vessels embarking of their first voyage and have an LOA under 50m. Exempt from pilotage: 1. UK naval vessels in the long-term service of HM Customs & Excise, Border Force and Trinity House. 2. Foreign Naval ships. 3. Fishing vessels with an LOA under 47.5m. The pilot boarding area lies between Bideford Fairway Lightbuoy and the bar, weather permitting. Notify senior pilot of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival. Pilot boat operates on VHF Ch 16, 12 and is available 24 hours a day. Torridge District Council owns the Pilot Boat Two Rivers II; LOA 10.6m and max speed 9kn.

The N limit of the port is a line joining the N extremity of Skern Point and Instow Church Tower, 1nm E. The S limit is Bideford Old Town Bridge (51° 0.987'N, 004° 12.186'W).

As defined by the port, there are no items that are significant aids to navigation within the physical limits of the Port of Bideford. Less significant navigational aids can be used including a starboard hand beacon in position 51° 01' 507N, 004° 12' 078W marks the seaward end of a submarine pipeline. This has a green cone shaped topmark with a flashing green light and serves only as a mark noting “800m to go” to the quay. Orange flashing channel centreline markers are located on the Torridge Bridge as well as a number of other shore based navigation lights, beacons and buoys within the wider Taw and Torridge pilotage area.

Berthing is possible when flood tide permits and it is worth noting that all waters above Appledore (located 1.6nm upstream from the port) will dry out 3 hours either side of High Water. Torridge Bridge: A road bridge, 0.7nm downstream of Bideford has a vertical clearance of 24m. Bideford Old Town Bridge: A road bridge, 0.1nm upstream of Bideford. The bridge consists of 24 arches. The tidal streams and shifting banks in the river means that moving any vessel in the estuary requires considerable caution. A starboard hand beacon with a green shaped topmark in position 51° 01' 507N, 004° 12' 078W marks the seaward end of a submarine pipeline.

Range 3.6m neaps, 6m springs.

Following on from the review conducted on the 15th December 2022, it was deemed that "the use of tugs is not compulsory within the Taw and Torridge Pilotage District and in the Port of Bideford". Towage capacity available to the Harbour Master: 1. "Two Rivers II": This is a pilot vessel however can be used as a tug on a very limited basis due to its limited manoeuvrability. 2. "Lundy Puffin": Owned and operated by the Harland and Wolff shipyard and listed as a Port Tender. Prior arrangement, agreement and assessment must be made in advance for towage. 3. "Severn Sea": Owned and operated by Keynvor Lift Ltd. Prior arrangement, agreement and assessment must be made in advance for towage. 4. "Goliath": Prior arrangement must be made in advance for towage. Caution: Towage operations are not to be undertaken when visibility is severely restricted and falls below 250m.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

BIDEFORD 51°00.98'N 4°12.21'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB BID For details see: APPLEDORE PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 32/23 Bideford Hr Mr correspondence, (RSDRA2023000175965), 32/23

Bideford Port Authority: Telephone: +44 1237 428734 or +44 1237 428700. Standby officer (Out of hours) telephone: +44 1237 423200 E-mail: harbour.master@torridge.gov.uk VHF: Ch 12, 16, (pilot boat), there is no shore station. It is recommended that Ch 12 should always be monitored whilst under way in the River Torridge.

International Immigration regulations apply.

..... Document 1. Ship Particulars 2. General Declaration (FAL 1) 3. Crew List (FAL 5) 4. Passenger List (FAL 6) 5. Cargo Manifest (FAL 2) 6. Dangerous Goods Manifest (FAL 7) 7. ISPS Last 10 Ports Visited 8. Waste declaration

Notify vessel's agent of ETA, pilots require 24 hours notice.

Harbour by-laws are in effect at the port. The Harbour Master should be contacted for further details. Harbour by-laws include: 1. Harbour, Docks, Piers Clauses Act 1847. 2. Bideford Harbour Act 1894 and 1925. 3. Bideford Harbour Revision Order 1988. 4. Pilotage Act 1987. 5. Merchant shipping Act 1995.

International regulations apply.