Barrow-in-Furness (GBBIF)

The port specialises in handling products of high technology. A large part of the port is devoted to shipbuilding. The port has 3 dock basins, each with 3 berths. The total quayage available amounts to 3,000m. The port handles mainly general, bulk cargo, Ro-Ro vessels and passengers.

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

Barrow-in-Furness is located on the NW side of Morcambe Bay on the NW coast of England, approx 43nm N of Liverpool.

Beam 35m, draught 10.0m, 10,000DWT. Ramsden Lock: Vessels of approx LOA 200m, beam 29m, draught 8.0m. Ramsden Dock Basin; LOA 230m, beam 35m, draught 10.0m (subject to tide height).

Approx 170,000t of cargo and 153 vessels handled annually.

SW of Lightning Knoll Buoy in at least 10.0m depth at LAT.

The deep dredged approach channel, can accommodate vessels up to length 230m, beam 35m and up to 11.0m draught. A channel has been dredged from seaward through Pier Bar and the Walney channel which enables vessels to enter and leave Barrow harbour and docks. Channel depths: Depths in the channel between Lightning Knoll and Deep Water Berth are constantly changing; dredging takes place at intervals. For the latest information on depths, the Port Authority should be consulted prior to entering the channel. Masters of vessels should not attempt to navigate these channels without a pilot unless with local knowledge, and all vessels must notify Barrow Port Control before entering the channels between Lightning Knoll and the port of Barrow.

BA 3164, 2010. US Publications 142. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

Available at Liverpool, Tel: +44 151 931 3341.

1012-1021.

Pilotage compulsory except for vessels under 50m in length when not carrying passengers or loaded with dangerous substances. Pilot boards at Lighting Knoll Buoy, by pilot cutter, usually 2-3 hours before HW.

Lighting Knoll (53°59.8'N 003°14.2'W).

The approach channels are extensively well marked and lighted.

The max size of vessel that can transit the lock is dependent upon beam, draught, tide and enclosed dock water level. Ramsden Dock Basin entrance gate is normally open from 2.5 hours before HW to HW, and up to 1 hour after HW by arrangement. The outer gates of Ramsden Lock can be opened at the same time as the entrance gate. Only under exceptional circumstances at MHWS can Ramsden Dock be open to Walney Channel.

Range 9.1m springs, 7.1m neaps.

Vessels are required to report to 'Barrow Port Control' on VHF Ch 12 when passing Haws Point upon entering in and before leaving a berth or anchorage.

Tugs are available if required. Smaller tugs are based at Barrow and larger tugs being supplied from Liverpool with advance notice through the local agent.

Prevailing winds: W'ly-SW'ly.

BARROW-IN-FURNESS 54°05.51'N 3°13.52'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB BIF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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UKHO WEEKLY CORRECTIONS WEEK 04/14 ABP Barrow Notice 59/13, (RSDRA2013000278402), 4/14 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

Nearest coast station: Anglesey Radio. VHF: Local Port Services: Ch 12. Tel: +44 1229 822911. Fax: +44 1229 835822. Email: barrowmc@abports.co.uk. The Barrow Pilot vessel listens on Ch 16, 12. Port Radio: Ch 12 throughout 24 hours.

Advise ETA 24 hours prior to arrival. Vessels requesting pilotage with an ETA between 1100hrs on the Friday and 0745hrs the following Monday (or 0745hrs on the following Tuesday in the case of Bank Holiday weekends) must give at least 36 hours notice of their arrival. Reporting: Vessels should report both inward and outward movements to Barrow Port Radio on VHF Ch 12 when passing (54°03.0'N 003°10.0'W) abeam Haws Point, and when passing Lighting Knoll Lightbuoy or when entering or leaving the Outer Channel. Vessels may not receive a response from Barrow Port Radio and should proceed with extra caution at such times. The report should include vessel's name, intended passage and any other relevant information.

Special by laws are in force for vessels carrying dangerous substances; signals required to be shown by such vessels in or near the port. Vessels arriving before tide time are prohibited from anchoring opposite Ramsden Dock Basin, or from going alongside the pierhead before the gates are open. If necessary, vessels may lie alongside the lead in jetty N of the entrance which may also be used in adverse weather to assist entry.

Ship Sanitation Control and Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificates can be issued.