Bristol (GBBRS)

The Bristol Port Company operates two separate enclosed dock systems serviced by two locks, The Royal Portbury Lock and the Avonmouth Lock. Avonmouth Dock is on the Northern Bank of the River Avon at its confluence with the Severn Estuary. On the South Bank, is the Royal Portbury Dock. The City Docks, 7nm upstream, are operated by Bristol City Council. The Floating Harbour in the City of Bristol is entered through a set of entrance locks. The harbour is mainly for pleasure craft, however occasional commercial traffic uses the Docks. A wide range of facilities are available within the port to handle cargoes including dry and liquid bulks, forest products, containers, cars and traditional general cargo including fresh produce.

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

Bristol is located on the W coast of England at the head of the Severn Estuary.

LOA 243m, draught 14.5m, beam 38m, 79,945 DWT

Approx 8,700,000t of cargo and 1,380 vessels handled annually.

The principal anchorage is at Breaksea (close to Barry) for medium to small vessels, and is also close to the pilot boarding station. The area is not always suitable for larger vessels and better holding ground can be found in the vicinity of Swansea Bay. Anchorage available 1nm E of Nell's Point (51°23'N 003°28.7'W), in depths of 10.0m, gravel and clay, 0.5nm SE of the entrance to Barry Docks. Anchorage can also be found in the N part of Barry Roads, out of the strength of the tidal stream, in depths of 7.0m, 0.5nm W of Sully Island. Vessels are required to leave adequate sea room for pilot boarding manoeuvring. During the strong ingoing tide vessels are advised not to anchor in the vicinity of the pilot boarding position (51°20'N 003°19'W). Close to the entrance of the River Avon there is anchorage for small pleasure craft in Portishead Pool (51°29.5'N 002°45.0'W). Although it is possible to anchor in the Severn Estuary, it is not suitable for tendering passengers ashore due to the large rise and fall of tide and strong currents. Prohibited anchorages: Vessels are prohibited from lying at anchor, except with special permission, in the approaches to Portishead Dock, Royal Portbury Dock and Avonmouth, in order that the approaches may be kept clear for ships entering or leaving the docks. The prohibited area encloses a sewer outfall E of Portishead Pool. Prohibition does not cover the use of an anchor as an aid to manoeuvring. A vessel having to anchor in an emergency should report its position through the Vessel Traffic Service. A wreck, with a least depth of 5.9m, lies 0.85nm E of Nell's Point, and there are detached patches, with a least depth of 3.4m, 1.75nm E of the point.

The recognised position for a vessel arriving at the port from seaward is the Breaksea Lightbuoy. This has the characteristics Fl W 15s Horn (2) 30s Racon. Passing S of Flat Holm, the deep water route leads to the Bridge, then to the Bristol Deep and on to Kings Road. Vessels of suitable draught can proceed by the channel to the N of Flat Holm to the Bristol Deep. The channel is buoyed and entry to the docks is from King Road. The King Road Leading Lights and the Seabank Leading Lights assist passage into the Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Docks respectively.

BA 1859. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

Maritime and Coastguard Agency Tel: +44 2920 448800, Fax: +44 2920 448810.

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Mooring line handlers, Pill Hobblers Ltd, Tel: +44 1275 372133.

Pilotage in the Severn Estuary approaches to the port and within harbour limits is compulsory for all vessels carrying dangerous substances in bulk with LOA 20m and over and for all other vessels of LOA 85m or greater, towing vessels (where the total LOA is 50m or greater) and passenger vessels with passengers embarked. Bristol pilots are authorised for the whole channel E of Nash Point, to The Shoots and for the River Avon to Cumberland Basin. Pilots normally board and clear vessels at Breaksea Light Vessel (out of Barry, South Wales). Distance from pilot station to locks is 25nm, approximate time 2 hours. Pilot boarding area is bound by following positions: ..... 1. 51°21.14'N 003°24.7'W 2. 51°19.67'N 003°24.7'W 3. 51°19.67'N 003°15.0'W 4. 51°21.85'N 003°15.0'W 5. 51°21.85'N 003°15.9'W 6. 51°21.14'N 003°18.5'W Notes: The Pilot Boarding Area is a prohibited Anchorage. There are 3 boarding points within this area and the Pilots board as follows: Area A: 51°20.9'N 003°23.3'W vessels with draught of 12.5m or over. Area B: 51°20.9'N 003°19.0'W draught of less than 12.5m. Area C: 51°21.5'N 003°15.5'W (alternative Pilot Boarding Area as advised by the Harbour Authority). Pilots normally disembark to the E of Merkur Lightbuoy (51°21.88'N 003°15.94'W). Call Bristol Pilots on VHF Ch 16, 06, 08, 09, 12 and 14. Initial requests for pilots should be made: ..... 1. 10 hours in advance for arriving vessels requiring a pilot at above boarding station, Sharpness or other ports in the estuary. 2. 5 hours in advance for departures and 1.5 hours in advance for dock movements. 3. 24 hours in advance to Bristol VTS where a Pilot is required within Bristol Pilotage Area W of Breaksea Light Vessel. Then, from 1 hour before arrival contact should be made and maintained until Pilot is embarked. Requests for Pilotage should include the following: 1. Vessel's name 2. Draught (Brackish water) 3. Time, date and where Pilots to board 4. Vessels piloted destination. 5. The passing of an ETA or an ETD does not constitute an order for pilotage unless it is also made clear that a pilot is required at the stated time.

The port limits embrace the southern section of the Bristol Channel between Avonmouth and Steep Holm. They also include the tidal waters of the River Avon and its tributaries up to Ashton Swing Bridge in the city of Bristol, but do not include Portishead or the city docks in Bristol.

Denny Island (51°31.5'N 002°46.9'W). Bristol VTS Station, next to 30m mast, head of S Pier, Avonmouth Docks (51° 30.4'N 002°42.0'W). White tanks (51°31.0'N 002°42.0'W). Portishead Point Light (51°29.7'N 002°46.4'W).

Both locks are manned from 4.3hrs before to 3.5hrs after HW. These times can be extended by arrangement with prior notice. Cumberland Basin entrance not later than 15 mins after HW.

Max range 15m. Avonmouth mean range: 12.3m springs, 6.5m neaps. Tidal streams generally run in the deepwater channel and can reach a max of 5kts.

Bristol Channel Vessel Traffic Service Scheme (VTS) operates in the area from a line running south from Nash Point (51°24.1'N 003°33.55'W) to Hurlstone Point (51°13.93'N 003°34.53'W), and a line running through the Lower Shoots Beacon (51°38.85'N 002°42.05'W). It is mandatory for all vessels, 50GT and over, to participate in the scheme. For details of reporting points and procedures consult Admiralty List of Radio Signals Volume NP286(1).

Six tugs available from 2,600-3,740bhp. Many vessels will need to use tugs to enter the docks and they will generally meet vessels in the King Road area where the channel becomes restricted. Deep draught vessels inward and outbound must also take an escort tug to and from the English and Welsh Buoy.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

BRISTOL, INCLUDING AVONMOUTH AND ROYAL PORTBURY DOCK 51°26.00'N 2°48.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB BRS For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL CHANNEL PILOTAGE GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL DIAGRAM PORT OF BRISTOL GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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11 14", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+44(0)117 9273633 (Dockmaster)", "+44(0)117 9031484 (Hr Mr)" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [ "harbour.office@bristol.gov.uk" ], "websites": [ "www.bristol.gov.uk" ], "operating_hours": "H24 except: City Docks: 3h before to 1h after HW; Floating Harbour: Mon-Thurs 0800-1700 LT, Fri 0600-1630 LT, Other times 0800 LT-sunset" }, { "station_call_name": "Portbury Lock Control", "vhf_primary_watch": "14", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Avonmouth Lock Control", "vhf_primary_watch": "14", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "H24" }, { "station_call_name": "Prince Street Swing Bridge", "vhf_primary_watch": "73", "vhf_secondary_working": null, "telephones": [ "+44(0)117 9299338" ], "faxes": [], "emails": [], "websites": [], "operating_hours": "HX" } ], "standalone_general_notes": [ "(1) Vessels which do not moor in the lock must communicate before moving ahead.", "(2) A flotilla, including tug groups, may communicate as a single unit via the lead vessel.", "(3) Port information will continue to be provided directly from the Ports of Avonmouth and Royal Portbury.", "(4) For details of Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 see GENERAL NOTES.", "(5) For details of Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas (DHSA), Regulations 1987 see GENERAL NOTES.", "(6) Weather forecasts for Bristol Channel area on VHF Chs 23 and 86 (initial broadcast on VHF Ch 16) at 0150 0450 0750 1050 1350 1650 1950 2250 LT from Swansea Coastguard.", "(7) The following information is available from Bristol VTS on request: Details of any navigational hazards known to have developed recently; Visibility at Avonmouth and for River Avon; Wind speed and direction at Avonmouth and Royal Portbury; Weather forecast for Bristol Channel area; Tidal height at Avonmouth; Shipping information (moving and expected); Docking instructions and information.", "(8) Radar surveillance is maintained between Lower Shoots Lt Bn and Portishead Point.", "(9) In the event of fire, or the release of any toxic, flammable, corrosive or radioactive substances, the vessel should immediately carry out her own emergency procedure and notify the Port Authority by calling Bristol VTS. On no account should the initial message be delayed in order to gather full details.", "(10) As soon as possible after raising the alarm an amplifying message should be sent and Bristol VTS will request details of approximate position of vessel, nature of emergency, any hazard to other shipping, nature of any escaping cargo or fuel, casualties, assistance required, seaworthiness and Master's intentions.", "(11) All shipping not involved and not required to assist in an emergency should keep well clear and pass at slow speed.", "(12) Vessels entering or departing the locks at Avonmouth or Royal Portbury should use the following communications procedures: (1) Vessels must request permission to enter the lock from Bristol VTS on VHF Ch 12, prior to commencing their approach. (2) Vessels should then communicate directly with Avonmouth Lock Control or Portbury Lock Control on VHF Ch 14. (3) Vessels departing the lock inward-bound must request permission from Avonmouth Lock Control or Portbury Lock Control before letting go any mooring lines. Subsequently they should call Avonmouth Dock Radio or Royal Portbury Dock Radio before moving ahead for permission to enter the dock, and again when: (a) The vessel is made fast to a berth; (b) Before shutting down their engines/systems. (4) All vessels (with the exception of harbour tugs and workboats) must request permission to leave any dock or berth from Avonmouth Dock Radio or Royal Portbury Dock Radio. The following information must be passed before permission to leave the berth is granted: (a) Maximum draught; (b) Next port of call; (c) If piloted, confirmation that the Master/pilotage exchange has been completed satisfactorily; or (d) If not piloted (non-compulsory or pilotage exemption) then confirmation that a passage plan has been completed for the immediate voyage. (5) On completion of the previous communication (see (4)) and if the vessel is proceeding to any lock then it should, before departing the berth, contact Avonmouth Lock Control or Portbury Lock Control on VHF Ch 14 to ascertain lock status and to receive other information such as wind speed/direction and position in the lock. (6) Vessels departing the lock outward-bound must request permission from Bristol VTS on VHF Ch 12 before letting go any mooring lines.", "(13) Notes: (1) Vessels which do not moor in the lock must communicate before moving ahead. (2) A flotilla, including tug groups, may communicate as a single unit via the lead vessel." ] }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Bristol Pilots VHF Channel: Ch 06 Telephone: +44(0)117 9802638 E-mail: signal.station@bristolport.co.uk Website: bristolpilots.co.uk HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels navigating within the Bristol Port Company harbour limits, including the enclosed docks, except those exempted by law: (a) Vessels carrying explosives of 1 tonne or more in quantity (b) All vessels carrying dangerous goods or marine pollutants in bulk (c) Vessels of 85m LOA or over (d) Tows of vessels, where total length of the vessel(s) towed is 50m or more (e) Passenger vessels, with passengers embarked (f) Any other vessel(s) so specified and/or under circumstances so specified in the Pilotage Directions and General Pilotage Regulations (g) In that part of the Bristol Port Company harbour limits which lies within the River Avon for: (i) Vessels of 50m LOA or over (ii) Sailing vessels of 40m LBP or over (2) Pilot Ordering: Initial requests for pilotage should be received by the pilotage authority as follows: (a) At least 10h in advance for vessels arriving at the Pilot boarding area N of Breaksea Lt buoy (or any port or place in the estuary E of Breaksea Lt buoy including Sharpness) (b) At least 5h in advance for departures and at least 1h in advance for dock movements (3) All requests for pilotage should state the following: (a) Vessel's name (b) Draught (brackish water) (c) Time and date where the Pilot is to board (d) Vessel's piloted destination (4) The passing of an ETA or an ETD does not constitute an order for pilotage unless it is also made clear that a Pilot is required at the stated time. (5) Vessels to be piloted, when approaching a Pilot boarding position from seaward, should establish contact with the PV, on VHF Ch 06, 1h before arrival and maintain contact until Pilot is embarked. (6) The Pilot boarding area is bounded by the following positions: (a) 51°21·14N 3°24·70W (b) 51°19·67N 3°24·70W (c) 51°19·67N 3°15·00W (d) 51°21·85N 3°15·00W (e) 51°21·85N 3°15·90W (f) 51°21·14N 3°18·50W (7) Pilot boards within this area as follows: (a) Area A: 51°20·90N 3°23·30W (for vessels with a draught of 12·5m or over) (b) Area B: 51°20·90N 3°19·00W (for vessels with a draught less than 12·5m) (c) Area C: 51°21·50N 3°15·50W (alternative Pilot boarding area as advised by the Harbour Authority) (8) Pilots normally disembark to the E of the Merkur Lt buoy (51°21·88N 3°15· 94W). NOTE: The Pilot boarding area is a prohibited anchorage. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) W limit: A line joining the following points: (a) Brean Down (51°19·71N 3°02·16W) (b) Steep Holm (51°20·35N 3°06·95W) (c) Flat Holm (51°22·65N 3°07·20W) (d) 51°23·92N 3°05·65W (e) W of Monkstone Lt Ho (51°24·90N 3°06·02W) then following Cardiff harbour limit to (f) (f) N Cardiff Lt buoy (51°26·50N 3°07·20W) (g) Newport Deep Lt buoy (51°29·36N 2°59·12W) (h) Gold Cliff (51°31·92N 2°54·30W) (2) E limit: A line joining the following points: (a) Gold Cliff (51°31·92N 2°54·30W) (b) 51°29·00N 2°54·30W (c) Denny Island (51°31·54N 2°46·85W) (d) 51°33·00N 2°40·20W SERVICES: (1) Bristol VTS is a UK designated VTS. (2) Port information will continue to be provided directly from the Ports of Avonmouth and Royal Portbury. CONTACT DETAILS: Bristol VTS Call: Bristol VTS VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +44(0)117 9802638 E-mail: signal.station@bristolport.co.uk Newport Radio VHF Channel: Ch 71 Sharpness Radio Call: Sharpness Radio VHF Channel: Ch 13; 09 13 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Reporting is mandatory for all vessels, 50 gt or over, navigating in the waters contained within the Bristol VTS area. They should participate in the reporting procedures and report as instructed at the nominated Reporting Points. (2) For details of Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2004 see GENERAL NOTES. (3) For details of Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas (DHSA), Regulations 1987 see GENERAL NOTES. The reports should be sent to Bristol VTS at least 24h before passing the Pilot boarding area. (4) Reporting: Vessels reporting at the Reporting Points must advise the following information: (a) Position (b) Identity (c) Intentions (5) Inward-bound vessels (except pleasure and other small craft bound for a tidal berth or a berth in a non-commercial dock) should send the following information upon entry into the Bristol VTS area: (a) Vessel's name (b) Destination (c) ETA at Portishead Point (6) Vessels within the Bristol VTS area may call another vessel on VHF Ch 12 and, unless passing a short message relating directly to safety of navigation, move to a working Channel. (7) Vessels at anchor in the Bristol VTS area must call Bristol VTS 15 mins before weighing anchor and again when underway. REPORTING POINTS: Vessels should report to the designated VTS when passing the following positions: Name Lt buoy/Bn Position Remarks East of Steep Holm Line joining Brean Down (51°19.71N 3°02.16W) and Steep Holm (51° 20.35N 3°06.95W) Inward-bound Report to Bristol VTS The Holms Line joining Flat Holm (51°22.65N 3°07.20W) and Steep Holm (51°20.35N 3° 06.95W) Inward-bound Report to Bristol VTS Cardiff Port Limit NE of Flat Holm (51°22.65N 3°07.20W) Inward-bound Report to Bristol VTS SE of EW Grounds Lt buoy 51°27.12N 2°59.94W Inward and outward-bound Report to Bristol VTS 1 n mile SW of Newport Deep Lt buoy 51°29.36N 2°59.12W Inward-bound (entering Bristol VTS area) Report to Bristol VTS Outward-bound (leaving Bristol VTS area bound Newport) Report to Newport Radio E of the W Usk Lt buoy 51°31.73N 2°58.53W Inward and outward-bound Report to Newport Radio Newport Pier Head 51°32.90N 2°59.20W Inward and outward-bound (River Usk traffic) Report to Newport Radio Newport Lock 51°33.02N 2°59.23W Outward-bound Report to Newport Radio Newport Dock and River Usk Wharves 51°33.10N 2°59.20W On arrival at and departure from the berth and at least 30 mins before departure Report to Newport Radio LOCK COMMUNICATIONS: Vessels entering or departing the locks at Avonmouth or Royal Portbury should use the following communications procedures: (1) Vessels must request permission to enter the lock from Bristol VTS on VHF Ch 12, prior to commencing their approach. (2) Vessels should then communicate directly with Avonmouth Lock Control or Portbury Lock Control on VHF Ch 14. (3) Vessels departing the lock inward-bound must request permission from Avonmouth Lock Control or Portbury Lock Control before letting go any mooring lines. Subsequently they should call Avonmouth Dock Radio or Royal Portbury Dock Radio before moving ahead for permission to enter the dock, and again when: (a) The vessel is made fast to a berth (b) Before shutting down their engines/systems (4) All vessels (with the exception of harbour tugs and workboats), must request permission to leave any dock or berth from Avonmouth Dock Radio or Royal Portbury Dock Radio. The following information must be passed before permission to leave the berth is granted: (a) Maximum draught (b) Next port of call (c) If piloted, confirmation that the Master/pilotage exchange has been completed satisfactorily or; (d) If not piloted (non-compulsory or pilotage exemption) then confirmation that a passage plan has been completed for the immediate voyage (5) On completion of the previous communication (see (4)) and if the vessel is proceeding to any lock then it should, before departing the berth, contact Avonmouth Lock Control or Portbury Lock Control on VHF Ch 14 to ascertain lock status and to receive other information such as wind speed/direction and position in the lock. (6) Vessels departing the lock outward-bound must request permission from Bristol VTS on VHF Ch 12 before letting go any mooring lines. Notes: (1) Vessels which do not moor in the lock must communicate before moving ahead. (2) A flotilla, including tug groups, may communicate as a single unit via the lead vessel. INFORMATION BROADCASTS: Weather forecasts for Bristol Channel area on VHF Chs 23 and 86 (initial broadcast on VHF Ch 16) at 0150 0450 0750 1050 1350 1650 1950 2250 LT from Swansea Coastguard. INFORMATION SERVICE: The following information is available from Bristol VTS on request: (1) Details of any navigational hazards known to have developed recently. (2) Visibility at Avonmouth and for River Avon. (3) Wind speed and direction at Avonmouth and Royal Portbury. (4) Weather forecast for Bristol Channel area. (5) Tidal height at Avonmouth. (6) Shipping information (moving and expected). (7) Docking instructions and information. RADAR SURVEILLANCE: Radar surveillance is maintained between Lower Shoots Lt Bn and Portishead Point. PORT OF BRISTOL EMERGENCY PROCEDURE: (1) In the event of fire, or the release of any toxic, flammable, corrosive or radioactive substances, the vessel should immediately carry out her own emergency procedure and notify the Port Authority by calling Bristol VTS. On no account should the initial message be delayed in order to gather full details. (2) As soon as possible after raising the alarm an amplifying message should be sent and Bristol VTS will request details of approximate position of vessel, nature of emergency, any hazard to other shipping, nature of any escaping cargo or fuel, casualties, assistance required, seaworthiness and Master's intentions. (3) All shipping not involved and not required to assist in an emergency should keep well clear and pass at slow speed. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Avonmouth Docks Call: Avonmouth Dock Radio VHF Channel: Ch 14 Telephone: +44(0)117 9802638 E-mail: signal.station@bristolport.co.uk Royal Portbury Dock Call: Portbury Dock Radio VHF Channel: Ch 14 Telephone: +44(0)117 9802638 E-mail: signal.station@bristolport.co.uk Bristol Port Company (Marine Administration) Fax: +44(0)117 9381927 E-mail: marine.admin@bristolport.co.uk Website: www.bristolport.co.uk City Docks Call: City Docks Radio VHF Channel: Ch 14; 11 14 Telephone: +44(0)117 9273633 (Dockmaster) +44(0)117 9031484 (Hr Mr) E-mail: harbour.office@bristol.gov.uk Website: www.bristol.gov.uk Floating Harbour Call: Bristol Floating Harbour VHF Channel: Ch 16; 73 Telephone: +44(0)117 9031484 Fax: +44(0)117 9031487 HOURS: H24 except: City Docks: 3h before to 1h after HW Floating Harbour: Mon-Thurs 0800-1700 LT, Fri 0600-1630 LT, Other times 0800 LT-sunset PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels inward-bound: Vessels bound for the City Docks should contact the Dockmaster when passing Black Rock Lights and again at Hotwells Pontoon for docking instructions (vessels bound for Avonmouth and Royal Portbury see LOCK COMMUNICATIONS section). (2) Vessels outward-bound: Vessels leaving the City Docks should send ETD 12h in advance to the Dockmaster, and after departure call the Dockmaster when passing the SS Great Britain (vessels leaving Avonmouth and Royal Portbury see LOCK COMMUNICATIONS section). (3) Vessels requiring opening of the Prince Street Swing Bridge should contact either the Floating Harbour Office, or if entering from seaward, contact the City Docks Office. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCKS CONTACT DETAILS: Portbury Lock Control Call: Portbury Lock Control VHF Channel: Ch 14 Avonmouth Lock Control Call: Avonmouth Lock Control VHF Channel: Ch 14 HOURS: H24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ BRIDGES CONTACT DETAILS: Prince Street Swing Bridge Call: Prince Street Bridge VHF Channel: Ch 73 Telephone: +44(0)117 9299338 HOURS: HX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________"}} }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 52/24 Bristol Deputy Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2024000347329), 52/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Bristol VTS Calling and Safety: Ch 16. Port operations and information: Ch 12. Low power for immediate port or dock approach: Ch 14. Alternative working channels: Ch 09, 11. Tug operations: Ch 08, 10, 72. Bristol VTS: Tel: +44 1179 822257, Email: bristolvts@bristolport.co.uk

Vessels should contact Bristol VTS with ETA 24, 12 and 2 hours prior to arrival at Breaksea Buoy. All vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods within EU waters are required to report as directed by IMO resolution A.648(16), detailed in the 'Country' section.

Vessels entering the port with hazardous goods are to inform the Harbour Master, and on departure, in accordance with the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Regulations. They are not to anchor or moor at any place other than as directed by Bristol VTS.

Foreign arrivals are required to complete a Declaration of Health and to report to Port Health Authority any sickness prior to arrival if possible, otherwise report on arrival at dock entrance. Onus of reporting sickness is the personal responsibility of the Master. All vessels are required to report the presence of animals or birds onboard the vessel and any disease amongst such animals or birds. Vessels arriving from accepted ports and coastal arrivals need not present a Declaration, but when there is sickness onboard Port Health Authority is to be informed.