Bridgwater (GBBRW)

The port comprises 4 wharves, 3 of which are used by commercial vessels. Chief imports are sand, animal feed, fertilisers, granite, cement and coal.

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

The port of Bridgwater includes much of Bridgwater Bay and the River Parrett and is situated on the S side of the Bristol Channel.

LOA 82m, draught 4.5m.

Approx 46,000t of cargo handled annually.

Vessels waiting to enter River Parrett can obtain good, though exposed anchorage 1.75nm NNE of Stoke Bluff (51°12'N 003°12'W) in a least depth of 7.0m. Keep clear of submarine cables.

Approach and entry: Approached from the W, the port is entered over Bridgwater Bar. River Parrett is approached through a channel between Stert Flats and Gore Sand, and is entered 5nm W of Burnham-on-Sea. Within the bar the channel becomes narrower and deeper, but S of Stert Island the channel winds considerably and dries. The S side of the channel shelves very gradually and consists of soft mud, but the N side of the channel shelves more steeply and consists of hard sand. The W entrance of the channel to Burnham is much wider than the buoys indicate and the sand and mud banks are very low, gradually getting higher as Burnham is approached. Entrance channel: Gore Sand, which occupies the first 2nm of the channel, has a least depth of 0.3m. However, on spring tides there is a depth of 11.0m (8.0m neaps) over Bridgwater Bar. From the vicinity of Gore Lightbuoy, the track leads ENE, passing (positions from Burnham Light, 51°15.0'N 003°00.0'W): SSE of No 1 Lightbuoy (port hand) (2.5nm WSW), then NNW of No 2 Lightbuoy (starboard hand) (0.9nm SW). From the latter position the alignment (112°) of lights, 0.5nm S of Burnham Upper Light tower, marks the channel towards the pilot station at Burnham. Front light (metal column on the esplanade, which resembles a street light, below which there is a conspicuous orange stripe with white background on the seawall). Rear light (SW corner of St. Andrew's Church tower at Burnham-on-Sea). The S edge of Gore Sand is covered by the red sector of Burnham Light and the N edge of Stert Flats is covered by the green sector of the same light. Cautions: The approach channel is marked by lightbuoys which are moved as necessary to provide a channel with a least depth of 3.7m for 2.5 hours on either side of HW during which time vessels can proceed to and from Bridgwater. Alterations to the depths are constantly taking place. South of Stert Island the river channel is winding and dries. For a distance of 3nm above Stert Island the channel leads SSE, passing W of Brue Light beacon (white mast, red bands) situated on the E side of the channel at the entrance to the River Brue, 1.5nm S of the Burnham-on-Sea Upper Light tower, through Stert Reach. Marchants Reach, nearly 4nm within the mouth of the river is the only straight section. Lights are exhibited from serveral positions on both banks of the river as far as Bibby's wharf (51°10.0'N 002°59.0'W). Navigation within the Parrett Estuary requires local knowledge, as the channels constantly alter. Lights, are exhibited from several positions on the E bank of the river as far as Bibby's Wharf (51°10.0'N 002°59.0'W).

BA 1152. US Publications 142. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

There is an auxiliary coastguard station at Burnham-on-Sea.

1025 (variable).

Vessels normally berth 30 minutes before HW. Vessels must be prepared to take the ground at the berths where the river dries at LW.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 30m LOA within the River Parrett and for the port of Bridgwater. The boarding station for pilots is in the vicinity of the Bruce Beacon. Vessels should send ETA, together with request for pilot, 24 hours in advance. Directions can be given on VHF, from Gore Lightbuoy to the pilot boarding position. The pilot normally boards off Burnham-on-Sea between No 2 Lightbuoy and Brue Light Beacon. In bad weather a pilot may be embarked in Barry Roads subject to 24 hours notice being given and availability.

Port limits are contained within a line joining Hinkley Point to the centreline of the River Axe (51°19'N 002°59'W), keeping a radius of 0.8nm from WSW to ENE off the head of Brean Down.

Burnham approach channel is marked by Burnham Low Lighthouse, a white structure with a red vertical stripe, on piles, with height of 9m above MHWS. On the same structure, 3m below the main light, a fixed light shows green (071° to 075°), white (075° to 077°) and red (077° to 081°) sectors.

Check with Harbour Master for draught and length restrictions on a particular tide. Overhead cables: With a safe overhead clearance of 33m span the river 0.7nm below Combwich Wharf and with a safe clearance of 31m, 1.5nm above Dunball Wharf.

Range 4.6m springs, 1.9m neaps. A tidal wave called Bore Phenomena passes under the Town Bridge at Bridgwater 1 hour 40 minutes before HW. Due to unusual meteorological conditions, it may pass 5 minutes earlier or later.

None.

None.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

BRIDGWATER, INCLUDING DUNBALL AND COMBWICH WHARVES 51°08.00'N 3°00.21'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB BRW For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 01/24 Bridgwater Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2023000332267), 01/24

VHF: Port/Bridgwater Pilots: Ch 16, 08. Tel: +44 1934 822666. Fax: +44 1934 823111. Email: harbour.master@sedgemoor.gov.uk. Monitored from 3 hours before HW to 1 hour before HW when a vessel is expected.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List 2 2. Passenger List 2 3. Stowaways 2 4. Bonded Stores List 2 5. Arms and Ammunition 2 6. Health Certificate 2 7. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 8. Load Line Certificate 1 9. Tonnage Certificate 1 10. Nationality Certificate 1 11. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 12. Bills of Lading 2 13. Manifests 2

Advise ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

As per UK regulations.