Cowes (GBCOW)

Cowes is the major port of entry for commercial shipping trading to the Isle of Wight. Cargoes include fuel oil/petroleum, stone, shingle aggregates, timber, grain and general cargoes. There are also extensive facilities for the berthing and servicing of yachts and other pleasure craft. The River Medina is navigable to Newport, see separate entry.

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

Cowes is located at the mouth of River Medina, on the N coast of the Isle of Wight, off the S coast of England.

LOA 100m, beam 16.98m, draught 5.3m, 5,094DWT.

Approx 600,000t of cargo, 220 commercial vessels and 3,151,000 passengers handled annually.

There are a variety of anchorages for vessels destined for Cowes: Vessels LOA 61m and above: from the W - Western Solent, in the vicinity of Salt Mead Buoy (50° 44.501'N 001° 23.066'W). from the E - St. Helen's Roads. If the above anchorages are unsuitable due to weather conditions, then vessels of LOA 48m - 150m may embark a Cowes Pilot and proceed to anchor in Cowes Roads to await entry into Cowes Harbour. Vessels less than LOA 150m: C1 anchorage, 0.115nm SE of Prince Consort Buoy (50° 46.405'N 001° 17.530'W). Vessels should avoid anchoring within 150m of the Trinity House mooring buoy (50° 46.197'N 001° 17.776'W) owing to ground tackle extending up to 125m E and W of the buoy. Vessels less than LOA 75m: C2 anchorage, subject to fair weather, 0.17nm NW of Shrape Beacon (50° 46.159'N 001° 16.659'W). Nature of seabed: Sand/shingle with moderate holding ground. Vessels are cautioned to keep clear of the 'No Anchorage' area, as charted, to the N of Old Castle Point.

The Cowes fairway extends approx. 500m N of the No. 1 and No. 2 buoys. All vessels must comply with Rule 9 of the Collision Regulations which includes: A vessel of less than LOA 20m or sailing vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway. The main entrance to the Inner Harbour and River Medina is clearly marked by the green No. 1 and red No. 2 fairway buoys. If approaching from the W (near the Gurnard N Cardinal buoy), you should stay at least 125m from the shore to avoid rocks and stay clear of the row of yellow small craft moorings laid between March and October. Turn into the Inner Fairway and keep to starboard side as you progress S into the harbour, taking any cross-current into consideration. A W'ly setting cross-current of up to 2.5kts can be experienced between No. 1 and No. 2 buoys between HW-2 and HW+3hrs. In addition, a W'ly setting cross-current of up to 1.5kts can be experienced in between No. 2A buoy and No. 4A beacon between HW-2.5 and High Water. If approaching from E, you should pass at least 200m N of Old Castle Point leaving the Shrape beacon to port. Pass N of all swinging moorings and the Cowes Breakwater and the red buoy marking the Western toe, particularly near Low Water. Alternatively, small vessels may consider using the Small Craft Channel.

BA 2036, 2038, 2045, 2793, 8002. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

Solent Coastguard.

1025.

Vessels generally enter/depart from about 2.5 hours either side of HW, although vessels in ballast may enter/depart at any time during periods of neap tides. Movements may be at any time during the day or night, depending on the actual time of HW. As a result, ships may be required to enter or leave Cowes during periods when yacht racing is in progress, although such movements will be arranged, so far as possible, to avoid peak periods of yacht movements. Vessels of up to LOA 60m transit the Folly Reach in order to proceed to berths in Newport Harbour.

Cowes Harbour Compulsory Pilotage Area has a boundary joining the following positions: ..... 1. Egypt Point (50° 46.038'N 001° 18.830'W) 2. 50°46.3'N 001°18.1'W 3. Prince Consort Light Buoy (50° 46.405'N 001° 17.530'W) 4. 50°46.1'N 001°16.5'W 5. Old Castle Point (50°46.0'N 001°16.6'W) The Area includes the River Medina and Newport Harbour. Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels: 1 Passenger ferries and passenger vessels of LOA 20m and above whilst carrying more than 12 passengers. 2. All vessels of LOA 48m and above. 3. Defective vessels as initially determined by Pilot's or Master's report or Department of Transport survey 4. Sub-standard commercial vessels as initially determined by Master's report or Department of Transport survey and those vessels which lack the proper amended charts and equipment. 5. All vessels engaged to towing with an LOA 48m and above 6. All vessels whose beam or aggregate beam exceeds 15m 7. In addition, after taking into account the nature and quantity of a dangerous substance (as defined in Clause 3 of the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987), the Cowes Pilotage Authority may direct a vessel to take an authorised pilot. The following categories of vessels are exempt from compulsory pilotage: 1. MOD owned or operated vessels and HM vessels. 2. Naval vessels of foreign and Commonwealth countries 3. Vessels exempted by law. The following arrangements have been agreed with the Southampton Competent Harbour Authority (CHA): 1. Vessels LOA 61m or more on passage to or from Cowes Harbour or Cowes Harbour Anchorage are subject to compulsory pilotage within the inner limits of Southampton Pilotage Area. 2. On application, Cowes Pilotage Authority will provide an Authorised Cowes Pilot to conduct the vessel to and from the Western Limit or Easter Inner Limit of the Southampton CHA area (north of the line 50°46.9'N, passing through South Bramble Light Buoy). Vessels requiring a pilot should send ETA at the pilot boarding position to the Harbour Office or the Agents at least 12 hours in advance, and 3 hours before departure. Notification should also be sent to Cowes Pilotage Authority. Vessels bound for Cowes from the Western Solent and being navigated by a valid PEC holder are to notify Southampton VTS of intention to enter Cowes Harbour and approaches when approx 0.7nm W of Gurnard Ledge Lightbuoy. All vessels, regardless of size and length, are strongly advised to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 69 and listen to traffic reports and associated radio reports concerning movement of vessels within the harbour. All vessels requiring a Cowes pilot and bound for Cowes pilotage area from the Western Solent are advised not to proceed E of the pilot boarding position (0.7nm W of Gurnard Ledge Lightbuoy) until pilot boards. Pilots board in the following positions: 1. Vessels under LOA 61m: In the vicinity of the Prince Consort Lightbuoy (50° 46.405'N 001° 17.530'W). 2. Vessels between LOA 61-150m: a. Western Approach: 50°45.4'N 001°21.6'W (approx 0.7nm W of Gurnard Ledge Lightbuoy) b. Eastern Approach: 50°45.4'N 001°09.1'W (approx 0.75nm NW of North Sturbridge Lightbuoy) c. Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as a bulk cargo and using the Eastern Approach: In the Saint Helen's Pilot Boarding Area. d. Vessels may also embark a Cowes Pilot, on a voluntary basis, in the vicinity of the New Grounds Lightbuoy (50°41.8'N 000°58.5'W) Note: When visibility falls below 0.5nm, the pilot boarding position will be relocated to the Saint Helen's Pilot Boarding Area as specified by Southampton VTS. Saint Helen's Pilot Boarding Area is bounded by the following: 1. 50°43.7'N 001°02.2'W 2. 50°43.3'N 001°03.1'W 3. 50°42.8'N 001°01.2'W 4. 50°43.2'N 001°00.3'W

The limits of the harbour within which the Commissioners exercise jurisdiction as a harbour authority, and the powers of the Harbour Master are exercisable are the limits of the area within a line drawn from the parish boundary marker (50°44.022'N 001°16.862'W) by the N side of a public house called "The Folly" (located on the E bank of the river Medina), thence on a bearing of 272° to the western bank of the river Medina to a position of 50°44.025’N 001°17.112’W, thence along the line of the high water mark down the western bank of the river Medina and along the harbour to Cowes Castle, thence following the line of HW mark along the coast to a position in the vicinity of Egypt Point (50°46.033’N 001°18.837’W), thence to a position in the vicinity of the NW limit of Cowes fairway at 50°46.312’N 001°18.102’W, thence to a position in the vicinity of Prince Consort Buoy at 50°46.413’N 001°17.557’W, thence to a position 50° 46.147’N 001°16.557’W, thence in a S'ly direction to the shore in the vicinity of Old Castle Point at 50°45.970’N 001°16.557’W and thence along the line of the HW mark on the eastern bank of the river Medina to a parish boundary marker at 50°44.022’N 001°16.862’W by the N side of the public house, "The Folly."

White block of flats (50°45.9'N 001°18.0'W) at W entrance of river Kingston Power Station (2 chimneys) (50° 44.808'N 001° 17.159'W) Royal Yacht Squadron club house (50°46.0'N 001°18.0'W) at the W entrance point of the river. Lights (Columns) on the N and S sides of Jubilee Pontoon (50°45.8'N 001° 17.8'W). In fog a flashing light is exhibited on the N side. Lights (50°45.6'N 001°17.5'W) off the outer end of East Cowes Ferry Pontoon. Lights (metal post) are exhibited off the N end of Trinity Wharf, close S.

The speed limit within Cowes Harbour jurisdiction is 6kts over the ground, less if wash produced. Exceptions to this rule may be made on occasion, as authorised, over a course appointed and regulated, by the Harbour Master. The Red Funnel catamaran has a speed dispensation to exceed the 6kts harbour limit when in the fairway approaches provided it is clear to do so. The Chain Ferry will give way to all vessels. All commercial and other vessels with an LOA of greater than 30m should advise the Chain Ferry on VHF Ch 69 of their intention to transit the area.

Range 3.4m - 3.6m springs, 1.7m - 1.8m neaps. The tide stands for 2 hours after HW. There is a strong W going tidal set at entrance to the harbour from 1.5 hours before HW. Caution: There are strong tidal flows in the vicinity of the Cowes Chain Ferry. The strongest tides are usually found on the E side of the fairway. During spring tide periods, a strong (3-4kts) W going tidal set exists at the entrance to Cowes Harbour, starting from approx 1.5 hours before HW Cowes until approx 3 hours after HW Cowes. The W going set is experienced as far as No 4 (red) Buoy. From No 4 Buoy to the Chain Ferry, a weak, S going flood tide exists close inshore on the starboard hand side of the channel at all states of the tide, even when the tide is ebbing strongly on the E side of the harbour. During periods of spring tides, the ebb tide in the vicinity of the Chain Ferry can reach a speed of approx 4kts. Be aware of this strong ebb tide when approaching the Chain Ferry from the S. S of the Chain Ferry the main fairway lies between the moorings on either side.

"Southampton VTS", VHF Ch 12; Solent and approaches. All commercial vessels and private recreational vessels of LOA 30m and above are required to give notice of entry, movement or departure within the area of jurisdiction of Cowes Harbour on VHF Ch 69. All vessels required to give VHF notification shall give an ALL SHIPS Call prior to arrival/departure from any berth within Cowes Harbour and when passing the following positions: ..... 1. Vessels Inbound a. Fairway Approaches b. East Cowes Ferry Terminal (50°45.5'N 001°17.4'N) c. Folly Inn (Vessels bound for Newport) 2. Vessels Outbound a. Folly Inn b. Kingston Wharf (50°44.8'N 001°17.3'W) c. East Cowes Ferry Terminal 3. The ALL SHIPS Call shall provide the following information: Vessel's name Position Intention 4. Any vessels underway within the area of jurisdiction of Cowes Harbour required to give VHF notification, shall, on hearing an ALL SHIPS Call, respond stating the following information: Vessel's name Position Whether Inbound or Outbound 5. The purpose of this procedure is to assist Masters of vessels in determining the necessary procedure of safe navigation within the fairways to and from the allocated berth. 6. All vessels, regardless of size and length, are strongly advised to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 69 and listen to traffic reports and associated radio reports concerning movement of vessels within the harbour. Note: The ALL SHIPS Call is supplementary to that required for the Chain Ferry.

Available by arrangement with agent.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

COWES 50°46.01'N 1°17.67'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB COW For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM SOUTHAMPTON AND COWES PILOTS SOUTHAMPTON PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Cowes Pilots VHF Channel: Ch 09 (Only whilst at sea on duty) Telephone: +44(0)1983 293952 (Office hours) HOURS:\tDuring active pilotage PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory within the Cowes Pilotage Area for the following vessels unless in possession of a Pilotage Exemption Certificate (PEC): (a) MOD owned or operated vessels (b) Naval vessels belonging to a foreign government (c) Passenger ferries and passenger vessels of 20m LOA and over whilst carrying more than 12 passengers (d) All vessels of 48m LOA and over within the inner harbour (e) All vessels of 61m LOA and over within the outer harbour (f) Defective vessels as initially determined by Pilot’s or Master’s report or Department of Transport survey (g) Sub-standard vessels and those which lack the proper amended charts and equipment (h) All vessels engaged in towing 48m LOA and over (i) All vessels whose beam or aggregate beam exceeds 15m (j) In addition, after taking into account the nature and quantity of a dangerous substance (as defined in Clause 3 of the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987), the Cowes Pilotage Authority may direct a vessel to take an authorised Pilot (2) Pilotage is exempt for the vessels exempted by law by Cowes Competent Harbour Authority (CHA). (3) The following arrangements have been agreed with the Southampton Competent Harbour Authority (CHA): (a) Vessels of 61m LOA or more on passage to or from Cowes Harbour or Cowes Harbour Anchorage are subject to compulsory pilotage within the inner limits of Southampton Pilotage Area (b) On application, Cowes Pilotage Authority will provide an authorised Cowes Pilot to conduct the vessel to and from the Western Limit or Eastern Inner Limit of the Southampton CHA and Eastern Outer Limit - Nab Tower Lt, providing that the vessel is not en route to other locations in the Southampton CHA area (N of the line 50°46·95N, passing through South Bramble Lt buoy) (4) Reporting: Vessels requiring pilotage should notify the Harbour Office 12h before arrival or departure, stating the following information: (a) Vessel’s name (b) LOA (c) Draught (d) Berth destination (e) ETA (5) Vessels bound for Cowes from the Western Solent and being navigated by a valid PEC holder are to notify Southampton VTS of intention to enter Cowes Harbour and approaches when approximately 0·7 n miles W of Gurnard Ledge Lt buoy. (6) All vessels, regardless of size and length, are strongly advised to maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 69 and listen to traffic reports and associated radio reports concerning movement of vessels within the harbour. (7) All vessels requiring a Cowes Pilot and bound for the Cowes area from the Western Solent are advised not to proceed E of the Pilot boarding position (0·7 n miles W of Gurnard Ledge Lt buoy) until Pilot boards. (8) Pilot boards in the following positions: (a) Vessels under 61m LOA: (i) Arriving from the E: In position 50°46·23N 1°16·70W (ii) Arriving from the W: In the vicinity of Gurnard Lt buoy (50°46·22N 1°18· 84W) (b) Vessels between 61m-150m LOA: (i) Western approach: 50°45·43N 1°21·64W (Lepe Pilot boarding position) (ii) Eastern approach: 50°45·83N 1°09·09W (approximately 0·75 n miles NW of North Sturbridge Lt buoy) (iii) Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as a bulk cargo and using the Eastern approach: In the S. Helen’s Pilot boarding area (See NOTE (1)) (iv) Vessels may also embark a Cowes Pilot, on a voluntary basis, in the vicinity of the New Grounds Lt buoy (50°41·84N 0°58·49W) NOTES: (1) The S. Helen’s Pilot boarding area is bounded by the following: (a) 50°43·77N 1°02·24W (b) 50°43·36N 1°03·10W (c) 50°42·82N 1°01·22W (d) 50°43·23N 1°00·37W (2) When visibility falls below 1 n mile, the Pilot boarding position will be relocated to the S. Helen’s Pilot boarding area as specified by Southampton VTS. (3) Cowes Pilots can also be contacted through the appropriate local shipping agents or Southampton VTS. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE NOTE: For details see SOUTHAMPTON. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCAL PORT SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Cowes Harbour Radio VHF Channel: Ch 69 Telephone: +44(0)1983 293592 E-mail: chc@cowes.co.uk Website: www.cowes.co.uk HOURS: Mon-Fri: 0900-1700 LT and by prior arrangement I NFORMATION SERVICE: Outside of service hours the Local Port Service may be available when Patrol Officers, Berthing Masters or Pilots are on duty, but in any case, will provide an information service H24 via the website and via the agents for vessels destined for commercial wharves within Cowes port limits. The following information will be available: (1) General port specific information such as pilotage information, General Directions (local regulations), Local Notices to Mariners and Harbour Office operational times. (2) Meteorological and tidal data. (3) Berth availability (via agents). (4) Pilot availability and boarding times (via agents). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Cowes Harbour Radio VHF Frequency: Ch 69 E-mail: chc@cowes.co.uk Website: www.cowes.co.uk Hr Mr Telephone: +44(0)1983 293952 Water Taxi VHF Frequency: Ch 77 HOURS: Port: Mon-Fri: 0800-1700 LT and by prior arrangement PROCEDURE: (1) Reporting: Except where such a requirement is suspended by the Commissioners in relation to a particular event or circumstance, all vessels of 20m LOA and over and all vessels engaged in towing are required to give notice of entry, movement affecting the fairway or departure within the area of jurisdiction of Cowes Harbour on VHF Ch 69. (2) All vessels required to give VHF notification shall give an ALL SHIPS call on VHF Ch 69 when approaching Cowes, prior to departure from any riverside berth or prior to entering the fairway from any marina within Cowes Harbour and when passing the following positions: (a) Vessels inward-bound: (i) 50°46.38N 1°17.25W (ii) 50°46.39N 1°18.03W (iii) 50°45.60N 1°17.55W (passing Shepards Wharf Marina) (iv) Folly Inn (vessels bound for Newport) (b) Vessels outward-bound: (i) Folly Inn (ii) Kingston Wharf (50°44.80N 1°17.35W) (iii) 50°45.33N 1°17.53W (passing Cowes Harbour Fuels) NOTE: The ALL SHIPS call is supplementary to that required for the Chain Ferry. INCIDENT REPORTS: (1) Any incident that reflects on the safe navigation of the Harbour of Cowes is to be reported immediately to the Hr Mr. Such incidents are considered to be those that involve: (a) Damage to vessels (b) Movement of or damage to navigational marks, harbour structures or shore facilities that could affect the use by other vessels (c) Close quarter situations between two or more vessels, which results in emergency action on the part of the vessels involved (d) Other 'near miss' incidents with the potential to have caused injury or damage (2) In these circumstances, an immediate report is to be made to the Hr Mr, preferably on VHF Ch 69 or by telephone, to be followed by a written report if requested. (3) In the event of any incident causing personal injury or involving Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) the circumstances of which demand immediate action, then contact should be made with Solent Coastguard on VHF Ch 16 or 67, or by telephone on +44(0)2392 552100, who will then coordinate the emergency services. REPORTS OF OIL POLLUTION: (1) In order that oil pollution may be effectively dealt with, mariners, occupants of recreational craft and other persons sighting significant patches of oil in the sea in the Harbour of Cowes are invited to report the sighting, giving the position, extent, description and direction of movement if possible. (2) Reports should be made to: (a) Cowes Hr Mr's Office on VHF Ch 69 or by telephone (b) Solent Coastguard on VHF Ch 16 or 67, or (c) By telephone to Solent Coastguard if contact cannot be made with Cowes Hr Mr's Office ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ CHAIN FERRY CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Cowes Chain Ferry VHF Frequency: Ch 69 HOURS: When ferry is operating PROCEDURE: (1) The Chain Ferry (50°45.46N 1°17.49W) has right of way over all vessels except those stated in section (2). (2) The Chain Ferry shall give way to all vessels over 20m LOA, vessels not under command, vessels restricted in their ability to manoeuvre, and any vessel that requiries an unimpeded passage provided that such vessels have contacted the Chain Ferry on VHF Ch 69 and given an early indication of their approach. (3) The Master of the ferry will acknowledge the call and confirm the agreed action. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ UK COASTGUARD For details see ALRS Volume 1(1) (NP281(1)). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 03/24 Cowes Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2023000345187), 03/24 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Cowes Harbour Radio: Ch 69. Cowes pilots: Ch 69. Pilot boats: Listen on Ch 12 when in the Solent. Coastguard: Ch 16 and 67. The Cowes Harbour Master maintains a listening watch on VHF Ch 69 from 0800-1800 extending to 0700-1900 during British Summer Time (BST). Hours may be extended at weekends in the summer, call sign "HM1". When navigating in and around Cowes Harbour, vessels over LOA 30m (but generally recommended to all vessels) must maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 69. All vessels LOA 30m and above must give notice of their intentions on VHF Ch 69.

As per UK regulations.

For vessels from outside the EU: ..... Document No of Copies 1. Customs Form C13 2 2. Customs Form C142 2 3. Crew List 2 Deliver to agent on arrival. Cargo documentation: On completion of loading or discharge. NB: For Medina Wharf; statement of fact uses weighbridge quantities.

On sailing previous port and again before entering Cowes. Message to include ship's name, draught, LOA, ETA, and any hazardous cargo. Vessels requiring pilotage should notify the Harbour Office 12 hours before arrival or departure, stating the following information: ..... 1. Vessel's name 2. LOA 3. Draught 4. Berth destination 5. ETA

Red Ensign.

All private/recreational vessels of LOA 30m and above, in addition to all commercial vessels, should give notice on VHF Ch 69 to "All ships in Cowes Harbour" on entry and when getting under way upon departure. Additionally, these vessels should contact "Cowes Chain Ferry" on VHF Ch 69 before passing. Note: Private/recreational vessels less than LOA 30m are not required to announce their movements on VHF Ch 69 but may monitor this channel for information purposes. Harbour launches will listen on VHF Ch 69. Notification procedure: Operators of all ships carrying Dangerous or Polluting Goods are responsible for providing: ..... 1. Vessel's name and callsign 2. Vessel's nationality 3. Length and draught of vessel (in metres) 4. Port of destination 5. Estimated time of arrival at the port of destination or pilot station, as required by the competent authority (Coastguard Agency). 6. Estimated time of departure 7. Intended route 8. The correct technical name of the Dangerous and Polluting Goods, the United Nations (UN) numbers where they exist, the IMO hazard classes in accordance with the IMDG, IBC and IGC Codes, the quantities of such goods and their location onboard and, if in portable tanks or freight containers, the identification marks, Note: This information must be notified by the operator before the ship's departure from a United Kingdom port. Since all vessels bound to or from Cowes Harbour must necessarily also pass through the harbour area of ABP Southampton, then the information detailed above as required for Cowes Harbour must also be communicated to the Harbour Master at ABP Southampton.

At Master's discretion; pilot boarding or berthing time or when anchoring (as appropriate).