Falmouth (GBFAL)

Falmouth is the third largest natural harbour in the world. Being a deepwater harbour, Falmouth is able to offer significant sheltered anchorages to vessels that awaits orders, seeking shelter or undertaking stores and crew changes. The port has bunkering facility, ship repair and commercial cargo handling facility.

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

Falmouth lies near the mouth of the River Fal on SW coast of England.

Largest vessel handled "Seatransport", Crude oil tanker, 106,638DWT.

Approx 220,000t of cargo and 260 vessels handled annually.

Anchorage can be obtained off Falmouth Bay about 1.25 SW of St Anthony Head in depths of approx 17.0m. There are several wrecks in this area, one of which has a least charted depth of 13.7m, positions are marked on the chart of the area. Vessels anchoring within port limits without a pilot must report arrival and anchor position to Falmouth Pilot Radio which maintains a continuous listening watch on Ch 16. Masters of vessels at anchor are required to ensure that a proper anchor watch is kept and maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16. Masters are not permitted to place engines at more than 30 minutes notice without permission of the Harbour Master.

The entrance to the estuary is between Pendennis Point and Saint Anthony Head and is divided by Black Rock, which is marked by a conspicuous stone beacon. Entrance: Divided by Black Rock into a W channel with 5.2m LAT and an E channel, the main channel, with 11.3m LAT. Larger vessels use the E channel. Approaches to the dock and inner harbour have 5.2m LAT.

BA 32, 18, 154. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

MRCC, Pendennis Point contact on VHF Ch 16 and 67.

1023.

Pilotage is compulsory within the Falmouth Pilotage Area (Black Head to Dodman Point) as follows; ..... 1. All vessels in excess of LOA 180m, when navigating to the N of an imaginary line drawn between Black Head and Dodman Point. 2. All commercial vessels in excess of LOA 30m when navigating to the W of a line between Rosemullion Head and position 50°03.35'N, 005°01.60'W. 3. All vessels in excess of LOA 75m when navigating to the N of a line between Zone Point and Rosemullion Head and to the S of a line between Messack Point and Penarrow Point, or elsewhere if navigating within 1nm of shore. 4. All vessels in excess of LOA 60m navigating to the N of a line between Messack Point and Penarrow Point or in the Penryn River to the W of a line between Prince of Wales Pier and Flushing New Quay. 5. All vessels carrying dangerous or polluting goods as defined in MS reporting regulations 1995. 6. All commercial vessels not equipped with corrected Admiralty Charts numbers 154, 32 and 18 (or equivalent) as required to cover the entire passage. 7. All vessels in excess of LOA 50m entering or leaving a drydock or using the services of a harbour tug. 8. Vessels of any size when directed by the Harbour Master or Dock Master. 9. Tugs and tows if the aggregate LOA is equal to the LOA of a single vessel. The following exceptions apply: 1. Vessels less than LOA 20m or registered fishing vessels of less than LOA 47.5m. 2. Warships. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. Pilot will board the vessel in the vicinity of the Helston Buoy (50 04.2'N 005 00.1'W). Pilot boards vessels greater than LOA 180m in position 50°05.0'N 005°00.7'W. Vessels requiring a pilot should send their ETA at least 24 hours in advance via Tel: +44 1326 211376, Fax: +44 1326 211352, Email: pilots@falmouthports.co.uk or Telex: +51 45349 falhar g. Confirmation of ETA 1 hour prior to arrival to be made via VHF Ch 16 (Working channel Ch 09).

The S port limits extend from Zone Point SE and SW to a position about 5nm S of St Anthony Head then NW to Rosemullion Head.

St Anthony Lighthouse.

Range 5.3m springs, 4.2m neaps.

Tugs are available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

FALMOUTH UNCTAD LOCODE: GB FAL For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM FALMOUTH PILOTAGE ZONES GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Falmouth Pilot Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Telephone: +44(0)1326 211395 +44(0)1326 213533 E-mail: portoperations@falmouthharbour.co.uk info@falmouthpilotservices.co.uk Website: www.falmouthpilotservices.co.uk HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for certain vessels and is available H24 for the following vessels within the Falmouth Pilotage Area: (a) All vessels over 180m LOA when navigating to the N of a line drawn between Black Head (50°00·25N 5°06·10W) and Dodman Point (50°13·18N 4°47·87W) (Zone A) (b) All vessels over 30m LOA when navigating to the W of a line drawn between Rosemullion Head (50°06·63N 5°04·90W) and position 50°03·35N 5°01·60W (Zone B) (c) All vessels over 75m LOA when navigating to the N of a line drawn between Zone Point (50°08·37N 5°00·67W) and Rosemullion Head (50°06·63N 5°04·90W) and to the S of a line drawn between Messack Point (50°10·92N 5°01·48W) and Penarrow Point (50°10·51N 5°02·70W) (Zone C), or elsewhere in the pilotage area if navigating within 1 n mile of the shore (d) All vessels over 50m LOA navigating to the N of a line drawn between Messack Point (50°10·92N 5°01·48W) and Penarrow Point (50°10·51N 5°02·70W) (Zone D), or tows of vessels where the LOA of the vessel towed or the aggregate of the LOA of the vessels towed is over 30m (e) All vessels over 60m LOA navigating in the Penryn River to the W of a line drawn between Prince of Wales pier (50°09·42N 5°04·15W) and Flushing New Quay (50°09·71N 5°04·16W) (f) All vessels over 50m LOA and tows of vessels where the LOA of the vessel towed or the aggregate of the LOA of the vessels towed is over 30m, navigating W of a line drawn between Sailors Creek (50°10·07N 5°04·84W) and the western end of Falmouth Wharfs (50°09·89N 5°04·92W) (g) All vessels navigating within the designated pilotage area carrying dangerous or polluting goods as defined in the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations 2016 (h) All vessels in commercial use navigating within the pilotage area not equipped with updated ADMIRALTY Charts or a corrected approved electronic chart system as required to cover the entire passage (i) All vessels over 30m LOA, carrying more than 12 passengers (j) All manned over 30m LOA, using the services of a harbour tug (k) Vessels of any size when directed by the Hr Mr or Dock Master in the interests of safety of the vessel, other vessels, persons, the port or its infrastructure (2) These directions shall apply to tugs and tows as if the aggregate length of the tug and tow is the length overall of a single vessel. (3) These directions shall apply to all vessels under way when directed by a Hr Mr or their Deputy in the interests of safety of the vessel, other vessels, persons, the port or its infrastructure. These directions shall not apply to the following vessels: (a) HM ships (b) Auxiliaries or foreign warships (c) Vessels of less than 20m LOA (d) registered fishing vessels of less than 47·5m LOA (e) vessels owned by or acting on behalf of Trinity House whilst engaged in the servicing or repair of navigational aids (f) vessels holding a PEC. These vessels are required to report all movement details and the vessel's draught to Falmouth Pilot Radio via VHF Ch 09 (4) Notice of ETA: Vessels are requested to give at least 24h notice of ETA, either directly or through their agent, via telephone or e-mail followed by confirmation of ETA 1h prior to arrival at the Pilot Station via VHF Ch 16 (working Channel VHF Ch 09). The information required is as follows: (a) Name, call sign, IMO Number or MMSI Number (b) Port of destination (c) ETA at the Pilot Station (d) ETD (e) Total number of persons onboard (5) Vessels are requested to provide regular updates of changing POB requirements in order to avoid delays. (6) Pilot boards vessels over 180m LOA in position 50°04·98N 5°00·64W. Smaller vessels should give their ETA for the Pilot Station as above but may be given a rendezvous closer to shore depending upon the weather conditions. NOTE: Falmouth Harbour Commissioners provide pilotage services for the Ports of Falmouth, Falmouth Docks, Truro, Penryn and St Mawes as well as the Helford River, the Quarries on the E side of the Lizard Peninsula and the Falmouth, Gerrans and Veryan Bays. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ LOCAL PORT SERVICE CONTACT DETAILS: Falmouth Harbour Call: Falmouth Harbour Radio VHF Channel: Ch 16; 09 Telephone: +44(0)1326 213537 E-mail: portoperations@falmouthharbour.co.uk Website: www.falmouthharbour.co.uk Falmouth Docks Call: Spindrift VHF Channel: Ch 11 Telephone: +44(0)1326 214666 (H24) E-mail: mom@ap-group.co.uk Website: www.ap-group.co.uk Pollution Control VHF Channel: Ch 10 HOURS: Falmouth Harbour: Mon-Fri: 0900-1700 LT (Out of hours in an emergency, contact Falmouth Pilots). Falmouth Docks: Mon-Fri 0700-1600 and/or 1h before vessel's ETA or ETD. Outside these times, port services and information are available via telephone or by contacting Falmouth Docks Marine Operation department on the H24 telephone. PROCEDURE: (1) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 72h, 48h, and 12h in advance or on departure from last port if nearer. (2) All vessels over 75m LOA anchoring within port limits in Falmouth Bay without a Pilot should contact Falmouth Pilot Radio on VHF Ch 09 stating the following: (a) Arrival time (b) Anchoring position (3) All vessels over 20m LOA planning to proceed into the estuary should contact Falmouth Pilot Radio on VHF Ch 09 stating the following: (a) Planned time to pass Black Rock (b) Planned destination (4) Vessels stated in sections (2) and (3) departing from an anchorage without a Pilot on board should similarly report their intentions 15 mins prior to weighing anchor. (5) All vessels manoeuvring or at anchor within the port limits should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 16. (6) All vessels over 20m LOA departing from Falmouth Docks without a Pilot on board shall report their departure to Falmouth Pilot Radio on VHF Ch 09, 15 mins before leaving berth. (7) Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas (DGHAR), Regulations 2016 apply (see GENERAL NOTES). (8) Merchant Shipping (Vessel Traffic Monitoring and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2011 (as amended) apply (see GENERAL NOTES). (9) For information on commercial vessel movements within the area, contact Falmouth Docks see CONTACT DETAILS. (10) If large vessels are seen moving in the Dock area or approaches, it is advisable to monitor VHF Ch 11. INCIDENT REPORT: Vessels should immediately report the occurrence of fire, collision, oil pollution or other emergency within the Port Limits to Falmouth Coastguard on VHF Ch 16 and Falmouth Harbour office via Falmouth Pilot Radio on VHF Ch 09. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS PROCEDURE: Tugs are available. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 24/25 (Former update 20/25) Falmouth Notice 8/25, (RSDRA2025000252387), 24/25

Pilots: Falmouth Pilot Radio, VHF Ch 16 & 9. Tel: +44 (0)1326 211376

Falmouth is a "Port of Entry". Contact, Tel: +44 1326 213000, Fax: +44 1326 213010.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 4 2. Passenger List 4 3. Stowaways 4 4. Bonded Stores List 2 5. Stores List 2 6. Arms & Ammunition List 2 7. Health Documents or Certificates 1 8. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 9. Load Line Certificate 1 10. Tonnage Certificate 1 11. Certificate of Nationality 1 12. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 13. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 14. Bill of Lading - 15. Manifests (freighted) 3 16. Manifests (unfreighted) 3 17. Light Dues Certificate (if required) 1 18. Safety Radio Certificate 1 19. Safety Construction Certificate 1 20. International Oil Pollution 1 21 Schedule 2 of Dangerous and Polluting Goods Regs 1

ETA's: Notify ETA 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours prior to arrival.

Interco flag "Q" must be flown by all vessels arriving from outside EU countries.

..... 1. Ship's agents and others are reminded that the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Regulations 1987 should be strictly adhered to. 2. Ship's agents and others are reminded that no commercial vessel should place the main engines at more than 30 minutes notice whilst at anchor in Cross or Carrick Roads or Falmouth Bay, without permission from the Harbour Master. 3. Mariners are reminded that all vessels carrying explosives calling at or remaining within the port must anchor at a designated explosives anchorage. Terms and conditions for using the Eastern Jetty, Falmouth: FOS (Falmouth Oil Services) operate the Eastern Jetty for: 1. The loading of bunkering tanker/s and barge/s and 2. The discharging of inward delivery tanker cargoes Any alternative use of the Eastern Jetty is by prior arrangement and subject to availability. Terms and conditions for all visiting vessels: 1. Master to forward "ETA Falmouth" to FOS, 72, 48, 24 and 12 hours before arrival. 2. Master to ensure the max draught restrictions as advised by FOS are strictly adhered to for the duration of the vessel's stay alongside the Eastern Jetty. Any lightering requirement to achieve the advised max draughts, to be carried out by FOS nominated vessel/s (cargo quantity to lighten for such draughts to be advised by Master). 3. Master to be guided by, and vessel able to comply with, the berthing schedule advised by FOS who reserve the right to alter such berthing schedule, without penalty. 4. Master to comply with all Falmouth Harbour and Falmouth Pilotage Regulations. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 75m in length. 5. Master to comply with all Falmouth Docks Towage Regulations. FOS reserve the right to appoint additional tug/s for any berthing/unberthing operation, if considered necessary by FOS without penalty. 6. Master to comply with all FOS Terminal Safety, Pollution and Visiting Ship Regulations 7. FOS reserve the right, without penalty, to refuse berthing on the Eastern Jetty in the event of current, or forecast, adverse weather conditions. 8. The vessel's duration of stay on the Eastern Jetty is limited to the time required to carry out the scheduled cargo/ballast operations within the Charter Party (subject to tide). This rule will be strictly adhered to unless: a. FOS forward to the Master in writing, 12 hours notice to vacate the berth, or b. FOS instruct the Master to vacate the berth at shorter notice, due to adverse weather conditions or any other extenuating circumstances, that may jeopardise the safety of the jetty, jetty facilities, or personnel, or c. FOS have agreed, in writing, to a Master's request to stay/lay by on the berth. Additional terms and conditions for vessels discharging slops alongside: 1. Master/vessel's principals to forward to FOS a request for use of the Eastern Jetty not less than 14 days before the vessel's arrival. 2. Master/vessel's principals to return the completed and signed "FOS Slop Reception Questionnaire" not less than 7 days before the vessel's arrival. 3. Subject to FOS confirmation of the booking for the Eastern Jetty, Master to be guided by "Terms and Conditions for all Visiting Vessels" as noted above.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.