Fleetwood (GBFLE)

The port is no longer used for commercial shipping but is still extensively used by fishing vessels. The Fish Dock has modern facilities for landing, processing and distribution.

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

Fleetwood is located on the S side of Morecombe Bay on the W side of the River Wyre.

Max draught 5.5m, max beam 20.3m, max LOA 160m, approx 5,000DWT. Fish Dock: Max draught 5.5m. Largest vessel handled: Ro-Ro "Pioneer", draught 4.5m, 4,385DWT.

Vessels can find open anchorage approx 1.8nm NNW of Wyre Lighthouse (disused) (53°58.0'N 003°02.0'W), in depths of approx 18.0m. An area of foul ground lies 1nm NW of the lighthouse. Vessels of less than LOA 50m can anchor in Heysham Lake at its SW end, approx 2.75nm NNE of the disused Wyre Lighthouse and 0.5nm WNW of No 1 Lightbuoy (53° 59.0'N 002°59.0'W), in depths of approx 12.0m. Vessels waiting to enter Fleetwood should anchor approx 1nm NNW of Fairway No 1 Lightbuoy.

Approach is made from Lune Deep and entry through a narrow channel, formed by River Wyre. Approach channel: From the vicinity of the pilot station off Fairway No 1 Lightbuoy, the track leads SE then 2nm SSE through the buoyed approach channel which separates 2 large areas of drying sandflats; North Wharf, which extends 1.75nm N from the coast between Rossall Point (53°55.0'N 003°03.0'W) and Fleetwood, and Bernard Wharf, which extends 2.5nm N from the coast E of Fleetwood. The channel buoys, all of which are lit, are numbered from seaward, those on the starboard hand with odd numbers and those on the port hand with even numbers. The track passes (positions given from Wyre Lighthouse (disused) (53° 57.0'N 003°02.0'W). NE of No 3 Lightbuoy (starboard hand).Then ENE of Wyre Lighthouse (disused) (black metal structure on piles) which stands close within the NE corner of North Wharf, then: ENE of No 11 Light Beacon (starboard hand) (1nm SSE), situated on Black Scar, then: NNE of Steep Breast Perch (platform on black wooden post, black base, 8m in height) (1.6nm SSE), which exhibits a light. Between Fleetwood and the head of Knott End on Sea Ferry Pier from which a light (platform on column, 10m in height) is exhibited. Lights in line: Front light (buff coloured square tower; 12m in height) (situated on the esplanade at the N end of the town of Fleetwood) which is visible on the bearing only. Rear light (similar but taller structure to front light; 25m in height) (0.15nm SSE of the front light) visible on the leading line only. Both lights are shown throughout 24 hours. Caution: The alignment (156°) of the lights marking the general axis of the channel, which is liable to change, can only effectively be used between No 8 Lightbuoy and No 11 Light Beacon. Dock channel: A maintained channel leads SSE from the Ro-Ro berth towards the entrance to Fleetwood Docks. Slade Slip Corner, 0.2nm NNE of the dock entrance and from which lights are disposed vertically from a metal post, marks the turning point SW for the docks.

BA 2010, 1552. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

Liverpool Coastguard, Tel: +44 151 931 3341.

1025.

For the benefit of other port users, vessels berthing at the Ro-Ro berth on an ingoing tide always swing with bow to quay and on an outgoing tide, stern to quay.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels 50GT and over (vessels of not more than 1,500GT regularly trading on the British coast and not carrying passengers are exempt) and is arranged through the Dock Office. Vessels should forward their ETA and draught 24 hours in advance to their agents or to Harbour Control. Amendments may be made not less than 12 hours before the original ETA. All casual callers to the port should before entering the approach channel, affirm to Harbour Control whether they do or do not require a pilot. The pilot boarding position is situated in the vicinity of Fairway No 1 Lightbuoy (53°58'N 003°02'W). The pilot vessel, which is equipped with radio, has a black hull with white superstructure and is only on station when a vessel is expected.

The part of River Wyre extending 2nm N of Rossall Point on the W side, and 3nm N of Knott End on the E side and from the extreme SW point of a headland of which Hay Nook (53°54.0'N 002°59.0'W) lies at the N end, W to the opposite shore.

Chimney, conspicuous (53°53.0'N 003°00.0'W) standing within the ICI complex at Thornton. Docking Signals, exhibited at Wyre Dock as follows: ..... Meaning Dock gates are open for incoming vessels Entrance is clear for outbound vessels as instructed by Dock Master; inward traffic to remain clear of entrance Day Signal Night Signal (fixed light) Meaning Red flag at flagstaff - Vessel must not approach the dock Black ball at half mast Green Gates closed; vessels may enter or leave by locking.

Wyre Lock: Length 76.2m, width 15.2m, depth 7.4m MHWS over the sill. Enclosed dock operates 1.5 hours before HW to approx 1 hour after HW. Harbour berths: Entrance available throughout 24 hours, except at LW spring tides.

Range 9.2m MHWS, 7.3m MHWN.

Traffic movement broadcast for all vessels of 50m or above arriving or departing Fleetwood Harbour: All vessels of LOA 50m and above shall, make a "Securite" broadcast on VHF Ch 12 giving notice of their intentions at the following points: ..... 1. Inbound: Before passing Fleetwood Fairway Lightbuoy. 2. Outbound: Before leaving a location within Fleetwood Harbour. This should be started with a PREAMBLE on VHF Ch 16, eg: "Securite" (3 times) All ships (3 times) this is name of vessel (3 times) for Fleetwood traffic information listen to VHF Ch 12. Out. "Securite" (3 times) this is (Ship's name (3 times)) with traffic information. The vessel (ship name) will shortly be passing Fleetwood Fairway Buoy, inbound. All vessels are requested to navigate with caution whilst in the main channel. This is (ship's name) Out. A similar broadcast should be made when leaving a location within Fleetwood Harbour.

Fleetwood Tugs (Tel: +44 1706 640143). Tugs usually kept in enclosed dock, therefore require 1 tide notice to proceed out from harbour.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

FLEETWOOD 53°55.72'N 3°00.30'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB FLE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 03/24 Fleetwood Marine Manager correspondence, (RSDRA2023000346081), 03/24

VHF: Pilots: VHF Ch 12. Fleetwood Dock: Ch 16, 12, from 2 hours before to 2 hours after HW. Vessels bound for the enclosed docks should call Fleetwood Docks, Callsign 'Fleetwood Dock', then transfer to Dock Radio. All vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch when entering or leaving port. Vessel movement control is exercised 2 hours either side of HW and whilst large vessels are underway in the outer harbour. Information Service: The following information is available from Dock Radio on request: ..... 1. Details of shipping movements 2. Visibility within Fleetwood Harbour 3. Wind speed and direction at Fleetwood 4. Tidal height at Fleetwood 5. Docking instructions

Vessels should send ETA and draught 24 hours in advance with subsequent amendments at least 12 hours before original ETA, through any UK CRS to docks manager. Vessels carrying dangerous cargo must advise the Harbour Master at least 48 hours in advance or, when the journey is less than 48 hours, give as much notice as possible prior to arrival.

The Master of a vessel must pass the Fairway Lightbuoy on the starboard hand when entering River Wyre from the sea and must not cut through between the Fairway Lightbuoy and Wyre Lighthouse. The Master of a vessel shall navigate within the harbour with care and caution and so as not to cause obstruction, damage, risk of displacement or backwash, or inconvenience to any vessel or property, or to any vessel in tow, dredger, tug, lighter or other craft working within the harbour. In the event of any vessel grounding in any part of Fleetwood Harbour the Master shall not attempt to refloat the vessel by reversing the engines, or by any other means whatsoever, until all vessels following have passed the stranded vessel and the channel is clear of shipping. No commercial diving operations may take place within the port and harbour limits without the prior permission of the Harbour Authority.

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