Ilfracombe (GBILF)

Small port with NAABSA berths alongside and safe anchorage for up to three vessels. Cruise vessels anchor off the port in summer with facilities to berth one/two tenders at a time.

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

Located on N Devon coast, at entrance to Bristol Channel.

Alongside: LOA 76m. Anchorage: No restriction.

There is safe anchorage in The Range, situated between Capstone Pt and Beacon Pt, with good holding ground and least depths of 10m. Distance to landing stage 0.2nm.

Ilfracombe has strong tidal streams in the approaches, which at times can reach 2-3 knots. This is due to its large tidal range of between 3m (neaps) and 10m (springs). Therefore, extra care should be taken near the Buggy Pit where there is often a tidal rip. Buggy Pit is marked on Admiralty Chart 1160 and is approximately 3 cables NNE of Beacon Point. On the South of the Harbour, Leading lights (Occ W 10s) have been established which mark the clearway approach into the Outer Harbour. Together with 3 sets of 2FG (vert) which mark the Outer Pier (North and South) and the Old Quay Head (South), these leading lights clearly identify the harbour approach. From further to sea the Fl. G. (2) 5sec light atop Lantern Hill guides mariners to the Harbour. Approximately 1 cable to the south east of the Pier, there are a number of unlit shellfish store pots. Therefore, care must be exercised to avoid that on approaching the harbour. To ensure that visitors berths can be allocated, prior to entering the harbour, all vessels should contact the Harbour Authority with call sign 'Ilfracombe Harbour'. The Harbour Office maintains a listening watch on VHF channels 16 and 12, the harbour working channels are 12 and 14. This is not manned 24 hours. During silent hours proceed to a suitable berth. The speed limit in the Harbour Authority area is 4 knots, and vessels are requested to avoid excessive wash.

BA 1160.

In the event that Harbour Master cannot be reached immediately, Coastguard (Falmouth) should be contacted by calling 'Falmouth Coastguard' on VHF Ch.16 and they will initiate the following actions: 1. Alert emergency services as required. 2. Send units to assist with search for survivors. 3. Despatch a mobile unit to the Harbour Control Point to assist/advise on care of personnel. 4. Alert the Harbour Master as soon as is reasonably practicable.

No pilots available at Ilfracombe Harbour.

Speed limit 4kts in harbour limits.

Range 3m (neaps) to 10m (springs).

Prevailing winds: SW'ly

ILFRACOMBE 51°12.62'N 4°06.66'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB ILF ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 06/24 Ilfracombe Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2024000004244), 06/24

VHF: Harbour Office: Ch 16, 12, 14.

Standard UK, see Country section.

24hrs prior to arrival. The following details required with ETA message: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. Draught 3. DWT and passenger/crew numbers 4. Liberty boat requirements 5. Number of passengers to be landed 6. There is no requirement for a pilot