King's Lynn (GBKLN)

The port area covers 39ha and consists of 2 interconnected docks and riverside quay providing more than 1,300m of quay accommodation. King's Lynn Conservancy Board is responsible for the conservancy and harbour management. The Riverside Quay (NAABSA), Alexandra and Bentinck Docks are owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP). The port handles agribulks, grain, forest products, aggregates, scrap metal, steel and breakbulk cargoes.

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

King's Lynn is located 2nm SSE of the entrance to Lynn Cut, which is the artificially straightened mouth of the River Great Ouse, at the S end of the Wash.

Max draught 6.0m, LOA 140m, beam 20m, 5,500DWt.

Approx 382,000t of cargo and 170 vessels handled annually.

Area within Southern Wash between "Roaring Middle" Light Float (52°58'N 000° 21'E), Seal Sand N cardinal (52°56'N 000°20'E) and Sunk Buoy W cardinal (52° 56.290'N 000°23.400'E).

King's Lynn is approached from the Wash through Bull Dog Channel, entered about 4nm SSE of Roaring Middle Light Float (52°58'N 0°21'E) which leads to Lynn Cut. The approach is navigable by sea going vessels from 2hrs before HW to 2hrs after HW. From pilot boarding area position, E of Light Buoy No. 1 (52°56.0'N 000°21.7'E), the channel leads 2nm S'ly to entrance of Bull Dog Channel (No 5 E cardinal by 52°54.2'N 000°23.4'E) then SSW'ly and S'ly 4nm towards Lynn Cut. The channel leading to Lynn Cut is marked by lightbuoys which are subject to frequent change as the channel itself changes. The final 2.5nm of the channel is bounded on the W side by a training wall marked at its N end by West Stones Light Beacon (N cardinal) and at its S end by West Bank Light Beacon (yellow pile, tide gauge, 10m in height) (52°47'N 000°22'E). There is a shorter training wall extending 1nm NNW on the E side of the channel and the W wall is marked by beacons and light beacons. The channel up the river then leads to the port.

BA 1200. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

Hunstanton Coastguard on 999 emergency service.

Varies.

All vessels alongside at Riverside Quay shall be secured with the minimum number of 3 Head lines, 3 Stern lines, Forward and Aft Spring lines.

Pilotage is compulsory for vessels over LOA 35m and request to be made 24 hours in advance. Pilot boards in position E of Lighted Buoy No. 1 (52°56.0'N 00° 21.7'E) from 2 hours before HW.

The port limits extend over the SE half of the Wash.

Landmarks: Trial Bank (52°51'N 000°15'E). Mound (52°49'N 000°17'E). Pylons (52°46.4'N 000°22.9'E) for overhead cable spanning the river. Navigation Marks: Z9 (52°59.735'N 00°22.750'E) FI (2). Roaring Middle Light (52°58.640'N 0°21.080'E) L Fl 10s. Z6 (52°57.520'N 0°19.165'E) Z6 Fl (2) 6s. Seal Sand (52°56.000'N 0°20.000'E) Q. Sunk Buoy (52°56.290'N 0°23.400'E) Q(9)15s.

There are depths of 1m within the river channel and vessels cannot enter at LW. The fairway in Lynn Cut is limit to a vertical clearance of 46m from the overhead cables. Vessels in excess of LOA 80m should notify the Conservancy Board's Harbour Master who will advise on suitability. Vessels up to length 119m, max draught 5.5m, regularly enter on suitable tides. Enclosed dock are entered through an entrance lock 15.2m wide with beam restriction up to 13.8m.

Tides rise 6.8m at springs, 5m at neaps.

ABP operates a Port Information Service on VHF Ch 14. Vessels are requested to report their movements to King's Lynn Harbour Radio on VHF Ch 14 as follows: ..... 1. On arrival at anchorage 2. On passing No 3 Light Buoy (52°55.00'N 000°21.6'E) 3. On passing West Bank Light Beacon (52°47.5'N 000°22.00'E) 4. On passing the Pylons (52°46.39'N 000°22.80'E) 5. On departure from berth at King's Lynn.

Tugs are available. The attendance of a tug is compulsory for tankers over LOA 73m. Vessels of LOA 100m or over without a bow thruster are required to have 2 tugs in attendance. Vessels with a bow thruster will only require one tug. A tug to swing the vessels is required for the vessels arriving and departing Riverside Quay .

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

KING'S LYNN 52°45.68'N 0°23.31'E UNCTAD LOCODE: GB KLN ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 02/25 (Former update 21/24) King’s Lynn Hr Mr correspondence, (RSDRA2024000352276), 02/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Pilots & Port: Ch 16, 14, 11, 9. Call "King's Lynn Harbour Radio". Vessels to maintain a listening watch and report movements on Ch 14. Pilots: Fax: +44 1553 763431, Email: klcb.pilots@btconnect.com. Port: Tel: +44 1553 773411, Email: klcb.hm@btconnect.com.

..... Document Copy 1. Ship Particulars 1 2. General Declaration (FAL 1) 3. Crew List (FAL 5) 2 4. Passenger List (FAL 6) 1 5. Stores List (FAL 3) 1 6. Bonded Store List 1 7. Crew Declaration, Personal Effects (FAL 4) 1 8. Nil Stowaways - 9. Cargo Manifest (FAL 2) 1 10. Dangerous Goods Manifest (FAL 7) - 11. ISPS last 10 ports visited, with security levels. - 12. Customs T2L 1

Notify ETA 48, 24 and 12 hours, with any amendments up to 6 hours prior to arrival.

Renewal of Ship Sanitation Control Certificate and Exemption Certificate possible.