Newport (South Wales) (GBNPT)

Newport on the River Usk is reached from the Bristol Channel. The area has the second highest tidal range in the world. The main port, docks operated by ABP, is accessed by shipping via South Lock. Additional to the main port facilities, there are several privately owned River Usk commercial berths including Dallimore's Wharf, Lysaghts and Eastern Dry Dock (now flooded) and MIR Steel Wharf, which has NAABSA status (Not Always Afloat but Safe Aground). Additional to these private berthx there is Bird Port, an all weather covered berth in a converted drydock (see separate entry). ABP South Wales and Newport Harbour Authorities are not responsible for monitoring or maintaining siltation levels at these private berths and Wharfs. The Newport Harbour Commissioners are responsible for the safety of navigation on the River Usk. Principal cargoes handled are timber, steel, aluminium, forest products, fruit, vegetables, motor vehicles, cement, scrap, animal feedstuff, coal, iron ore, general cargo and a renewable energy hub.

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

The port of Newport lies within the entrance to River Usk.

LOA 200m, draught 10.0m, beam 30.0m, 52,891DWT

Approx 2,800,000t of cargo handled annually.

There is good anchorage in Newport Deep in depths of 6.0 to 9.0m, thick clay and mud, or in deeper water W of English and Welsh Grounds Lightbuoy. ''A'' Anchorage, a designated explosives anchorage, is centred on 51°27.2'N 003°00.8'W, 0.55nm NW of English and Welsh Grounds Lightbuoy. ''B'' Anchorage, a designated explosives anchorage, is centred on 51°28.6'N 002°59.1'W in Newport Deep 1.6nm NNE of English and Welsh Grounds Lightbuoy. In Newport Deep the tidal streams are not strong and there is little sea. Deep draught vessels awaiting a berth at Newport may find a deep water anchorage in Barry Roads should Newport Deep be considered unsuitable.

The harbour approach is from the S through Newport Deep and entry is through the buoyed channel of the River Usk. From the vicinity of English and Welsh Grounds Lightbuoy, the route generally leads NNE for about 5nm, through Newport Deep which forms the left arm of the junction at The Bridge (51°27'N 003°00'W), across Peterstone Flats and Usk Patch, which lies 2nm S of Fifoots Point and form the W extremity of Welsh Hook which in turn is an extension of Welsh Grounds. The line of bearing of 023°of East Usk Light, or at night when the green sector (018°-022°) changes to the white sector (022°-024°), leads to the channel entrance, passing W of Newport Deep Lightbuoy (starboard hand), moored in the NW side of Newport Deep.Entrance Channel: The Newport Channel is maintained at a height approximately 1.0m above the outer lock Cill. To help to ensure that a vessel sailing on the ebb tide safely clears the dredged channel, a greater ebb allowance has been set. South Lock 0.72m CD (Flood) and 1.28m CD (Ebb). The entrance channel is entered between West Usk Lightbuoy (port hand) and No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand), and is marked by lightbuoys as far as South Lock; even numbers on the W side, odd numbers on the E side. There is a least depth of 12.8m at MHWS over the flats in the approach and in the entrance channel as far as South Lock, but this depth is not guaranteed. Access is through an entrance lock of 305m length and 30.5m width, capable of accommodating vessels up to 40,000DWT. The entrance channel is entered between West Usk Lightbuoy (port hand) and No 1 Lightbuoy (starboard hand), and is marked by lightbuoys as far as South Lock; even numbers on the W side, odd numbers on the E side. A beacon (starboard hand) is situated on the drying flats 0.3nm W of East Usk Light. There is a least depth of 12.8m at MHWS over the flats in the approach and in the entrance channel as far as South Lock, but this depth is not guaranteed. Privately owned facilities in the Usk River: Lysaghts, Dallimores, Eastern Dry Dock, Bird Port (see separate entry) and MIR Steel berthing facilities are all privately owned and maintained. Newport Harbour Commissioners are responsible for the safety of navigation within the Harbour area. ABP South Wales and Newport Harbour Authorities are not responsible for monitoring or maintaining siltation levels at these private berths and Wharfs. Large tidal ranges in the River Usk result in a huge amount of sediment transportation. There can be large differences between advertised water levels and actual depths. Allowances for CD at these private berthing facilities are as follows: ..... Wharf/Dock: Allowance based upon Chart Datum: Lysaghts 4.58m Dallimores (Hanson) 5.78m Eastern Dry Dock 4.28m MIR 2.0m (Vessels up to 130m) 2.25m (VesseIs 130m to 140m) 2.5m (VesseIs 140m to 150m) Vessels 150m to 155m only accepted after consultation with the Harbour Master. Vessels 155m to 180m not accepted at present. MIR Steel Wharf is self-scouring. The MIR Steel Wharf dries out twice a day but is NAABSA certified (Not Always Afloat but Safe Aground). See separate entry for Bird Port.

BA 1176. Admiralty Pilot NP37.

Swansea Coastguard, contact on VHF Ch 67.

North Dock 1002. South Dock 1010.

MIR Steel Wharf (Privately owned): Vessels over 135mLOA may be required to use shore wires for berthing and may require chain stoppers. For max permissible laden draught, it is necessary to deduct 2.5m. (3.0m for vessels between 176m and 180m) from the predicted tidal height CD. Vessels between 176m and 180m must berth starboard side to if loaded. If swinging during the hours of darkness, vessels exceeding 160m must employ a second Pilot.

It is strongly recommended that vessels request a Pilot on their first visit. Pilotage is provided by Associated British Ports and is arranged as for Newport Docks. Pilotage services are provided by the South Wales Pilotage service, available throughout 24 hours, Tel: +44 1446 732 665. Details can be found on http://www.southwalesports.co.uk/Pilotage. Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels or tows of over LOA85m, and all vessels or tows of over LOA20m carrying dangerous or noxious substances in bulk, twelve or more passengers or explosives. Vessels requiring a pilot should send their ETA at the Breaksea Light Buoy (51° 19.88'N 3°19.07'W) 24 hours in advance (and update as appropriate) either directly to Cardiff LPS or via Agent, stating: (a) ETA (b) Max draught (c) Port of destination. ..... The Pilot Boarding Area is a Prohibited Anchorage. Pilot Boarding Area is bounded by: 51°21.14'N 3°24.70'W 51°19.67'N 3°24.70'W 51°19.67'N 3°15.00'W 51°21.85'N 3°15.00'W 51°21.85'N 3°15.90'W 51°21.14'N 3°18.50'W ..... Pilot boards within the above area as follows: Area A 51°20.90'N 3°23.30'W For vessels with a draught of 12.5m or over. Area B 51°20.90'N 3°19.00'W For vessels with a draught less than 12.5m. Area C 51°21.50'N 3°15.50'W Alternative Pilot boarding area as advised by the Harbour Authority. Pilot normally disembarks to the East of the Merkur Light Buoy

The Newport Harbour Commissioners is a body created by Statute and levies Harbour Dues. The organisation covers those parts of the Bristol Channel and Rivers Usk and Ebbw which lie between an imaginary line drawn in a S.79°W. true direction from Goldcliff until it meets the shore of the Bristol Channel eastward of the Peterstone Wentlooge Church and the bridge over the River Usk at Newbridge and the bridge carrying the South Wales Railway of the Great Western Railway Company over the River Ebbw and the banks and shores of such parts of the said channel and rivers and any works on such banks and shores and all streams, pools, creeks, havens, bays and inlets within those limits.

Fifoots Point pylon, conspicuous (51°32.7'N 002°58.8'W); a second pylon, which is also conspicuous, stands 0.5nm WNW. The 2 pylons support an overhead power cable. Chimney conspicuous, (51°33'N 002°58'W), 3 in number, the tallest chimney lies furthest E. East Usk Light (white round tower, 13m in height) (51°32.4'N 002°57.9'W). West Usk Light (disused), standing 0.57nm SW of Fifoots Point.

An overhead power cable spans the mouth of River Usk at Fifoots Point (51° 32.7'N 002°58.9'W); it has a safe vertical clearance of 64m. South Lock: Entered between two approach jetties extending S from each side of the lock. Lights are exhibited from a white framework tower at the head of the jetty. The lock has length 305m, width 30.5m, depth over the sill 13.8m MHWS and 10.7m MHWN. Times of entry are 4 hours either side of HW. North Dock Passage: Max width of 18.2m, vessels approaching passage from either side to sound four blasts, each of 2 secs duration, then proceed with caution. Dock Level: Cannot be guaranteed but will generally be held at the average level of 11.74m. Newport Transporter Bridge: Safe vertical clearance 54m, spans the river, 2.5nm above the entrance.

Range 11.9m Springs, 5.8m Neaps. The Bristol Channel has the second largest tidal range in the world.

Vessel Traffic Information Service available. Vessels should call Newport Radio on VHF Ch 16 as follows: ..... 1. At least 30 minutes before arrival at W Usk Lightbuoy (51°31.7'N 002° 58.45'W). 2. On passing W Usk Lightbuoy 3. On passing Pier Head (51°32.9'N 002°59.1'W) for vessels bound for river wharves. 4. On arrival at destination. On departure from Newport Dock or River Usk berths, all vessels should report at least 30 minutes prior to departure. Vessels navigating the River Usk and wishing to pass the Transporter Bridge must inform Newport Radio. Traffic signals are shown, throughout 24 hours, from a mast on the W side of the outer end of S Lock for vessels inward bound. When signals are not shown vessels must not approach the lock.

Available.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

NEWPORT, BRISTOL CHANNEL 51°32.88'N 2°59.20'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB NPT For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL CHANNEL PILOTAGE GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL DIAGRAM PORT OF BRISTOL BRISTOL, INCLUDING AVONMOUTH AND ROYAL PORTBURY DOCK ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 04/25 Newport ABP correspondence, (RSDRA2024000335560), 04/25

Newport Radio can be contacted as follows: Telephone: +044-870-6096699, +044-1633-204451 Facsimile: +044-1633-221285

Customs clearance, including EPU facilities, is provided through a locally recognised office.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew Declaration 2 2. Stores Declaration 3 3. General Declaration (completed by agent) 2 4. Cargo Inward Declaration 2 5. Master's Authority (completed by agent) 1 6. Cargo in unregistered spaces 2

Vessels should send their ETA, 1nm N of Breaksea Light Float, 24 hours in advance to their agent through any coast radio station.

Will be supplied on docking.

Port Health Authority board vessel at entrance lock. Pratique is automatic.