Par (GBPAR)

Par closed to commercial operations in January 2008. Information is retained should the port re-open. Par is a tidal port accessible only at or near high water. It is a harbour formed by 3 quays, Long Arm, Short Arm and West Arm, and a breakwater which shelters the harbour from strong winds. There are berths for 7 coastal vessels. Of these, three berths can accommodate vessels up to 85m. Owners are advised to contact the Port Authority or agent when fixing vessels close to this limit. Exports formerly included bulk and bagged clay, and bulk aggregate. Imports were oil and timber.

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

Par is a small port located on the SW coast of England.

LOA 125m, beam 13.5, draught 5.0m at spring tides. Largest vessel handled: 120m. Max tonnage lifted: 3,500t.

Approx 600 vessels visit the port annually.

Vessels waiting to enter the harbour may anchor in a convenient depth S of the harbour entrance on a sandy bottom, but should avoid anchoring inside the 10m contour W of a line drawn 180° from Spit Point, 0.3nm SW of the harbour entrance, where the bottom is rocky. Safe anchorage is obtainable in St Austell Bay at most times. Otherwise shelter is obtainable at Fowey without losing turn for loading or unloading.

Puckey's Ground (a rocky patch) lies in the approach to the harbour nearly 1nm SW of the entrance which is approached from S over Par Sands. These sands lie E of the harbour and dry out as far as Killyvarder Rock (50°20.3'N 004°42.3'W) which is marked by a beacon (starboard hand). The approach passes between that rock and Breams Rock 0.4nm W. A lighted mooring buoy is moored 0.5nm ESE of the head of the breakwater.

BA 31, 148. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

1025.

Vessels are swung on arrival and berthed stern first.

Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels over 37.5m in length except those exempt by law. The pilot will usually board in a position arranged with the vessel up to 1nm from the harbour entrance, but the pilot may board anywhere within an area contained by a line joining Fishing Point (50°20.2'N 004°43.0'W) and a point on the E side of Saint Austell Bay at position (50°19.5'N 004°40.9'W) and the shore. Pilots can berth vessels up to 2 hours before HW and 1 hour after HW. Pilots come under the control of Fowey Harbour Commissioners.

A lighted buoy is situated at co-ordinates 50°20.55'N 004°41.90'W. Traffic signals are shown on a mast near the SE end of Long Arm as follows: A red flag by day or a red light at night indicates the harbour is closed or that entry is prohibited owing to an outward movement. Vessels may enter the harbour only when these signals are not showing.

Range 1.52m. The depth of water available depends on tidal conditions, varying from 3.0m on neap tides to 5.2m on spring tides. The harbour dries out at low water.

There are no tugs available but the pilot vessel provides berthing and towage assistance.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

Messages for pilots can be relayed to Fowey Par Pilots callsign "Par Pilots". VHF: Par Pilots: Ch 16, 12. Fax +44 1726 815777. Par harbour also use the same frequencies but with a callsign "Par Port Radio".

No local offices, may be boarded by mobile squad.

..... Coastal 1. Crew List From EU Country: 1. Crew List 2. C13 Declaration. From non EU Country: 1. Crew List 2. C13 Declaration 3. C142 Crew Declaration.

ETA should be daily from 5 days prior to arrival, with amendments as soon as possible and not less than 6 hours prior to arrival. Call on VHF 2 hours before arrival.

Harbour regulations regarding the loading turn of vessels are in force. Copies of these regulations are available from the Port Authority.

Valid Ship Sanitation Control Exemption Certificate required.

Tendered by the agent on arrival at the roads.