Plymouth (GBPLY)

Plymouth is a Naval port subject to the jurisdiction of the Queen's Harbour Master (QHM) on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence. Access to the commercial parts of the port is via water controlled and regulated by QHM. All vessels are subject to the QHM's authority and must comply with his directions. Commercial vessels may be delayed to permit the safe passage of Naval vessels, particularly nuclear powered vessels. The port also encompasses the commercial harbours of Millbay Docks, Cattewater and Sutton Harbour. Millbay Docks, owned and operated by Associated British Ports (ABP), comprises a tidal basin specialising in Ro-Ro and cruise ship traffic. The port has one purpose built linkspan enabling loading and discharging of passenger and freight vehicles at any state of the tide. Millbay Docks also has a large modern passenger terminal, extensive vehicle marshalling areas, open storage and cargo sheds which speed up the turnaround of vessels and ease the flow of traffic. Cattewater Harbour is a Trust Port. The privately owned Victoria Wharves, Cattedown Wharves and Phomplett Jetty lie within its boundaries. Sutton Harbour, a non-tidal basin, provides 24 hour access through a lock at the harbour entrance.

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

Plymouth is located on the S Devon coast.

LOA 200.0m, draught 28.0m, beam 28.0m, 21,000DWT

Approx 2,450,000t of cargo, 800 vessels and 450,000 passengers handled annually.

There are three anchorage areas within the port limits, these vary depending on size of vessel, cargo and Naval movements. Anchor positions are allocated by Longroom Port Control and refer to numbered anchorages on chart BA1967 or BA 30. Outer anchorages: S of Plymouth Breakwater (50°20'N 004°09'W) there are 3 numbered anchorage berths, 21, 22 and 23, as shown on the chart, situated 0.6nm and 0.9nm and 1.25nm SSW, respectively, from Plymouth Breakwater Fort. No 22 Anchorage is a licensed explosives anchorage. Anchorage can be obtained in Cawsand Bay, sheltered from all except SE winds; vessels should anchor clear of the recommended track for deep draught ships and of the DG range. Anchorages and mooring: Anchorages are situated as follows (with positions given from Plymouth Breakwater Fort (50°20.0'N 004°08.9'W)): Anchorages for vessels over 7.5m draught are No 1 (0.11nm NNE), No 2 (0.9nm NNE), No 5 (0.7nm NNE) and No 7 (0.5nm N). Anchorage areas for vessels of less than 7.5m draught are situated SE of The Bridge (50°21.0'N 004°09.6'W) and in Jennycliff Bay (0.8nm NNW and 1.25nm NE). All anchorages except those in Jennycliff Bay are numbered. Prohibited anchorages: Anchorage is prohibited in those areas shown on current Admiralty charts. Plymouth Sound: Mooring buoys are situated in Plymouth Sound (with positions given from Plymouth Breakwater Fort): C Mooring Buoy (0.2nm N): last reported dredged depth 12.0m. D Mooring Buoy (3.5nm NE): last reported dredged depth 11.6m. E Mooring Buoy (0.55nm NNE): last reported dredged depth 9.7m. F Mooring Buoy (0.9nm NE): last reported dredged depth 8.6m. Lights are exhibited from these buoys. Anchorage beacons are situated on Ramscliff Point (50°20.6'N 004°07.7'W). Quarantine anchorage: Is in the S part of Jennycliff Bay, entered between Ramscliff Point (50°20.6'N 004°07.7'W) and Dunstone Point, 0.7nm N, E of a line drawn 351° from Bovisand pier head.

Approach and entry: The port is approached from clear water and entered between Penlee Point (50°19'N 004°11'W) and Great Mew Stone, 3.25nm ESE, passing either side of Plymouth Breakwater (50°20'N 004°09'W). The recommended track passes W of the breakwater. Approaches to Plymouth Sound: From S: From a position about 4nm E of Eddystone Light (50°11'N 004°16'W) the line of bearing 000° of Plymouth Breakwater W Head Light (50°20'N 004°10'W) leads in the approach, passing E of Eddystone Rocks then W of West Rutts. The line of bearing 350° of Maker Light situated on Hooe Lake Point, or at night within its white sector (330°-004°), then leads towards the entrance to Western Channel passing W of OSR South Lightbuoy and OSR North Lightbuoy, then E of Draystone reef. Draystone Lightbuoy (port hand) is moored 0.15nm SSE of the reef closer to the recommended track, then W of Knap, a shoal marked on its SW side by Knap Lightbuoy (starboard hand), then to the pilot boarding place. From W: From a position approx 1nm S of Rame Head (50°19'N 004°13'W) the line of bearing 080° of the summit of Great Mew Stone leads in the approach passing S of Penlee Point. On the line of bearing 020° of Plymouth Breakwater W Light the track then leads NNE then N to join the recommended track from S on the line of bearing 350° of Maker Light (1.5nm NNE). From E: From a position about 1.25nm SSW of Great Mew Stone (50°18'N 004° 06'W), the line of bearing 290° of the summit of Rame Head leads in the approach passing SSW of Mewstone Ledge, which extends 0.2nm SW from Great Mew Stone, to join the recommended track from S on the line of bearing 350° of Maker Light. Clearing bearings: The sector limit (004°) of Maker Light, which changes from red to white, clears E of Draystone. The sector light, which shows white between the bearings of 033°-037° and is shown from a window in the tower below the main light of Plymouth Breakwater W Light, covers the W part of Knap.

BA 30, 1613, 1901, 1902, 1967. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

Auxiliary stations are situated at Rame, Plymouth and Tamar.

1021.

Vessels subject to compulsory pilotage are: ..... 1. All vessels over LOA 50m proceeding to or from an alongside or buoy berth. 2. All vessels over LOA 100m proceeding within the area N of a line joining Maker Point Lighthouse, Plymouth Breakwater and Staddon Point. 3. All vessels over LOA 150m proceeding N of a line from Penlee Point Shag Stone. 4. All vessels carrying hazardous, noxious or polluting cargoes, including those vessels not gas freed from a previous cargo, from Sound to berth and berth to Sound. 5. All vessels over LOA 50m not carrying navigational charts of Plymouth of a scale of 1:12,500 or larger which show all numbered anchorages. 6. All vessels over LOA 125m proceeding to an anchorage in Cawsand Bay. The pilot vessel is a dark blue motor boat with white upperworks and yellow top, with the word PILOT in black on both sides of the wheelhouse. All vessels over 20m in length are required to report to Longroom Port Control. Vessels carrying hazardous cargoes are to report their cargo when passing the first reporting position. It is recommended that the services of a pilot are used for the passage to Pomphlett Jetty which is through a narrow channel with yacht moorings on either side. The effect of tides in this channel can be extreme. Pilot boards in the following positions: ..... 1. Vessels under LOA 150m: within 0.75nm of the W entrance to the Sound 2. Vessels over LOA 150m: 50°18.5'N 004°10.5'W

The port limits are defined within the area bounded by a circle of radius 3.5nm drawn from Plymouth Breakwater Lighthouse. The outer limits of the port extend from Rame Head (50°19'N 004°13'W) to Shag Stone, nearly 4nm E.

Hazardous cargoes to be notified in advance and permission to be granted by Harbour Master before entering port. Bridges: Minimum vertical clearances under Royal Albert Bridge and Tamar Bridge, at the N end of Hamoaze, at Saltash (50°24.5'N 004°12.5'W) are 30m and 35m, respectively.

Range 5.0m (springs), 2.2m (neaps).

Mandatory for vessels over 20m in length, the following are required: ..... 1. Inbound: a. Send ETA at least 24 hours in advance or on leaving previous port if later. Message should include vessel's name, nationality, draught, berth/anchorage and pilotage/tug requirements. b. When within VHF range, confirm ETA, pilotage requirements and any serious defects to vessel or cargo. c. Report position to Longroom Port Control on passing the line Penlee Point to Shag Stone (50°19'N) and obtain permission for entry into Plymouth Sound. d. Report to Longroom Port Control on passing the breakwater and obey traffic signals when shown. e. Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13, 14, or 16; report when passing the reporting points listed below and when berthed. 2. Outbound or shifting berth or anchorage: a. Inform Longroom Port Control 24 hours in advance if possible b. Seek permission 1 hour and again 10 minutes in advance; any likely delay is to be reported immediately c. Observe traffic signals; maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 13, 14 or 16; report when passing points listed below. 3. The following are mandatory for vessels carrying dangerous cargo: Comply with (1) and (2) above and in addition send ETA 48 hours in advance, including description of cargo, substance identification number, quantity or weight, and the appropriate classification in accordance with the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations. Reporting Points: ..... Lat Long 1. W of Shag Stone 50°19.0'N 004°08.9'W 2. E of Plymouth Breakwater 50°20.0'N 004°07.9'W 3. E of Penlee Point 50°19.0'N 004°10.4'W 4. NW of Plymouth Breakwater 50°20.0'N 004°10.0'W Information service: When reporting in, vessels will be advised of shipping movements in the ports and approaches. Tidal and wind speed information is also available on request. Fog Warning: Information on fog conditions available on VHF Ch 13, 14, 16 from Longroom Port Control or Flag. Note: ..... 1. Vessels may obtain information on Traffic Signals displayed at Drake's Island and Flagstaff from either Longroom Port Control or Flag 2. Port Control Traffic Light System: There are no restrictions imposed when the signals are unlit unless notified on VHF Ch 13 or 14 3. Submarines regularly operate in Plymouth Sound and Approaches with equipment deployed astern, extending out to 800m. Vessels should not therefore pass within 200m of any submarine, or cross astern of a submarine within 800m. If in doubt, vessels should contact the submarine direct on VHF Ch 13 or 16 to seek advice. If radio contact with the submarine cannot be established, vessels should call Longroom Port Control.

Tugs are available. Cattewater Harbour has 1 x 720hp tug. If a larger tug is required then this should be ordered through vessel's agents. Towage is compulsory for vessels bound for or sailing from the following terminals: ..... Pomphlett Jetty Vessels greater than LOA 80m Cattedown Wharves (tanker on berth) Vessels greater than LOA 80m Cattedown Wharves (tanker berth vacant) Vessels greater than LOA 105m Victoria Wharves Vessels greater than LOA 105m

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

PLYMOUTH 50°21.31'N 4°08.65'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB PLY For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM PLYMOUTH VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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Everything W and N is the responsibility of Flag Port Control, and E and S is the responsibility of Plymouth VTS. CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Plymouth VTS Flag VHF Channel: Ch 16; 13 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 836490 (Plymouth PCS) +44(0)1752 663225 (Plymouth PCS) +44(0)1752 552416 (Flag PCS) Fax: +44(0)1752 554570 (Flag Port Control) E-mail: navynbcd-khmlongroom@mod.gov.uk Website: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor Telephone: +44(0)1752 836953 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) The following procedures are mandatory for vessels over 20m LOA: (a) Vessels inward-bound: (i) Notice of ETA: Send ETA at least 24h in advance or on leaving previous port if later. Message should include vessel's name, nationality, draught, berth/anchorage and pilotage/tug requirements (ii) When within VHF range, confirm ETA, pilotage requirements and any serious defects to vessel or cargo (iii) Report when passing the REPORTING POINTS (iv) Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14; report when berthed (v) Passenger vessels should call on VHF Ch 13 to report number of passengers and crew on board, and then monitor VHF Ch 14 (b) Vessels outward-bound or shifting berth or anchorage: (i) Inform Plymouth VTS 24h in advance if possible (ii) Seek permission 1h and again 10 mins in advance; any likely delay is to be reported immediately (iii) Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14; report when passing the REPORTING POINTS (2) The preferred route for entering and exiting the port is via the Western Channel. Vessels over 20m wishing to use the Eastern Channel should contact the VTS for permission. 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Longroom (adjacent to Millbay Docks (MOD)) CONTACT DETAILS: Plymouth Pilots (Commercial) Call: Plymouth Pilots VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 662708 Fax: +44(0)1752 669691 E-mail: pilot@plymouthport.org.uk MOD Pilots Call: Plymouth VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 13 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 836930 (Admiralty Pilots) +44(0)1752 663225 (Plymouth Port Control) +44(0)1752 552413 (Flag Port Control) +44(0)1752 836953 (Plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor) +44(0)1752 836490 (Plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Operator) Fax: +44(0)1752 554570 (Flag Port Control) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels: (a) All vessels over 50m LOA proceeding to or from an alongside or buoy berth in the port (b) All vessels over 100m LOA proceeding within the area N of an imaginary line from Maker Point Lt Ho to the western Plymouth Breakwater Lt Ho, and N of an imaginary line from the eastern Plymouth Breakwater Lt Ho to Staddon Point (c) All vessels exceeding 125m LOA proceeding to an anchorage in Cawsand Bay (d) All vessels exceeding 150m LOA proceeding N of an imaginary line drawn from Penlee Point to the Shag Stone (e) All vessels carrying hazardous, noxious or polluting cargoes, including those vessels not gas-freed from a previous cargo proceeding to or from an alongside berth or buoy in the port (f) All vessels over 50m LOA not carrying paper navigational charts of Plymouth of a scale of 12,500 or larger and which show all numbered anchorages, or an IMO type approved ECDIS chart which displays the Band 5 chart for the area (2) Pilotage of the following vessels will be at the discretion of the King's Harbour Master Plymouth, using an Admiralty Pilot when required: (a) HM vessels (b) Government owned vessels and auxiliaries and foreign warships/auxiliaries navigating in the port for the purpose of taking up or leaving an anchorage or Ministry of Defence owned berth, dock or mooring (c) Any vessel proceeding to a Ministry of Defence owned berth, dock or mooring (3) Vessels seeking advice on pilotage outside normal working hours should contact the Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor (VTSS) by telephone or VHF Ch 14. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) The geographical limits of the VTS area comprise: (b) Northern limit: Tamar Bridge (50°24·50N 4°12·22W) (b) Western limit: The entrance of the River Lynher at a line drawn between Henn Pt Lt Bn (50°23·95N 4°12·72W) and Carew Pt Lt Bn (50°23·57N 4°12·71W) (c) Eastern limit: Laira Bridge (50°22·13N 4°06·52W) (d) Southern limit: The line delineating the 'Limit of Dockyard Port' as shown on Admiralty Charts (2) To delineate the areas of responsibility for VTS between Flag Port Control and Plymouth VTS, a line should be drawn from the statue at the S end of South Yard next to Mutton Cove (50°21·90N 4°10·68W) due S. Everything W and N is the responsibility of Flag Port Control, and E and S is the responsibility of Plymouth VTS. CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Plymouth VTS Flag VHF Channel: Ch 16; 13 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 836490 (Plymouth PCS) +44(0)1752 663225 (Plymouth PCS) +44(0)1752 552416 (Flag PCS) Fax: +44(0)1752 554570 (Flag Port Control) E-mail: navynbcd-khmlongroom@mod.gov.uk Website: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor Telephone: +44(0)1752 836953 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) The following procedures are mandatory for vessels over 20m LOA: (a) Vessels inward-bound: (i) Notice of ETA: Send ETA at least 24h in advance or on leaving previous port if later. Message should include vessel's name, nationality, draught, berth/anchorage and pilotage/tug requirements (ii) When within VHF range, confirm ETA, pilotage requirements and any serious defects to vessel or cargo (iii) Report when passing the REPORTING POINTS (iv) Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14; report when berthed (v) Passenger vessels should call on VHF Ch 13 to report number of passengers and crew on board, and then monitor VHF Ch 14 (b) Vessels outward-bound or shifting berth or anchorage: (i) Inform Plymouth VTS 24h in advance if possible (ii) Seek permission 1h and again 10 mins in advance; any likely delay is to be reported immediately (iii) Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14; report when passing the REPORTING POINTS (2) The preferred route for entering and exiting the port is via the Western Channel. Vessels over 20m wishing to use the Eastern Channel should contact the VTS for permission. (3) The following procedures are mandatory for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes: Comply with (1) (a) and (b) above and in addition send ETA 48h in advance, including description of cargo, substance identification number, quantity or weight, and the appropriate classification in accordance with the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas (DGHAR) Regulations 2016 (see GENERAL NOTES). REPORTING POINTS: Participating vessels should report to Plymouth VTS on VHF Ch 14 when passing the following positions: (1) 50°19·03N 4°08·14W (W of Shag Stone) and obtain permission for entry into Plymouth Sound. (2) 50°20·02N 4°07·94W (E of Plymouth Breakwater). (3) 50°19·03N 4°10·46W (E of Penlee Point) and obtain permission for entry into Plymouth Sound. (4) 50°20·06N 4°10·04W (W of Plymouth Breakwater). (5) 50°21·16N 4°08·19W (E of Melampus Lt buoy) (inward-bound only) stating destination as "The Cattewater", "Sutton Harbour", "Millbay" or "The Hamoaze" as appropriate. INFORMATION SERVICE: (1) Vessels reporting will be advised of shipping movements in the ports and approaches. (2) Tidal and wind speed information is also available on request. (3) Vessels will be advised of other vessels at anchor and on buoys. SUBMARINES: (1) Submarines regularly operate in Plymouth Sound and approaches with equipment deployed astern, extending out to 800m. (2) Vessels should not therefore pass within 200m of any submarine, or cross astern of a submarine within 800m. (3) If in doubt, vessels should contact the submarine direct on VHF Ch 14 or 16 to seek advice. (4) If radio contact with the submarine cannot be established, vessels should call Plymouth VTS. FOG WARNINGS: Information on fog conditions available on VHF Ch 14 or 16 from Plymouth VTS or Flag Port Control. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Cattewater Harbour Call: Cattewater Harbour VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 665934 (Office hours) Fax: +44(0)1752 253624 E-mail: info@plymouthport.org.uk Website: www.plymouthport.org.uk Millbay Docks Call: Millbay Docks VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 662191 Fax: +44(0)1752 825624 E-mail: plymouth@abports.co.uk Website: www.abports.co.uk Sutton Harbour Call: Sutton Lock VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +44(0)1752 204702 (Office hours) +44(0)1752 204732 (Lock - H24) E-mail: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk Website: www.suttonharbourgroup.com Victoria Wharves Call: Victoria Wharves VHF Channel: not listed Telephone: +44(0)1752 663175 Fax: +44(0)1752 313147 E-mail: info@victoriawharf.co.uk HOURS: Cattewater Harbour: Mon-Fri: 0900-1700 LT Millbay Docks: During ferry operations only Sutton Harbour: HW±2h ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ }, "formatted_text_original": "PILOTS LOCATION: Cattewater (Commercial); Longroom (adjacent to Millbay Docks (MOD)) CONTACT DETAILS: Plymouth Pilots (Commercial) Call: Plymouth Pilots VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 662708 Fax: +44(0)1752 669691 E-mail: pilot@plymouthport.org.uk MOD Pilots Call: Plymouth VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 13 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 836930 (Admiralty Pilots) +44(0)1752 663225 (Plymouth Port Control) +44(0)1752 552413 (Flag Port Control) +44(0)1752 836953 (Plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor) +44(0)1752 836490 (Plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Operator) Fax: +44(0)1752 554570 (Flag Port Control) HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for the following vessels: (a) All vessels over 50m LOA proceeding to or from an alongside or buoy berth in the port (b) All vessels over 100m LOA proceeding within the area N of an imaginary line from Maker Point Lt Ho to the western Plymouth Breakwater Lt Ho, and N of an imaginary line from the eastern Plymouth Breakwater Lt Ho to Staddon Point (c) All vessels exceeding 125m LOA proceeding to an anchorage in Cawsand Bay (d) All vessels exceeding 150m LOA proceeding N of an imaginary line drawn from Penlee Point to the Shag Stone (e) All vessels carrying hazardous, noxious or polluting cargoes, including those vessels not gas-freed from a previous cargo proceeding to or from an alongside berth or buoy in the port (f) All vessels over 50m LOA not carrying paper navigational charts of Plymouth of a scale of 12,500 or larger and which show all numbered anchorages, or an IMO type approved ECDIS chart which displays the Band 5 chart for the area (2) Pilotage of the following vessels will be at the discretion of the King's Harbour Master Plymouth, using an Admiralty Pilot when required: (a) HM vessels (b) Government owned vessels and auxiliaries and foreign warships/auxiliaries navigating in the port for the purpose of taking up or leaving an anchorage or Ministry of Defence owned berth, dock or mooring (c) Any vessel proceeding to a Ministry of Defence owned berth, dock or mooring (3) Vessels seeking advice on pilotage outside normal working hours should contact the Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor (VTSS) by telephone or VHF Ch 14. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: (1) The geographical limits of the VTS area comprise: (a) Northern limit: Tamar Bridge (50°24·50N 4°12·22W) (b) Western limit: The entrance of the River Lynher at a line drawn between Henn Pt Lt Bn (50°23·95N 4°12·72W) and Carew Pt Lt Bn (50°23·57N 4°12·71W) (c) Eastern limit: Laira Bridge (50°22·13N 4°06·52W) (d) Southern limit: The line delineating the 'Limit of Dockyard Port' as shown on Admiralty Charts (2) To delineate the areas of responsibility for VTS between Flag Port Control and Plymouth VTS, a line should be drawn from the statue at the S end of South Yard next to Mutton Cove (50°21·90N 4°10·68W) due S. Everything W and N is the responsibility of Flag Port Control, and E and S is the responsibility of Plymouth VTS. CONTACT DETAILS: Port Control Call: Plymouth VTS Flag VHF Channel: Ch 16; 13 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 836490 (Plymouth PCS) +44(0)1752 663225 (Plymouth PCS) +44(0)1752 552416 (Flag PCS) Fax: +44(0)1752 554570 (Flag Port Control) E-mail: navynbcd-khmlongroom@mod.gov.uk Website: www.royalnavy.mod.uk/khm/plymouth Vessel Traffic Service Supervisor Telephone: +44(0)1752 836953 HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) The following procedures are mandatory for vessels over 20m LOA: (a) Vessels inward-bound: (i) Notice of ETA: Send ETA at least 24h in advance or on leaving previous port if later. Message should include vessel's name, nationality, draught, berth/anchorage and pilotage/tug requirements (ii) When within VHF range, confirm ETA, pilotage requirements and any serious defects to vessel or cargo (iii) Report when passing the REPORTING POINTS (iv) Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14; report when berthed (v) Passenger vessels should call on VHF Ch 13 to report number of passengers and crew on board, and then monitor VHF Ch 14 (b) Vessels outward-bound or shifting berth or anchorage: (i) Inform Plymouth VTS 24h in advance if possible (ii) Seek permission 1h and again 10 mins in advance; any likely delay is to be reported immediately (iii) Maintain continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14; report when passing the REPORTING POINTS (2) The preferred route for entering and exiting the port is via the Western Channel. Vessels over 20m wishing to use the Eastern Channel should contact the VTS for permission. (3) The following procedures are mandatory for vessels carrying dangerous cargoes: Comply with (1) (a) and (b) above and in addition send ETA 48h in advance, including description of cargo, substance identification number, quantity or weight, and the appropriate classification in accordance with the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas (DGHAR) Regulations 2016 (see GENERAL NOTES). REPORTING POINTS: Participating vessels should report to Plymouth VTS on VHF Ch 14 when passing the following positions: (1) 50°19·03N 4°08·14W (W of Shag Stone) and obtain permission for entry into Plymouth Sound. (2) 50°20·02N 4°07·94W (E of Plymouth Breakwater). (3) 50°19·03N 4°10·46W (E of Penlee Point) and obtain permission for entry into Plymouth Sound. (4) 50°20·06N 4°10·04W (W of Plymouth Breakwater). (5) 50°21·16N 4°08·19W (E of Melampus Lt buoy) (inward-bound only) stating destination as "The Cattewater", "Sutton Harbour", "Millbay" or "The Hamoaze" as appropriate. INFORMATION SERVICE: (1) Vessels reporting will be advised of shipping movements in the ports and approaches. (2) Tidal and wind speed information is also available on request. (3) Vessels will be advised of other vessels at anchor and on buoys. SUBMARINES: (1) Submarines regularly operate in Plymouth Sound and approaches with equipment deployed astern, extending out to 800m. (2) Vessels should not therefore pass within 200m of any submarine, or cross astern of a submarine within 800m. (3) If in doubt, vessels should contact the submarine direct on VHF Ch 14 or 16 to seek advice. (4) If radio contact with the submarine cannot be established, vessels should call Plymouth VTS. FOG WARNINGS: Information on fog conditions available on VHF Ch 14 or 16 from Plymouth VTS or Flag Port Control. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Cattewater Harbour Call: Cattewater Harbour VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 665934 (Office hours) Fax: +44(0)1752 253624 E-mail: info@plymouthport.org.uk Website: www.plymouthport.org.uk Millbay Docks Call: Millbay Docks VHF Channel: Ch 16; 12 14 Telephone: +44(0)1752 662191 Fax: +44(0)1752 825624 E-mail: plymouth@abports.co.uk Website: www.abports.co.uk Sutton Harbour Call: Sutton Lock VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +44(0)1752 204702 (Office hours) +44(0)1752 204732 (Lock - H24) E-mail: marina@sutton-harbour.co.uk Website: www.suttonharbourgroup.com Victoria Wharves Call: Victoria Wharves VHF Channel: not listed Telephone: +44(0)1752 663175 Fax: +44(0)1752 313147 E-mail: info@victoriawharf.co.uk HOURS: Cattewater Harbour: Mon-Fri: 0900-1700 LT Millbay Docks: During ferry operations only Sutton Harbour: HW±2h ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 45/25 (Former update 27/25) Sutton Harbour Group Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2025000507599), 45/25 ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

VHF: Pilots: Ch 16, 14. Call "Longroom Port Control". Email: pilot@plymouthport.org.uk. Naval Dockyard/MOD pilots: Ch 16, 08, 10, 11, 12, 13. Call "Longroom Port Control". Sutton Harbour Authority: Ch 12, 37. Millbay docks: Ch 16, 12, 14. Watch hours during ferry operation only. Cattewater Harbour: Ch 16, 14.

ETA to be sent at least 2 hours before arrival at Penlee Point. Call "Longroom" Port Control on VHF Ch 14. This VTS service is operated by the Queen's Harbour Master. Notify ETA at least 24 hours in advance or on leaving last port of call if later. The ETA message should include vessel's name, nationality, berth/anchorage and pilot/tug requirements. When within VHF range, confirm ETA, requirements and any serious defects to vessel or cargo.