Porthmadog (GBPMD)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. The 2 small coastal berths are privately owned by the pilot, Mr R A Kyffin, Tel: +44 1766 75684, with whom arrangements should be made. There is a Ro-Ro facility, which was installed by CEGB for servicing local power stations, used very infrequently. Two berths for small coastal vessels, total length 137m. In the NW corner of the harbour, known as Pen Cei, a load bearing concrete slab exists designed for off loading heavy items.

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

Porthmadog is a very small port located on the NW coast of Wales.

Length 60m, beam 15m. Wider barges by prior arrangement. Max draught 2.8m.

Anchorages seaward of Fairway Buoy but exposed to winds from the S.

Entrance channel to Porthmadog is entered at the bar which lies 1nm W of Harlech Point (52°53.7'N 004°08.4'W) and between Harlech Spit and Morfa Bychan Spit. It is well marked by small buoys which are only moved to meet the frequent changes in the channel from Apr-Oct. Fairway Buoy 52°52.95'N 004° 11.11'W, spherical R W V S L Fl 10s. There are 16 unlit buoys of which ten have lanterns between May and Oct. The number of Aids to Navigation varies with channel movements. Reflective topmarks of the appropriate colour indicate the buoys.

BA 1971, 1512. Admiralty Pilot NP37.

Available from Holyhead, Tel: +44 1407 762051.

1015.

Leisure craft moorings only. Numerous leisure moorings in vicinity of navigable channel close to centre of harbour.

Compulsory, except for exempted vessels. Available at all times by prior arrangement. Pilotage Authority is Gwynedd Council who should be contacted for rates. Pilot boards in the vicinity of the Fairway Lightbuoy (52°53'N 004° 11'W) or in bad weather in S Tudwal's Roads. Vessels should establish contact with Harbour Master in advance because of the restricted and changeable approach conditions.

White House (52°54.4'N 004°09.0'W). Harlech Castle (52°51.6'N 004°06.5'W). Moel y Gest (52°55.6'N 004°09.5'W).

HW springs only for vessels over 3.0m draught. Prior consultation essential, particularly during winter months when buoyage maintenance is in hand.

Range 3.9m springs, 1.9m neaps.

No traffic scheme has been adopted.

In consultation with the Harbour Master.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

PORTHMADOG 52°55.32'N 4°07.76'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB PMD ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Calling and safety Ch 16. Working Ch 12 between 0900-1700hrs when vessel is expected.

Customs at Holyhead.

..... Documents Copies 1. Crew List - 2. Passenger List - 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List - 5. Crew's Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms and Ammunition List - 8. Health documents or Certificate 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading - 16. Manifests (freighted) - 17. Manifests (unfreighted) - 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Pollution Prevention Certificate. 1

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, the draught and size of vessel to be included. See also NOR below.

NOR should be tended 60 hours in advance due to leisure craft moored in the approach channel.