Poole (GBPOO)

The commercial port of Poole is situated within one of the largest natural harbours in the world; the port activity taking place on the N shore of the harbour in Poole's old town area and the Hamworthy shore on the W side of Little Channel. Port operations fall into 7 categories: ..... 1. Conventional cargoes 2. Continental passenger freight ferry terminal (Ro-Ro) 3. Bulk and chemicals 4. Private quays handling sea dredged sand and ballast and timber 5. Onshore/offshore oil support 6. Passenger cruise vessels 7. Petroleum products.

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

Poole is situated on the S coast of England, approx 26nm W of Fawley.

LOA 220m, beam 22.7m, 11,000DWT.

Approx 500,000t of cargo, 500 vessels and 190,000 passengers handled annually.

Although there are no anchorages within the harbour, suitable areas are available in Poole Bay and Studland Bay. These have good holding and are protected in all but Easterly conditions. Advice may be sought from Poole Harbour Control.

The port is approached through the SW part of Poole Bay through Swash Channel and entered between South Haven Point and the S end of Sandbanks, 370m NNE. Swash Channel leads about 2nm NW through a shallow coastal bank to the harbour entrance. The channel is marked by lightbuoys. Harbour approach and entrance: The channel leading to the harbour lies between two extensive sandbanks, the Hook Sands to the E and the Milkmaid Bank and Bar Sands to the W. On entry, at HW, the harbour resembles a spacious inland lake with a number of navigable channels. Passage of these channels however should not be attempted by any vessel more than 50m in length without the aid of a pilot. From the outer sea buoys vessels proceed along the Swash Channel between the Havens at Sandbanks and enter the harbour through Brownsea Roads and into the Middle Ship Channel. Throughout its length, this deep water ship channel which leads to the Ro-Ro Terminal berths, is extensively marked with lightbuoys and has a depth of water sufficient to allow the largest cross channel ferries currently using the port to enter and sail at all states of the tide. Having reached the port area, the secondary navigable channel "Little Channel" turns N and leads to the conventional cargo berths and the Town Quay.

BA 2611, 2175. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286 (1).

Portland Coastguard, contact on VHF Ch 16 or Tel: +44 1305 760439. All rescue services available.

1021-1025.

Poole Pilotage Area (Poole Harbour Commission), contact on VHF Ch 14, or Tel: +44 1202 666401, Fax: +44 1202 440231, manned throughout 24 hours. Compulsory over LOA 50m, or LOA 30m if carrying more than 12 passengers. Pilots board inbound vessels from a 12m orange pilot cutter by arrangement, in the vicinity of Bar Lightbuoy No 1 (50°39.3'N 001°55.1'W). Notify pilots of ETA at least 1.5 hours prior to arrival, confirm 15 minutes before arrival on VHF Ch 14. Notice of departure 1 hour. Masters visiting the port regularly, subject to proof of experience and qualifications, may be granted a Pilotage Exemption Certificate.

Poole No 2 Bar Buoy, 50°39.2'N 001°55.2'W.

Vessels with a draught greater than 5.2m are normally subject to tidal restraints. Fog routine: In reduced visibility, normally less than 500m, the Harbour Control Officer will order a fog routine. Whilst in force the following precautions are to be observed: ..... 1. Vessels over 20m must seek permission before moving in the harbour 2. Small craft are to keep clear of the main shipping channels 3. Vessels entering or leaving harbour must maintain a distance of 0.5nm between each other 4. Vessels are not to pass in the channel except with the agreement of both Masters, who should be in radio contact 5. Vessels are not to exit Little Channel until any other vessel using the Middle Ship Channel or Turning Basin is clear 6. Vessels are not to overtake in the channels.

Range 2.3m MHWS, 1.8m MHWN, 1.0m MLWN, 0.4m MLWS. Speed of tide in harbour entrance is a max of approx 4kts.

Report to Poole Harbour Control VHF Ch 14 when passing the positions indicated on chart BA 2611.

One tug available, 1x1300hp.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

POOLE 50°42.00'N 1°59.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB POO For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM POOLE VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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(2) The seaward limit bounded by: (a) 50°41·87N 1°55·52W (ashore) to (b) 50°39·07N 1°54·86W to (c) 50°39·07N 1°55·47W to (d) 50°40·24N 1°56·91W (ashore) CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Poole VTS (for Poole Pilots) VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1202 440230 E-mail: harbourcontrol@phc.co.uk Website: www.phc.co.uk HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) Pilotage is compulsory for all vessels. (2) Pilotage is exempt for the following: (a) Vessels in HM Government Service (b) Vessels of 50m or under, unless 30m or over LOA carrying dangerous goods or liquid, bulk dangerous cargoes with flammable or toxic properties or carrying more than 12 passengers. (c) Notwithstanding any other pilotage direction, Poole VTS may compel any vessel to take a Pilot if it is deemed to be a potential hazard to safe navigation. (3) Notice of ETA: Vessels should send ETA 24h in advance to Poole VTS and or on departure from the last port or operating area if closer than 24h sailing. (4) The ETA notification shall be sent either direct to the Poole VTS by telephone, e-mail or through the vessels appointed agent, along with the maximum draught and the nature of any defects. (5) An update on the vessels ETA should be sent directly to the Poole VTS via VHF Ch 14 or telephone not later than 1h before arrival at the Pilot boarding position. (6) A final confirmation of ETA should be given via VHF Ch 14 not later than 15 mins prior to arrival at the Pilot boarding position. (7) On completion of the 1h update, vessels should maintain a listening watch on VHF Ch 14 in case of changes to the ETA required by the port or for any other relevant information. (8) Notice of ETD: Vessels departing from the Port Area which require the services of a Pilot must give at least 1h notice of their estimated time of departure (ETD). The ETD should be sent directly to Poole VTS via VHF Ch 14 or by telephone. (9) Vessels requiring shifting within the Port area which require the services of a Pilot must give at least 1h notice of their Estimated Time of Movement (ETM). The request should be sent directly to Poole VTS via VHF Ch 14 or telephone. (10) Pilot boards in position 50°39·12N 1°54·70W (0·3 n miles SE of Bar Lt buoy No.1). ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE AREA: The Poole Harbour Commissioners Competent Harbour Authority Area: (1) All the waters in Poole Harbour up to an imaginary line drawn due N and S through the confluence of the Rivers Frome and Piddle or Trent. (2) The seaward limit bounded by: (a) 50°41·87N 1°55·52W (ashore) to (b) 50°39·07N 1°54·86W to (c) 50°39·07N 1°55·47W to (d) 50°40·24N 1°56·91W (ashore) SERVICE: This is a UK designated Port VTS to contribute to safety of life at sea, improve the safety and efficiency of navigation and support the protection of the environment within Poole Harbour and approaches by mitigating the development of unsafe situations. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Poole VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 Telephone: +44(0)1202 440230 E-mail: harbourcontrol@phc.co.uk Website: www.phc.co.uk HOURS: H24 PROCEDURE: (1) This reporting system is mandatory for all vessels over 25m LOA operating in Poole Harbour and Approaches. (2) Vessels are required to comply with the Merchant Shipping (Traffic Monitoring and Requirements) Regulations 2004 (see GENERAL NOTES). (3) Vessels intending calling at the port shall notify Poole VTS 24h in advance of arrival at the Bar Lt Buoy No 1 advising: (a) Vessel's name (b) Flag (c) gt (d) Port of registry (e) Call sign and IMO number (f) Any defects in engine, power, steering, hull or thrusters (g) Agents (h) Draught (4) Vessels which are required to comply with Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas (DGHA), Regulations 2016 and associated Code of Practice (see GENERAL NOTES) shall also advise volume/mass of dangerous or polluting cargo. (5) Inward-bound vessels: (a) Inward-bound vessels requiring a Pilot should call Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 giving at least 1h notice of arrival at Pilot boarding position (b) Vessels exempt from pilotage shall call Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 giving at least 1h notice of arrival at the Bar Lt Buoy No 1 (c) These reports should include details of any machinery or navigation defects on board the vessel (d) All specified vessels shall call Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14, 15 minutes before arriving at the Bar Lt Buoy No 1 to request clearance and a traffic update (e) Vessels navigating within the area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14 (6) Vessels intending moving within the harbour shall call Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 for Traffic Clearance, 15 minutes before singling up, upon leaving the berth and safely moored at their new assigned berth. (7) Outward-bound vessels: (a) Outward-bound vessels requiring a Pilot should call Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 giving at least 1h notice of intended departure (b) Vessels exempt from pilotage shall call Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 giving at least 15 minutes notice of singling up prior to departure (c) These reports should include details of any machinery or navigation defects on board the vessel (d) Vessels navigating within the Area should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14 REPORTING POINTS: Vessels of 25m LOA or more transiting the harbour should report to Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 as follows: (1) Bar Lt Buoy No 1 (50°39·29N 1°55·14W). (2) Channel Lt buoy (50°40·45N 1°56·27W) (Inward-bound only). (3) Aunt Betty Lt buoy (50°41·96N 1°57·39W). (4) Stakes Lt buoy (50°42·43N 1°59·00W). (5) On the berth: All fast (Inward-bound). (6) Off the berth: Underway (Outward-bound). INCIDENT OR DAMAGE REPORTS: (1) Any incident that reflects on the safe operation within the CHA Area of Poole is to be reported as soon as possible to Poole VTS, either by VHF Ch 14 or by telephone +44(0)1202 440230. (2) A written follow-up report will normally be requested (www.phc.co.uk/report-an-incident). (3) Such incidents are considered to be those that involve: (a) Damage to vessels (b) Injuries to persons on board (c) Movement of or damage to navigational marks (d) Damage to shore infrastructure (e) A close quarters situation between two or more vessels which results in emergency action being taken by one or more of the vessels involved (f) A "Near Miss" incident that may otherwise have caused injury or damage OIL POLLUTION REPORTS: (1) In order that pollution may be dealt with effectively, mariners sighting oil pollution within the harbour are requested to immediately report the sighting to Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 or by telephone +44(0)1202 440230, giving as much detail as possible: (a) Position (b) Size/extent (c) Description (e.g. light, thick or heavy) (d) Direction of movement if possible (e) Source (2) Reports will be investigated and appropriate action taken by Poole Harbour Commissioners. RESTRICTED VISIBILITY ROUTINE: (1) Restricted Visibility Routine may be implemented at the discretion of Poole VTS (generally when visibility is reduced to less than 500m or less) when a reduction in visibility imposes an additional risk on vessels navigating in the main shipping channels. (2) A navigation warning for "Restricted Visibility Routine" will be broadcast by Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14. (3) Vessels of 25m LOA or over should seek permission from Poole VTS on VHF Ch 14 before moving in the harbour. Poole VTS will inform vessels of other movements which may affect their navigation. (4) Vessels should maintain a continuous listening watch on VHF Ch 14. (5) Small vessels are strongly encouraged to remain on the berth. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT CONTACT DETAILS: Hr Mr Telephone: +44(0)1202 440210 E-mail: harbourmaster@phc.co.uk Harbour Office Telephone: +44(0)1202 440200 E-mail: pooleharbourcommissioners@phc.co.uk Website: www.phc.co.uk HOURS: Mon-Fri: 0900-1700 (Outside office hours contact Poole VTS). METEOROLOGY: Up-to-date in-harbour wind and tide data is available on request. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ TUGS CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Poole VTS VHF Channel: Ch 16; 14 PROCEDURE: Tug available H24 on request; 1h notice required. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ SANDBANKS CHAIN FERRY CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sandbanks Ferry VHF Channel: Ch 14 PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels subject to pilotage must establish contact via Poole VTS to agree which slipway the chain ferry will remain for the passage of the vessel through the Harbour Entrance. (2) Vessels under 50m LOA not subject to compulsory pilotage are obliged (by Bye-law) to give way to the Sandbanks Chain Ferry. This must be established before the vessel passes No.6 Lt Buoy (50°40·14N 1°55·91W) inward-bound or Aunt Betty Lt Buoy (50°41·96N 1°57·39W) outward-bound. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ BRIDGES LOCATION: The lifting bridges are located beyond the commercial berths. CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Poole Bridge VHF Channel: Ch 12 Telephone: +44(0)1202 676531 (0500-2359 daily) PROCEDURE: (1) Vessels should call Poole Bridge on VHF Ch 12 announcing their intention to transit the next lift sequence. (2) An IALA traffic light system is operated. " }

WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 06/25 Poole Harbour Commissioners Notice 5/25, (RSDRA2025000023234), 06/25

VHF: Callsign "Poole Harbour Control", throughout 24 hours. Telephone: 01202 440230, Fax: 01202 674801, E-mail: harbourcontrol@phc.co.uk. ..... Station Range (nm) Calling (Ch) Working (Ch) Pilot 15 14 14 Tugs 5 14 14 Harbour Control - 14 14

For general enquiries contact, Tel: +44 1703 330330.

Ships Report form C13 (2 copies) and Personal Effects form C142 (2 copies).

ETA to be advised to local agents 48 and 24 hours and the pilot station 1.5 hours prior to arrival. Call VHF Ch 14.

Notify any sickness onboard the vessel.