Port Talbot (GBPTB)

The port is located within easy reach of motorways and has direct mainline rail access. The port handles cement, coal and iron ore.

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

Port Talbot is located on the S coast of Wales approx 72km W of Cardiff.

Draught 16.5m, LOA 300m, beam is unrestricted,182,983DWT

Approx 6,700,000t of cargo and 190 vessels handled annually.

Recommended within area bounded by: ..... Latitude Longitude 51°30.0'N 004°06.9'W 51°30.0'N 004°01.5'W 51°25.0'N 004°01.5'W 51°25.0'N 004°09.7'W

Approaches: From a position outside Swansea Bay and in the vicinity of the pilot boarding area for Port Talbot, deep draught vessels should pass S of the Ledge Lightbuoy (51°30'N 003°59'W) then proceed NE towards the entrance channel, passing: SE of Grounds Lightbuoy (E cardinal), moored off the SE end of Outer Green Grounds, then: SE of Cabenda Lightbuoy (S cardinal). Entrance channel: Passes between N and S breakwaters, dredged over a width of 183m and is marked on each side by lightbuoys (port and starboard). A light (metal framework tower) is exhibited from the head of each breakwater. Leading lights: Front light (yellow and orange diamond shaped daymark on metal framework tower) are situated near the root of the N breakwater. Rear light (similar structure) (400m ENE of the front light). The alignment 059.75° of these lights, which are shown when required, leads through the entrance channel into the harbour. A turning area, dredged to 11.2m, exists within the confines of the Tidal Harbour breakwaters; the limits of the turning area are marked by steel and wood pile structures from which lights are exhibited.

BA 1161, 8264. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

Swansea Coastguard Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre, Tel: +44 1792 366534.

1025.

Tidal berths: S side: Starboard side alongside, head to sea. N side: Port side alongside, head to sea. Ships swing to starboard in harbour and berth, stern first with assistance of 3 or 4 tugs, depending on size of vessel.

Compulsory for vessels over 1,600GT and for all vessels carrying 12 or more passengers. Vessels are advised not to enter the Tidal Harbour or Old Dock without a pilot, or local knowledge. Pilots for vessels entering Tidal Harbour normally embark and disembark in an area 6.5nm SW of Mumbles Head. For vessels entering Old Dock the pilot boards at the Swansea Pilot boarding position 1.1nm SE of Mumbles Head Lighthouse. Notice required for a pilot is the same as that for ETA. Amendments to ETA should also be sent direct to the pilots at least 4 hours before arrival.

From HW mark at position 51°34.00'N 003°47.13'W, then on an imaginary arc of a circle centred on the tower at the base of N breakwater with a radius of 2,037m, then to 51°34.05'N 003°49.27'W, then on a bearing of 239°49', then to 51°33.44'N 003°51.00'W, then on a bearing of 233° . From HW mark at position 51°32.87'N 003°52.15'W, then on a bearing of 324°45' , then to 51°33.38'N 003°52.80'W, then on a bearing of 053° , then to 51° 33.98'N 003°51.53'W, then on bearing of 059°59', then to 51°34.57'N 003° 49.85'W, then continuation of above arc, then to 51°34.98'N 003°49.93'W, then on bearing of 022° , then to HW mark at position 51°35.83'N 003°49.38'W.

Channel buoys: ..... 1. N Inner Fairway Buoy, red can buoy, radar reflector, Fl R 3s. 2. S Inner Fairway Buoy, green conical buoy, radar reflector, Fl G 3s. 3. N Outer Fairway Buoy, red can buoy, radar reflector, Fl R 5s. 4. S Outer Fairway Buoy, green conical buoy, radar reflector, Fl G 5s. Harbour lights: 1. Rear leading light: Large tower structure, by day yellow/orange diamond, by night, Oc R 6s 32m 6M 2. Front leading light: Tower structure, by day yellow/orange diamond, by night Oc R 3s 12m 6M. 3. N breakwater seaward end: Fl R 4 10s 3m 3M. 4. S breakwater seaward end: Fl G 3s 3m 3M.

Dependent on tidal conditions. Movements of vessels in and out of the Tidal Harbour are affected mainly by vessels draught, but there are also restrictions related to size of vessels and tidal flows across the harbour. Movement of vessels into or out of Old Dock Lock is restricted to approximately 2.5nm before to 2 hours after HW to ensure safe operation of the lock gates. Further information can be obtained from the pilots or the Dock Master.

Range 8.9m (max), 4.0m (min).

It is mandatory for all vessels of 50GT or over navigating in the waters contained within the Severn VTS and Bristol VTS areas to participate in the reporting procedures and report to Severn VTS and/or Bristol VTS as appropriate at the nominated reporting points as listed in NP286(1).

Tugs are available from Swansea and should be ordered at least 6 hours in advance through the vessel's appointed agent; they meet vessels as they approach the entrance channel.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

PORT TALBOT 51°35.00'N 3°49.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB PTB For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL CHANNEL PILOTAGE SWANSEA PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 42/16 ABP South Wales, (RSDRA2016000225724), 42/16

VHF: Port: Ch 16, 12. Swansea & Port Talbot Pilot: Ch 14. Severn VTS: Ch 69.

Available, by arrangement with agent.

..... 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 & 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

Send ETA and draught through agent at least 24 hours prior to arrival. Amendments to ETA should be sent at least 4 hours before original ETA. Vessels carrying dangerous or polluting cargoes should send reports to Severn VTS at least 24 hours prior to arrival and when within VHF reporting areas.

Available, through agent.

Tender NOR as per Charter Party.