Portland (GBPTL)

Portland Harbour and port are owned and operated by Portland Port Ltd. The harbour is well protected from the prevailing SW'ly winds and is circled by an extensive breakwater system which protects it from adverse E'ly weather. The harbour is approximately 20nm from the main English Channel Routing Scheme. The jetties and shore installations are currently concentrated on the S section of the Inner Harbour where the deep water comes close to the shore and provides shelter from the prevailing SW'ly winds. There are over 2,000m of alongside berths with depths of up to 11.6m. Anchorages are available within the inner and outer harbours, with depths over 15.0m. Coaling Pier Island: In total over 600m of quay length on 2.8ha of quay apron and flat storage area. The Coaling Pier is an island, accessed by a short road bridge capable of taking 250t loads. On the eastern part of the N side of this island lies the Deep Water Berth which is a suspended concrete deck structure supported by steel piles accessed by a road bridge and suitable for vessels up to 70,000DWT and particularly suitable ship replenishment activities.

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

Portland is situated on the S coast of England, in western approaches to the English Channel.

Draught 10.7m, LOA 350m, beam and DWT unrestricted.

Approx 34,000 passengers and 370 vessels handled annually.

Vessels seeking shelter from W'ly gales are likely to find more room and better shelter outside the breakwaters in Weymouth Bay, where the holding ground is good. Contact Portland Harbour Radio for anchorage allocation. BAD WEATHER REFUGE ANCHORAGE: Vessels less than LOA 150m, not being serviced by Portland Port Ltd or Weymouth Harbour Authorities are exempt from compulsory pilotage for arrival at and departure from the refuge anchorage only. OUTER HARBOUR ANCHORAGES: There are two dedicated anchorage areas. One located in the Inner Harbour and the other in the Outer Harbour. Bunkering and / or lubricant deliveries will take place at one of the two hazardous cargo anchorages. The anchorage in the outer harbour is defined as an area enclosed by the following points: 50° 36'00N - 002° 23'90W 50° 36'00N - 002° 25'80W 50° 35'10N - 002° 24'40W 50° 35'10N - 002° 23'90W The anchorage area within the inner harbour encompasses the existing hazardous cargo anchorages and is defined as an area within the harbour to the east of the following line: 'From the north-east corner of Phoenix Pier due north as far as latitude 50° 35'00''N and then north-easterly to the north-western extremity of the north-eastern breakwater. Max. draught is 19m.

There are 3 entrances to the harbour, but the southern entrance is blocked by a totally submerged sunken vessel. This acts as a swell reduction mechanism for the inner harbour berths and the entrance is not available for use by commercial shipping. The main commercial vessel access is either from the North or East Ship Channels, both 200m wide. The East Ship Channel has a min depth of 13.8m which shoals to 12.5m just inside the entrance. The North Ship Channel, min depth 12.4m, allows a washing current to enter the harbour, which then rotates anti-clockwise around the harbour, past and through the jetties before exiting via the South and East Ship Channels. The presence of this current ensures that the harbour is self scouring and requires an extremely low level of maintenance dredging.

BA 2454, 3315, 2268, 2255, 2610. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

Contact coastguard on VHF Ch 16 or 67.

1025.

The pilotage district includes the following area; W of line joining Grove Point (50°32.9'N 002°24.9'W) and White Nothe, (50°37.5'N 002°19.3'W), including Portland Inner and Outer Harbour but excluding Weymouth Harbour. Compulsory for all vessels LOA 50m and over, LOA 20m and over if carrying dangerous substances or more than 12 passengers. Pilots board at 50°36'N 002° 24'W. Pilotage is available 24 hours, notify pilots 24, 6 and 2 hours in advance of arrival. Sailing time from boarding point to anchorage 30-45 mins or to berth is approx 45-60 mins. The following category of vessels are exempt from compulsory pilotage; MOD vessels in Outer Harbour and Inner Harbour N of a line between Lattice Tower (50°34.25'N 002°27.57'W) and Beacon 'E' (50°34.82N 002°24'W). Any vessel transiting the Portland Port Outer Harbour Area to or from the Port of Weymouth. The pilot will board vessels carrying dangerous or polluting cargo at either the Inner or Outer boarding positions: Inner 50°36.0'N 002°24.0'W. Outer 50°35.0'N 002°22.3'W.

Port limits are as follows: ..... 1. A line drawn E from a point of 50°36.4'N 002°26.5'W to a point of 50°36.4'N 002°23.8'W; 2. A line drawn S from that point to a point at 50°32.3'N 002°23.8'W; 3. A line drawn W from that point to a point at 50°32.3'N 002°25.5'W; and 4. A line drawn across New Channel at its entrance to East Fleet coterminous with the western side of Ferry Bridge. There are two dedicated anchorage areas. One located in the Inner Harbour and the other in the Outer Harbour. Bunkering and / or lubricant deliveries will take place at one of the two hazardous cargo anchorages. The anchorage in the outer harbour is defined as an area enclosed by the following points: 50° 36'00N - 002° 23'90W 50° 36'00N - 002° 25'80W 50° 35'10N - 002° 24'40W 50° 35'10N - 002° 23'90W The anchorage area within the inner harbour encompasses the existing hazardous cargo anchorages and is defined as an area within the harbour to the east of the following line: 'From the north-east corner of Phoenix Pier due north as far as latitude 50° 35'00''N and then north-easterly to the north-western extremity of the north-eastern breakwater.

Fort Head QR; "A" Head Fl 10s "B" Head Oc R "C" Head Oc G "D" Head Oc R.

Port Capabilities: Very little beam and draft restriction with width at harbour entrance at 210 m and depth at 12.4 m.

Range: ..... LAT -0.2m MHWN +1.4m MLWS +0.1m MHWS +2.1m MLWN +0.8m HAT +2.5m MSL +1.0m

The Vessels Information Service is operational throughout 24 hours to assist in movements and berthing within the Inner and Outer Harbour. The VIS also acts as an Emergency Control Centre for Portland Harbour's Emergency Plan and Spill Contingency Plan.

A tug is always available for arrivals and departures if 2 hours notice is given. Three large harbour tugs, ''Wyke Castle'' bollard pull 28t, "Maiden Castle" bollard pull 55t and "Rufus Castle" bollard pull 50t. Additional tugs are available with prior notice, tugs' lines are used. To order tugs contact Portland Towage, Tel: +44 1305 821599. Vessels requiring 2 or more tugs must give 12 hours notice with confirmation 2 hours before requirement. The following vessels are subject to compulsory towage upon entering the Portland Harbour Limits. ..... Vessel entering/leaving Outer Anchorage Not compulsory. Vessel entering/leaving Inner Harbour Anchorage Compulsory for vessels of: LOA 180-200m (1 tug). LOA 200-280m (2 tugs). Vessel entering/leaving Inner Harbour to/from Compulsory for vessel of: alongside berth LOA 100-120m (1 tug). LOA 120-200m (2 tugs). The above compulsory towage is for single screw vessels. ..... 1. Vessels with twin screw or other assisted steering may be reduced at the discretion of the master or pilot. 2. The number of towage appliances required by an agent, owner or master should never be reduced . If an increase is thought necessary, the pilot should discuss this with the agent, owner or Master

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

PORTLAND (UNITED KINGDOM) 50°34.20'N 2°25.80'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB PTL For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND LOCAL PORT SERVICE WEYMOUTH PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 07/24 Portland Harbour Authority correspondence, (RSDRA2024000010811), 07/24

Radio: Niton Radio coast station is recommended for passing messages at long range. VHF: Portland Harbour Radio: Ch 14, 16, 20, 28, 71, 74. Portland Port Tel: 01305 824044 and email: eta@portland-port.co.uk Port Operations: Ch 74, callsign "Portland Harbour Radio". All vessel in/outbound to or from the Inner harbour must report to Portland Harbour Radio VHF Ch 74 on passing Reporting Points PE or PN. Pilots: Ch 09, 74. Tugs; Ch 71, 74.

HM Customs (Poole) Tel: +44 1202 634500. Immigration (Poole) Tel: +44 1202 673658.

Port Arrival Form and Waste Declaration Form are required. ..... Copies Vessels arriving from an EU port and sailing to an EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from an EU port but sailing to a non EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Outwards) 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Outwards) 2 4. IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU but sailing to an EU port 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Inwards), 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Inwards) 2 4. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. IMO Passenger List (Inwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU and sailing to a port outside the EU: 1. IMO General Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO Ships Stores Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 3. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 4. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 5. IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2

Notify ETA 24,12, 6 and 2 hours prior to arrival at pilot station on VHF Ch 44 or 74 or Tel: +44 1305 824044, Fax: +44 1305 824055, Email: eta@portland-port.co.uk. ETA to include the following: ..... 1. LOA 2. Draught 3. ETA at pilot or anchorage 3. Health condition onboard 4. No of transit passengers 5. No of crew in transit 6. No of crew disembarking. ETD: All vessels for lay up or cargo handling, must give notice of 12 hours for sailing (preferred) or 2 hours for sailing (min). Vessel carrying dangerous or polluting cargoes are required to complete a checklist in accordance with MSN 1784(M) prior to entry.

Traffic regulations: Due to the frequent movements by vessels in the vicinity of Portland Harbour, all vessels approaching Portland Harbour should make reports on VHF Ch 74 to Portland Harbour Radio when passing through radio reporting points PE or PN, whose positions are marked on the charts. In addition, it is mandatory that such vessels should keep watch on VHF Ch 74 when within 3nm of "A" head (50°35'N 020°25'W). Radio reporting points: Position: "CF" E'ly in and outbound vessels to and from Weymouth or Portland. "CG" S'ly in and outbound vessels to or from Weymouth or Portland. "CH" S'ly in and outbound vessels to or from Weymouth or Portland. "PN" in and outbound North Ship Channel. "PE" in and outbound East Ship Channel. Reports should include the following information: ..... Inbound vessels: Name of ship, position (reporting point letters), destination and ETA. Outbound vessels: Name of ship, position (reporting point letters), intended route E or W of The Shambles (if appropriate). All vessels must request permission before weighing anchor or leaving alongside berths.