Sharpness and Gloucester (GBSSS)

The Port of Gloucester comprises the wet docks at Sharpness and Gloucester, which are connected by the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal. Sharpness, the main port, is equipped with cargo and container handling facilities.

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

Sharpness is located at the mouth of the Severn Estuary on the W coast of England.

LOA126m, beam 16.76m, draught 6.55m, 7,000DWT.

Approx 432,000t of cargo handled annually.

Barry Roads, 1nm E of Nell's Point (51°23'N 003°16'W), affords good anchorage in moderate weather. There are depths of 10.0m, gravel and clay, 0.5nm SE of the entrance to Barry Docks. A wreck, with a least depth of 5.9m, lies 0.85nm E of Nell's Point, and there are detached patches, with a least depth of 3.4m, 1.75nm E of the point. Anchorage can also be found in the N part of Barry Roads, out of the strength of the tidal stream, in depths of 7.0m, 0.5nm W of Sully Island (51°24'N 003° 12'W).

Vessels bound for Sharpness pass through the River Severn to the port lock, this area is under the jurisdiction of Gloucester Harbour Authority. The main channel is clearly marked with leading lights, buoys and beacons over a distance of approx 14nm on the approach to Sharpness. The entrance to the tidal basin leads ENE between N Pier and S Pier then to the lock.

BA 1166, 1152, 1182, 1176. Admiralty Pilot NP37.

Local co-ordinating station at Swansea, contact on VHF Ch 16 or Tel: 999 and ask for coastguard.

1000. Fresh water within Sharpness Dock.

Compulsory within the Gloucester Harbour approach area. Non compulsory within Sharpness Dock. British Waterways authorise one dock/canal pilot. If required the dock pilot boards in the lock for berthing in Sharpness. Pilots normally board approx 1nm N of Breaksea Lightfloat (51°20'N 003°19'W). Vessels should establish contact with the pilot vessel approx 1 hour prior to arrival, callsign "Gloucester Pilot" and maintain contact until the pilot is embarked. All vessels should notify pilots of LOA, beam, draught (FW) prior to arrival. For vessels awaiting a pilot, Barry Roads affords the best anchorage.

The seaward limit of the Port of Sharpness is an imaginary line drawn from the NW extremity of the N Pier to the W extremity of the S Pier.

Grain silo, conspicuous (51°43.2'N 002°28.6'W), standing on the E side of the harbour. Grain silo, conspicuous (51°43.2'N 002°28.3'W), standing on the W side.

The maximum ship's draught for any vessel entering or leaving Sharpness Dock on any particular tide can be obtained using the following formula: Tidal prediction - clearance = max fresh water draught. Subject to maximum fresh water draught of 6.5m. The minimum clearance over the sill at Sharpness is dependant on the beam of the vessel as follows, though weather, tidal conditions and vessel characteristics may require such minimum clearances to be increased at the discretion of the Harbour Master: ..... Beam Minimum Clearance Less than 10.3m 0.6m 10.3 to 13.7m 0.7m 13.7 to 16.7m 0.9m The maximum beam for a vessel entering Sharpness Dock is 16.76m. There is no maximum length restriction. Movements into and out of Sharpness are dependent on clearance over outer sill, normal operating window, 2 hours before HW to HW.

Range 9.3m, MHWS; 5.8m MHWN; 0.2m MLWN; 0.5m MLWS.

VTS operates on the approaches to Avonmouth.

There are no tugs available at Sharpness. If tugs are required within the docks or approaches they should be booked in advance through vessel's agent.

Prevailing winds: W'ly.

SHARPNESS, INCLUDING CHEPSTOW AND LYDNEY 51°43.04'N 2°28.95'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB SSS For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL CHANNEL PILOTAGE GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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The PV may advise vessels of an alternative boarding position. NOTES: (1) Pilotage is provided by Gloucester Pilot's Partnership. (2) Provides pilotage for CHEPSTOW and LYDNEY. (3) Dock Pilot (if required) boards in the lock for berthing in Sharpness. (4) Vessels bound for Chepstow should advise mast height above the waterline. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE NOTE: For details see BRISTOL, including Avonmouth and Royal Portbury Dock. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT INFORMATION AND REPORTING (SHARPNESS DOCK) CONTACT DETAILS: Call: Sharpness Radio VHF Frequency: Ch 13 HOURS: HX REPORTING POINTS: (1) Inward-bound vessels should report to Sharpness Radio on passing Lower Shoots Lt Bn (51°33.80ґN 2°42.00ґW). (2) Outward-bound vessels should report to Bristol VTS on VHF Ch 12 on passing Lower Shoots Lt Bn. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ PORT (SHARPNESS DOCK) CONTACT DETAILS: Sharpness Port Authority (Canal and River Trust) VHF Frequency: Ch 13 Pierhead Telephone: +44(0)1453 511968 HOURS: HX FOG SIGNALS: At the entrance to Sharpness Dock and Sharpness Point, fog signals are available on request through the Pierhead Duty Watchkeeper on VHF Ch 13 or by telephone during normal hours of navigation. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ GLOUCESTER HARBOUR TRUSTEES CONTACT DETAILS: Telephone: +44(0)1453 811913 Fax: +44(0)1453 810381 Website: www.gloucesterharbourtrustees.org.uk DESCRIPTION: (1) The Trustees are the Competent Harbour Authority for the Gloucester Harbour. (2) The area includes the tidal reaches of the Rivers Severn and Wye. The outer limits commence seawards of the Second Severn Crossing and the inner limits end at the weirs at Llanthony and Maisemore on the River Severn near Gloucester and Bigsweir Bridge on the River Wye. ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________" }

VHF: ..... Station Range (nm) Calling (Ch) Working (Ch) Notes Pilot Station 30-40 12 12 Avonmouth Radio contact point for pilotage services Harbour Control 10 13 13 Sharpness Radio VTS 30-40 12 12 Avonmouth Radio by arrangement through agent.

Customs, Tel: +44 1179 843400. Immigration, Tel: +44 1275 818688.

..... 1. IOPP Certificate 2. Load Line Certificate 3. Safety Construction Certificate 4. Radio and Equipment Certificate 5. Form C13 6. Form C142 7. Crew List 8. Manifest 9. Hazardous cargo, UN number and IMO class, to be advised prior to sailing.

Notify ETA 24 hours prior to arrival at the Breaksea pilot station. Vessels carrying dangerous cargoes must notify ETA a minimum of 24 hours prior to arrival to include the following details: Quantity, IMDG Classification and UN Number.

NOR to be tendered on arrival at the berth.