Swansea (GBSWA)

The port handles general cargo, steel, dry bulk & forest product.

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

Swansea is located near the seaward end of the Bristol Channel on the S Wales coast.

LOA 185m, beam 25m, draught 9.5m, 30,000DWT.

Approx 261,000t of cargo and 86 vessels handled annually.

Normal anchorage can be obtained 2nm SE of Mumbles Light.

From the pilot boarding position, the harbour is entered through a dredged channel (controlling depth 4.2m), which is marked by lightbuoys and lights in line. Approach Jetty, built of concrete extends 300m SSW from the E entrance point of King's Lock forming a lead into the lock. Kings Lock entrance, is 27.4m wide and has a depth over the sill of 12.4m at MHWS and 10.1m at MHWN, which gives access to Kings Dock and from there to the other docks. From the Pilot boarding position, the track to the seaward limits of the entrance channel, marked by SW Inner Green Grounds Lightbuoy (S Cardinal) (51°34'N 003°57'W), leads 1nm through Outer Roadstead and between Mumbles Head and Outer Green Grounds, an area containing a large number of shoal patches 2nm E. Caution: The depths over Outer Green Grounds are frequently changing. Entrance Channel: From the vicinity of SW Inner Grounds Lightbuoy, the entrance channel, dredged over a width of 122m, leads NNE for a distance of 2.5nm across Green Grounds, foul ground which encumbers the greater part of the W side of Swansea Bay with detached patches of rock and stones over which there are frequently changing depths. Lightbuoys (port and starboard hand) mark the edges of the channel. Lights in line, at each end of the approach jetty, bearing 020°, indicate the E limit of the dredged channel. At the harbour entrance a light (yellow metal column) is exhibited from the head of West Pier and from a yellow framework tower at the head of Eastern Breakwater. Turning area: A turning area, NW of the approach jetty, has been dredged to enable vessels of up to 20,000t to be swung if required. Lights are exhibited at the S end and close to the N end of the approach jetty.

BA 1161, 8264, 1165. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

Contact Swansea coastguard, Tel: +44 1792 366534.

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Docking instructions will be given on arrival off Mumbles Head and berthing instructions on arrival in the lock.

Compulsory for vessels over 85m in length and for vessels over 20m in length carrying 12 or more passengers, explosives, dangerous or noxious substances. Pilot boarding position is 1.1nm SE of Mumbles Head Lighthouse (51°34'N 003° 58'W).

The port of Swansea is bounded at its outer limits by a line, which extends up to 2.5nm SSW of the harbour entrance. The inner limit lies seaward of River Tawe Barrage (51°37'N 003°56'W).

Mumbles Head Lighthouse Fl (4) 10s (51°34'N 003°58'W).

Vessels are docked over HW period. Any vessel whose dimensions are approaching maximum, should advise the Dock and Harbour Master well in advance. Vessels with a beam of over 26.2m are not normally accepted unless fitted with a bow thruster.

MHWS:12.32m, MLWS: 3.32m, MHWN: 10.02m, MLWN:6.02m.

Vessel Traffic Service is mandatory for all vessels, 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 at the nominated reporting points. Area: The waters contained within the area bounded by a line joining Port Eynon Point (51°32.25'N 004°12.65'W) to the SW corner of the Port Talbot deep water anchorage (51°25.00'N 004°09.55'W) to Nash Point (51°24.10'N 003°33.55'W). The waters contained within the area bounded by a line running S from Nash Point (51°24.10'N 003°33.55'W) to Hurlstone Point (51°13.93'N 003°34.53'W), and a line running through the Lower Shoots Light Beacon (51°38.85'N 002° 42.05'W). Procedure: Severn VTS offers formally an Information Service as defined by the IMO in Marine Guidance Note 238. Port Information will continue to be provided directly from the Ports of Barry, Cardiff, Newport, Port Talbot Dock, Port Talbot Harbour and Swansea. Vessels reporting at the report points must provide Severn VTS with the following: ..... 1. Position 2. Identity 3. Intentions Vessels inbound carrying dangerous or polluting goods, should send reports required under statutory legislation to Severn VTS. Vessels outbound are to report to Severn VTS as follows: 1. Prior to departing the locks in Barry, Cardiff or Newport 2. Prior to departing the jetty or locks in Port Talbot Dock, Port Talbot Harbour and Swansea. 3. Prior to departing a berth on the River Neath or River Usk. Vessels passing from the Severn VTS area to the Bristol VTS area, or vice versa, are required to report to the VTS whose coverage they are entering. Vessels within the Severn VTS area may call another vessel on VHF Ch 69 and, unless passing a short message relating directly to safety of navigation, move to a working channel. Vessels communicating with Severn VTS, port and other vessels within the Severn VTS area must use standard marine communication phrases. Vessels at anchor in the Severn VTS are must call Severn VTS 30 minutes before weighing anchor and again when underway.

Tugs are available throughout a 24 hour and are based in King's Dock. Advance notice is required through local agents.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

SWANSEA 51°36.45'N 3°55.67'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB SWA For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL CHANNEL PILOTAGE GENERAL DIAGRAM BRISTOL VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 16/19 ABP South Wales Pilotage Directions 2019, (RSDRA2019000054297), 16/19

VHF: Port Radio: Ch 14. Tel: +44 870 609 6699. Fax: +44 1792 332255. Email: swansea@abports.co.uk Pilots: Ch 14, 11. Tel: +44 1792 651391. Fax: +44 1792 332299. Tugs/pilots: Ch 69, 71. Severn VTS: Ch 69.

..... Inward: Vessels outside EU Customs C13, Customs C142 Immigration Crew List Vessels within EU Nil Outward: Vessels outside EU Customs C13 Vessels within EU Nil.

Vessels should forward their ETA and draught, through their local agents, at least 24 hours in advance. Vessels should notify Swansea Docks Radio of final ETA and draft approx 2 hours prior to arrival and on arrival off Mumbles Head, when docking instructions will be given. Vessels may call Swansea pilots callsign "Swansea Pilots" from 4 hours before to 4 hours after HW.

Port Bylaws. Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations. Docks Regulations. Prevention of Pollution Regulations. Vessels approaching the port should not expect to receive precise information about movements until within 5nm of the harbour entrance, and should not attempt to enter harbour until the appropriate visual or radiotelephone signal has been received from the Dock Master.

International health regulations are to be observed. Any vessel which is suspect should inform Port Medical Officer of Health. Valid Ship Sanitation Control Certificate. Notify in advance of any animals or birds onboard. Notify in advance of any illness or death onboard the vessel.