Torbay/Paignton (GBTBY)

Torbay Harbour comprises the ports of Torquay and Brixham and is primarily used by pleasure craft, cargo services to the Channel Islands and English Channel deep sea pilotage services. Torquay: Torquay stands on the N shore of Torbay. The port covers an area of 86ha and consists of a 500 berth (60 visitor) yacht marina and the 95m Haldon Pier with a depth of 3.5m (MLWS). Torquay Inner Harbour: The inner harbour for pleasure craft has a barrier consisting of two parallel hydraulic gates at the entrance, width 11.6m. This retains water levels to half tide providing depths of between 1.0-2.8m. Brixham: Consists of an outer and inner harbour. Both harbours have easy access but local knowledge is advised at night.

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

Torbay Harbour is situated on the SW coast of England, in the English Channel.

Draught 3.0m

Torquay: Torquay Roads in the NW part of Torbay affords anchorages in depths of approx 10.0m. It is the anchorage generally used by HM ships and contains a Quarantine anchorage. Brixham: Anchorage is available in Brixham Roads N or E of the breakwater in depths of 8.0 or 9.0m. Anchorage for deep draught vessels is available in an area 2nm square, NE of Berry Head, centred in position 50°26.3'N 003°24.2'W

Torquay: Entrance lightbuoy is moored 60m W of the head of Haldon Pier during the summer months. Torquay Inner Harbour: For reasons of safety all mariners should exercise caution when navigating under the closed bridge due to it's headroom/airdraught. Navigation is only permitted through the central span of the bridge because the fixed cill wall either side presents an obstruction and a hazard. At half tide, on the inner harbour side of the cill, there will be 2.2m of water over this obstruction. Brixham: The outer harbour is protected from the sea by Victoria Breakwater which extends 0.5nm NW from the shore, 1nm W of Berry Head. The line of bearing 159°of a direction light (lantern box on metal column 3m in height) leads through Main Fairway. Entry to the port is through Main Fairway, W of Victoria Breakwater. Caution: Mariners are advised that canoeists in groups or singly may be encountered in the Torbay Harbour area. A wide berth and a good lookout should be encountered.

BA 26, 1613, 3315. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

Local office in, King's Quay, Brixham can be contacted on VHF Ch 16, 67. Auxiliarry station are located in Beery Head and Torbay.There is a regional centre in Falmouth.

1025

Torquay; available from Brixham Pilots Tel: +44 1803 882214, Fax: +44 1803 882579. Pilotage is compulsory in Torbay between Berry Head and Hopes Nose for all vessels over 75GT or LOA 36m. Pilot station 1nm N of Berry Head. Brixham: Pilotage is compulsory. Pilot usually boards 1nm N of Berry Head, weather permitting. Pilot Station and pilot boat equipped with VHF. The pilot boats are "Madeline C" and "Margaret Elaine", both LOA 15m with a service speed of 20kts. Local knowledge is required for entering Brixham Harbour ETA for pilots should be sent at least 12 hours in advance and confirmed 2 hours prior to arrival. Deep Sea Pilots: Pilots offering this service may be embarked from Brixham by prior arrangement with one of the various agencies (see "Country Information" sections preceding United Kingdom, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany and Denmark) Pilot boarding area for deep sea pilots is 1.5nm E of Berry Head or as arranged. In general, vessels should send their ETA 48 hours prior to arrival at the Brixham pilot station. The message should give the ETA at pilot station and port(s) of destination, any changes should be notified. Contact should be made on VHF Ch 09, 2 hours prior to arrival to confirm ETA.

The port limits are enclose by a line from Sharkham Point (50°23'N 003°30'W) to a point on the coast approx 3.5nm NNW of Hope's Nose.

Berry Head Lighthouse located 1.2nm ESE of Brixham breakwater head.

Torquay: There are restrictions for commercial vessels unloading cargo May-Sept (negotiable with Harbour Authority). Brixham: Small coastal vessels in inner harbour by arrangement with Harbour Master, fishing vessels have priority.

Range 5.0m (springs), 3.9m (neaps).

Torquay Inner Harbour: On a falling tide when the water level approaches half tide level, the green and white trafic lights will be illuminated as normal. As the water level falls, the green lights will remian on but accompanied by flashing red lights. When the green lights go off and the permanent red light are illuminated, this indicates the raising of the cill in 60 seconds. Caution should therefore be exercised during flashing red lights. Harbour traffic signals at the bridge/cill: ..... Green and flashing red lights Vessel should not proceed-cuill gates will lower iminantley Three red light Vessel shall not proceed-cill gates raised and/or bridge operating. Two green light over one white Vessel may proceed-cill gates lowered, two way traffic is subject to airdraught restriction Cill operating hours (subject to tide) 0700-2100hrs during summer (May 1-Sep 30) 0800-1700hrs during winter (Oct 1-Apr 30). Opening arrangements outside these times can be arranged subject to sufficient notice.to the Harbour Office.

A tug is available, if required and may be ordered through Torbay and Brixham Shipping Agents.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. Torbay may become untenable to small vessels in strong E'ly, SE'ly and SW'ly winds. Brixham: Outer harbour is exposed to winds from NW to NE through N.

Start Point Radio. A radio station operates from Brixham pilot station throughout 24 hours. The station accepts request for pilots for English Channel, North Sea and the Skagerrak and river/distict pilots. VHF: Torquay Port: Ch 16, 09,14. Torquay Inner Harbour Cill: A listening watch is maintained on Ch 14 during the Cill operating hours. Callsign ''Torquay Habour''. The Harbour Office can be contacted during office hours (Mon-Fri 0900-1700hrs); Tel +44 1803 292429. Outside office hours (weekends 1000-1300hrs), contact the Quayside Control Kiosk on +44 1803 402739. In an emergency call +44 1803 550405. Brixham Port & Pilots: Ch 07, 09, 14, 16. Callsign "Brixham Port" / "Brixham Pilots". Tel: +44 1803 853321/851854/882214. Fax: +44 1803 852434/882579. Email: harbourauthority@torbay.gov.uk / ops@tbsa.co.uk

Require 48 hours notice to attend.

..... Document Copies 1. Crew List 1 2. Passenger List 1 3. Stowaway List - 4. Bonded Stores List 2 5. Crews Personal Effects List - 6. Stores List - 7. Arms & Ammunition List - 8. Health documents or Declaration 1 9. Ship Sanitation Control Certificate 1 10. Load Line Certificate 1 11. Tonnage Certificate 1 12. Certificate of Nationality or Registry 1 13. Safety Equipment Certificate 1 14. Cargo Gear Certificate 1 15. Bills of Lading 1 16. Manifests (freighted) 1 17. Manifests (unfreighted) 1 18. Light Dues Certificate 1 19. Safety Radio Certificate 1 20. Safety Construction Certificate 1 21. International Oil Prevention Certificate 1

ETA's: Notify Harbour Master 48 hours prior to arrival. Torquay: Tel: +44 1803 292429 Fax: +44 1803 299257. Brixham: Tel: +44 1803 853321 Fax: +44 1803 852434.

Special bye-laws are in force for vessels carrying petroleum or carbide of calcium. Copies of the regulations are available from the Harbour Master.