Truro (GBTRU)

A sheltered inland tidal harbour, dry at LW, the port is located 9nm from the mouth of the River Fal and Falmouth. Truro port covers an area of 1,000ha and is involved with the sea transportation of bulk commodities. Main cargoes handled are: coal, sand, timber, scrap metal, building material, animal feed, grain, fertilisers and project cargoes.

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

The port of Truro lies at the head of the Fal Estuary on the SW coast of England.

LOA 85m, draught 4.1m, 2,000DWT. Largest cargo vessel handled: "Lass Saturn", 1,830DWT mini bulker, draught 4.0m.

Approx 17,000t of cargo handled annually.

None.

The deep water channel is marked with lighted buoys to Lighterage Quay. Directions: Channel: The River Fal starts at Messack Point and ends at Ruan Creek, approx 2.75nm N. The channel of the River Fal, N of Saint Just Pool, has an average width of 180m as far as Turnaware Point, 1.5nm N, at which point the river narrows. The E side of the channel is marked by lightbuoys (starboard hand) between Messack Point and Turnaware Point. Concrete mooring clumps, which dry, lie near the W bank of the river 0.3nm S and 90m N of the ferry crossing at King Harry Passage and constitute a danger to navigation; the clumps are marked by a yellow post. Truro River joins River Fal at Ruan Creek, the E side of the channel of Truro River is marked by a lightbuoy (starboard hand). At Malpas Point (50°14.7'N 005°01.2'W), 0.5nm farther N, Tresillian River forks E and dries; Truro River forks NW and continues for a farther 1.5nm to Truro the channel being marked by buoys, lightbuoys and beacons. Hazards: Bouys of Pyramidal shape and various colours used for yacht racing, are moored in the port from Mar-Sep annually. A vehicle ferry crosses the River Fal at King Harry Passage, 0.8nm NNE of Turnaware. Submarine cables, one of which is a power cable, cross the river close N and S of the ferry crossing and are marked by buoys.

BA 32. Admiralty Pilot NP27, NP286(1).

1019.

Pilotage is not compulsory for vessels of less than LOA 75m. In accordance with Section 7 of the Pilotage Act 1987, the Falmouth Harbour Commissioners hereby direct that with effect from Jan 1, 1995 pilotage will be compulsory for: ..... 1. All vessels in excess of LOA 75m, throughout the authorities pilotage area. 2. All vessels carrying dangerous substances as classified in Regulation 3 of the Dangerous Substances in Harbour Areas Regulations 1987 whilst being navigated throughout the authorities pilotage area. 3. All vessels carrying more than 12 passengers and not in compliance with point (f). 4. All vessels laying up at heavy duty mooring buoys in the River Fal or dry docking in Falmouth Dock. 5. All vessels using tugs within the ownership of the Falmouth Towage Company unless otherwise agreed by the Dock Master/Towage Superintendent. 6. Pleasure craft and ferry boats plying exclusively within the pilotage area and under the command of a person holding a valid in charge licence issued by the appropriate harbour authority certified to carry 200 passengers. Pilotage is available throughout 24 hours. Pilot will board the vessel at Helston Buoy. Pilot boat will lead vessel if weather conditions preclude safe boarding of pilots. Pilots may be ordered direct from Falmouth Tel: +44 1326 211376.

Carrick Roads, northwards.

There are no restrictions.

MHWS 5.3m; MHWN 4.2m; MLWN 1.9m; MLWS 0.6m.

Available, contact Falmouth Towage Ltd, Falmouth.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

TRURO 50°15.71'N 5°02.82'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB TRU For details see: FALMOUTH PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Carrick One: Ch 12. Tel: +44 1872 272130. Fax: +44 1872 225346. Pilots: Falmouth Pilot Radio: Ch 16, 09. Tel: +44 1326 211376. Fax: +44 1316 211352. Email: pilots@falmouthport.co.uk.

Available, Tel: +44 1326 314156.

Notify pilot station of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.