Weymouth (GBWEY)

The port is currently closed for commercial operations. Information for the port is retained should the port reopen. Weymouth is one of the oldest ferry ports located on the S coast with open access to the English Channel, without tidal restriction, 24 hours a day. The port possesses 3 quays (2 for general cargo and 1 for Ro-Ro, the total length of berthage is approx 450m).Imports: Animal feed stuffs and grains, fertilisers packaged/unitised, timber pre-slung/palletised or other general cargo. Exports: Bulk: Aggregates (all grades) and cereals.

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

Weymouth harbour is situated to the N of Portland Bill at the mouth of the River Wey.

LOA 130m, draught 5.2m.

Approx 4,000 passengers handled annually.

As directed by Weymouth Harbour Radio. There is good holding ground 0.5nm E of the harbour entrance.

The channel leading into the harbour lies between two piers. Red transit lights on the S quay bearing 237.5° indicate the main channel and are conspicuous when entering between the piers. There is an advertised depth of 5.2m at all states of the tide within the harbour entrance which extends into the harbour to Berth No 4. Berths No 4 and 7 have a min depth available of 4.2m. Mean tidal ranges are minimal, being 2.2m on spring tides and 0.7m on neap tides. Weymouth is unique in having double LW tides. Traffic signals, disposed vertically, are exhibited from a mast 0.1nm SW of the head of S pier as follows: ..... Port closed - serious emergency 3 red flashing lights Entrance foul - entry/departure forbidden 2 red, 1 green lights Vessel is to proceed only when directed by Harbour Master 1 green, 1 white, 1 green lights Vessel departing, no vessel to approach entrance. 3 red lights Vessel approaching, no vessel to leave the harbour 3 green lights

BA 2172, 2268, 2255. Admiralty Pilot NP27.

Portland coastguard.

1015.

Compulsory for all ships over LOA 50m. Pilot boards 1.7nm NE of "A" Head, Portland Harbour. When an authorised pilot is required, 24 hours notice of ETA of arrival or departure must be given. Confirmation of ETA is required within 2 hours of actual boarding.Masters and mates navigating within the limits of the pilotage area (within a line Grove point to White N of the point) may apply for and be issued with Pilotage Exemption Certificates for the pilotage area, subject to examination. Weymouth pilot boat "Melwey" is designed for towing/pushing services, speed 10kts, 2t bollard pull. This vessel is also used for oil pollution requirements within the harbour area. Exemption certificate: A qualifying total of 12 acts of Pilotage (6 round trips) is a pre requisite for the granting of an Exemption Certificate.

The harbour limits are from Westham Bridge to a position 1.7nm E of N of the Fort then 344° to Redcliff Point.

Vessels with max length of 130m and max draught 5.2m can enter/leave any time of day without tidal restrictions.

Range 2.12m. Current movements in the vicinity of the harbour entrance are negligible.

A compulsory reporting system is in operation for all vessels over 50m in length and for vessels over 20m in length carrying dangerous cargoes. Vessels are required to contact Portland Port on Ch 74 when passing the designated reporting points, CF, CG and CH. Mariners are also required to establish contact with Weymouth Harbour Control, on Ch 12, when 3nm from A Head and switch to Weymouth working channel at the Weymouth pilot boarding place. ..... CH 3nm 150° from "A" Head (Portland) CG 3nm 125° from "A" Head (Portland) CF 3.nm E of "A" Head (Portland)

Can be provided by Portland Port Ltd, Tel: +44 1305 824044.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly. The harbour is exposed to winds in the NE quadrant.

WEYMOUTH 50°37'N 2°27'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB WEY For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND LOCAL PORT SERVICE PORTLAND PILOT REQUIREMENTS GENERAL NOTES ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 50/17 Weymouth Harbour Master Correspondence, (RSDRA2017000309344), 50/17

VHF: Weymouth Harbour Radio Ch 16, 12. Weymouth Pilot Ch 09, 16.

Weymouth Customs, Tel: +44 1202 634500.

Arrival notice delivered on arrival.

Send ETA 24 hours prior to arrival.

Local Notice to Mariners, information available from the harbour office, Tel: +44 1305 206423.

As per UK regulations.

As required by Charter Party.