Whitehaven (GBWHV)

Whitehaven is a busy fishing harbour with a wet dock of 1.9ha in area, depth over the sill of 6.0m HWOST, 4.26m HWONT. The harbour is tidal and divided, by quays, into five parts. Commercial traffic is minimal.

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

Situated on the S side of the entrance to Solway Firth on the NW coast of England.

Max draught 5.0m. Largest vessel handled: "Odin", 3,500DWT, barge, draught 3.5m.

Anchorage may be obtained 0.5nm W of the harbour entrance in depths of approx 10.0m.

The approaches to the harbour lead from the open sea and are clear of danger; entry to Queen's Dock is through a narrow channel leading from the harbour entrance.

BA 1346. Admiralty Pilot NP37.

1025.

Compulsory, for vessels over LOA 50m and for all vessels carrying dangerous cargoes. The pilot boards from the pilot vessel "JT Pears" which is equipped with VHF, off Whitehaven.

Tower (54°33'N 003°35'W). Chimney, the prominent gas vent of a disused colliery, approx 0.1nm SW of Old Quay. West Pier Light Tower (conspicuous white round tower, 14m in height) at the entrance to the harbour.

Harbour signals. Harbour blocked: Two red balls by day, two red lights by night.

Range 1.0m.

Prevailing winds: S'ly.

WHITEHAVEN 54°33.17'N 3°35.83'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB WHV For details see: WORKINGTON PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Ch 16, 12.

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

Notify ETA to agent or Harbour Master, 12 hours prior to arrival.