Workington (GBWOR)

Port of Workington, the largest in Cumbria, predominantly handles imports of bulk including forest products, cement, aggregate and bulk liquids. It also has the capability to handle containers and project cargo including locomotives which is supported by a RoRo ramp. The port offers transportation links by sea, rail and road making it a logistics gateway to Workington and Cumbria. The port is used as a base of operations for the RNLI Workington Station as well as the RWE offshore wind operations and as a maintenance facility servicing the Robin Rigg wind farm. The history of the port dates back to Roman times and then again in 1568 with the arrival of Mary Queen of Scots to the shores of Workington. It is understood commercial activities were taking place in the 1700's with coal being sent to Ireland. Extensions and repairs were being made to the port in 1730's and again in 1798.

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

This port is situated at the mouth of the River Derwent, on the NW coast of England.

Prince of Wales Dock: LOA 141m, beam 20.4m, draught 6.3m and 12,000DWT.

Approx 280,000t of cargo and 141 vessels handled annually.

Vessels awaiting pratique or entry to the port, anchor NW of the entrance. The holding ground is good but the anchorage is exposed to the prevailing SW winds. Anchorage location: 54°40'N 003°36'W, depth 16.0m.

Approach to the harbour is from the English Channel. The entry into the port is through a narrow channel which leads to the harbour entrance, usually only a dredged depth of 0.3m on the bar at the entrance. The entrance to the Prince of Wales Dock is via a narrow dredged channel maintained at 1.16m below CD and a gateway which measures 21.3m wide. Sufficient water is maintained in the dock to float the vessel of the deepest draught in the dock at the time, max 10.2m at spring tides. Silting may cause depths throughout the harbour to change and the Harbour Master should be consulted for the latest information. Direction: From the pilot boarding station the alignment (131.75°) of the leading lights lead into the harbour as far as the head of North Jetty. Leading Lights Front light (white pyramidal tower, orange band, 7.0m in height), 54°38.9'N 003°34.2'W. Rear light, (similar structure, 9.0m in height) 0.75nm SE. On either side of the leading lights, lights in line, having the same alignment as the leading lights indicate the approximate sides of the channel.

BA2013. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).

RNLI lifeboat station is situated at the port. There are two actives lifeboats at Workington lifeboat station including the Shannon class lifeboat (an all-weather life boat propelled by waterjets instead of propellers). This lifeboat has an LOA 13.6m, beam 4.5m, draught 1m and a max speed 25kn. The other is a D class inshore lifeboat with an LOA 5m, beam 3m, draught 0.52m and a max speed 25kn. RNLI Workington contact information: Telephone: +44-1900-604-124 Note: Visiting times are 0900-1600 by appointment only.

1018 (variable).

The port provides linesman for mooring and unmooring whilst rope runners are compulsory for all vessels. Vessels shall not obstruct the harbour by stopping or anchoring in anyway in such a manner as to cause an obstruction or impermanent to other vessels using, approaching or leaving the harbour. An exception can be used in an emergency to avoid collision, drifting, stranding, grounding or damage to other vessels or property or with prior permission from the harbour master. A vessel may be forced to move at the discretion from the Harbour Master if they are likely to cause an obstruction or impediment. If in an emergency the master of a vessel has had to anchor or stop in the harbour in such a way that they cause an obstruction or impediment to other vessels must report this to the Harbour Master as quickly as possible. Vessels must ensure that their moorings are adjusted to allow the rise/fall of the tide or the level of water in the Prince of Wales Dock. In order to prevent damage to the quay or other vessels ship masters must ensure that their vessels are adequately fendered.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 50m or carrying dangerous substances. Masters and first mates may apply for a pilotage exemption certificate. Subject to unfavourable weather the pilot may embark and disembark at the Workington, Silloth and Annan Pilot Station. Note: Vessels under LOA 50m may be subject to compulsory pilotage at the sole discretion of the Harbour Master. It is also noted that a pilot is necessary in a case where the vessel is hampered by size and/or draught and trying to transit the Port of Workington Pilotage Area. Pilotage and a pilotage exemption certificate is unnecessary when a vessel is seeking to anchor in the Port of Workington Pilotage Area in a designated anchorage area, unless the Harbour Master shall at his sole discretion decide that such is necessary. Contact pilots on VHF Ch 14, 16. Notify pilots of ETA 24 hours prior to arrival, message to include draught and condition report of vessel.

Port limits extend within 1nm of South Pier.

The navigation aids owned and maintained by the port are category 3 as defined by the General Lighthouse Authority (GLA). Workington Bank has a least depth of 5.5m and is located 1.7nm W of harbour entrance and is marked by North Cardinal and South Cardinal lit buoys. Lights 132° are both fixed red 10/12m 2.6nm range on west pyramidal towers with red bands. There are two sets of blue lights in line mark NE and SW edges of the channel. Sixteen wind turbines located on shore between 0.6nm and 1.7nm NE of harbour entrance.

Signals may be shown from the steel latticework pylon located at the SW corner of the dock. If this is the case then vessels are not permitted to enter the harbour. By day: Two red balls or discs hung vertically. By night: Two red lights hung vertically. Any wreck or obstruction to the harbour will be marked with a yellow flag (illuminated at night) which will be displayed on the shore immediately adjacent to the obstruction. Any appropriate aids to navigation specified in the International Association Lighthouse Authorities (IALA) Maritime Buoyage Systems may also be used. Min depths of approx 6.8m in the dock at all times. Silting may cause depths throughout the harbour to change and the Harbour Master should be consulted for the latest information.

MHWS 10.2m, MHWN 7.2m, MLWN 4.8m, MLWS 1.4m. Heights above dock gate sill, which is 1.16m below CD. The best time to enter the dock is about 30 minutes before HW when the tidal stream setting across the entrance channel is weak. Vessels are encouraged to access approx 2 hours either side of high tide.

Traffic light signals are displayed from a steel framework pylon at the NW end of the Prince of Wales Dock. Vessels then proceed now faster than 5kn. Signals may be shown from the steel latticework pylon located at the SW corner of the dock. If this is the case then vessels are not permitted to enter the harbour. By day: Two red balls or discs hung vertically. By night: Two red lights hung vertically.

Compulsory for all vessels over LOA 100m and/or carrying bulk cargo of dangerous substances (categorised in the Dangerous Goods in Harbour Areas Regulations). Vessels with an LOA of 92m and higher may also require compulsory towage subject to the Harbour Masters discretion. The Port Authority has a Damen Stantug, "Derwent" 1,605hp, 10.5t bollard pull, on permanent station, 24 hours notice is required, contact tugs on VHF Ch 16, 14. A minimum notice period of 24 hours is required for ordering the tugs assistance.

Prevailing winds: SW'ly.

WORKINGTON 54°39.04'N 3°34.14'W UNCTAD LOCODE: GB WOR ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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WEEKLY CORRECTIONS FROM UKHO NtM WEEK 20/25 Port of Workington Harbour Master correspondence, (RSDRA2025000215197), 20/25

Callsign "Workington Harbour Radio". ..... Station Range (nm) Calling (Ch) Working (Ch) Pilot station - 16 14 Harbour Control - 14 14 Tugs 10 16 14 Harbour Control listens Ch 14, from 1.5 hours before to 1.5 hours after HW. Harbour authority: Telephone: +44-1900-602-301 Facsimile: +44-1900-604-696 E-mail: gateway@portofworkington.co.uk Pilots: Telephone: +44-1900-602-301

..... Copies Vessels arriving from an EU port and sailing to an EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from an EU port but sailing to a non EU port: 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Outwards) 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Outwards) 2 4. IMO Passenger Lists (Outwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU but sailing to an EU port 1. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO General Declaration (Inwards), 2 3. IMO Ship's Stores Declaration (Inwards) 2 4. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 5. IMO Passenger List (Inwards). 2 Vessels arriving from outside the EU and sailing to a port outside the EU: 1. IMO General Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 2. IMO Ships Stores Declaration (Inwards & Outwards) 2 3. IMO Crew Effects Declaration 2 4. IMO Crew Lists (Inwards & Outwards) 2 5. IMO Passenger Lists (Inwards & Outwards). 2 The port requires that under the 'Merchant of Shipping Regulations 2004' all vessels are required to provide notification on their arrival. A form should be completed prior to entry into the port and should be sent 24 hours in advance and sent to marineops@portofworkington.co.uk Pre arrival notification requires: ..... 1. Name of vessel 2. Vessel IMO 3. Nationality/Flag 4. Port of Registry 5. Call Sign 6. ISM Code Yes/No 7. Masters Name 8. LOA 9. Beam 10. Deadweight (DWT) 11. Gross Tonnage (GT) 12. Net Tonnage (NT) 13. Year Built 14. Arrival Draught 15. Sailing Draught 16. Pilot Ladder is 'Properly constructed and recently inspected, and is in good condition and will be rigged as per the IMO requirements' Yes/No 17. ETA 18. ETS 19. Last Port of Call 20. Next Port of Call 21. Cargo Details: Commodity, UN Number, Class, Cargo, Quantity/Weight 22. ROB Cargo (If Yes, detailed as above) Yes/No 23. Signed Declaration of Ship's Bond/Crew Effects (For visitors outside the UK) Yes/No (If applicable, please attach) 24. Crew List/Passenger List Please attach 25. ISPS Declaration Please attach 26. Ships Stores and/or Visitors Yes/No (if applicable, please attach) 27. Ships Waste Declaration Please attach 28. Bunkering Requirements in Port Yes/No (If yes, quantity) 29. Fresh Water in Port: Amount required Yes/No (If yes, quantity) 30. Berthing Information - Berth No./ Port Side to/Starboard Side 31. Vessel Defects Yes/No (If yes, details to be given) 32. Bow Thruster Available? Yes/No (If yes, details to be given) 33. Ship Agents Name and Contact Details

ETA of the vessel should be forwarded to the agent 24 hours prior to arrival.

Harbour by-laws are in effect at the port. The Harbour Master should be contacted for further details.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates and Exemption Certificates can be issued.