BERTH ANCHORAGE INFORMATION FOR PENZANCE AND NEWLYN (MOUNTS BAY)

Advise Harbour Authority and or Port Agent of the following:

• ETA 24 hours before arrival
• Name of vessel
• Draft
• DWT
• Which port / tour agents currently used by each vessel calling
• Manifest of passenger / crew required
           

INFORMATION:

Pilot: No Pilot service available

Winds - direction: Prevailing South West

Local time: GMT

If at anchor, distance from anchorage to landing stage:
Approx. 1 mile from anchorage to Pier.

Advise if landing stage different for tour buses, giving location: Same

Use of ship's tender: Yes

Levy payable: No charge

Shore launches available: Yes

Number of launches: 2

Number of passengers per launch: 1 x 41 pax. 1 x 12 pax.

Speed restrictions for launches/tenders: 5 knots.

Number of launches that can go alongside at one time: Usually up to 3

Number of tugs available: None

Harbour office hours: 0830 - 1800hrs

Customs officials: Available in Falmouth

Restrictions on vessels arrival and departure times: No
There is a tidal restriction for tender operation.

Difference between high and low tide: 4 1/2m - 6m