Picturesque anchorage sheltered from prevailing South-westerly wind.
Torquay and Brixham shops/town centres approx 500m from tender drop off point.

Advise Harbour Authority and or Port Agent of the following:

ETA 48 & 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 pickup:
Approx 1.5 miles North East of Berry Head - position will be confirmed on VHF

Pilot VHF channel: Channel 09

Pilot compulsory: Yes

Normal working hours for pilot: 24 hours

Pilot boat: 15m LOA, black hull, orange wheelhouse

Prevailing currents: No

Winds - direction: South westerly
If adverse winds, Dartmouth or other ports in the DSW Alliance available

Local time: GMT

Maximum length of cruise ships that can berth:
N/A at present but Waterfront developments under review at Torquay & Brixham for possible future cruise berthing. Presently only anchorage available.

Maximum length of cruise ships that can anchor: Unlimited

Any beam or air draught restrictions at any berth/anchorage: No

Inner anchorage: 9.5m maximum draught, unlimited LOA/beam. 800m from either Torquay or Brixham Harbours.

Outer anchorage: 18m maximum draught, unlimited LOA/beam. 4,000m from Torquay or Brixham Harbours

Advise if landing stage different for tour buses, giving location:
No - Haldon Pier, Torquay

Use of ship's tender: Yes

Levy payable: Negotiable

Shore launches available: Yes

Number of launches: TBA

Number of passengers per launch: TBA

Speed restrictions for launches/tenders: 5 knots inside enclosed Harbours

Number of launches that can go alongside at one time: 1 or 2

Are tugs compulsory: No

Number of tugs available: One, with 9 ton bollard pull

Ship's or tugs lines: Ships

Special regulations regarding the use of tugs: No

Tugs & Linesman, hours: 24 hours

Line boats available: Yes

Port officials, hours: Harbour Master on call 24hrs

Harbour office hours: 0900-1700, 1000-1300 weekend cover

Customs officials: HM Customs - Plymouth

Restrictions on vessels arrival and departure times: No

Difference between high and low tide: Springs: 5.2 metres