Goole

Size limits

LOA 99.9m, beam 15.8m, draught 5.5m, 5,050DWT.

Water density

1000.

Load line zone

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

Tides

Range springs 5.4m, neaps 3.0m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Approach

Approach is by way of the River Ouse and River Humber from sea. Depth of water is governed by the predicted tides at Goole, 5.5m MHWS, 3.65m MHWN plus the latest minimum depths in the navigable channel as ascertained by the Dock Authority.

Traffic schemes and VTS

None.

Restrictions

Goole Docks are entered from the River Ouse via two locks of the following dimensions:

Ocean Lock: Length 104m; width 24.4m; depth over sill at MHWN 6.1m.

Victoria Lock: Constructed in two sections, total length 145m; width 14.2m; depth over sill at MHWN 6.0m.

The locks are operated for approx 2.5 hours before HW to 1.5 hours after HW at Goole. Ocean Lock is manned throughout 24 hours and can be operated for small craft and barge traffic at any time; an additional charge is made for this service.

Goole Railway Bridge, a swing bridge with limited headroom, is located in position 53°45'N 000°52'W, 1nm upstream from Goole. Contact on VHF Ch 09 throughout 24 hours.

Tugs

Small tugs are available from Acaster Water Transport, Goole.

Mooring

Wet dock maintained at constant level.

Charts and publications

BA 3497. Admiralty Pilot NP54, NP286(1).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Notify ETA not less than 24 hours in advance or 1 hour after departure from last port of call, whichever is the later, giving draught, description, any dangerous cargo, last port of call and nationality.

Communications

VHF: Pilot: Via Humber VTS.

Port Operations and Docking Instructions: Ch 14, 09, 14, 19.

Goole railway bridge: Ch 09.

Port State Control here: Paris MOU.

Running now: the Paris and Tokyo MOU concentrated inspection campaign on cargo securing, 1 September to 30 November 2026. Its questions are published: the questionnaire.

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: Transport and Security Directorate (TRANSEC) of the Department for Transport.

Position: Head of Maritime Security Operations.

Address: TRANSEC Department for Transport, 5th Floor, Southside, 105 Victoria Street, London, SW1E 6DT, United Kingdom

Tel: +44 207 944 2844 (24 hrs)

Fax: +44 207 944 2175

Email: [email protected]

Recognised Security Organisations:

RSO - ISSC Issue: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels

RSO - Security Consultant Services: Transec for passenger vessels. MCA for other vessels.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) is proposing, in line with EU regulations associated with the ISPS Code, to extend maritime security requirements to ships operating in domestic service and to port facilities serving them. The requirements would be based on those applicable to sea going vessels and generally would apply to domestic ships operating in 'sea areas', and which carry over 12 passengers or are over 500GT. Sea going ships which are certified to carry more than 250 passengers and tankers, especially those carrying oil and gas products, are considered as having the potential to be a target for attack.

For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www.imo.org.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Bunkering by barge or road tankers can be arranged through local agents at Barge Dock.

Medical

Goole Hospital, Goole.

Transport

Nearest airport: Leeds/Bradford Airport, 56km and Humberside Airport, 50km.

Airport facilities: Extensive national connections, limited international connections.

Nearest railway: Goole port.

Working hours

Normally Mon-Thu 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1700hrs.

Fri 0800-1200hrs and 1300-1600hrs; 24 hour working available by arrangement.

Where it is

Goole is located on the River Ouse, 43nm from the North Sea.

The port

The port handles a wide range of cargos including large tonnages of timber, steel, grain, cement and vegetable oil. The port has an inland location and is directly linked to the UK rail system, motorway system and inland waterways network.

Traffic

Approx 1,000,000t of cargo and 720 vessels handled annually.

What are the pilot arrangements at Goole?

Compulsory through VTS Humber, vessels of less than 60m exempt unless cargo of dangerous substances in bulk.

What time zone is Goole in?

Local time at Goole is UTC+0. Clocks go to UTC+1 on 28 Mar 2027. Back to UTC+0 on 31 Oct 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Goole?

The deepest berth listed is at Kerfoot Terminal (South St): 6.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Goole?

1000.

Which load line zone is Goole in?

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

Who carries out Port State Control at Goole?

Port State Control at Goole: Paris MOU.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Goole?

The UN/LOCODE of Goole is GBGOO.

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