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Llanddulas
Pilot
updated May 2010Pilots are available for berthing at either jetty by arrangement with respective operating authority. They are supplied by Liverpool pilotage, and board vessels at Bar Lightfloat (53°32'N 003°21'W) or off Point Lynas (53°25'N 004°17'W).
Berthing signals: Night berthing signals are in operation. For berthing on the W side, a red light is shown from the head of the jetty. For berthing on the E side, a green light is shown.
Key data
updated Jan 2024Size limits
LOA 99.91m, beam 15.2m, draught 6.0m, 5,164DWT.
Water density
1020 -1022.
Load line zone
North Atlantic Winter Seasonal Zone II, Winter Nov 1 to Mar 31, Summer Apr 1 to Oct 31.
Max draft per terminal
| Terminal | Max draught | Max LOA | Berths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cemex Terminal | 6.00 m | 100 m | 1 |
Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.
Approach
updated Jan 2024Anchorages
Vessels awaiting a berth can anchor in the vicinity, 2nm offshore, in depths of at least 5.0m in good holding ground.
Restrictions
Due to the exposed position of the jetty vessels cannot be worked when winds reach force 5 or over.
Charts and publications
BA 1978. Admiralty Pilot NP37, NP286(1).
Reporting before arrival
updated May 2010Communications
VHF: Ch 16, 14.
Inspections
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.
Port services
updated Jan 2024Bunkers, water and stores
Fresh water: Available.
Bunkering: Available.
Medical
Nearest hospital: Glan Clwyd Hospital, 14.5km.
Transport
Nearest airport: Blackpool Airport, 173km.
Working hours
Throughout 24 hours, including weekends.
About Llanddulas
updated Sep 2026Where it is
Llanddulas is situated near the coast, 1.5nm E of Tan Penmean Head (53°17.7'N 003°40.8'W).
The port
The port is primarily used for loading crushed limestone, rock armour, sand and gravel.
Traffic
Approx 550,000t of cargo and 30 vessels handled annually.
Questions about Llanddulas
What are the pilot arrangements at Llanddulas?
Pilots are available for berthing at either jetty by arrangement with respective operating authority.
What time zone is Llanddulas in?
Local time at Llanddulas 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 Llanddulas?
The deepest berth listed is at Cemex Terminal: 6.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.
What is the water density at Llanddulas?
1020 -1022.
Which load line zone is Llanddulas 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 Llanddulas?
Port State Control at Llanddulas: Paris MOU.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Llanddulas?
The UN/LOCODE of Llanddulas is GBLLD.
Tips from seafarers
What crews who called at Llanddulas say: pilot boarding, the agent's papers, inspections, shore leave. Each tip is shown with the writer's rank and ship type, and an AI summary sits on top once there are three or more.
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